KYOKO at TALA

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When Kathy Miller told me a couple of weeks ago that they wanted to feature my Kyoko sewing pattern at their upcoming L.A. Textiles Show (a.k.a. TALA) on April 14 - 16, I was thrilled! Of course, we didn't have Mezzanine yardage yet to work with, so she said I could pick fabrics from one their new collections to make a sample. I was immediately drawn to this large floral, Flower Shower, and its coordinating stripe, Stripe Hype. And of course, I paired it up with a staple of mine, the Berry Ta Dot and some of their adorable printed bias tape. I just LOVE how this turned out!

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As soon as the box of fabric & trims got here I got to sewing (I wanted to get it all done before my sewing patterns were delivered!) Sydney insisted on trying it on, so how could I refuse? We got these adorable pictures done just minutes before it shipped off to MMF! Check out the action shot! What a ham...

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If you are in the LA area and plan to attend the Textiles Show, stop by the MMF booth and say hi to Kyoko (it won't have Sydney inside of it, but it'll still be cute!) Oh, and a little birdie told me that they will be showing Mezzanine at the show! WOOHOOO! You can be one of the first stores to get it in stock! :)

On another note, I've been a little quiet around here because of this:

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That's just the view from one side of my dining room. This is what our foyer looks like:

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Boxes & boxes & boxes of patterns arrived last Wednesday and we've been printing packing slips and boxing up orders ever since. It's become a family affair as we try to make it into a fun game at times so the kids don't feel slighted. We let them count the patterns, then we double check their counting. They get to help stack the lighter boxes by the front door but often end up distracted by bubble wrap.... who doesn't? I already had a little mishap involving my index finger and the metal teeth of my tape gun, OUCH!, and last night I accidentally printed two sets of shipping labels for each box, so we had to go back in and void the second set. Fun, fun, fun! I guess practice makes perfect, eh? But nevertheless, all pattern pre-orders will be shipped out this week so they'll be arriving at a store near you shortly!

Well, since I'm actually sitting down at the computer for a few minutes (which seems like a luxury these days!) I figured I'd do another Q & A session.

1. When will the patterns be available for purchase on your website?
All patterns are in stock and ready to ship. However, we need to fulfill all wholesale pre-orders and I would like my retailers to have enough time to get them in and start selling them on their own sites before I do. So, give me a few days and the site will open up for consumers to shop!


2. Do you have a list of retailers that stock your patterns?
I am compiling a list this week and will post it on our website a.s.a.p. In the meantime, check out this announcement on Boutique Café, where some retailers have been leaving their links. Also check out this wonderful review by MiscellaneousFinds4U which also features some store links! :)

We are happy to report that we have retailers in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Germany at the moment! If you are a retailer and would like to carry our line of MODKID patterns in your store, please go to our website at and click on the WHOLESALE link to fill out an application.


3. Can I purchase your fabric and ribbons as well as patterns on your site?
No. At the moment we are only selling our MODKID sewing patterns on our site. If you are a retailer interested in purchasing my 2 fabric collections, Andalucia and Mezzanine, please contact Michael Miller Fabrics at info@michaelmillerfabric.com and they will pair you up with a sales rep in your area. Wholesale ribbon purchases can be made through Caroline Devoy at www.jcarolinecreative.com


4. Are the Sophie 3-Way Pants available for pre-order right now?
The Sophie 3-Way Pants are currently in development and will be available for pre-order with our next set of patterns, probably around June/July 2009.


And the following one is an oldie but goodie (I get this question so much, I thought it merited re-posting the answer)


5. Do you allow sales of items made with your sewing patterns?

All of my sewing patterns come with a legal line that reads: "Modkid LLC allows the right to use this pattern to create items sewn by the purchaser and only the purchaser for personal use or sale. Please direct inquiries for any other commercial use to info@modkidboutique.com. Any printed or electronic reproduction of this pattern in part or whole is strictly prohibited." This pretty much means that YES, you can sell these items if you are an independent sewer and if all items are sewn by YOU and only YOU, but if you intend to mass-produce these items or have them manufactured by an outside source, you need to contact me to work out a licensing agreement.


Thank you all for sticking around with me even though I've been such an bad blogger this past couple of weeks. I promise to be way more chatty (chattier?) when I get all these patterns shipped out... first things first!

18 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:04 PM

    Oh! I can't wait to make Haley one this weekend!

    Also I have free US shipping on preorders on my website with code MODKID

    http://AboveAllFabric.com

    in the Arriving Soon section!

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  2. WOW WOW WOW! You've been one busy gal and I've been missing your updates. So glad you still have time to post every once in a while. I love looking at your pretty pictures and seeing what you're up to.

    Can't wait to see all the new patterns in person and the new fabric... so much yummyness!!!

    Annie

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  3. Fat Quarter Shop has MODKID patterns for pre-order / reserve, see them on our Andalucia page.

    Sydney has such gorgeous eyes!

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  4. We are selling the patterns on our site: http://tinyurl.com/VF-Modkid
    We will have a demo garment made up in the Lil' Chef.

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  5. Whipstitch Fabrics just got word that our order has shipped and is on its way! VERY excited to try these out...

    http://whipstitchfabrics.com

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  6. Retailers, thanks so much for posting your links and specials! Keep 'em coming! I'm gathering a list for the site. :)

    Annie, thanks so much for your sweet comment!

    patty

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  7. Traci1:41 PM

    Patterns will soon be available in my shop! www.hipfabric.com and www.hipfabric.etsy.com

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  8. I'm getting them too! Yippy! I've also got a great selection of Andalucia!

    http://www.fabritopia.com

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  9. All those boxes of your patterns!! As much as it takes up room, that's quite a site!! You are one amazing woman!

    Congrats again on the patterns! And Kyoko is so sweet especially with your darling in it!

    I can't wait to see mezzanine!

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  10. How exciting for you. Congratulations!! I love the fabric combination you chose - divine !!

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  11. Gorgeous dress and of course daughter!
    I can't wait to get my Kyoko and Frida coming from your Aussie distributor, soon by the sound of it.

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  12. If you are looking for Patty's patterns in Australia they will be available at Quilt Fabric Delights

    http://quiltfabricdelights.com.au

    We are also waiting patiently (not!) for Andalucia to arrive. It has been delayed but should be in stock soon.

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  13. Patty,

    Your Sydney is a doll! She reminds me a lot of my granddaughter, Darbi. I can't wait for the arrival of my patterns! I'm sure I'll have to reorder really soon:)

    Thanks so much, and I enjoyed our conversation:)

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  14. Congrats! It looks great!

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  15. Wow...your daughter is your "mini me" isn't she? She is a carbon copy of you! Cute dress. Love the printed bias tape!!! YOU should do that with your stuff...like you need one more thing to work on, right?! ;)

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  16. oh my! amazing & so exciting - wish I could be closer to help you pack & ship!!

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  17. Patterns are on their way to Canada too! You can pre-order them on Flair for Fabric

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