Customer spotlight!

You need to see how beautiful this is. This is a Steampunk Unicorn costume!

Lela Pruett sent me these pictures and I think it's such a creative way of using the Peppermint Swirl to bring her daughter's dream costume come to life.

Lela emailed me:
"This is made by myself, Lela Pruett- and is on display at the store I work at, Clubb's Fabric Store in Delta, Colorado, USA. My daughter came up with this lovely concept (she's 11); she wanted a steampunk unicorn costume. When I saw your pattern I was just blown away. It was so perfect. The swirls give the effect of twirling and spinning even when you are standing still. Plus it has a lot of fullness even when not worn with a petticoat. It really reminds me of flamenco dancers and such. The fabric is a faux silk that has some sheen to it so it looks a bit metallic. On my daughter, it is about tea length which is really nice as she loves to run and jump and dance and do all the things kids\tweens love to do but it doesn't fly up. I went ahead and hand sewed the hem in it, but I'm not so sure I would do that again (LOL) as it took me a very long time.
My daughter had to read a "steampunk book" and keep her grades up to earn the outfit. She read "Around the World in 80 Days" by Jules Verne.
Thank you and I would just like to add that I think you may be more than a little crazy for dreaming up this pattern, but I'm sure glad you did. It's just amazing!"

We then pieced the cut pieces, following your very clear and visual instructions. I was impressed on how fast she caught on.
She used the iron to press seams and all.

Using sewing machine, she was the one guiding fabric under the pressing foot, I was pushing the pedal, since she is not able to reach it. She was really good at making sure she was maintaining the seam allowance. Again impressed on how fast she caught on. The bodice neckline is curved and she just naturally moved her hands to follow the curve and keep allowance. I think all those hours being in the sewing room with me payed off!

I pieced the flounces of skirt with the serger, a bit too advanced for her, but she was the one that placed the flounces in rainbow colour order and was handing them to me, one by one.

I loved this process more than she did, I think! My heart is so full of joy and pride. this is the start of a fun journey for both of us!

The dress is not for any special occasion, it will be a dress that she can wear when even she wants! I do not want that dress to be worn once and then hanging in closest! She is proud of her make, she LOVES the twirling power of that dress."

The Jawbreaker Joggers recently got updated to include A0 files!

A0 files are large scale files that you can take to a copy shop (or order the printouts online!) and are printed at poster format. This means no more taping pages together! These files can be used instead of, or next to, the regular printout.

The Kiwi Kimono for kids & adults got an update: it now includes an A0 file, and a free add-on can be downloaded from the website to add a decorative band to the neckline.

In January, the Milkshake Jumper was released! This jumper comes in a pants and a shorts version and has two lining options to accommodate to every type of weather.

The Smarties Suspender Shorts & Bow Tie pattern was released in March! With lots of options, this is an absolute go-to for the cutest baby outfits.