A new venture
Hi everyone. I really couldn’t wait to share this with all of you. For many months, I have been working on designing a small collection of sewing patterns! They aren’t quite ready yet: the patterns are all designed and graded (and will be available in sizes 0-18), but I am still working on the instructions, packaging, and printing. The goal is to make them available in January.
I really think the designs themselves are wonderful. They encompass many things that I love: buttons, dresses that use more than one fabric, really flattering feminine cuts, linings where appropriate, and best of all – pockets! I’ve been wearing the samples I’ve sewn up, and I get tons of compliments, which is incredibly exciting.
So, why am I announcing all this before I have anything to show you? A couple reasons.
First, I’ve started a new blog over there, appropriately called the Colette Patterns blog. I will certainly still be keeping this one. I anticipate that I’ll be posting more helpful sewing and craft things, like tutorials, free patterns, tips & tricks, and fun things related to the new business over there. I’ll continue to post about my own personal projects and life here. I think you’ll really like both of them, so go subscribe!
The second reason is I wanted to see if any of you lovely sewers out there would be interested in testing the patterns for me. I would give you a choice between a few designs, you’d sew it up in whatever fabric you choose and let me know of any problems. You could feel free to write/blog/whatever about the project, if you’d like (or not). Don’t worry too much about your sewing skill level, a mix of people would be great.
If you sew and you’re interested, please just write me a note, let me know you’re interested, how long you’ve been sewing, and what you consider your skill level to be (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Thanks so much for all of your kind words on this blog over the months. It has been so encouraging to see how many people appreciate my little projects.
Update: I have gotten a ton of responses, and truly appreciate it! As of now, I’m no longer looking for pattern testing volunteers. Thanks everyone!
I’m so excited about your business prospects! I’ve been thinking about trying to write up and publish some of my knitting patterns as a small side business, mostly for fun, but keep procrastinating thinking no one would be interested. I’ll keep reading about your progress, and hopefully get some motivation to finish up my patterns as well. I’m really looking forward to your patterns — I love the dresses you wear in your postings, and hope to try one out someday.
Congratulations and good luck!
–Rachel
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Congratulations! What an exciting endeavor; I’m already itching to try out your patterns. I’m mostly a lurker over here, but I love your style. I’m headed over to subscribe to the new blog now!
Oooh!!! How fantastic–I’m so excited and can’t wait to see the patterns! I love your style, so I’m sure these are going to be drop-dead gorgeous. ;) And I love how you’re incorporating the ever-practical (and usually cute) pocket into your designs. I’m forever adding pockets to patterns because I prefer to have them! :)
Such an exciting idea! I am so keen to see your patterns -I love your sense of personal style, so I’m sure they’ll be fabulous!
Good luck – I hope it’s a raging success!
Leah xx
Congratulations to you!!! I can’t wait to see the final products.
Consider me to be a pattern tester! I can sew, knit and I am a crafty person. Know where one can get a beret like the one that had a scotty pin on it, and you posted it, a while back??..