Every so often at Craft Buds, we like to feature an indie pattern designer who is working toward making their crafty dream a reality. When I met Rachael Gander, I immediately knew that she had both the talent and the drive to turn her hobbies of sewing, blogging and graphic design into an actual business.
It gives me great joy to share the news that Rachael is expanding her successful PDF pattern business into a run of print patterns! Read more below about how you can support Rachael’s handmade business while also scoring some great goodies for yourself.
Here’s what Rachael had to say about her indiegogo campaign!
Imagine gnats started as a little etsy shop, selling small sewn items to help support my family and also to give me a creative outlet in a corporate world. It’s come a long way in just five years… from a hobby to a full-time job. My love of sewing and design has grown as well, and now my own sewing patterns help and inspire others to create.
I am proud to have created patterns for garments that are easy to sew and easy to wear. Imagine gnats patterns feature classic silhouettes with a modern twist that incorporate clever details and practical techniques.
Currently, my patterns are all offered as printable PDFs. the money raised on indiegogo will help cover the costs of an initial run of paper patterns, which means sharing my designs with even more sewists and inspiring more people.
For the cost of one pattern, you can help me reach my goal AND be one of the first to get the printed pattern of your choice. for a little bit more, you can get a full set of imagine gnats printed patterns. plus, early bird specials offer even better deals for the first contributors!
My initial print run will include 500 each of my existing five garment patterns. all of the money raised will go directly to that effort. once patterns are printed, i begin the selling and distribution phase.
I would love for you to tweet, share on Facebook, e-mail your friends and family… anything that will get the word out. Every share helps and is so appreciated.
Let’s rally around Rachael and make sure her handmade dreams come true!
Giveaway!
Would you like to win a set of 5 imagine gnats garment PDF patterns, including the Tumble Tee, Roly-Poly, Meridian for Kids, Meridian for Women, and Bess Top?
1. Just leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a complete set.
2. If you donate to Rachael’s campaign at any level, please leave a second comment for another chance to win!
International entries welcome, and we’ll choose one winner on February 28 (through the end of the fundraising campaign)!
Congrats to commenter #58, Dana!
61 comments
Good luck on your new journey¡¡¡
Thanks for the chance!
Cute. These would be great for my daughter.
I would love to win a set of your awesome patterns. I wish you the very best with your adventure!
I love love love sewing kid clothes, so hope I win this!
Would love to sew these up! Thanks for the chance!
Good luck with your foundraise campaign!!
That’s awesome! I hope that the goal will be reached soon!
I would be honored to win!
Hoping all goes well with this new step in your business. Looking forward to trying one if your patterns. Many blessings!
What cute tops. Good luck with your fundraising!
Wow you are talented. Your patterns are just beautiful. I’m sure this venture will be amazing. I’m trying to help you spread the word. I’ve featured your wonderful giveaway at Wow I Like That Giveaway Round Up. You can see it @ wowilikethat.com. Thanks again for the chance to win. I would make all 5 pieces.
I have the perfect little granddaughter to model the patterns if I’m lucky enough to win them 😉
One of my favorite things to sew is clothing for my granddaughter. Would especially love to try the children’s patterns.
I haven’t sewed any of her patterns, but what a great idea to crowd-fund a print run! Would love to try one.
I would love some cute patterns to sew for my 4 year old granddaughter. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
this would be wonderful to win! best wishes on your new adventures!!
Would be great to win. I have grandchildren and nieces I sew for all the time.
I’d love to win some of her great patterns to try! 🙂
I LOVE all your patterns! and I think what you’re doing is fantastic!
These patterns look like they’d be fun to sew up! The hardest part would be selecting the fabrics. =)
I would LOVE to win a set, and I really hope Rachel makes it to her goal! I will probably be donating something later in the month! Thanks for the chance to win!
The pattern looks awesome. love to try to sew for my nieces. Thanks for the chance to win!
Good luck Rachael! Your patterns as fab!
Wishing Rachel every success with her exciting new venture. I would love to try my hand at dressmaking with these patterns.
I hope you succeed in your venture. I’ve been an admirer of imagine gnats patterns for a while.
How exciting, good luck on your new path! hayleymstephens at gmail dot com
Following other peoples journeys are so inspiring:)
Thanks for the giveaway!
Thank you for the giveaway!!!
Kisses from Portugal!!
Love your work is such an inspiration for me that i’m just starting in this amazing imaginative world.
How inspiring! I hope you make your goal. Your patterns are fantastic!
Ooooh! I’d love to win!!
Sewing clothes are hard for me. The idea of simple patterns really excites me.
Would love to learn the tricks of the pros. Thanks for the chance to win.
I would love to win your patterns. Good luck in your new venture!
Good luck Girl
Oh my .. I think Binding is my worst in quilting and it should be the easiest. I have a hard time with the corners (you know getting them to match the other side !LOL).
Love your blog .. thanks for the chance to win ~
Thanks for sharing! I know she will make her dream come true!
Awesome patterns, thanks for the chance to win them.
great job – good luck
These patterns are great! I’d love to have a good pattern for a short sleeved shirt.
These are great – I’d love to have them for me and my daughter. 😉
Such sweet sewing patterns! Congrats on a lovely shop!
Thanks for the chance! The patterns are cute!
Cute patterns! I wish you all the best!
Thanks for the chance to win! The patterns are fantastic!
I have two daughters and will be pleasure to try your fabulous patterns.
Good luck in your new venture!
Best of luck with your new business venture.
Thanks for the chance to win this great giveway!!
Lovely patterns. Good luck in your fund raising venture
Thank you so much for the chance!
Lovely patterns. I’d love to sew with them.
So cute & comfortable! Best wishes, Rachael!
Thank you!!
I would love to win, thanks for the giveaway
How fabulous! I ran across her website the other day, it’s charming —
Good luck in following your passion>
Congrats and good luck to her! Really exciting!
Great patterns! Thanks for the chance to win
I appreciate your wonderful artistic talent and the opportunity to try for the chance to win. My girlies would love your patterns they are fantastic! Thanks again!
I like your patterns