Archive | November, 2010
Patterns, Printers and Pre-Sales

Patterns, Printers and Pre-Sales

By on November 22, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else, Patterns

Wow! What an amazing weekend it’s been. First off, you guys are wonderful! Pre-sales went better than I ever imagined. I had a sale four minutes after sending out the mailing list email! That’s some seriously fast typing. After that, sales came in from all over the world, literally! Japan, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Sweden – [...]

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Sewaholic Patterns Flickr Group & Sew-Along Thoughts

Sewaholic Patterns Flickr Group & Sew-Along Thoughts

By on November 21, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

It’s been a busy weekend so far! I’m excited that so many of you want to do the Sew-Along, it looks like there’s almost thirty people interested!  So I created a Sewaholic Patterns Flickr Group for us! We can use this group to share, discuss and get inspired for the Sew-Along! Plus, even if you’re [...]

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Who wants to Sew-Along with me?

Who wants to Sew-Along with me?

By on November 20, 2010 in Patterns, Projects

A couple of people have suggested a Sew-Along for the Pendrell Blouse once the pattern arrives. Wouldn’t that be fun? I’d be delighted to host a Sew-Along, if you guys are interested! I’d love to make it as cool and informative as Gertie’s Lady Grey Sew-Along! Luckily, the blouse is much easier than a tailored [...]

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Ways to Save Fabric on the Pendrell Blouse

Ways to Save Fabric on the Pendrell Blouse

By on November 19, 2010 in Fabrics, Patterns

The other day, I published the fabric requirements for the Pendrell Blouse. I wanted to follow up today with a few ways to reduce the amount of fabric required. You might have looked at the yardages and thought, “Wow! That seems like a lot!” That’s what I thought when I calculated the requirements but it’s [...]

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Field Trip: Spool of Thread

Field Trip: Spool of Thread

By on November 18, 2010 in Resources, Vancouver Area Resources

Ever since I first heard of Spool of Thread, I was dying to check it out! For those of you who haven’t heard of Spool of Thread, it’s a brand-new sewing lounge in Vancouver. You can rent machines, take a class, or buy fabric and supplies at this bright and friendly space! They just opened [...]

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Coming Up Roses: Another Pendrell Blouse

Coming Up Roses: Another Pendrell Blouse

By on November 17, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Patterns, Projects

Not a lot of sunshine these days, but plenty of roses! Starting with this lovely rose-print version of the Pendrell Blouse. Speaking of the blouse, I was delighted to hear many of you say that for the first time, all of your measurements are in one column on the size chart! As someone who always [...]

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