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Giveaway! Sewing Patterns from Pattern Patti

  • Lindsay
  • August 29, 2011
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We’re happy to introduce Pattern Patti, a new shop featuring PDF sewing patterns in fun, accessible designs!

Pattern Patti

Cindy, any meaning behind the name of your shop?

Well, funny you asked. One Sunday evening, I was struck with the desire to open an Etsy shop selling sewing patterns. I was looking at all of the beautiful boutique sewing patterns and thought,”Why can’t I sell those”. Then I thought, “I will sell those. What should the shop name be? Well, my sister’s name is Patti, I could call it Pattern Patti.” That’s it. Nothing profound. I just thought of my sister and named the shop. I had no idea I would sell my own patterns. I didn’t even know for sure that I would sell any patterns at all.

Messenger Bag Style Purse

How did you get started sewing in the first place, and now making your own patterns?

My mother and both of my grandmothers sewed. One grandmother hand-sewed quilts and the other machine-sewed garments and crafty things. My first sewing project, that I can remember, was a skirt for 4-H. If I remember correctly, my grandma Audrey did more of the sewing than I did. I just stood next to her and watched. Since then, I have sewed in waves.  I sewed a little in high school, a little right after I got married, and then a little when my 2 oldest girls were tiny. Skip a few years. We moved across the country, had a couple more babies, and I started sewing again. I guess I’ve been sewing steadily now for the past 5 years, learning to use patterns and learning techniques. Google and YouTube are my friends.

About 2 years ago, I was introduced to the wide world of modern fabric designers. I fell in love with Heather Bailey’s Pop Garden, especially the reds. I like red. I bought 3 of the pieces and had to find a way to use them. I also needed a new bag. I decided to make a bag that could show all three pieces to fulfill both of my needs. Many of my friends loved it and asked me how I made it, so I wrote up the instructions for it. I taught a little workshop for ladies at church and passed out the instructions. At the time, Pattern Patti was selling only pre-printed patterns by other designers. I listed the tote on a whim and it sold, quickly. What a thrill. People liked what came from my mind and heart. I loved it. I loved the process from idea, to making, to writing and publishing. So, as the ideas came, I made, wrote, published and listed.  I eventually sold all of the designer patterns and now Pattern Patti is solely an expression of me. How cool is that?

Burp Cloth Sewing Pattern

What is your number one tip for others interested in opening an Etsy shop? Any wisdom you’ve picked up along the way?

I’ve learned a lot of things from selling on Etsy. But, my best advice is, Do what you love. Pattern Patti is my 4th Etsy shop. I’ve sold little crafty things I’ve made. I’ve sold custom, personalized photo mats and I even tried following the ‘green’ movement, selling eco-friendly, upcycled, handmade items for dolls and baby. These things never really did much, not because there was not room for them on Etsy, but because I was not in love with the work. It wasn’t really an expression of me. I was trying to do what I thought others would buy.  I love sewing and meeting my needs and my families needs by doing my craft. I’m also pretty crazy about technology. I’ve always been interested in desktop publishing and photo editing. Writing the patterns allows me to create, using all of my skills and interests. I get to do what I love and make a little income doing it.

What are your most essential sewing tools?

Sewing Tools from Pattern Patti

1. The sewing machine, obviously. I use a Janome DC2010. Nothing fancy, gets the job done.

2. A cutting mat and rotary cutter. I rarely use scissors.

3. My notebook. My companion. I grab it to sketch up ideas. Once I get around to pounding out the idea and sewing it up, I write all of my measurements and steps there. In fact, it’s sitting right next to me now.

4. My seam ripper. I’m only human.

5. A coke. It has to be from McD’s and in Styrofoam. Substitutes are unacceptable. Unless I’m desperate, of course. 🙂

6. My technology. I love my phone and my laptop. They are invaluable. I use them for writing, tweeting, research and the occasional chick flick.

The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winners:

#25: Mom C: “I like the patchwork tote bag pattern.  So many uses.”

#84 Jqluo:    “I like the Tote bag pattern.”

#66 Billie Kretzschmar: “I’m a Craft Buds follower.”

Giveaway!

Leave a comment on this post and you could win your choice of sewing pattern from Pattern Patti! There will be 3 winners!

1. To enter, visit Pattern Patti and leave a comment telling us which of her sewing patterns you’d most like to try. (one entry)

2. For a second entry, be a Craft Buds follower and leave another comment. (one entry)

This giveaway will end on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 11:59pm (EST). Giveaway open worldwide!

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Lindsay

Hi, I’m Lindsay Conner, an author, modern quilter, editor, and founder of the Lindsay Sews blog. I’m a Baby Lock ambassador and Stash Books author who loves writing modern sewing and quilt patterns for beginners and weekend sewists! I live in Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband, son, and two loveable cats, Murph and Chloe. I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I saved my dollar bills for trips with my mom to Jo-Ann Fabrics, where I’d find new floss for friendship bracelets or mini cross-stitch kits. Because my mom has always shared my love for crafting, she bought me my first sewing machine, a Hello Kitty Janome.

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115 comments
  1. Patricia with ZiaMariaDesigns says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:31 am

    I really like her messenger bag style pattern, very nice.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  2. Patricia with ZiaMariaDesigns says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:32 am

    I love to follow Craft Buds via RSS reader.

    Reply
  3. MaryBeth says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Cute patterns. I’d love to try the patchwork tote handbag.

    Reply
  4. MaryBeth says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I’m a follower of Craft Buds.

    Reply
  5. Dona says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I am a follower and you are posted on our Blogs, Sites & Things We Like at World of Charity Stitching.

    Dona

    Reply
  6. Liz says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:59 am

    I love all her bag patterns, especially the messenger bag style – purse for girls kids teen tween – Mini Hipster!

    Reply
  7. Liz says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:59 am

    I am a happy Craft Buds follower 🙂

    Reply
  8. Heather says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:00 am

    I really like the look of the messenger style tote bag, so I’ll choose that. Thanks!!

    Reply
  9. Heather says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:01 am

    I’m a Craft Buds follower!

    Reply
  10. Esther says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:02 am

    I’d also like the messanger style please. It’s so cute 🙂

    Reply
  11. Esther says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:02 am

    I am also a Craft Buds follower 🙂

    Reply
  12. Dawn P says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Right now, the Mini Hipster Messenger Bag is exactly what I need when walking my daughter to school or picking her up, then my pockets won’t be full with phone, wallet, her name card, etc. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  13. Dawn P says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I also am already a Craft Buds follower on Google

    Reply
  14. Maile says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:28 am

    I like the messenger bag pattern and the little bracelet. Very cute.

    Reply
  15. Kim McM says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:33 am

    I’d like to win the Patchwork Tote bag pattern.

    Reply
  16. Kim McM says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:34 am

    I already am a Craft Buds follower, which is how I learned of this giveaway. Thanks!

    Reply
  17. Paskiaq says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:34 am

    I like the messenger pattern

    Reply
  18. Paskiaq says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:34 am

    I’m a follower 🙂

    Reply
  19. SLS says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:43 am

    I follow!

    Reply
  20. SLS says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:43 am

    I would love the messenger bag pattern.

    Reply
  21. Bonnie says:
    August 29, 2011 at 11:11 am

    would like to try the patchwork tote, messenger bag and the burp cloth patterns’

    Reply
  22. Alyssa says:
    August 29, 2011 at 11:20 am

    And, I’m a Craft Buds followers!

    Reply
  23. Linda V says:
    August 29, 2011 at 11:22 am

    I am a Craft Buds follower via google reader! Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  24. Linda V says:
    August 29, 2011 at 11:23 am

    I love the Messenger bag, too. Lots of cute patterns there!

    Reply
  25. suzee says:
    August 29, 2011 at 11:46 am

    I like the mini hipster = ) other great patterns as well!!

    Reply
  26. suzee says:
    August 29, 2011 at 11:46 am

    I follow Craft Buds!

    Reply
  27. Cynthia says:
    August 29, 2011 at 11:56 am

    I like the patchwork tote bag. Very nice!

    Reply
  28. Haley G. says:
    August 29, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    I would choose the tote bag sewing pattern.

    Reply
  29. Haley G. says:
    August 29, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    I follow you w/ google friend.

    Reply
  30. kathy says:
    August 29, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    I’d love to win the messenger bag pattern. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  31. kathy says:
    August 29, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    I follow Craft Buds. They have such great giveaways! Thanks!!!

    Reply
  32. Jennifer H. says:
    August 29, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Oh how wonderful! I’ve put Pattern Patti on my etsy favorite list for the future.

    I’d love to win the Baby Bib and Burp Cloth pattern. I know a few people who are expecting and this would make a great gift. But, in all honesty, I really hope to be making them for myself one day soon.

    Reply
  33. Jennifer H. says:
    August 29, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    P.S. I’m already a Craft Buds follower. (I love you guys!)

    Reply
  34. Gill says:
    August 29, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    I like PP’s tote bags!

    Reply
  35. Gill says:
    August 29, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    I’m a craftbuds follower!

    Reply
  36. spontaneousthreads says:
    August 29, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    I’d love to try the messenger bag! Thanks.

    Reply
  37. Mary says:
    August 29, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    I need the messenger style bag pattern for my 2 girls! thanks for the giveaway

    Reply
  38. Kathy says:
    August 29, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    I love Patti’s tote/hand bag pattern!!!!

    Reply
  39. Mary says:
    August 29, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    I’m a craft buds follower too!

    Reply
  40. Tiffany lagrange says:
    August 29, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    I like the messenger bag!

    Reply
  41. Tiffany lagrange says:
    August 29, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    I follow craft buds!

    Reply
  42. Lee says:
    August 29, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    i really like her messenger bag pattern!

    Reply
  43. Lee says:
    August 29, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    i follow craft buds! thanks!

    Reply
  44. CJ says:
    August 29, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    I am a follower!

    Reply
  45. Sallie says:
    August 29, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I’m a crafts bud follower.

    Reply
  46. Sallie says:
    August 29, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    I like the tote bag pattern. Thanks!

    Reply
  47. Kylie C says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    I like the bib from t-shirt pattern.

    Reply
  48. Kylie C says:
    August 29, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    I’m a GFC follower.

    Reply
  49. Melissa says:
    August 29, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    I love the patchwork tote bag.

    Reply
  50. Melissa says:
    August 29, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    I am a Craft Buds follower! Great Blog.

    Reply
  51. Paskiaq says:
    August 29, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    Love the messenger!

    Reply
  52. Sharon says:
    August 29, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    I really like the messenger bag pattern. I added this giveaway to my bloglist https://craizeecorner.blogspot.com/p/blog-friends-giveaways.html

    Reply
  53. Sharon says:
    August 29, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    I am a craft Buds follower!

    Reply
  54. Billie Kretzschmar says:
    August 29, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    I like the patchwork tote bag

    Reply
  55. Billie Kretzschmar says:
    August 29, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    I’m a Craft Buds follower.

    Reply
  56. Jo says:
    August 29, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    I would love to try the patchwork tote bag

    Reply
  57. Jo says:
    August 29, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    I follow craft buds

    Reply
  58. Allison C says:
    August 29, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Like the nano case!

    Reply
  59. Allison C says:
    August 29, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    I follow Craft Buds!

    Reply
  60. Christin says:
    August 29, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    I’m a happy follower!

    Reply
  61. Mama Lusco says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    I like the Patchwork tote bag 🙂

    Reply
  62. Mama Lusco says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    I follow you!

    Reply
  63. Kristy @ Hopeful Threads says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    Very fun! This is a “new to me” shop, so thanks for the intro!

    It may be that darling mushroom fabric that has my attention, but I really like the Mini Hipster…my girls would love it too! 🙂

    Thanks!

    Reply
  64. Kristy @ Hopeful Threads says:
    August 29, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    I’m a Craft Buds FAN!!! 🙂

    Reply
  65. Lorri says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    OH, I just love the messenger bag.
    Thx

    Reply
  66. Lorri says:
    August 29, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    I already am a Craft Buds follower.
    Thx

    Reply
  67. Karin Carnine says:
    August 30, 2011 at 12:14 am

    I really like the messenger style girls bag. The fabric used is very nice.

    Reply
  68. Henria O. says:
    August 30, 2011 at 12:42 am

    I like the tote bag pattern!

    Reply
  69. Bev C says:
    August 30, 2011 at 2:43 am

    The tote bag is a great pattern.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

    Reply
  70. Rhonda says:
    August 30, 2011 at 7:19 am

    I think I would like to try her Patchwork Totebag. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  71. Rhonda says:
    August 30, 2011 at 7:19 am

    I am a follower of Craft Buds (of course!)

    Reply
  72. Hueisei says:
    August 30, 2011 at 8:15 am

    I am a follower!!

    Reply
  73. Jqluo says:
    August 30, 2011 at 8:22 am

    I likes the Tote bag pattern.

    Reply
  74. Jqluo says:
    August 30, 2011 at 8:23 am

    I am a Craft Buds follower.

    Reply
  75. quilary says:
    August 30, 2011 at 8:23 am

    The tote bag looks so roomy and nicely proportioned. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  76. quilary says:
    August 30, 2011 at 8:24 am

    I am a Craft Buds follower.

    Reply
  77. Hueisei says:
    August 30, 2011 at 8:24 am

    I liked the patchwork tote bag 🙂

    Reply
  78. Sandi says:
    August 30, 2011 at 8:34 am

    I would love to do the burp cloth and bib

    Reply
  79. Sandi says:
    August 30, 2011 at 8:35 am

    I’m a follower and love it

    Reply
  80. Gayle Himmelwright says:
    August 30, 2011 at 10:28 am

    I like the bib and burp cloth combo. I’ve made burp cloths before for gifts, but a set like this would be nicer!

    Reply
  81. Gayle Himmelwright says:
    August 30, 2011 at 10:28 am

    I’m a follower.

    Reply
  82. Alison says:
    August 30, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Hmm, I like the bib and burp cloth pattern. Or the little girl’s purse. Cute patterns.
    aliben7 (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  83. Marci Girl says:
    August 30, 2011 at 11:20 am

    I like the burp cloth pattern!

    Reply
  84. Marci Girl says:
    August 30, 2011 at 11:21 am

    I am a follower!

    Reply
  85. Kimberlee says:
    August 30, 2011 at 11:23 am

    I would most likely buy her bib from t-shirt pattern. I could certainly use it, LOL!.
    ~Kimberlee
    SpunkyDiva at live.com

    Reply
  86. Kimberlee says:
    August 30, 2011 at 11:25 am

    I am a gfc follower.
    ~Kimberlee
    SpunkyDiva at live.com

    Reply
  87. Lauren says:
    August 30, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity! I would pick the tote bag pattern.

    Reply
  88. PDXPam says:
    August 30, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    The Patchwork Totebag is too cute.

    Reply
  89. PDXPam says:
    August 30, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    I am a follower 🙂

    Reply
  90. Marie P says:
    August 30, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    I love the burp cloth pattern…so cute!

    Reply
  91. Marie P says:
    August 30, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    I am also a happy Craft Buds follower 🙂

    Reply
  92. Keri Schorah says:
    August 30, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    I love her iphone Earbud case sleeve…adorable!

    Reply
  93. Keri Schorah says:
    August 30, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    I am a craft buds follower!!!

    Reply
  94. twelve30 says:
    August 30, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    I’d like to try making the messenger bag. Thanks for a chance to win!
    twelve30{at}gmail{dot}com

    Reply
  95. twelve30 says:
    August 30, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    I’m already a follower of the CB blog. Thanks for a chance to win!
    twelve30{at}gmail{dot}com

    Reply
  96. Barbara M. McDowell says:
    August 30, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    Wonderful site…I like all of your items, but in particular the Patchwork Handbag Tote is one I’d definitely like to try, as well as the Messenger Bag Style Purse.

    Reply
  97. Barbara M. McDowell says:
    August 30, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    I am definitely a follower via Facebook. Keep up the excellent work!!!

    Reply
  98. Mom C says:
    August 31, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    I like the patchwork tote bag pattern. So many uses.

    Reply
  99. Mom C says:
    August 31, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    I really enjoy Crafty Buds and have been following for a while. Thanks

    Reply
  100. Rachel D @ Just Sew Y'all Know says:
    August 31, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    I love the Earbud Case Sleeve! Genius idea!

    Reply
  101. Rachel D @ Just Sew Y'all Know says:
    August 31, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    I’m still following you!

    Reply
  102. Carla G says:
    September 1, 2011 at 12:01 am

    I would like to sew the messenger bag!

    Reply
  103. Carla G says:
    September 1, 2011 at 12:03 am

    I’m a follower of Craft Buds via GFC!

    Reply
  104. Angie says:
    September 1, 2011 at 5:13 am

    Cute….love the messenger bag!

    Reply
  105. Patti Terrell says:
    September 1, 2011 at 9:42 am

    It’s me PATTI. I don’t sew and I never will. BUT I am sure proud of my big sister for all her beautiful projects.

    love it…

    Reply
  106. Stephanie Shelor says:
    September 1, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I would love to get the tote bag pattern…

    Reply
  107. Mindie says:
    September 1, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Love the messenger bag pattern. I have the perfect fabric in my stash for it too!

    Reply
  108. Christy says:
    September 1, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    I would love to try the patchwork tote pattern. I am in need of a new work bag.

    Reply
  109. Christy says:
    September 1, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I’m a craftbuds follower.

    Reply
  110. Catrina @ Because Mommy Said So says:
    September 2, 2011 at 1:33 am

    I’m a follower of Craft Buds! 🙂

    Reply
  111. Catrina @ Because Mommy Said So says:
    September 2, 2011 at 1:34 am

    I love the look of the Patchwork Bib and would LOVE to try it out! 🙂

    Reply
  112. starjumper says:
    September 2, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    i <3 that patchwork tote bag!

    Reply
  113. amy dame says:
    September 2, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    definitely the patchwork tote bag, it’s super cute!

    Reply
  114. amy dame says:
    September 2, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    and i’m a follower!

    Reply
  115. carla moore says:
    May 2, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    I love The Secretary new bag that can be made into 3 sizes. It is awesome and I would love to win the pattern.

    Reply

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