Designer Pattern Swap - the winner is....

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The Designer Pattern Swap is ended, and the huge giveaway too. Scroll down to see if you're the lucky one!

Just to recap, here are the sales, ending today:

  • Serger Pepper Designs: all patterns from the shop will be on 30% (using patternswap30 code): get your Big Girl Briefs or OneCardigan NOW! 

  • Cole's Corner and Creations: All Spirit Jackets- 25% off with code SPIRIT25 (Etsy shop link)

  • Sofilantjes Patterns: the Otium Girls are 30% off (using PatternSwap30 code) Shop link

  • Gracious Threads: shopping here will grant you a 40% off everything: no code needed!

  • Muse of the Morning: 40% off the Practically Perfect Tee Shirt (no code needed)

  • Monkeysbug: Roundabout Wrap Dress $4 (no code needed)

  • Lily Bird Studio: 25% OFF all patterns at www.thelilybirdstudio.com (use PATTERNSWAP25)

  • EYMM: 50% off Kenzie's Party Dress in either size range (newborn-4t or 5-18tween) or the Kenzie's Party Dress Ultimate Bundle (newborn-18 tween + doll) (shop link)

  • Pollywoggles: Felicity Joy Dress - $6 no code needed (shop link) 

  • Stitch Upon a Time: Spoxxy Top - 4$ no code needed (shop link)

  • Mandy K Design: all patterns in the shop, 25% off (use code patternswap25)

  • Tie Dye Diva Patterns: Opal Knit Dress and Top $5 - no code needed (shop link)

  • Sew Like my Mom: all patterns 25% off (use code patternswap25 - shop link)

  • A Sparkly Baby: all patterns in the shop 25% off (use code PATTERNSWAP25)

  • A Vision to Remember: Pre-Black Friday Kick Off! (use code patternswapper40 - shop link)

And these were the lovely creations shared throughout the week:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5 

Drumrolls, please! The winner is....

Designer Pattern Swap - day five

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Here we are: the last day of this Designer Pattern Swap.

Don't forget to check HERE the recap of the sale going on, and enter the huge giveaway after the teasers and pictures from today's Designers: Bobbie, Taryn, Melissa and Jennifer.

Hey!  Its Bobbie from A Vision to Remember.  I am so excited to share with you today the pattern that I was lucky to take for a spin.  I sewed up The Practically Perfect Girl’s Tee Shirt by Muse of the Morning. It was such a fun fitted shirt for my little girl.  It has such a great fit AND has a long sleeve version.  Perfect for the winter.  Make sure to stop by my blog to see all the details and check out how awesome this pattern really is!

Hi! I’m Taryn from A Sparkly Baby! I love the Designers Pattern Swap because I get to try new designers and branch out from my comfort zone. Pollywoggles Design by Heidi Elizabeth was my swap partner and I have to say her designs are adorable and I love the result! Join me on Friday in my Facebook group to hear all the details!

Hi! I'm Melissa from Sew Like My Mom and I'm so excited to participate in the Designer Swap! I missed the first round so this was exciting for me. I was lucky enough to get to choose a pattern from the awesome Serger Pepper and knew my girls would love the Everyday Tank: Top & Dress. It makes the cutest jumper! You've got to see more pictures of my super cute 4 year old modeling her new favorite dress!

Hi! I'm Jennifer from Stitch Upon a Time and I'm thrilled to have participated in another Pattern Swap.

This time, I was paired with Jess DeWit of  Gracious Threads whom I've never sewn a pattern from so I was especially excited. Jess designs unique as well as staple clothing pieces for kids. I chose to sew the Henday Zip Up Hoodie for my son and we love the outcome!

Read more about it here.

That's it! This round of Designers Pattern Swap is at its end. Which one was your fave? Let us know!
Don't forget to check the discounts list HERE and try to win them all, by entering the giveaway below. See you soon with the winner announcement... will you be The One?  Good Luck!
 

Designer Pattern Swap - Day four

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Two days to go for this round of the Designer Pattern swap, where your favorite Indie Designers has sewn someone else's patterns. Don't forget that most of them were so kind to offer discounted prices on their stuff, so take a look to the list of the bargains available HERE!

Today you will see a sneak peak of what Jess, Cecilia, Jen and Terra has sewn.

Hello! I am Jess from Gracious Threads and I was super excited to be paired with Anne from Sofilantjes. She drafts kid friendly, trendy knit clothing patterns, just what I like to sew best! I used her girls' Otium and FREE Liv Skirt for my daughter's outfit. Click on to see way more pictures and all the details. 63sofi designer swap_edit

Hi! This is Cecilia from Lily Bird Studio, this time I've got the chance to try one of the amazing patterns from Tie Dye Diva, Opal Knit Flutter. I sewn a dress and a tunic.
The pattern is great, with clear instructions and clear, very useful color pictures. You can read more about this pattern at Lily Bird Studio's blog.


Hi, it’s Jen from Tie Dye Diva Patterns. How did I miss the first Designer Swap? This was so much fun I can’t believe I missed out the first time around. I had the wonderful opportunity to sew up the Sew Like My Mom. So comfy, and a stylish variation on ‘just a tee’. Plus - I got to use my KAM Snaps and that always makes me happy! Come on over to the Tie Dye Diva blog to read more about this super fun tee I made.

Hi! This is Terra from Terra's Treasures. I love participating in the designers swaps and I had the awesome pleasure of sewing up the Roundabout Wrap Pinafore dress from MonkeysBug. I love this dress! It's a fairly easy sew, and it came out amazing! Head on over to my site to read more about it!


Designer Pattern Swap - Day three

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We are halfway, showing you all our creations! Do you already have found your favorite? I have quite a few! 
Don't forget to check the sale list HERE and enter the giveaway (scroll down this page!)

Today it's time to see patterns sewn by Chrissy, Mel, Amanda and Kate

Hi! I'm Chrissy from Muse of the Morning. I am so happy to be part of another Designers Pattern Swap! This time, I get to review EYMM's Kenzie Party Dress and High Waisted Skirt pattern! Come on over and see what I have to say!

Hi! I am Mel Henry From Filles à Maman (FAM). I loooove to discover new designers. Designer Swap is a great occasion for this. This time I am matched with A Sparkly Baby. I sewn some cool underwears for my daughters. Head over fillesamaman.net to see how I did and more pictures of the Free Motion Applique from StitchArt. See ya! xxx

Hi, it’s Amanda from Mandy K Designs. Today I am sharing the Spoxxy Top from SUAT. I loved the fit and look of this top, and it is quick and easy to make!! I think you will love the fit too, plus it's on SALE! Come check out my review of the Spoxxy Top!!

Hi everyone! This is Kate from Monkeysbug. I was so excited to get matched up with Judy from Patterns for Pirates on this project. I chose to sew up her Boyfriend V-Neck tee, and I love the results! I've added more photos and details on my blog.

And don't forget to enter the huge giveaway: spread the word and share this post with your friends for today's random act of kindness... be smart and help your kharma ;)


Designer Pattern Swap - Day two

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To see the intro to the Designer's Pattern Swap, and all the great sales going on, click HERE.

Don't forget to enter the giveaway in the rafflecopter below.

Today on our Day Two of the Designer Pattern Swap we have Megan, Irene, Megan and Joelle.

Check out their awesome sews, and head over to their blogs to see even more details.  Love some of the patterns - go to Monday's post and grab a sales code!

Hi!! I'm Megan from Made for Mermaids (I'm actually switching for my sister Judy of Patterns for Pirates, since she just has a newborn ;) ) 
I got to sew the Dandelion Wishes dress from MandyKDesign. It is a fun knit dress with a twist! My daughter really loves it, come check more over on the M4M blog!

Hi there!
I'm Irene from Serger Pepper and you can see my whole line of computer drafted PDF sewing patterns (and all of them are 30% off using code PatternSwap30 during the Designers Pattern Swap)!

I'm showing you just a sneak peak of my creation - such a challenge for me, that I've never sewn a rag quilt. Enter: The Rag Apron pattern, by A Vision to Remember, which I have sewn all by pre-loved materials, like old jeans and bed sheets.

If you're interested in knowing more details about what I've learned about how to rag quilt (for completely newbies, like I was), come to read all about it on Serger Pepper Blog!

Megan T. from Made for Mermaids here!

I had the pleasure of sewing up the show-stopping Maddie's Dress from Lily Bird Studio. I chose lace, satin, chiffon, and taffeta to make a super fancy Christmas Dress for my daughter. The end result is gorgeous and makes the perfect special occasion dress!

Read more about Maddie's Dress and check out more pictures at www.madeformermaids.com/blog.

Hi, I'm Joelle, Kymy's assistant over at EYMM.
I was excited for the chance to sew up a Made for Mermaids dress, especially since my daughter's birthday was earlier this month ... two birds, one stone! ;-) 
My now-newly-turned-8- year-old picked out the Grace Dress because she loves the large flutter sleeves. Click over to the EYMM blog for more details about my girlie's birthday

The Designer Pattern Swap is back!

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A handful of your favorite Indie Designers has teamed up to share some of they're favorite patterns, swapping their own patterns and sewing them up for you.

To add some spice, a lot of them were so kind to offer you big discounts and a even bigger giveaway (just scroll down to find it!)

Throughout the week there will be great sales from many of the included designers!

  • Serger Pepper Designs: all patterns from the shop will be on 30% (using patternswap30 code): get your Big Girl Briefs or OneCardigan NOW! 

  • Cole's Corner and Creations: All Spirit Jackets- 25% off with code SPIRIT25 (Etsy shop link)

  • Sofilantjes Patterns: the Otium Girls are 30% off (using PatternSwap30 code) Shop link

  • Gracious Threads: shopping here will grant you a 40% off everything: no code needed!

  • Muse of the Morning: 40% off the Practically Perfect Tee Shirt (no code needed)

  • Monkeysbug: Roundabout Wrap Dress $4 (no code needed)

  • Lily Bird Studio: 25% OFF all patterns at www.thelilybirdstudio.com (use PATTERNSWAP25)

  • EYMM: 50% off Kenzie's Party Dress in either size range (newborn-4t or 5-18tween) or the Kenzie's Party Dress Ultimate Bundle (newborn-18 tween + doll) (shop link)

  • Pollywoggles: Felicity Joy Dress - $6 no code needed (shop link) 

  • Stitch Upon a Time: Spoxxy Top - 4$ no code needed (shop link)

  • Mandy K Design: all patterns in the shop, 25% off (use code patternswap25)

  • Tie Dye Diva Patterns: Opal Knit Dress and Top $5 - no code needed (shop link)

  • Sew Like my Mom: all patterns 25% off (use code patternswap25 - shop link)

  • A Sparkly Baby: all patterns in the shop 25% off (use code PATTERNSWAP25)

  • A Vision to Remember: Pre-Black Friday Kick Off! (use code patternswapper40 - shop link)

Today you get to see swaps from: Anne, Heidi, Jenn, Nicole.

Hi Everyone! It's Anne from Sofilantjes Patterns.
I got to sew the Verona dress from Jennuine design and loved it. Great birtday dress for the little diva.
Come on over to my blog and see more pictures of the dress.
See you there.

This is Heidi, from Pollywoggles, and for this Designer Swap it is my pleasure to share with you all the Spirit Jacket I sewed up from Cole’s Creations.

I thought it was about time I sewed up something for one of my boys, and I had the perfect motorcycle fleece just waiting in my stash. Nicole’s instructions were clear and easy to follow and I love the pockets sewn into the front and the simplicity of the snap closure. My son loves the bike appliqued onto the back! Made with fleece, this jacket is exactly right for spring or fall, just cozy enough for cool days but still light and comfortable.

You can read more about the fun I had with this pattern on my facebook page today!

Hello! I'm Jenn and I design PDF patterns under my label Jennuine Design and I blog at A Jennuine Life.
We had so much fun with the last designer pattern swap we decided to do it again! I sewed the Mainstreet Dress/Tee from Terra's Treasures. I shopped my fabric stash and knew I wanted to use this great foxes Euro knit I've had for a while. It was only a fat half, so I had to get a little creative with the fabric, making the sleeves in a coordinate and piecing in a band at the hem for a nice tunic length. The pattern gives options for a shirt or dress length, and short or long sleeves.
The ruffles can be made out of woven, but I opted to make a single ruffle in knit and omit the ruffles at the hem of the dress since I already was color blocking.
The best part is that Hadley loves her new fox dress and doesn't want to take it off! Come on over and read more at A Jennuine Life!

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Hello!
Nicole here, part of the duo that makes up Cole's Corner and Creations Patterns.
I'm always so excited when we do the Designer Swap and this year, I chose to sneak in a little self care sewing with Mel's Extraordinary Girl for Women pattern. 
It's the perfect fit for me, because it's made with knit fabrics for comfort and the design allows me to mix and match fabrics and prints and I love that!
Head over to my blog to hear more about the fabrics I used and to see a few more silly pictures of me (captured by my 10 year old daughter).

AD Challenge: Cote d'Azur Sun Hat from ShannonMac Designs

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AD Challenge: Cote d'Azur Sun Hat from ShannonMac Designs

Hi everyone! I've been away from pattern making for several months, but I'm back with a brand new pattern. I've been spreading my wings, so to speak, and I've stepped outside my normal quilted box to release my very first wearable design!

It's almost summer here on our side of the globe, and I'm a pale, pasty chick. I avoid the sun like a vampire. It doesn't take long for me to turn lobster red, and I've had more than my fair share of sunburns in my life, especially on my face, shoulders, and the back of my neck. To avoid raising my risk of skin cancer even more, I decided I needed a big hat. And why not? They're very fashionable these days, and much easier to put on than sunblock (which I'll still wear!) Most of the wide-brimmed hats I see are some kind of woven style, but I wanted a fabric one, so it's washable and keeps out ALL the sun's rays. And this is it! Introducing the Cote d'Azur Sun Hat from ShannonMac Designs!

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AD Challenge: Pacifier Pal by Seaside Notions

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AD Challenge: Pacifier Pal by Seaside Notions

Hello! I am Nicola Hebert, the creative force behind Seaside Notions. I thrive on creating things that are enjoyable, kid friendly and mom approved! All Seaside Notions patterns are thoroughly tested and quality checked to ensure you are purchasing a high quality digital product. Not only do I believe in delivering high quality PDF patterns, but also creating an enjoyable experience when sewing up a Seaside Notions' Project. I look forward to getting to know each of you as the shop grows.

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AD Challenge: Greenwood by Straight Stitch Designs

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AD Challenge: Greenwood by Straight Stitch Designs

Hello, I am Kimberly of Straight Stitch Designs and I am so excited to be joining Swhetty Betties Aspiring Designers Challenge again.  These challenges are just what I need to get my butt in gear and release my pattern.  It's easy to have a pattern sit on your computer just waiting for a few things, trust me I have at least 3 patterns in various stages of completion on my computer right now.  The pattern I am releasing today, Greenwood, is the first pattern in my new collection Straight Stitch Basics.  This is the most 'me' pattern I have made to date and I am really quite excited about sharing it with all of you.

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