Designer Spotlight: Dottie Angel


Dottie is the brainchild of Tif Autumn Fussell. In her own words:

“Dottie Angel lives in a run down cottage over looking the sea. she has two Airstream trailers in the yard, one is her studio and the other stores her vast collection of vintage notions… her eight children are home schooled and spend the day outside running barefoot and their evenings sitting by the fireplace, learning ancient crafting techniques. they never talk back to their mother and always smile… she has several chickens, seven rescued greyhounds and a bearded dragon named STIG… Dottie spends most days dressed in an old vintage slip that belonged to her grandmother, that she customised. she thinks to herself, surely everyone dreams of living this life, or at least dressing like they do…

Tif is a Brit misplaced abroad in suburbia, she is a mother of four kids who talk back and a wife. she wears a customised slip and dreams of living Dottie Angel’s life…”

SIMPLICITY 9122

This Dottie Angel cap sleeve dress has an optional contrast band. There’s also an included tunic view. All options come with large contrasting patch pockets. You can mix and match fabric prints for the ‘Granny Chic’ look. Previously known as Simplicity 1080, it was so popular we reissued it as Simplicity 9122!

SIMPLICITY 8230

Our Dottie Angel apron dress is perfect to wear while crafting, cooking, baking and gardening. Apron dress has side pockets that can be tied either in the front or back. Tabard is reversible and has kangaroo pocket.

SIMPLICITY 8186

This Dottie Angel frock pattern includes wrap dress with knee length skirt and cap sleeves, or sleeveless mini length. Both have a fun front pocket. Plus this pattern includes aslip dress that can be worn underneath or on its own.