Woohoo, I’m off sabbatical! And I’m releasing a new pattern today! Isn’t it all just so EXCITING?! Introducing the SYRAH Skirt by Selvage Designs: It’s a maxi skirt (or a maxi-hi-lo, or a knee-length skirt) with a side-ruched OR flat waistband and…wait for it…a built-in slip for extra coverage! And no waistband elastic to dig […]
Whew. You’ve seen quite a few SOLEILs over the last few weeks, but can you believe there are still MORE amazing creations to see?! Sadly, this is the last week of the tour…womp womp womp…but I’m sure you’ll be seeing lots more around the blogosphere in the coming months. Let’s get right to it! First […]
I can’t even believe it! FOXGLOVE is live today on Indiesew! It will be offered there exclusively for two weeks, so go buy it and support this growing new venture (and, you know, my business!)! BUY NOW on Indiesew Oh, you’re not fully convinced that you NEED this pattern? Then let me show you my […]
So you’ve probably seen the FOXGLOVE tank popping up around the internetz – I’ve had some amazing testers sewing them up to help me get the pattern just PERFECT. And today, I’m happy to announce the pattern is now available for pre-sale on Indiesew! But don’t worry – you won’t have to wait long. The […]
Okay. I promise I have something OTHER than SOLEIL dresses coming very soon. Like, later this week. Promise. Good stuff. But in the meantime, wow. I am still just blown away with the creativity and talent that my blog tour participants are demonstrating in theses SOLEILs! First up, the featured image above is by Sabra […]
I’m back again with some more fabulous SOLEIL by Selvage Designs dresses! You guys are seriously blowing me away with all the cuteness on Instagram (#soleildress) and in my blog feed. Thanks so much to all of you sharing your work! First up today, we have Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest. Anneliese creates the most adorable […]
I know you guys are just waiting on the edge of your seats for these pattern blocks (right?!). Well, I am happy to announce, my first set of pattern blocks is now available for purchase in the Selvage Designs store. This first set is for children’s sizes 2-7, and it includes pieces for a waist-, […]
Remember that dress sewing pattern I designed a few weeks ago? The Soleil? Yes?! Great! Because I have a couple more to show you today from my blog-tour(ish). First up are these lovely two versions (see featured photo above) made by Sew Happily Ever After for her beautiful daughters. Linda is hosting a giveaway for […]
Typography is HOT. That’s why I’m super excited to be a part of Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts’ The Fashionable Type blog series! First, let me tell y’all. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on them and buy something, I make a small commission on that sale. But I bought all […]
I have something really exciting to share with you guys. I’m busy working on a women’s pattern line! YES! I KNOW! I am crazy!! The patterns are starting to come together, and I will be needing women’s testers soon. My designs will be practical, everyday wear for both knit and woven fabrics. The designs will […]
Are you guys ready to see some adorable SOLEIL by Selvage Designs dresses? In this first week of the Summer of Soleil pattern tour, I have some great photos to share with you. You can visit each of these fabulous ladies’ sites to to see the full review and post! Oh, and you just might […]
First off: What is BASTE + GATHER?! It’s an idea. I’m playing with it. And I’m playing with my site design, too (obvs). How do you like the single column? And don’t judge – I will get everything lined up and sized properly soon. Onward… I’ve been working on a project for a few weeks […]
Over the past few years, I’ve worked with several pattern designers to draft, digitize, grade and market their patterns, but I’ve never had the courage (or patience!) to release my own. Instead, I spent many sleepless nights drafting in my head – imaging how this bias tape would fit over that facing and how this […]
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