The Red Carpet Awards: Meet the Sponsors
/Check out all of the Sponsors that are Making the Red Carpet Awards Possible, and of course make sure you enter to win!
Genniewren Designs sells original design PDF sewing and knitting patterns and unique machine embroidery designs that are manually digitized from exclusive artwork. I've been sewing, knitting, crocheting and embroidering all my life. For many years I made artist teddy bears and sold them as Ninie-Bears. I made over 500 bears that were sold all over the world including USA, Switzerland and Japan.
I love creating PDF sewing patterns for my fans. It is such a wonderful opportunity to use sewing skills I have developed over decades and mesh them with today's technology to share with you. My granddaughters might think I’m ancient, but this hip granny isn’t dead yet. I have two PDF pattern companies - Foot Loose & Fancy Free featuring clothing and a new company called Ola Jane featuring craft and doll patterns.
Hi, I'm Laura Johnson, a wife, pattern designer, and mom to four great kids: Nathan, Jacob, Seth and Elisabeth whom Ellie Inspired is named after. I started Ellie Inspired in 2010 as a way to stay at home with my kids and since then, my focus has been to help others clothe their children affordably or even bring in extra income for their families as well. My style is classic and timeless. I hope that, through the years, I have inspired you to create something beautiful for a special little blessing in your life!
My designs are both modest and retro-inspired. I have girls patterns out now and am also designing for women, including plus sizes to 5x.
I'm a graphic designer by trade and fell in love with sewing many years ago. I think it was a natural path for me to mesh the two and start drafting my own patterns. There's nothing I like sewing together more than bags!
The Cottage Mama is a vintage-inspired boutique children's clothing pattern company offering PDF and paper patterns. Lindsay Wilkes, owner of The Cottage Mama, is the author of the book 'Sew Classic Clothes for Girls' and creator of The Cottage Mama blog (Sewing. Cooking. Crafting. And All Things Domestic.). Her patterns and designs have been featured in Sew Beautiful magazine, Altered Couture, Sew Hip, Sew UK, Where Women Create, Romantic Homes and Stitch. Craft. Create and she can be seen on the upcoming season of the PBS show, 'Sew it All TV'.
When I was little, I had a little blue machine with which I made my first seams. I cannot say that it looked like clothes, but for me, they were the cutest things in the world. I loved sewing, drawing and crafts. The natural progression of life was to study fashion design. This was before the internet, PDF patterns, etsy and Facebook. After the arrival of my first daughter, Julia, I continued to sew and make patterns for my family. One year ago I bought a PDF pattern and had a revelation: "I can do that too!"
Aivilo Charlotte Designs offers a variety of handbag and clothing patterns for children and ladies. My inspiration comes from my three daughters, who have taught me so much about love, the importance of having fun, and finding immeasurable beauty in everyday life.
My name is Cecilia, I'm a crafter, passionate about sewing, designer, wife, mother. I love crafting since I remember, as a child I used to spend a lot of time designing, painting, making crafts in general. I grew up watching my mother sewing and as a teenager I used to design my own dresses and she used to sew them for me.
I own The Lily Bird Studio where you will find sewing patterns for babies and kids wear
I'm a knitting & sewing pattern designer, blogger, publisher and mom to 2 daughters. I am happily living a handmade life near the ocean on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
I love to design patterns for the modern knitter and sewer. With their engaging textures, vibrant colors & striking lines my fun, dynamic garments & accessories are destined to be wardrobe staples. I'm also the recent co-author & co-publisher of JOURNEY: A Collaboration (Marian Rae Publications, 2013).
Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop is where fashion meets fun! You'll find over 150 patterns for babies to big kids and boys and girls. Dress those cuties from head to toe in clothes you'll both love!
I'm Laurie Bennett, owner of Stitch and Whimsy fabric shop in Blairsville, GA and online. I am also the designer of the Cloth Tots line of sewing patterns. My patterns are designed to be extra roomy in the bum to accommodate wearers of cloth diapers. I am new to the PDF pattern making world but having a blast seeing the designs in my head become patterns for my customers! We have many more designs in the works that are set to be released soon.
I'm Jenny Hall, owner/designer of Seamingly Smitten sewing patterns. Seamingly Smitten began in April 2011 as a desire to help others learn to sew. Now it is my soul's passion and our sewing pattern collection is growing as we speak! We currently have 44 sewing patterns and many more in the making! I love seeing what other women make for themselves and their children with our PDF patterns! I truly enjoy helping women feel proud and beautiful in the clothes that they MAKE for themselves. Hearing from customers and seeing what they make with my patterns inspires me to CREATE! I hope you are Seamingly Smitten!
Last year I decided to make the jump from sharing my finished projects on my sewing blog to creating patterns that are designed, written & digitized by me, a stay at home mom to 5 wonderful kids! I strive to provide a variety of patterns at different levels there are cute, modern and trendy yet still comfortable, practical & wearable clothes for a variety of ages & sizes. ~Kymy
I'm a mom who began designing and sewing washable toys for my own daughter. My goal is to design toys and pillows that are easy to make, with personality, faces that have funky or cute expressions. My detailed tutorials are easy enough for beginners and used often to make multiples as items for charitable donations.
Melissa is a mom to two boys and a former theatre teacher/costumer. She has been sewing and drafting for over 30 years. Her patterns are known for their modern vibe and detailed construction made easy.
I’ve been sewing for 35+ years and have enjoyed trying many new techniques along the way. I enjoy writing eBooks that work for most levels of sewists, from confident beginner to advanced.
Izzy & Ivy Designs specializes in children's clothing patterns that are adorable, age appropriate and above all, comfortable.
Hi! I'm a work at home mom and fire fighter wife. I started my everyday princess pattern collection after have having a successful boutique and being asked over and over for my patterns! I love sharing my love of sewing, quick, simple but adorable patterns for your very own princess!
Hi, I'm Sarah from Cozy Nest Design. I love creating sewing patterns! There is nothing more fun than coming up with unique designs that will leave you saying "Wow, I've never seen anything like that!" I design home decor and accessories but there may be garments in my future - who knows! I live in Kansas with my husband, two little boys, one dog, one miniature parrot, and a huge pile of fabric!
Modern designs. Fun to sew. Oodles of options so everything you make is uniquely yours. CharmingDoodle patterns have all of these things. Elisa is the crazy creative force behind CharmingDoodle and not only designs sewing patterns, but also loves helping creative entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Sharpen your craft at CharmingDoodle.com.
GreenStyle is dedicated to bringing you easy, fun, and comfortable patterns for your whole family. I love working with knits and beautiful fabrics and have been sewing for over 35 years!
I'm Kate, and I design beginner patterns for kids' clothes. I have a near obsession with beautiful fabric, which fuels my drive to make sweet, simple, and (most importantly!) comfortable clothes for kids.
Hi, I'm Karly. Mum to 5, designer and blogger at Paisley Roots. My goal is to provide edgy, yet wearable clothing for children. I have to credit my husband and awesome children for their love, support and enthusiasm in this endeavor and can't wait to share my designs with you!
Jeni Brockbank is a flower enthusiast & designer with the heart of a teacher. Fancy Schmancy patterns are packed FULL of step by step pictures and have amazing details. Try one today!
Pink Poodle Bows was inspired from two little girls and my love of sewing. Designed with the beginning seamstress in mind, all patterns include step by step instructions, photos, fabric requirements, measurement charts and printable pattern pieces.
Chrissy has been sewing, dyeing, designing patterns and pretty much working with fabric every way she could since she was very little. She especially loves sewing toys and clothing for children. She creates easy PDF sewing patterns so that all sewists can create wonderful things.
Hi, my name is Lydia, I'm a stay/work at home mum to 3 kiddies, DD, 2008, DS 2010 and DD 2012. I'm married to Jonathan, an IT manager at a school in Tauranga.
I have been sewing since I was 5, and sell my items on my website www.littlekiwis.co.nz, I have recently (2012) started designing patterns and am really enjoying this new challenge, and the fun it is to see all your creations from my patterns.
XO Lydia
I live in the world heritage listed Blue Mountains in Australia, I have been a pattern maker and designer all my working life. I still operate a pattern making service to the clothing industry in Sydney, Australia, but after 40+ years I am semi retired and now spending a lot of my time doing something that I really love --- making children's pdf patterns to sell online in my 3 little shops.
I started designing adult clothing as a child, but never imaged that I would be designing clothing for children as an adult. Every design is an evolution of my craft as I push myself to step out of my comfort zone in an effort to make my customers experience at the pedal an amazing success.
I love clothing. I love the puzzle of clothing design. And I absolutely LOVE fashion!
Every step I've taken in my creative life has lead me to Cali Faye Collection and I'm thrilled to share it with the world.
My style is classic and when it comes to little girl designs I love a little bit of ruffle! My Bumblebee Dress is perfect for boutiques and has options for sleeves and bodice variations! My Cupcake Top can be made with ruffles to have a boutique t-shirt look, or can be made plain for a classic slim fitted t-shirt!
Hello, I’m Michelle the designer behind My Little Plumcake. I live in Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband and two children. I truly enjoy designing. I enjoy seeing pictures of what other fabulous women have created from our designs. Most of all, I love the connections I have made with other women who think sewing is as cool as I do.
Hi, I'm Kim from Stitchwerx Designs. I started designing clothes and accessories for myself, my kids and my pets years ago. In 2011, I decided to expand on that by turning my designs into PDF patterns others could use and enjoy. My background is in graphic design, which I believe has helped me greatly in that process. My inspiration comes from a variety of places including vintage styles, nature, my family and my pets. My goal is to create designs that are functional, but fun and easy to wear.
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area with my three wonderful children, my husband, and two kitties. I developed an interest in sewing shortly after my daughter was born and haven't stopped since. I love to see little girls dressed as little girls!
Meghan is a science nerd turned sewing geek. She spends her free time designing sewing patterns and blogging about sewing over at www.TheSewingGeek.com
Candy Castle Patterns is a European pattern designer and fabric shop, stationed in the Netherlands. We create easy to use PDF sewing patterns for girls, boys and adults. We offer every pattern in the largest size range possible and with tons of options, so you can turn every creation into something truly unique. Candy Castle Patterns prides herself in creating patterns that offer the most thorough step-by-step instructions with clear pictures and lots of tips and tricks throughout
the instructions, all geared towards beginners. Let's create something beautiful together!
Hi, I'm Bonnie, the owner and designer at Fishsticks Designs. No, I’m not a lover of frozen fishsticks, but I am a lover of sewing – sewing well and sewing efficiently and sewing practically! I believe that sewing should be fun, not hard, and you should love the end result. My practical, modern sewing patterns include clothing for boys and girls, as well as accessories for the whole family.
ABOUT PATTY: I am a lover of all things pretty and colorful. I have 12 fabric collections, available through Michael Miller Fabrics. I also have my own line of sewing patterns and two books!
MOD THREADS FOR THE COOL KID
MODKID was born out of the love for modern apparel that is comfortable and wearable, yet funky and chic.
Hello! I'm Nicole of Cole's Corner and Creations. I LOVE sewing and designing for my kids and family members! They are my true inspiration.
My name is Hayley and I blog at Welcome to the Mouse House and design patterns for Mouse House Creations. One of my goals in pattern design is to create timeless designs with a modern appeal.
Bobkin patterns are designed with the Little Lady in mind.
I design modern children's clothing patterns with an emphasis on combining playwear and style.
I'm Chelsea from GYCT Designs. I am a former Family & Consumer Science Teacher (aka Home Ec.) turned stay-at-home mom. I love designing and making clothes for my two children. I design fun patterns to help organize you and your home and just started designing children's clothing patterns. If I am not sewing or designing, you can find me reading a good YA novel, playing Hungry Hungry Hippos with my kids, or enjoying some hot cocoa with my husband.
Jen Hagedorn has been publishing PDF patterns under the Tie Dye Diva name since 2007. The Tie Dye Diva pattern line currently has over 70 PDF patterns and focuses on easy-to wear classic clothing designs for children that have just a touch of whimsy – like animal ears on fleece hats and ruffled bottoms on babywear. Jen lives in Northern California with 3 wonderful children and a supportive and patient husband who never complains about having serger tails sticking to his shirt.
Don't you just LOVE handbags? I know I do and I am TOTALLY addicted to making them! Imagine being able to make handbags and purses that are unique to YOU and exactly the style, colour, size and shape that YOU want them to be? ChrisW Designs range of designer bag patterns will help you to do just that! Nobody will believe you made them yourself!
Hi! I am Suz and I live on a bush block on the south east coast of Australia. I love to sew for my three daughters. I have created two vintage inspired patterns so far which I sell in my sewpony vintage etsy shop.
Alviana is a full-time working mother of 1, based at Malaysia Borneo. With her combination of passion in everything about sewing & design, she created Popolok Designs inspired by and dedicated to her daughter, Bella.
♥❀ I’m a lifelong sewer and embroiderer with a previous career as a computer systems analyst. My universal attitude is for originality and creativity. I work as a freelance designer of children's clothes in Italy, where I live with my husband and child. ❀♥
Liz King (mom of 2) and Trish Boyer (mom of FIVE) are the pattern designers behind Little Lizard King. Since 2010, we have been teaching crafty mamas and boutique owners to sew custom designs; our goal is sewing made simple. To date, Little Lizard King is the largest seller of sewing patterns for children's clothing on Etsy.
My love of needlework began when I was small child and I finally found my "home" when I opened my Etsy Shop in 2008 selling handmade items. After receiving many requests for patterns of my designs, my efforts have turned to documenting the history of the Handmaiden's Cottage through the publishing of my boutique designs in pattern form. My style reflects my love of all things vintage!
Sara Lanan, creator of We Sew Crooked, a fresh kick-in-the-pants course for new and nervous sewers, loves beginner sewing projects because they offer instant gratification. Her designs focus on bringing beginner luck to beginner sewers over and over again by simplifying patterns.
Part time designer and full time mom.
Influenced by my own mom and inspired by my daughter. I'm also inspired by you all! Your creations from my patterns always have me pleasantly surprised.
I'm Abby from Sew Much Ado and I love to design modern sewing patterns for all levels and sewing abilities! I love to create designs that are timeless, versatile, and practical - while still being stylish!
Figgy's is a creation stemmed from love, passion & dedication. What started with the idea of a sewing company and one single pattern became the acclaimed Figgy's. We create simple to make patterns with modern style and contemporary taste that won't be out of style in a season or two. Alongside those attributes you will find well written instructions, professional illustrations & the security of knowing that each of our patterns has been tested by professional and non-professional sewists.
Coming home with a shopping bag full of fabric that has no known future as of yet, is very normal in our home. My husband is very patient and supportive with my love to sew.
Most of my designs are inspired by my family and friends. If someone wants or needs something, the idea comes to life. Designing something new is such a wonderful feeling of freedom and relaxes me.
I enjoy designing many different things and rarely stick to one type of item. I have been sewing for many years and am excited for my new venture in creating patterns that others can use for their own creative spin!
Mom and daughter duo driving to bring you modern designs with classic appeal
I am a girl that loves to sew. I am a girl that loves fabrics and trims and buttons and lace. I am a hopeless romantic for anything old and classic and have a deep respect for designs that stand the test of time. I am a girl that enjoys designing patterns for you to sew. But most of all, I am a girl that loves the fact that sewing is cool again. That's me, the girl behind BG in a nutshell. :)
We are inspired by our daughters, vintage fashion, and couture designs. We strive to stay on the cutting edge of fashion and trends. Our patterns are thoughtfully written down to smallest detail. This allows for even beginning sewers to create designer looks
I'm lucky to have Ruby and Jack, my two talented and patient grandmothers-for whom my shop is named. They taught me and granted me free creative reign over their fabric scraps and sewing machines, from the time I could see over the edge of the sewing table (while sitting atop a stack of telephone books:). I grew up designing and stitching and am so excited to be starting my new shop, sharing my patterns and passion with others!
Fresh Patterns & Designs specialises in beautiful designs for the treasured little people in your life. We take classic designs and adds a ‘fresh’ twist to bring you bright and funky patterns which are not only easy and fun to sew, but give you top quality professional results.
My name is Jodi Jean and patterns have always been my passion. I specialize in stylish, classic, easy to wear, everyday pieces that are FAST to make (most of my patterns take longer to print/tape/cut than they do to sew). I pride myself on offering LOTS of options and sizes in every pattern -- making each one versatile and one you'll reach for again and again.
I have four very young kids who help keep things lively around here (1 boy and 3 girls). They are my inspiration and my driving force. They keep me on my toes and bring laughter into my life.
Scientific Seamstress Patterns are specially formulated for a great fit and easy sewing! Experiment with design!
Encouraging and educating the modern sewist with tutorials, pattern reviews, product features and more.
I began my sewing venture with a small boutique making handmade items here on Etsy. My daughter has sensory issues and I was struggling to find clothing she was happy to wear. Eventually I realized I could design clothing with her needs in mind and that is how my pattern shop evolved......my end goal to make clothing my lil bug was happy wearing that were also fun and stylish.
