Sew Professional

We have been quite busy bees in the sewing room, and have some exciting pattern launches coming your way during June. Keep an eye on our online store to be the first to see when they are launched.

In the next week we are going to be launching two ladies patterns that are perfect additions to work wear and formal wardrobes.

Firstly our standard pencil skirt sewing pattern, perfectly suited to the professional woman, as well as a woman with that hourglass figure.

Secondly, we will be launching our ladies loose fit shirt sewing pattern.

This week’s patterns in review

The ProfessionalTrio Sewing Pack

 

We have created this pack as an ideal starter sewing pack for the woman who wants to create herself a professional  / formal wardrobe. It includes the following patterns:

Basic ten step tie pattern

I love ties, they are so easy to slip on and take an outfit from casual to formal or work ready. They look good on both men and woman (I personally own just as many ties as necklaces and scarves) and they are always fashionable.

Ladies Simple Waistcoat

This ladies waistcoat is extremely stylish, including front slit pockets, and straps with a buckle at the back for a fitted look. It will bring class and elegance to your professional wardrobe.

High Waist Business Skirt

This formal skirt is a must have for every woman's wardrobe.

Purchasing these patterns separately would cost you $7.97, but this sewing pack is going for $5.99. A HUGE SAVINGS.

And to top it off all those who purchase this pack between 31 May 2016 and 7 June 2016 will receive our Ladies “Boyfriend” shirt AND our Standard Pencil Skirt pattern for FREE as soon as they are launched!

Now that’s a good reason to start sewing yourself a brand new professional wardrobe!

Happy Sewing

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!

Competitions galore

We have so many things going on for our sewing fans right now, we really hope that you are taking advantage of all our competitions and FREE stuff that we are giving away! Click on the images below to find out more on each competition.

Our Sewing Machine Raffle

We are running this raffle through our Etsy store in order to raise funds for our charity, CO-SANC... for only $1 you can help us to raise funds for this worthwhile cause.

 

Mother’s Day Discount

A Mother's Day Gift from us to you during the month of May. Spend $5 or more in our Etsy sewing pattern store and use the coupon code MOM001FB to get a 10% discount. Valid until 31 May 2016

 

A free shirt pattern

This week we are launching two men’s shirt patterns.

We decided that everyone who purchased the men’s simple waistcoat sewing pattern in the last week of April would receive a free copy of out men’s fitted shirt sewing pattern being launched this week... GOOD NEWS! We decided to extend this special until the end of May 2016! So everyone who buys our men’s Simple Waistcoat Sewing pattern from 25 April to 31 May will receive a FREE copy of our men’s fitted shirt sewing pattern too!

 

Our 2016 Sewing Challenge

Join our sewing challenge that we are running throughout 2016 and stand a chance to win an Acer laptop!

Share your creations with us on twitter... click here for more information on the competition and rules.

Here are the themes we have already been running during 2016:

January: Ties – sew any of our tie patterns

February: Dresses – sew any of our dress patterns

March: On Top – sew and share any of our tops, jackets, waistcoat... pretty much anything you would wear “above the belt”

April: Black and white – sew anything you wish from our patterns in this colour combination

May: For The Ladies – make anything from our sewing patterns for women, and remember to share it with us on twitter @MySewingPattern

HAPPY SEWING

Sewing Machine Raffle

 

Enter our raffle draw to Win a SINGER 7258 Stylist Award-Winning 100-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine and cover to the value of $200

What is included in your prize:

 

SINGER 7258 Stylist Award-Winning 100-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine

Specs:

• 100 Stitch Sewing Machine with 10 Presser Feet Perfect For Crafting, Sewing and Quilting
• Easy Threading System with Automatic Needle Threader
• LED Display Screen with Automatic Stitch Length and Width
• Easy-to-Load Top Drop-In Bobbin System with Clear Cover
• Electronic Auto Pilot allows you to sew without the foot pedal and easily adjust maximum speed

 

SINGER 611.BR Universal Hard Carrying Case

Specs:

·         Offers safe, dust-free storage of your sewing machine or serger

·         Accommodates almost every model of machine

·         Lightweight, less than 5 lbs

·         Impact resistant

·         Comfortable and sturdy handle

·         Handle folds down for easy stacking

·         Safety-lock metal latches

Terms and conditions:

·         Competition is open to entries WORLDWIDE

·         The draw closes on 31 July 2016, no late entries will be accepted.

·         Draw takes place on 1^st August 2016 and will the winner will be announced on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/mysewingpatterns

How it works:

·         Visit our Etsy store to purchase your raffleticket

·         Each ticket entry will cost $1

·         One purchase means you will have one entry with your name in the draw.

·         Purchase 5 raffle tickets and receive one free entry in the draw

·         Once confirmation of payment has been received the player will receive an email confirming their draw entries.

·         Entry is by NAME, so the amount of times you purchase an entry, means the amount of times your name is entered into the draw

 

A portion of the funds raised will go in aid of CO-SANC

CO-SANC is a compassionate, no-kill but scientifically run cat shelter and animal adoption center. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CoSanc 

The men's fitted shirt

We are busy hard at work putting together the finishing touches on our men's fitted shirt sewing pattern.

Good news though, everyone who purchase our men's simple waistcoat sewing pattern between now and 1st May will receive this pattern free of charge as soon as it's launched on our store!

GOOD NEWS!!! We have decided to extend this promotion until 31st May 2016!

My friend Jude being a model on my behalf

HAPPY SEWING!

Free Sewing Pattern

A new month and a new opportunity to enter our Sewing Challenge! This month’s theme is Black & White... an exciting theme, which means you can use any of our patterns to create something for yourself in Black or white, or both. Remember to share your creations with us on twitter @MySewingPattern

This week’s patterns in review

The High Waist High Low Skirt

A BRAND new pattern, part of our high waist skirt collection. We have decided to give you this one for FREE right here!

Download it and make your skirt today! Pattern includes sizes XSmall to XLarge

You may have noticed that we haven’t  yet posted a picture of the complete skirt, we have decided that during the month of April, all our amazing followers who create this skirt can submit the pictures to us in twitter @MySewingPattern with #FreeSkirt, at the end of April we will pick our favourite picture shared from a fan, and use this as our cover picture for all future marketing related to the skirt.

So exciting, I can’t wait to see what you guys create. Until next time...

Happy sewing!

The life of a sewist

Today is a grey and overcast day, perfect I think for working in my PJ’s while a draw up a few new sketches for patterns I’m going to be releasing.

I have been running my sewing business now for five years, it’s amazing how time flies. Selling my digital sewing patterns has allowed me the opportunity to work from home, sometimes I feel so spoiled to be so lucky.

I want to say a big thank you to all my amazing sewing fans who have allowed me to achieve this in my life. Anyone who knows me knows that my cats and dogs are my children (I currently have 8), and for the last 6 months my oldest baby has been terribly sick, my Jack Russell named Onyx. She has chronic renal failure and some days she requires 24 hour care. Being able to work from home has allowed me to look after her and help her to live a full and happy old age. I am truly grateful to everyone who buys my sewing patterns and online products, you have done more for me than I can possibly express. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I hope you all have an amazing week ahead, and very successful sewing projects. Now enough of the serious stuff and back to the sewing fun.

Here’s a tip when putting together your newly printed A4 pages to create your sewing pattern: Use 2 sided tape to join the sheets of paper together. I do this firstly because the pages are less likely to come apart in the long term and secondly it allows me to fold up my patterns when I put them away, and when I am ready to use them again, I unfold them and use a warm iron to go over the pages to smooth them out (no steam, this will damage the paper).

This week’s patterns in review

Isabella Maternity dress

Our first maternity dress sewing pattern was launched last week. (I tried to make my dressmaker's form look pregnant by pinning a pillow to it o_O )

This fashionable dress is perfect for the mum-to-be who has a special occasion to attend, or who simply wants to look stylish in the upcoming spring and summer season.

I also launched a set of two maternity sewing patterns, the Isabella dress and the Jacqui dress together make the perfect combination.

Sewing Patterns for a year

To celebrate 5 wonderful years of sewing we have decided to launch this amazing offer. You can opt to have our range of brand new sewing patterns sent to you, every second week for a year.

 

The total value of this is over $80, but instead we decided to practically give it away at $29. Which means you’re making a huge savings of over $50! We are only running this amazing special until 10^th March, so take advantage of it now!

When you purchase this amazing offer, you will be receiving your first pattern immediately available to download, the ladies short waistcoat.

 

Until next time...

Happy sewing!

Sewing Patterns for a year

Boo Lè Heart / My Sewing Patterns turns 5 this year! To celebrate we are running a HUGE SPECIAL for our amazing sewing fans!

What you will receive:

·         By signing up the first pattern you will receive will be our Ladies Short Waistcoat.

·         From March 2016 to February 2017 you will receive a brand new sewing pattern every second week – before it is even launched in our online store!

·         In total you will be receiving 27 sewing patterns over the course of the next year, each valued at $2.99. The entire package is valued at OVER $80  but you will only be paying $29.99 that’s a HUGE saving of over $50!

·         VIP Status: You will receive notifications on all our specials, latest opportunities and latest news before anybody else.

·         The patterns you will receive will run along the themes for our Sewing Challenge, giving you a really easy chance to enter into the draw for that awesome Acer Chromebook

This special is only running until March 10^th, so grab this opportunity while you can!

Pop into our ONLINE STORE now!

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!

Thanks Mom!

My entire life I have been sewing, and doing embroidery or knitting and crotchet, thanks to my mom. I know she had me doing these things (before the times of cellphones and tablets) just to keep me out of her hair, in the end it made a big impact in my life. Being a third generation seamstress from a line of textile creative woman certainly helps, so it was no coincidence that I found my passion in creating clothing.

My business is my passion, and my baby and I am continually looking at ways of improving my products and ease of accessibility to them. I have recently installed the Shopify app on my Facebook page www.facebook.com/mysewingpatterns and I am currently testing it to see if it will work for you, my customers.

I have also added a few pages to my blog, so you can now purchase patterns directly from the blog, just click on the relevant page link to the right of the blog (or for mobile use the scroll down arrow alongside the home page bar) and it will take you to view the patterns you are interested in.

I really appreciate for those who purchase patterns through the store to please send me your feedback so that I know whether or not I am on the right track with this system. You can email your responses to mysewingpatternz@gmail.com Positive and negative feedback is welcome.

This week’s pattern in review

Mothers Day Handbag

Because my mother has played such a huge roll in my sewing success, last year to celebrate my her, I designed a handbag pattern for her and to share with all my sewing fans. Little did I know it was going to become such a hit.

It comes in two size variations and can be made in an assortment of fabrics. You can use a fun print for a stylish summer bag, or use a PU or leather type fabric for a more professional look.

Sunglasses pouch

And what’s a fashion handbag these days without an awesome, matching sunglasses pouch. This super easy sewing pattern is the perfect complement to any stylish bag.

 

Our February sewing challenge. It is “DRESSES”, very simple and easy, and you can make anything as part of the competition from a very simple LBD to a fancy wedding gown, 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!

Happy sewing!

Love and free stuff

Hello sewing enthusiasts! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and that your week to come is an amazing one!

First of all, I must apologize for my quietness last week. I was taking a bit of study leave to complete my studies for my certificate in graphic design. I passed with distinction, Yay for me! And now I have improved on my skills that will allow me to bring you better quality sewing patterns, Yay for everyone!

Last week i announced the sewing theme for our February sewing challenge. It is “DRESSES”, very simple and easy, and you can make anything as part of the competition from a very simple LBD to a fancy wedding gown, 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

Valentine’s day knickers special

Just for you guys I put this romantic little pack together. Remember by buying the entire pack you save money!

 

Our Valentine’s day 2016 pack includes our vintage style knickers sewing pattern (plus the tutorial on how to add suspenders to your vintage style knickers), our ladies thong sewing pattern, and our envelope style gift bag sewing pattern to help you make that romantic day even more special.

The Taryn Dress

 

By the weekend, and just in time for Valentine’s Day, we are going to be launching our Taryn dress sewing pattern. So for the next 5 days you can still take advantage of the PRE-ORDER SALE and by doing so you will be paying almost half price for the pattern and you will be one of the very first to receive it!

And because we LOVE our fans so much, those who take advantage of the pre-order sale will receive both the long and short version of the dress! Which means we are quite literally throwing in a free sewing pattern just for the fun of it.

 

So much good news to start a week with, remember to check out our competitions!

Happy sewing!

Sewing packs that save you money

Save money this year by making your own clothes! To help you achieve this, this year we will put together wardrobe idea packs. What this means is that we will put together a collection of patterns for you that will help you to create a suggested look.

By buying these packs, which can contain anything from two to five patterns, you will be paying a discounted price, saving even more money on our already low priced sewing patterns.

We are working hard on a surprise project that is going to be launched in the next month or so... I can’t give anything away now but what I can say is that is is going to take sewing patterns to the next level! Like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/booleheart for all the latest news.

This week’s patterns in review

The Kim Pack

 

That’s right, you can get Kim Kardashian’s look with our Kim pack of patterns, easily and affordably at home.

Valentines 2016 pack

 

Our Valentine’s day 2016 pack includes our vintage style knickers sewing pattern (plus the tutorial on how to add suspenders to your vintage style knickers), our ladies thong sewing pattern, and our envelope style gift bag sewing pattern to help you make that romantic day even more special.

 

Before you go remember to check out our competitions!

Happy sewing!

Some latest sewing news

What an exciting week. We have so many patterns in their final stages, and we’ve launched a few new ones. Most importantly though, this week we launched our biggest competition!

Join our monthly sewing challenge and you could stand a chance to win an Acer Chromebook (click on the featured post to the right of the page to view all the finer details).

For our January sewing challenge the theme is “TIES”. I look forward to seeing all your entries on twitter (Remember to follow us at @Booleheart)

 

This week’s patterns in review

Our high waist skirts

There are a few items that every woman should have in her closet that are not only stylish, but timeless too. The pencil skirt is second only to the little black dress on this list.

 

Our knee length under dress makes the perfect LBD

Since we launched an ideal little black dress pattern last year, we thought that naturally the next best thing to do is launch out High Waist Business Skirt. It really compliments any business wardrobe with it’s strong, professional lines.

 

Me doing a selfie in the new skirt

This skirt is incredibly simple (only 2 pattern pieces) and very quick and easy to make. You can make a few of these skirts in different fabric options.

We decided to even create a shorter version. The Short High Waist Skirt really makes an ideal summer and party skirt. Make one in a fun print to suit your personality, or in simple black for a more elegant look.

 

Selfie time in the shorter skirt

Have fun with these skirts, they can even add a pin-up style to your current wardrobe, they are so straightforward and look like they are professionally made and not home made.

Happy sewing!

JOIN OUR SEWING CHALLENGE AND WIN

Do you want to get more sewing done in 2016? Whether to practice and hone your skills, or to simply create a fun and affordable wardrobe for you, your friends and family? Then join our sewing challenge for 2016.

By joining our challenge you also stand the chance to win an Acer Chromebook. 

How do you join?

Every month we will be posting a sewing theme, for example for January the sewing theme is ties. Create a sewing project, in theme, take a picture and share it with us on twitter using the hashtag #MySewingPatterns

An example of how your tweet must look

There are a few rules of course:

1. The projects posted on twitter must be from the Boo Lè Heart / My Sewing Patterns range of sewing patterns (CLICK HERE or click on the button to the right of the page to visit our online store).
2. A new pattern theme will be tweeted every month, so remember to follow us on twitter @MySewingPattern
3. Entrants can make any of the 12 themes supplied at ANY time during 2016, as long as you mention which month it is for. For example, you can still make your January tie in March 2016 or sew all 12 themes in the 12 days of Christmas, the choice is yours.
4. You don't have to make a specific pattern, as long as it's in theme. For Example if the theme is "make a dress", you can make a dress from ANY of our available dress patterns.
5. For an entry into the draw to win the computer, entrants must create at least 6 of the sewing challenges.
6. Entrants who create all 12 challenges will receive 2 entries into the draw.
7. The last sewing challenge must be shared with us on twitter no later than 30 December 2016. The draw for the winner, and announcing the winner on twitter will happen on 31 December 2016.

Feel free to add your own sense of flare and style to the patterns!

Here are the themes we have already been running during 2016:

January: Ties – sew any of our tie patterns

February: Dresses – sew any of our dress patterns

March: On Top – sew and share any of our tops, jackets, waistcoat... pretty much anything you would wear “above the belt”

April: Black and white – sew anything you wish from our patterns in this color combination

May: For The Ladies – make anything from our sewing patterns for women

June: Something for the Guys - use any of our men’s patterns for your entry
July: Anything Vintage, Pin-Up or Rockabilly style - bring those classic styles back to life
August: For the Home - Make something that makes your house feel like a home

Good luck and Happy Sewing!