Her apple pie could bring world peace (or at least snuff sibling rivalry for a few hours).

But grandma? She had a dark side. How else could you explain the handmade sailor suit, worn in pictures worth decades of embarrassment?

You’ve had an aversion to the red, white, and blue color combo ever since (the Fourth of July is always a downer), but there’ll always be a place for nana in your heart. And now, in your closet.

Created by designer Francine Simmons, who has been sewing her own clothes since she was 12, By Francine offers vintage-inspired pieces — lace, crochet, pale hues — with a modern twist. The doily-patterned baby doll top in pale pink goes from teatime to happy hour, or slip on the navy knit minidress with beige lace trim. Delicate and sexy, it can be worn to bed — or B.E.D.

Unlike patriotic polyester.

Available at Leo, 640 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach (305-531-6550 or leomiami.com).