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August’s pattern company is one of those “quick to rise” among the sewing community, growing by leaps and bounds since her blogging debut! Of course, we can’t leave it at that …. and give you a little history into our discovery of Straight Grain sewing patterns…
As we began sewing and blogging about our creations, pinterest became THE PLACE to look for sewing inspiration. Well, we started seeing a cute little girl, in amazing clothes, pop up all over pinterest boards we followed faithfully. And, we LOVED every outfit she was wearing!! That led us to investigate further, and lo and behold – we ‘met’ An, the brains behind Straight Grain. She began actively blogging a few months prior to us….and has since begun creating patterns to sell!
Right now, An has two patterns in her shop…..with two more on the way in the very near future! For the month of August, we are asking our readers to “FLIP” the Straight Grain Tinny pattern.
While it could be considered a ‘blank slate’ for the “sewing artiste”, we think it may prove more difficult than one might originally think. You see, An has “flipped” her pattern into much more than a singular pattern: creating 4 collar options, 3 skirt options, and 2 sleeve options…. What more can you do?!?!?! Oh, we’re sure your creative minds will blow us away once again!!
We’ve only sewn the Tinny once {for pattern testing purposes}, but hope to complete a second one before the month is out. How much will we flip it?? That’s still up for discussion….
And, since we’re sure you haven’t taken the time to check the available Thursdays for the month of August…..we want to be the first to tell you that there are FOUR!! Translation: there will be FOUR GUEST CONTRIBUTORS for the month of August. Brace yourself!! Four uberly talented ladies, ready to “WOW YOU” with their ‘flipped creations.’
Who are the contributors? Come back next Tuesday for their introductions!!
In the meantime, you have a chance to win your very own copy of the Straight Grain Tinny Pattern!! One is up for grabs – all you have to do is enter the rafflecopter giveaway below for a chance to win! Giveaway ends on Saturday, July 27 at 11:00 PM CST.
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Also, An is providing a 15% discount code {FLIP} from now until the end of the month on any pattern in her shop. Go and purchase yours today….the sew-along opens up next week!! Are you ready to be inspired?!?!
And, if you need a little help in getting those creative juices going, you might want to visit the “Flip this Pattern” Pinterest Board as you look for inspiration to strike. *Please note: if you would like to pin ‘flippable’ inspiration on this board, please send us an email at francessuzanne2{at}gmail{dot}com to request permission to pin.
The sew-along will begin on Wednesday, July 31 and remain open until Thursday, August 22 at 11:00 PM CST.
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I can’t wait to get started on this but not sure how to “flip” it because I LOVE it as it is!! I like the asymmetrical collar the most. I’m really looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with
Looking forward to all the “Flips” for this pattern …. but hope to win a copy so I can join in too! The Peter Pan collar is my favourite along with the circle skirt.
Maybe this will be my first flip….
my fave collar is the open collar.. so cute!
So excited! I have a vintage pattern cover in my mind that may work for flipping… this should be fun!
Oh, I totally adore the asymmetrical collar – it is just divine!
I love the asymmetrical collar, it gives the dress a more exquisite look! Ana
Such a lovely dress! I think I like the asymmetrical collar best!
I really love this pattern – so classic and sweet! I think the peter pan collar is my favorite.
I love the asymmetrical collar! Thanks for the giveaway!
In the end I can never say no to the peter pan collar – always so sweet on anyone.
LOVE that dress!!! So adorable.
I bought my fabric now I just need the pattern! Hoping the rafflecopter is good to me
such a classic and versatile dress…love it!
Peter pan but your asymmetrical one is darling
Cute pattern!
I like all the collars, but I am most intrigued by the gap front collar as I haven’t sewn anything yet with that style
I adore this pattern and can’t wait to see all of the creations!
Love all of the collars!
i love the one shown in the green dress. so unique!
I love the assymetrical collar! Also, the coming Hanna top reminds me of the peplum top version of Colette’s Hawthorne dress.
I love the collar off to the side. So sweet!
Add my vote for the assymetrical collar, which is really adorable, especially piped!
I LOVE the asymmetrical collar
I love the assymetrical collar too!
I love the peter pan collar and the asymmetrical one as well!
My favourite collar is the asymetrical!
Ideas are endless, now for the cute pattern.
I love the asymmetrical collar, but would love to play around with the peter pan collar as well…so many options:)
I love that second option with the side slit…so modern and fun!
The collar option in the pattern picture is so orginal – love it!
I am a huge fan of the Peter Pan collar on little girls
I love the second collar as wel.
But all options look good. Sure I will try them all.
I’ve been drooling over these patterns. Love the asymmetrical collar and perfect for back to school.
I love this dress, and like everyone else says above, the collar is to die for.
How fun!!! I have an idea for a flip… What I am not sure I will have this month is time! Oh, but the pattern is so beautiful…
Ledys
I love the open collar
Actually, I like collar number 4 with the circle skirt
I like the scallop ish collar and the off to the side notched collar
Definitely the asymmetrical one!
I like that asymmetrical collar!
Asymmetrical collar – I also like that there are many options to this pattern.
Gosh, I’m a sucker for a Peter Pan collar on a little girl, but I think I’ll be trying the Scalloped version. It’s so pretty.
I like the asymmetrical collar.
asymmetrical collar, so clever!
I like the asymmetrical collar!
I am in love with the asymmetrical collar
I’ve been oggling this pattern since it was released& could really use a good excuse to make a few!
Mae
I LOVE the butterfly collar!
Where has this pattern been? I love all the collar options!
The butterfly collar!
I love the asymmetrical collar!!
Oooh. I like the asymmetrical collar, but really, they are all awesome and I can’t wait to see all the different “flipped” versions!
I definitely like the asymmetrical collar!
The asymmetrical is my fav – it’s just so different!
I couldn’t possibly choose between collars… I love them all! For the same reason I’m not sure how I would flip this pattern, because I really love all the options available.
I love them all, too! But, I will have to agree with most of the others, I love the asymmetrical collar. Thanks for the giveaway and good luck to all who enter!
I am loving the asymmetrical collar option! It’s so “classic with a twist”.
My favorite is the asymmetrical collar as well
awesome!!
my favorite is the asymmetrical one!
whoo hoo
So excited for this flip! My favorite is the Peter Pan collar option
This is a hard choice but I will have to go with the Peter Pan collar!
The asymmetrical collar is my favorite.
I love the asymmetrical collar best.
I like the butterfly. It adds that bit of difference you won’t see on most store clothes. Love my daughter clothes being unique.
I’m thinking of doing this one and may just be missing the huge button on her site but is their a size chart available. My dd is slim but at 5 I want to be sure that the pattern will fit without a lot of fit alterations.
I think the butterfly collar is adorable. I’m really excited about this month!
I like the classic peter pan collar
Gorgeous pattern! Love that it has so many options to create a gorgeously unique dress. The assymetrical collar is my favourite!
How to choose just one? I like the scallop collar because I’ve never made anything like it. =)
I love the assymetrical collar. 😀
I like the scallop and the peter pan.
My favorite is the regular peter pan collar.
I love peter pan collars. They’re so classic and beautiful on little girls!
i can’t decide! probably asymmetrical
I love the asymmetrical look.
The asymmetrical is my favorite.
I love the second collar as wel.
I love the asymmetrical collar!
What a perfectly perfect pattern, so many ways to go!
My favorite is the asymmetrical collar. I think this will be my first flip. Thank you!