Introducing Mini-Dakota

Our first PDF pattern for 18" Dolls is here: The Mini-Dakota pattern comes with bonus Mini-Sophie Pants or Bermuda Shorts. 

Mini-Dakota is a swing top pattern for 18" dolls with three sleeve options. Make it sleeveless for the Summer months or with sleeves for the cooler months. Use your favorite designer cottons or knits for a casual look, or dress it up with fancier fabrics. The bonus Mini-Sophie pants or Bermuda shorts complete the set. See our matching girl-sized Dakota pattern for a "Just Like Me" look.

Get it in the next 24 hours with the 40% off coupon code DOLL2017. Not into doll patterns? No problem! The code is valid for any purchase on our Etsy store, so this is your chance to stock up on Fall/Winter sewing patterns! We have SEW MANY!

Here are some lovely samples from our testers:

Courtney Davis

Janice Harris

Rachel Ring

Sarah Ebbert

MODKID SUMMER FUN, Virtual Book Tour... The End

Well, folks, as they say, all good things must come to an end. I hope you have been following along with the MODKID SUMMER FUN Virtual Book Tour, and entering to win a free book of your own at each stop. There were some amazing posts and super cute sewn items shared. I wish I could visit everyone personally and give them a big fat hug, but alas this virtual THANK YOU SQUEEZE will have to do! :)

Here is a quick recap of the virtual book tour (with some direct links to the posts):

• On April 1st, my dear friend, Jen Coe, of FabricBliss, shared the Swimsuit, Sun Hat and Beach Bag she made from the book: http://fabricbliss.blogspot.com/2014/04/modkid-summer-fun-blog-tour-and-giveaway.html
• On April 2nd, we saw Carla Crim's adorable Sun Hat, which happens to be a miniature version of the one I designed for her Sewn Hats book: http://www.scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2014/04/summer-fun-with-patty-young.html
• On April 3rd, the adorable Sara Lawson, of SewSweetness, shared the Sleeping Bag she made with her daughter (WOW!) for her Hello Kitty doll: https://sewsweetness.com/2014/04/modkid-summer-fun-and-giveaway.html
• On April 4th, Tracy Mooney at GenerationQ also made a Sleeping Bag for her daughter Cyd's doll, Mia (I just adore that sushi fabric!!): http://generationqmagazine.com/2014/04/modkid-summer-fun-blog-tour/
• On April 5th the third and last Sleeping Bag, this time with matching Pillow, came courtesy of Suzanne Winter at Pattern Revolution: http://patternrevolution.com/pattern-reviews/2014/4/4/modkid-summer-fun-sew-7-stylish-patterns-for-18-inch-dolls-by-patty-young
• On April 7th, Laura Kelly, of Laura Kelly Designs and Doll Diaries, shared a couple of mix & match Beach Bags she made from the book: http://www.laurakellydesigns.com/laurakellydesignsblog/index.php/2014/04/07/diy-doll-beach-bags-modkid-summer-fun/
• On April 8th, Lindsey Fullington and team at American Patchwork & Quilting made a plethora (I just wanted to use that word!) of mini pillows in honor of their 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge, which MODKID is a proud sponsor of: http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/2014/04/08/modkid-summer-fun-blog-hop/
• On April 9th, Beth at SEW MAMA SEW shared some Tips & Tricks (written by yours truly) for how to sew doll clothes: http://www.sewmamasew.com/2014/04/tips-tricks-for-sewing-doll-clothes-modkid-summer-fun-giveaway/
• And last but certainly not least, On April 10th, my dear friend, Jenny Fish, shared the adorable Cargo Shorts and T-Shirt she made for her daughter's doll: http://sewprettydresses.blogspot.com/2014/04/modkid-summer-fun-blog-tour-and-giveaway.html

Today I am ALSO giving away a FREE copy of my new book, MODKID Summer Fun. All you have to do is leave me a comment and let me know if you've been following along with the tour and if there was a particular post you truly enjoyed... maybe a project you want to tackle yourself, or a story you found particularly sweet or funny. I will leave this contest up until next Wednesday, April 16th and then I will draw a winner. U.S. Residents will receive a paper copy and non US Residents will receive a digital copy of the book.

Good luck everyone! (don't forget to leave a way for us to contact you if you are the lucky winner!)

Also, you can purchase a signed copy on our website!

I leave you with a few of the photos we took along the way as we were designing the projects for the book:

New book reveal and our BIGGEST SALE ever!

I've hinted of a new book in the works on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, but at last I am thrilled to show you the fruits of our labor! Emalee and I collaborated on this new pattern pack published by STASH Books. It is called MODKID Summer Fun, and as the title teases, it is packed full of fun things to make for your 18" dolls!

Order your autographed copy HERE today!

I am so excited about this new project! And so are Sophie and Sydney, as they ended up with tons of new clothes and accessories for their American Girl Dolls, while we made and perfected prototypes. :)

Here are some more pictures to whet your appetite:

Aren't they adorable?! Get your signed copy today HERE!

*** PATTERN SALE!!! ***

While you're visiting our website don't forget to browse our newest sale! As the title of my post hinted, it's the BIGGEST SALE we've ever had! Select patterns have been placed at 30% and 50% off!!

Click HERE to browse our pattern sale.

This SALE expires on February 17th, 2014, so hurry up and stock up before they are all gone!

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