Here we go, I'm finally getting around to debuting some of my patterns! After I started getting "yoo hoo" and "echo echo" comments and emails I figured I'd better hurry up and get to it. :) I haven't been slacking, honest. Pulling together a project this huge by yourself is not easy or quick. But very fun and totally worth it.
After Dustin got off work yesterday, we all took a trip up into the mountains for a big photo shoot and now I am finally ready to start sharing! This first line is made up of six patterns, each holding multiple options. I will share them one at a time, right up to the debut of my website where you will be able to place retail and wholesale orders. I am accepting wholesale orders right now, please email me for info. Wholesale orderers must have a resale license. (All this will be on the website, but I'm trying to answer a few questions right now that I feel will probably come up!)
On to the fun stuff!
Ruffle Pants! The first of what I'm calling Boutique Basics. I'll put out one of these basics patterns every six months until I feel I've got 'em covered. The very first had to be ruffle pants! Is there anything more boutique-y? Four options in this pattern to play with.
From left to right: Double Ruffle Pants, Triple Ruffle Pants, Ruffle Pants (one big ruffle!), Ruffle Capri's (one big ruffle!).
Beginners should start with the single ruffle pants and Capri's and then move on to multi ruffles.
All of my garment patterns will retail for 15.95 and include 3-5 options in each. They will be shipping the end of June, and hopefully our website will be up and running in about 2 weeks and you will be able to pre-order.
I have this thing with patterns. I am a visual person and every time I would buy a pattern, I would be all excited by the cover and come home to sew and be utterly un-inspired by the blah inside. So I am printing my patterns booklet-style (each will be 6.5 by 9.5) with 24 pages of glorious color. Pictures along with the instructions instead of hard to understand (at least to me) illustrations. Each booklet also has an inspiration section with beautiful pictures showing what you can really do with the pattern.
My copyright info: I'm happy to allow my patterns to be made by home sewers for sale. It just has to be made in your home, no mass producing. This is how I got started and I am excited to see what all you boutique girls do with these patterns to further your businesses. And all the people sewing just for pleasure-have fun with them! I'll have a flickr group up and running when they are available for purchase. (Two weeks, fingers crossed, again they will ship end June.)
Next up: Gracie
PS-here is the *official* logo. :) You are welcome to post it as you please to help promote your sales of the patterns!
I'm so excited about your patterns. The color booklets sound wonderful. I usually hate pattern illustrations. I can't wait until I can get my hands on your patterns. I love these ruffle pants.
Posted by: Mellissa - wondermommy | June 06, 2008 at 12:06 PM
I can tell already I'm going to be buying every single pattern! Love it!
Posted by: Lorri | June 06, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Those ruffle pants! OMGosh! I need a granddaughter.
Posted by: Kim | June 06, 2008 at 12:29 PM
ooh, thanks for reminding me Sandi!!! I have my order written up...show the cupcake next ;)
Posted by: Myrinda | June 06, 2008 at 12:47 PM
I think it is absolutely fantastic to have patterns in booklet format. I'm a big fan of patterns in e-book format b/c of the pics and I'm so excited to see your new patterns. I love that this is a basic pants style with several variations. Thanks for allowing items made from your patterns for re-sale by home sewers-awesome awesome!
Posted by: Marie | June 06, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I can not wait to get my hands on these patterns and dress my grand daughter in them. I'm sure I'll have to have one of each of your patterns. Love the booklet form pattern!
Posted by: Sheila | June 06, 2008 at 01:00 PM
I will be the first in line to get my hand on each one of your precious patterns. I can't wait to see more!
By the way...tell me that HUGE pink lollipop didnt go to waste just because it got a little dirt on it?
Posted by: Heather Roe | June 06, 2008 at 01:02 PM
This is so exciting ... great news for a Friday!!! Those pictures are amazing and if your pattern is anything like this site and your work, they will be nothing short of abundant creative inspiration!! And can I just say thank you so much for your generosity in letting us "at home sewers" use these patterns to create lovelies for others.
Happy Day!
Posted by: Andrea T. :) | June 06, 2008 at 01:12 PM
OK. You sold me by the time I saw the first picture. Beautiful clothes and photography and especially cute modeling. I'm ready to place an order and get to sewing! Is a ruffler foot for the sewing machine needed to make the ruffles?
Posted by: Alice | June 06, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Good Question!
I am writing them assuming that the sewer does not have a ruffler foot. And actually I think you have more control by doing it manually.
:)
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | June 06, 2008 at 01:17 PM
I am really looking forward to getting my hands on these for the Trendy Textiles launch! They are gorgeous!
Posted by: Mary | June 06, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Love it, can't wait to order, can't wait to make, can't wait to see my girls wearing them. ADORABLE, as my oldest daughter said!
Posted by: Melissa | June 06, 2008 at 02:17 PM
I didn't know you were allowing them to made by ALL home sewers - good for you! p.s thanks for coming by on Wednesday! Craft day was a success!
Posted by: jessi | June 06, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Yay! These are so cute! I can't wait to buy the patterns. I hope you don't mind but I linked to this post on my blog, on the off chance some of my readers don't read your blog (highly unlikely!) :-)
Posted by: Ginger | June 06, 2008 at 02:30 PM
Congrats on the patterns! I love the ruffle pants - can't wait till they are available for individual sale! (oh, to be a kid again and wear them myself!) :)
Love your fabrics too - Thanks for your so-inspiring creativity! :)
Posted by: Amanda M. | June 06, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Love the fabric and patterns! Beautiful colors...Can't wait to get my hands on your cupcake pin cushion patterns!
Posted by: Amy H. | June 06, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Ok - I'm such a dork. As soon as I saw this title on my feed, I started saying yeah, yeah to myself. Out loud!
I am sooo excited for your patterns - and it sounds like they are the Perfect patterns for me - in technicolor :-)
Can't wait to order (but no pressure!)!!
Posted by: Amber | June 06, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Love this first pattern. Oh I need to find some little girls to sew for :D Thanks for the clearance for home sewers. That is awesome. I am itching for the Farmer's Market. When will it be in stores?
Posted by: CJJ | June 06, 2008 at 03:34 PM
I think it looks fantastic, and I love the way you describe how you're making them - with photos. I'm also a very visual person! And finally I think it's great of you to allow home sewers to sell stuff made with your patterns - truly a model for others to follow! :)
Posted by: Astrid | June 06, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Oh, MAN, where were you when I needed you!! I am SOOO visual, and would have DIED for patterns like that!! Brilliant!
Posted by: muralimanohar | June 06, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Hi, I'm so excited, your work is so inspired and so inspirational. What size range will the patterns be available in?
Posted by: mollyejo | June 06, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Beautiful!! I'm so glad I have little girls. ;)
Posted by: Paige | June 06, 2008 at 05:22 PM
They are too adorable. I cant wait to see more. And the new fabric line I just love. I had my list of what I wanted to order and it looks like I will be adding more. I love the summer colorway. I was thinking of decorating my daughters room with it. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more!
Posted by: Karin | June 06, 2008 at 06:27 PM
The patterns sounds great and what a nice thing to allow home-sewers to sell them.
Posted by: Cass Ward | June 06, 2008 at 07:00 PM
yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm doing my happy dance - you can't see it but its quite good! Not as cute as those patterns though!!! When my FM Fabric comes - it will be like christmas morning and when my patterns get here - watch out! yeah, yeah, yeah, oh sorry happy dance again!
Danielle ;)
Posted by: Danielle | June 06, 2008 at 07:43 PM