My name is Sarai, I live in Portland, OR and love to make things.
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I’ve just released a free pattern for these cute mini bloomers, so hop on over to Colette Patterns to see more pictures and details, and download the free pattern.
Please feel free to blog/tweet/share the link around! For such a wee project, I spent lots of time on it, so I want as many people [...]
Continue reading Free sewing pattern: The Madeleine mini bloomers...
Friends, I am pleased to announce that I have unveiled the latest collection of Colette Patterns!
We’ve also revamped the website, expanded our payment options, and are offering gift certificates. I am very excited! Please check them out and spread the word!
Here’s what’s going on at the Colette Patterns blog this week (or so):
Beautiful silk butterfly prints inspired by a 1930s/40s dress I recently acquired.
An idea for replacing buttons with bias tape bows
Project 95, an effort to raise awareness about shopping at independent fabric stores.
And last but not least, I will be at Urban Craft Uprising [...]
Here’s what’s going on at the Colette Patterns blog this week:
Some beautiful velvet pin cushions that make me want to start making my own.
Jenna made a beautiful and patriotic version of Eclair with Obama fabric for the 4th of July!
A gorgeous modernist botanic print fabric
Happy weekend to you all!
I’ve been posting some fun stuff over at the Colette Patterns blog, so I thought I might start posting some quick weekly roundups to keep you up to date:
The magic of vintage fabric covered belt buckles, and how I wish they were still being made.
Lots of photos of Women’s Wear of the 1930’s, one of [...]
This is my new denim playsuit/overall thing, which I made by combining one of my patterns with a vintage one. It’s perfect for bike riding on a warm day.
Check out thesewing deets on the Colette Patterns blog for more about them.
Friends, I am thrilled to announce that the Spring collection of sewing patterns is now available for purchase! Here’s what I wrote on the Colette Patterns blog:
I think you will all really love what we’ve done. Each sewing pattern is packaged up in a pretty little booklet with a linen-textured cover, a singer-stitched [...]
I wanted to mention some more guest writing, this time over at Design Sponge, as part of Grace’s Biz Ladies series. I love that she’s using her platform as a top design blogger to really help other women fulfill their small business dreams, and I have to say, the posts I’ve seen from other [...]
Continue reading Understanding Your Customers – my post on Design Sponge...
When I posted recently about my new life in Portland, a few of you asked for tips about leaving the corporate world to pursue a creative life. I’m not an expert by any means, but I can tell you my experience.
Back when I was in grad school at Berkeley, I took an internship at [...]
Hi everyone!
I was hoping to have Colette Patterns up and ready for business, but sadly there have been some pretty serious mishaps at the printer that will set me back a few weeks.
But! I don’t want to disappoint those who have been waiting so patiently, so I thought I’d give a glimpse of the [...]