Pattern Love

I am in love...

...with a new place to find super-easy patterns!

Now, I might be a little out of the loop on this one, so stop me if you've heard of this before...
You Can Make This!

I'm not sure how I found out about this e-store (so if you told me, I'm sorry I've forgotten). But I must admit that this is now my favorite place to find great patterns for kids' clothes. And this is coming from a fan of the Kwik Sew variety.

The patterns run about $9.95, but they are .pdf files, so you can download them and print what you need (because most have separate pages for each size of the pattern). The instructions are not only in print, but in the best photos too, so you can always see exactly what they are trying to tell you to do! I am a very visual learner, and now I finally feel more confident in my ability to sew more than softies.

The site is pretty heavy on patterns for girls, but there are still a couple of great ones that work for boys as well. They also carry patterns for purses, bags, embroidery designs (for your machine), and scrapbooking, as well as some limited patterns for women's clothes, plus many, many applique patterns, crochet, and knitting. The patterns are by different designers, marketed through this site, and although each designer has their own "feel", the patterns are also somewhat similar in their approach and technique. Very good for beginners. They also come out with quite a few freebies, which you can get through their newsletter or on the site. The latest is an adorable purse called the "She Loves Me...She Loves Me Knot". Very classy, and works from fat quarters (great way to raid your stash!). Hurry, they only have it free until March 21st!

So what have I made?

How about these adorable "Easy Fit Pants"? They only took me 30 minutes to whip up.

I've also recently purchased a raglan t-shirt pattern, so I can make some coordinating outfits. You can't get any easier than this. And for an added bonus, these two patterns (both by the fabulous CarlaC Designs) also have instructions for making dolly-size versions. So for little girls, a cute outfit you can make with a matching one for her American Girl doll, etc.

Ok, enough of my raving for today. Go check them out!