I'm really excited to share this with everyone today. I've finished putting the final touches on my first ever pattern for sale. I couldn't be happier about everyone's responses on my gathered clutch tutorial and wanted to take it one step further by making it into a pattern.
Don't worry, I'll still be sharing lots of free tutorials, but I wanted to accomplish a few things with the pattern:
- I wanted fellow sewists to be able to make the clutches and sell them either online or at local craft fairs or farmer's markets (of course on a home-based production scale only).
- I wanted to share a few additions/alterations to the clutch for those of you who want to mix things up a bit and maybe don't want to figure it out on your own or don't know how to.
- I added a few tips on sewing with zippers and how to shorten them and a few other suggestions on the pattern that I just couldn't squeeze into the original tutorial.
The pattern is a 18 page PDF with full color photographs, step-by-step instructions and lots of helpful tips. To purchase the pattern, please go HERE! {there is also a link just under the header in the patterns tab}
I hope to put together a post of links to shops that will be selling them online. {just send me an email if you'd like to be included in the list}
Thanks everyone for your support and all your nice comments. And I want to send out a HUGE thank you to my mom (and dad) and my husband who allowed me extra time to finish this project by entertaining the girls. And of course a shout out to Dana of MADE for giving me the opportunity to share my tutorial as part of her Celebrate Mom series, sometimes you just need a deadline, you know?!
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Wow! Cool! Congratulations. That's so exciting for you.
this is very exciting! I am such a fan of that clutch idea (only made 6 so far ;-)) I am very very happy for you!
Wonderful!! I can't wait to buy the pattern to make a couple of gifts for two awesome ladies who I know would love something so cute and feminine!!
i just love it
Just purchased the pattern, not only because I love it and want to make it well but because I want to say thank you for all your great tutorials and blog posts.
Thats awesome! I love love love your gathered clutch tutorial -- I made one for myself and I get constant compliments on it. I also made one for my boyfriends sister. I actually just uploaded them to my flickr account (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahkatequilts/ incase you wanted to see -- not trying to advertise for myself on your blog i promise!! haha)
Anyway when I saw this post and wanted to congratulate you on the pattern! It really is an adorable clutch. I dont think I've ever posted a comment before on your blog but its one of my must reads and I love the work you do.
How wonderful for you Anna!
Ooh, congrats! I hope you sell a tone of them. :)
Just purchased your pattern. Hope it will kick start my creativity for the summer. Thanks so much for your generous sharing of great tutorials...Hope your pattern gererates lots of sales for you!
Susan
Anna! That is so awesome! I'm starting on my first ever pattern too... I'll hit you up with my questions :)
you are ever so generous to have done the tutorial, and to make the pattern available for other people to sell! I love this one!
sell lots and lots!
awesome Anna! :D
Well done, looks very professional.
Fabulous! :o)
you finished it! it looks great :)
Yay! So excited to see you take this next step and can't wait to see what else you come up with!
So awesome Anna! I've made I think five of these babies now, and I love it more and more every time. I've been adding wrist straps, but never would have thought to use your d-ring idea. Oh, that elevates it so much more! I love, love these little straps and can't awit to buy the pattern!!!
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I love seeing you ladies make patterns! Your so generous with your tutorials it's fun to actually pay you back some!!
YEEEEESSSSSS! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I know exactly what I'm doing with my Fun Money next paycheck!
Congrats Anna! Your work is beautiful! :)
Congratulations to you! Your gathered clutch is just so cute and I am planning on making one for myself (and maybe a few for gifts) but haven't gotten around to it yet. I hope you sell LOTS of patterns. I also wanted to say thank you for all the great free tutorials you offer to all of us out in blog land. You are very generous to share your wonderful designs!
XOXO,
Cyndi
aw. thanks Anna. the picture is beautiful! Love the added strap. cool stuff!
lindissima!!
Just bought it! Awesome! Thanks for making the pattern!
How exciting! Congrats on your first pattern. I love the one with the little owls on it. I have that fabric, too!
Now I have to add this to my never ending to-do list!! :)
thanks soo much for creating this! i just saw the post for your clutch and thought, i want to make one of these!!
It's fabulous! Congrats on your pattern!
Woohoo! That's so great Anna!
Anna that's so great! Congrats on your first pattern for sale! It's beautiful!! I wonder if the dimensions could be increased to make it a laptop bag or large enough to fit papers. I, of course, love it as a clutch though. Super cute!
-Sarah from Create Studio
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Yay; Congratulations! The clutch is gorgeous and I plan to purchase the pattern soon :) You're so talented - keep up the great work!
Congratulations, Anna! You do such an awesome job. My favorite color is aqua so those two you have featured really appeal to me. :)
Way to go Anna! Congratulations!
awesome work. ive tried sewing these off your tutorial a few times now and i just can't get the zipper tab's / measurements right. (im working in cm's, being an Aussie, conversion = confusing. also only sewing with 7" zippers not 8 so im reducing the size at the same time!!) im perservering though. hopefully your pattern will help with that bit for me. i look forward to it.
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Congratulations Anna for taking such a great step! This is an amazing pattern so I have no doubt that it will continue to be a hit even if it's for sale!
Yay! That pattern is going to sell like hot cakes, good luck!
Love all the extra's in the pattern and have one cut out,now for my granddaughter to feel better so I can sew it!
By the way, the pattern is super clear and easy to follow step by step!
Congratulations! I made your gathered clutch and it's super cute.
Your clutches are just wonderful! I am so impressed by all amazing creations you come up with!
i ordered a pattern! I have to confess that I tried to make this once and I failed miserably. I have such issues with getting the edges with the zipper to work! I can't wait to try your pattern, because I am in love with this design and I would like to make it for a girlfriends birthday present!
Super cute!
This little cutie has been on my "to-do" list for several weeks and I've been kind of queasy over the zipper portion. Congratulations on your pattern, it's all so exciting!. I've ordered mine and will get to work this weekend, if not sooner.
Ohhhhh, I see mine!!!! I LOVE IT!!! Thanks again Anna!!! I'm going to have to get a post up bragging about it's fabulousness!
This is beautiful ! Thank you for sharing this with us ! I'm gonna make one for a friend.
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