After a great introduction with One Thimble Issue 12, the Calla Lily Crop Top has now joined the pattern catalog here at Jennuine Design. The Calla Lily Crop Top features a waist-skimming high-low hem with a button or snap closure in the back which can be made as a visible or hidden placket. Â Fully lined, {…Continue Reading}
We’ve been working really hard to get the Satya Pants pattern ready for release. Â Boasting aside, they’re really good, folks! As usual, the watercolor from Candace at Dandyroo Designs for the cover is the icing on the cake. Â Just so sweet and cute! The pattern is unisex so it works for both boys and girls {…Continue Reading}
Earlier today I loaded the Doll Naples Dress and Tunic pattern and the dolly and me bundled pattern into my shop and Etsy. Â I’ll get to Craftsy shortly, but I’m out of steam at the moment. It has all the features of the girls’ Naples Dress pattern with the exclusion of the wide tie and {…Continue Reading}
It’s LIVE! Â Just before midnight last night, I published the Naples Dress and Tunic pattern. Phew! Â Let me tell you – even with a really smooth test and no self-inflicted deadline, it’s still nerve-racking and a ton of work getting a pattern published. Â I’m so thankful my littles let me get a little extra rest {…Continue Reading}
In fits and starts and stolen moments, I’ve been able to put together the pattern for the Plié Bag. I made the prototype to send to quilt market for Hayley Crouse’s Color Me display with Michael Miller.  It’s a simple bag, sized for kids to be able to toss their goodies (dance gear?) in and go. {…Continue Reading}
Well, actually I released the Satya Romper on Thursday, but we were still in the midst of the Moto Jacket pattern tour and I didn’t want to dampen the excitement. Here’s the pattern cover, with another adorable watercolor from Candace of Dandyroo Designs. Â Each new girl is always my favorite and she captures the details {…Continue Reading}
It’s about darn time, right? Â I finally have the Doll Dressage Leggings finished, modeled, photographed and loaded into the listing. The pattern itself has been done since shortly after testing of the Haven Acres Mini Collection wrapped. Â I had a few talented ladies sew test leggings to get the fit correct for both 15″ (Bitty {…Continue Reading}
Welcome back for Day 4 of the Verona Dress pattern tester tour! First up today is Czarina from Czarina Nocon with her short sleeved Verona Dress. Â One of my favorite parts of the testing process is seeing how different fabrics can change the whole look of a garment. Â This version is bright and fresh and {…Continue Reading}
I have been a busy bee behind the scenes, working on a surprise pattern release – The Averill Dress! Â I wanted to create an easy-wearing, unique pattern perfect for Spring or Summer. The Averill Dress is for girls’ sized newborn to 12 years and can be made in woven or knit fabrics. Â This pattern is {…Continue Reading}
Verona Dress testers and I have been busily working to perfect the pattern and tutorial and today’s the big day!  The Verona Dress is releasing exclusively with UpCraft Club from 3/23 through 3/26/15. UpCraft Club is “an association of crafters dedicated to elevating the quality of our crafts and the patterns we use”.  Members receive a free {…Continue Reading}
