Saturday, March 29, 2014

Flip this pattern, sale and giveaway


We are so excited to have our Colorblock dress chosen for April's Flip this pattern! To celebrate, when you purchase the Colorblock dress, we are offering 35% off your entire order until April 3rd!

We think there is a lot you can do with this pattern, and are so excited to see what everyone comes up with. We have a few 'flips' planned and will showcase them during April.

Want to know more about the Flip this Pattern series? head over to Frances Suzanne and you can check out more info see past months.

http://francessuzanne.blogspot.ca/2014/03/flip-this-pattern-with-heidi-finn.html


While you are there, Don't forget to enter to win a FREE Heidiandfinn pattern of your choice!





Hurry! the sale ends soon :)

~Christine

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Small Fry Skinny Jeans Tour - Titchy Threads plus coupon


I am so excited to be part of this tour! When Laura, the talented lady behind Craftstorming and titchythreads sewing patterns, asked me to try out her latest pattern for skinny jeans I was so in. My girls always need pants, and honestly I never take the time to sew them any, other then leggings :)

It also did not hurt that there are some pretty talented ladies listed on tour as well...look at this lineup!




So I went, full force into this pattern and Oh my! I MADE JEANS!!  Like REAL JEANS!....so excited!






Now I am not going to lie, this pattern was no walk in the park. It was one of the most challenging (for someone like me who hates to follow directions, and usually figures she can just wing it) AND most rewarding patterns that I have sewn in a while! 


I got all excited when I started, sat down with my pattern printed, coffee in hand, and a full two hour nap time to knock these out....I was wrong....( it ended up taking 3 naps). There are a lot of pieces to cut, and to keep track off, but once you get going they go together beautifully. They look so great BECAUSE of all the little pieces, and all the little details.


I made this first pair from a med weight dark wash stretch denim. I sewed them as is, full zip. I love them! especially the pockets ( I just sewed on grosgrain ribbons in various pinks)


Once I was done, I wanted to make more...they do become slightly addicting...maybe that was just me. I made both my girls a pair from a really soft stretch sateen floral, perfect for girly girls like mine.

I adjusted the waist to sit a little lower on these, the blue ones seemed to sit a little high on her.



These ones went much faster, about half the time


They fit great, they are comfortable and she loves them, which is the best part of all


My youngest I made the false fly and changed the waistband to entirely elastic, just to make it easier to dress my squirmy toddler


Paired with a soft flowy chiffon tee (self drafted) - it`s the perfect spring outfit for this never ending winter :)





Now go get yourself a copy and make some Jeans!! You can do it!
AND until March 15th Laura has generously offered a discount, you can get 20% off with the code TOUR20 in her shop.

yay - thanks Laura


Christine



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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

New Release -The NEW chic cocktail swing coat


You asked and asked, and we are finally finished! The New and Updated Chic Cocktail Swing Coat!


We redesigned the coat pattern which now has sizing from 12m thru to 12years. More specific sizing (12m, 18m, 2t, 3t....etc,) mean a better fit for your little one.

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/clothing/sale-chic-cocktail-swing-coat-12m-5t/51593





This version will now include, along with the collar, a hood option. The hood also has optional bunny or mouse ears! You can choose either the bowtie or button closure. Tons of options and variations on this one :)


Perfect for Spring and Easter

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/clothing/sale-chic-cocktail-swing-coat-6-12y-/89174




To celebrate this  total revamp of the original pattern we are going to be offering the chic cocktail swing coat pattern on SALE for ONE WEEK only!
You can get your copy starting today in our craftsy shop for only $4.50!!!

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/clothing/sale-chic-cocktail-swing-coat-12m-5t/51593
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/clothing/sale-chic-cocktail-swing-coat-12m-5t/51593

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/clothing/sale-chic-cocktail-swing-coat-6-12y-/89174

The coat will only be available in our craftsy shop at the sale price for one week. After that, it will be available at our regular price of $7.95 each and a bundle price of $10.95 for both size ranges in both our etsy and craftsy shops.
Because this pattern has been completely redone, we are NOT offering a free upgrade to those who have previously purchased it. We are offering this RARE new release sale price as our thank you for your support. Thanks for your understanding. :)

Now go get your copy!
And check out these awesome versions our testers came up with




Sew-Not-Perfect.blogspot.com




www.dunknfluff.com




http://www.Sew-Not-Perfect.blogspot.com

http://handmadefrenzy.blogspot.ca/

http://handmadefrenzy.blogspot.ca/

http://kimmiesewcrazy.blogspot.ca/

http://kimmiesewcrazy.blogspot.ca/

www.facebook.com/5outof4





www.vintagebebeprops.etsy.com

www.vintagebebeprops.etsy.com

http://www.bethvphotography.com/


http://www.barabooboo.etsy.com/

http://www.barabooboo.etsy.com/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/sproutingjubejube

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/sproutingjubejube





A super BIG thank you to all the testers! We truly appreciate all you do to make Heidiandfinn patterns thier best! :)




Christine