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Apr
15
Hi all!! Have you grabbed your “Perfect Pattern Parcel” {for the girls} yet?? There’s just a few days left to snatch this amazing collection…at your price! And, if you don’t know what in the world we’re talking about read on….
Perfect Pattern Parcel was begun by two entrepreneurial makers driven by their internal voices and one self-taught hacker driven by data analytics . These ladies were passionate about supporting independent designers in their craft and fostering a community of makers to grow. There mission was to offer high-quality pdf sewing patterns written by indie designers while supporting children’s education.
When Rachael asked us to participate in the second Perfect Pattern Parcel set: Sugar, spice, and everything nice {ALL about the girls}, we were pretty excited to support a} indie designers and b} the educational community. This collection includes sewing patterns for a little girl’s essential spring wardrobe. It covers both the traditional and more modern styles of girls’ clothing. Each of these patterns can be sewn up to suit your tastes.
Parcel #2: Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice includes the following patterns and designers:
Hanami Top or Dress by Straight Grain
Hosh Pants by LoubeeClothing
Celestial Tee by Figgy’s
September Tunic & Dress by Too Sweets Patterns
Caroline Party Dress by Mouse House Creations
BONUS pattern:
Prefontaine Shorts by Made With Moxie
We love to support independent designers, through our monthly “Flip this Pattern” series, so this was a perfect fit into something already established on our blog. These designers pour their heart and soul into patterns that are innovative, imaginative and in line with current style trends. Their patterns encompass a broad range of sizes and fabulous “out of the envelope” fit because they’re thoroughly tested by real people. With detailed and well-explained instructions, these patterns often teach as you sew. Independent designers are approachable, providing support, suggestions, publishing additions to your favorite designs, and hosting interactive sewing events.
Perfect Pattern Parcel is different than other pattern collections in that you name the price of the parcel. Great patterns at an agreeable price, who could ask for more??
And, if you choose a price of $24 or greater for Parcel #2, you will automatically be sent the Bonus Pattern! The Bonus Pattern for this Parcel is the Prefontaine Shorts for Kids by Made with Moxie. These shorts are designed to fit like 1970’s running shorts. They’ve got a retro trim, loads of pockets, and are so comfortable you children won’t want to take them off.
But….get this…..a portion of the Pattern Parcel Sales goes to a non-profit organization, Donors Choose, an organization that matches up the needs of teachers and their students for specific projects with willing donors. The funds raised from each Pattern Parcel sale will go to help K-12 students in minimizing educational inequality and encourage a community where children have the tools and experiences necessary for an excellent education.
Hey….and the cool thing is…..I’ve actually submitted grants through Donors Choose and requested money for my classroom!! Although I didn’t get my grant funded, this connection validated the importance of supporting Parcel #2 for us…
For the Pattern Parcel Tour, we chose to sew the Mouse House Creations, Caroline Party Dress – a dress that embodies our style….peter pan collar with a simple/clean bodice and nice lines.
And as a bonus??
The “spin factor” for our niece!
Even after a few tumbles during the photo shoot, it didn’t deter her from giving it another go!
We ‘splurged’ on this creation – cutting into some of our first ever purchase of Liberty fabric…..stingily using it on the piped peter pan collar and non-removable front waistband {a slight modification of the original pattern}.
Love, love, love the pop of color this luxurious fabric gave to the simple, white fabric used throughout it.
Although this was the only pattern we used in the parcel, we look forward to sewing many of the other patterns in the days ahead! All of these are great, basic patterns for little girls everywhere!
If you are curious as to what others have sewn in the parcel, go check out these blogs for some sewing inspiration!!
Shawnta Sews * P comme Plimplim * CailaMade * While she was sleeping * YoSaMi * stitched together * Sew Like My Mom * Marina Bebe * lexi.made * sewVery * Call Ajaire * I Married Superman * Girl like the sea * Stitched * Compagnie M. * Buzzmills * floating world * fake it while you make it * Sewing Mama RaeAnna * Our Chez Nous * NeurosesGalore * Behind the Hedgerow * Needle and Ted * Kadiddlehopper * 2 little hooligans * Max-California.com * Siestas & Sewing * So Cal Sewing Mom * lauren dahl * La gang à Nat * Radiant Home Studio * Modern Handmade * A Jennuine Life * It’s Always Autumn * lea & lars * I Seam Stressed * So, Zo… What do you know? * Andrea’s Notebook * Steph Skardal * Nutta! * Sewpony * Made With Moxie * imagine gnats * Inder Loves Folk Art * Pienkel
** Please note: The Perfect Pattern Parcel #2 was generously given to us,
but as always everything written is our honest opinions.
Really pretty! I wish I trusted my girls in white dresses, but with 4 brothers to play in the dirt with, well…they get dirty
That is just gorgeous! I adore the combination of the white fabric with the pretty floral and the piping. It’s truly beautiful.
The dress is lovely!
So perfectly pretty!
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Gorgeous dress!!! I love the navy piping on white and the Liberty print just adds that umph of awesome!
Um how on EARTH did I miss this?!!! This is STUNNING!