Something for the guys

Can you believe that next week is June already! We are almost halfway through the year, how time flies!

June also means Father’s Day, and to celebrate we will be running a discount coupon through our Etsy store. When making any purchases use the discount coupon DAD001 to get $1 off any order over $5

Our June theme for our 2016 sewing challenge is “Something for the Guys”... so use any of our men’s patterns for your entry! Click here for more info on how to win the acer computer

This week’s patterns in review

Men’s Shirts

To celebrate father’s day and all the men in our lives we have recently launched not one but two men’s shirt patterns, our standard men’s shirt....

 

A young man modelling our standard men’s shirt

As well as a men’s fitted shirt sewing pattern

 

Our men’s fitted shirt with white cuffs and collar

You can purchase each shirt separately or save by purchasing the pack of both shirts together.

All those who have take advantage of our special offer to purchase the men’s simple waistcoat, would have received their men’s fitted shirt pattern already via email... so check your inbox now!

The Man Pack

 

We have also put together a pack of sewing patterns for menswear, it contains out standard shirt, our men’s simple waistcoat as well as our Easy ten step tie pattern. If bought separately these patterns would come up to $7.97 but as a pack you will be paying only $5.99 for all three patterns, a HUGE savings!.

 

Shirt, tie and waistcoat patterns all included in the pack

Have a wonderful week ahead and enjoy your last few days of May 2016!

Happy Sewing!

Marching along

My mind is just blown by the fact that another month has gone by already. On the bright side, with new months there are a lot of new opportunities, and a few more sewing projects to begin.

I know some of our sewing fans weren’t too sure about the new Shopify store we have been using with our Facebook Page. We do still have our Craftsy store up and running for those who prefer to use this site, and we also launched our Etsy store this past week, which has already become quite busy. So you are welcome to use whichever platform suits you best, our aim is to make access to our sewing patterns as easy as possible for you.

Our  March sewing challenge. It is “ON TOP”, so you can make anything from t-shirts, to blouses to waistcoats the choice is yours! Remember to look up our previous post on the sewing challenge, so you know the rules and stand a chance to win that cute little Acer Chromebook!

This week’s patterns in review

We had an incredibly busy week last week, we launched a whole new range of waistcoats. Our waistcoat patterns have always been some of our top sellers and we are proud to be able to now offer you a much wider variety.

Our new range includes the Men’s Simple Waistcoat

 

My friend Jude being a super awesome model for me

We then have the LadiesSimple Waistcoat which is super stylish, and a huge hit already.

 

The Ladies Simple Waistcoat

Both of these waistcoats include slit pockets, as well as adjustable belt straps at the back for a more tailored finish. We have also included them in a Simple Waistcoat sewing pack together, so you can purchase both and save money!

 

And to top it off, I included this incredibly cute and fashionable Ladies Short Waistcoat in the range to help you finish off your new look.

There are plenty more sewing patterns being launched this week, to keep posted on what’s coming up, like our FacebookPage! Until next time...

Happy sewing!

The wedding ring pillow

No one is too sure of the exact history of the wedding ring pillow that is used during wedding ceremonies, although it does lean strongly towards ancient Egyptian times, there are many small cultures across the world who seem to have had similar traditions.

For me it is a symbolic act that shows, at the beginning of the marriage, the importance of the coming together of two people, a sacred union. Wedding rings are the everyday symbol to be worn by each person to express their dedication and love to one another.

I have created a wedding ring pillow pattern to share with all the brides and grooms to be so that they can continue to share in this beautiful tradition, and it can be kept as a keepsake and reminder of their dedication to one another.

It includes an elastic along the bottom to prevent any nervous ring bearers from dropping the pillows while making his or her way to the altar and the happy couple, and can be made from most fabrics (perhaps even left over extra fabrics from the bride’s wedding dress and the grooms suit).

This little pillow also works as a prop for photographs of the wedding rings, and beautiful, memorable images can be created to remember your special day!

I hope you enjoy sharing in such a magical moment, and happy sewing!