Month: August 2008

So here’s a pattern that I am thinking of putting in the pattern shop (which only exists in my head at the moment).  A reversible skirt.  If your little one spills on her skirt, flip it inside out and there’s a clean skirt!  You also could make this with two sets of different fabrics, making in fact two completely different skirts.  I like the idea of reversible things because if you’re going to go to the trouble to make something, isn’t it nice to make two at one time?

This vintage-inspired fabric in my favorite color combination is from Moda (Urban Chiks 1974, available at Sew, Mama, Sew!).

Not the place that carries waste, but those who sew. Sewists, seamstresses, tailors, those of you who bought a sewing machine but haven’t plugged it in yet. I’m talking to you. I am planning to start a pattern business and want to get your feedback.

1. What kind of patterns interest you most? Patterns for clothes, accessories, kids’ stuff?
2. Do you prefer tissue paper patterns or would you like downloadable .pdf files with drawings and photographs? I am thinking that downloadable files would provide instant gratification and be kinder to the environment, but want to know your opinion.
3. How much are you willing to pay for a pattern?
4. Would you be interested in a subscription service where you pay a flat fee and get a new pattern every week or month? Maybe within a category — like kids, home and accessories?

These are the questions that have been on my mind lately. I have some great ideas for you, just need some time to get them all done!

While I’ve got your attention, I also wanted to let you know about an upcoming book project from Storey Publishing called One Yard Wonders, which is being put together by Rebecca Yaker and Trish Hoskins. It will be full of projects that you can make with one yard of fabric. Doesn’t that sound fun? The deadline for submissions is August 31, so get your original sewing pattern together and submit it here.