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I’m thrilled to see Colette Patterns’ first menswear pattern has been released, and true to form, it looks like a real labour of love.
The shirt pattern, named Negroni, has all the usual Colette Patterns signature touches – vintage styling brought up to date; gorgeous, well-thought-out detailing; and wonderfully clear instructions. The collar is convertible, meaning [...]
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Ho ho ho, and happy 1st December! As the countdown to Christmas now truly begins, I thought it would be nice to highlight some of the things in the shop that would make lovely presents…
First up, these gorgeous handmade ceramic buttons are fabulous little gifts and can be used to upcycle, embellish, and even just [...]
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I have had so many requests for the Colette Patterns Crepe Dress (I guess you’re all joining in Gertie’s Sew-Along?) that I placed a special order which should be with us on Friday (customs and snow allowing!).
You can reserve your pattern now by pre-ordering it in the shop.
In the meantime, enjoy the snow!
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Just a very quick note to let you know that I have some more Hot Patterns in stock…
Metropolitan Superfly Skirts
Metropolitan Urbanista! Coat-Dress
Metropolitan Sweater Dress, Cardigan & Top
Plain & Simple Iconic Shirtdress
Riviera Croisette Skirt
Classix Nouveau Divide & Conquer Culottes
Classix Nouveau Pants to Die For
Vintage Deco Vibe Neat & Sweet Blouse
Vintage Artful Dodger Virtue Dress
Vintage BoHo-De-Luxe Peasant [...]
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Hot off the press – the yummy Crepe Dress from Colette Patterns is now in stock at Sewbox!
All pre-orders will be sent out today.
And if you didn’t pre-order, you can order yours here !
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One of the main things that came out of my recent customer survey was that you all overwhelmingly wanted to be able to buy a pack of fabric samples from the whole range. As a result I have spent a couple of weeks putting together some fabric sample packs, in three sets:
Cottons and Linens
Knit Fabrics
Silks, [...]
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Kwik Sew have just released their Autumn / Winter 2010 range of 22 brand new sewing patterns, and it’s a really well thought-out collection designed to keep you nice and warm through the winter months. It includes coats for the whole family, legwarmers and scarves, and gloves, socks and hoods.
They’ve even remembered baby, with a [...]
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Well ladies, the new Colette Patterns Crepe Wrap Dress has been well worth the wait! I’ve been eagerly waiting for this pattern ever since Sarai told me she was planning a new summer pattern in our interview in June. And here is style 1013 – the Crepe wrap dress…
What a simple and clever design – [...]
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Serendipity Studio have come up with a fabulous stash busting strip skirt, made almost entirely from 2.5″ strips!
Even better, the Stella Strip Skirt has no pattern pieces to faff about with, so this is a fantastic project to wizz up in no time. And if you don’t feel like cutting lots of strips, then you [...]
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Our new fabric collection has been launched! (check it out here)
It has been a real labour of love and I am particularly proud that you can now buy previously hard to find Liberty fabrics online, such as Liberty jersey, Liberty printed poplins, and Liberty silk fabric including silk satin, silk chiffon, and silk crepe.
Liberty fabric [...]
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