Want a free pattern??

Our pattern descriptions need some revamping! 

So we thought we would ask for you some help in return for a free pattern!

Here's how it is going to work...

1. We will go through the patterns two at a time.  

2.  Review our current description

3.  Send us your new and improved description.

4.  We will accept submissions for a 4 day period.

5.  A new description will be chosen from those submitted within that time frame.

6.  The "winner" will receive a new pattern of their choice.

**You must have already completed the pattern

that you are submitting the description for.**

We will start with The Flutter Skirt and The Elsie Dress.

Send in your submissions to info@sewsweetpatterns.com
by Monday, September 26th at 12pm PST. 

Winners will be announced Tuesday morning!

New Winner for the Down Shadow Lane Package!

Alright, we picked a new winner!

Joe and Camille!

You are the new winner of the 3 pack of patterns and 3 yards of fabric from Down Shadow Lane. Email us so we can get your contact info.

Winner, Winner, Winner

We have WINNERS!

According to RANDOM.ORG...

The winner of the Down Shadow Lane fabric & 
Sew Sweet Patterns three pack of patterns is...
kyandkin.

The winner of the Stitches N' Giggles fabric &
Sew Sweet Patterns three pack of patterns is... 
Doll Baby Bowtique.

The winner of the Spice Berry Cottage fabric &
Sew Sweet Patterns three pack of patterns is...
Britt's Stitches.

Please email us your contact information as soon as possible.

Thanks so much for participating in our National Sewing Month fabric & pattern giveaway.  I got so excited about all the incredible fabric I forgot to mention why we were actually doing this giveaway!

The Costco Connection had an article this month called "In Stitches: Sewing sees a resurgence" where they talked about how Generation X may be the first generation that is growing up not being taught to sew because our mothers didn't force it on us, but we are choosing it for ourselves.  If you haven't read the Sew Sweet Patterns story, this is how and why we got started.  The Costco article reads "Spurred by a the new do-it-yourself culture and the renewed interest in making things by hand, young women are embracing needle and thread in droves."  We think this is pretty fabulous and are happy that you have all chosen us to be part of your handmade journeys.  I know that my mom (who is off scuba diving in Jamaica right now) is thrilled to be helping new sewers gain confidence and experience, hopefully without using the seam ripper too many times.  

And thank you so much to Down Shadow Lane, Stitches N' Giggles & Spice Berry Cottage for your willingness to participate with us and giveaway some of your beautiful fabric.

Happy Sewing!

Fabric & Pattern Giveaway!

We are so excited, we can hardly stand it! 

Three of our favorite fabric companies have agreed to partner with us for a big fabric & pattern giveaway!

Here are the details...

There will be THREE winners and THREE fabulous packages.

(listed in no particular order cause we think they are all 1st place prizes) 

Winner #1 will receive a THREE pack of the child patterns of her choice AND...

THREE yards of the fabric of her choice from Down Shadow Lane.

You can find the amazing selections of discounted fabrics that Down Shadow Lane offers here.  I usually spend hours just scrolling through the pages trying to narrow down my order!  You can also find them on Facebook.

Winner #2 will receive a THREE pack of the child patterns of her choice AND...

THREE yards of the fabric of her choice from Stitches N' Giggles.

 

Stitches N' Giggles supplies everything you possibly need to sew...fabric, notions and thread.  They even have a "deal of the day".  You can check them out here to get a head start on deciding what fabric you will pick out when you win!  Follow Stitches N' Giggles on Twitter and on Facebook.

Winner #3 will receive a THREE pack of the child patterns of her choice AND...

a $20 store credit to Spice Berry Cottage. 

We love Spice Berry Cottage, their fabulous selection and great specials!  You can find their website here.  Wouldn't you like a weekend away in that sweet little cottage!  You can also following Spice Berry Cottage on Twitter or on Facebook.

So what do you think?  Are you ready to enter?

Here's how:

1.  You must be a public follower of Sew Sweet Patterns.

2.  You must be a US resident  (unless you agree to pay the international shipping rates which are NOT included in the fabric giveaway).  

3.  Visit Down Shadow Lane, Stitches N' Giggles & Spice Berry Cottage.

4.  Come back here and let us know one of the fabric you would chose if you win and which one of our pattern you would make with it!

We are jealous!  Wish we could enter!

Giveaway will end Saturday night September 10th at 12 am PST. 

Harper Turns Two!

This sweet & sassy girl turned two  turned two last week. 

Still trying to absorb that.

And she is still trying to figure out how to do 2 with her fingers. 

Thought I'd share a glimpse of the last year...

Winter Beach Day

Ghetto Pool time in the front yard

Aunt Jessi's sunglasses

The Mascara incident of 2011

She's a kisser...I am in trouble

Fed a few animals at our local petting zoo

 

And a few from her birthday week (yes, we celebrate the whole week around here).

Off to Legoland with Asher

Build a Bear LOVE

Mermaid Birthday Party

Pretty Cupcakes

Great end to a great week!

Now that the big birthday is over, we are working hard to put finishing touches on our new patterns!  We have our product shoot on Wednesday and hope to have them up in the shop soon!

The details on our big pattern & fabric giveaway will be revealed tomorrow!  So check back to enter!!