Riding the Roller coaster, and saying goodbye to Hancock Fabrics

Riding the Roller coaster, and saying goodbye to Hancock Fabrics

I post this post as we say good by to Hancock and pray that American Fabric stores at large can dig in and hold on!!!

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Photography for Testers: Part 1

Photography for Testers: Part 1

So I am going to spend the next couple weeks talking to you a bout photography for testers.  I'm specifically going to be giving you tips for kids clothing, but you can check out my posts HERE and HERE for women's photography tips.  In the last couple of months I have noticed a ton of posts where people are asking how to get involved in testing - and this is GREAT!!!  As a designer, I am constantly on the look for new talent in my testing pools to keep a fresh perspective.

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Check out Fabric Fix

Check out Fabric Fix

Well, I am excited to tell you about a little something that will either help or not (depending on your current fabric addiction status) your need for fabric.  It wasn't until recently that I heard of Fabric Fix and it really is the perfect way to get your fabric “fix”.  Fabric Fix is a monthly subscription that will send you designer fabric, notions, and other goodies. 

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Born Wild with Blend Fabrics

Born Wild with Blend Fabrics

In general I don't consider myself a fabric hoarder - I sew my fabric and I really try not to buy without a project in mind.  However, I can't ever say no to new fabric lines when they fall in my lap - no matter how tight the deadline or if I have no clue what I am going to sew with it, I always say YES!  When Merav asked me if I might want to participate in sewing up Ana Davis' new  line, Born Wild, for Blend Fabrics; not only did I say YES, but I knew exactly what I wanted to make.  And what I wanted to make was a new design that was just hours old on my sketch pad.

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Get Involved in the Community with CBM Sewing and Design

Get Involved in the Community with CBM Sewing and Design

I am soooooo excited to be sharing the endeavors of one of our amazing team members, Carrie B.  At Pattern Revolution we exist to further the encouragement and education of a new generation of seamstresses, and Carrie has take this from the web to the streets with her new venture CBM Sewing and Design.

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SYSL with Jalie and See Kate Sew

SYSL with Jalie and See Kate Sew

And here is Carrie, closing out our month long blog tour with her outfit featuring See Kate Sew and Jalie....

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Sew Yourself Some Love before it is too late!!!

Sew Yourself Some Love before it is too late!!!

Hello again! It’s Denita from HattieLu Handmade. Have you been sewing for yourself? I have this month and love the results. It’s amazing what a little bit of fabric and thread can do for one’s self esteem.

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SYSL with the Jalie Bella Fit And Flare Dress

SYSL with the Jalie Bella Fit And Flare Dress

Lisa here from Not Sew Selfish, a website dedicated to inspiring and encouraging women to sew for themselves.  Sewing for myself is my hobby, and an important part of self care for me ­ a creative outlet at the end of a long day, and the chance to have some time to myself, and to do something for myself.  I’m always looking for new styles and new techniques, to challenge my creativity and learn new skills (and to end up with the most fabulous, unique, well fitting wardrobe too, let’s face it!).  

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