Bundle Up is ending, Sew Fab is coming! 

Only a few hours left to snag your bundle of patterns! The big sale ends tonight at midnight EST and after that all patterns will go back to full retail price... boooo! Read more about it here.

Who doesn't love a great deal? I told you before that we were participating in a few bundles this year, so here is the second one! It is called SEW FAB and I think you will like what you see (those of you who haven't seen it before):

Coming soon (May 5th, 2014), for one week only, nineteen pattern designers will be joining together to combine their best PDF sewing patterns and selling them to you for the incredible price of $29.95! That’s over 80% off of the combined retail value!

 


The Sew Fab Pattern Sale is the original pattern bundle sale! Grab the bundle when it goes on sale next week and you’ll be all set for the spring and summer seasons! You have to wait until next week to see which patterns are included in this spring’s bundle, but take a look below to see which designers you'll find! I think you will be as excited as I am to see some previous favorites as well as several amazing designers that are new to the Sew Fab Sale.

Greenstyle Creations, Handmade Therapy, MODKID, Everything Your Mama Made, The Scientific Seamstress, Figgy's Patterns, Two Sweets Patterns, Things for Boys, Patchwork Posse, Betz White, LBG Studio, Mouse House Creations, Gingercake, Heidi & Finn, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Terra's Treasures, Paisley Roots, Molly Blossom Designs, Sewing Mama RaeAnna. Sale sponsored by The Southern Institute.

 See you right here, bright and early on Monday morning!

The Year of the BUNDLE!

Who doesn't like shopping in bulk to save a few bucks? That's why discount clubs like Sam's Club and Costco are so popular, right? We just got a membership to Costco this weekend and it was so exciting! The best part for me is when I can get a sampler pack of something, so that I don't end up with 12 of the same thing, but instead I go home with a variety pack of something that we can all enjoy... at discount prices! :)

Well, it appears the same basic idea has been applied to sewing patterns for quite some time but we just never hopped on the bandwagon before. And no, I am not talking about selling/buying wholesale (we have done that since the inception of our company). I am talking about Bundle Clubs... for patterns, as in: you get an awesome deal because you buy a bundle of patterns from established designers and pay below wholesale price when you buy them together! Well, since this is a year of firsts for MODKID, we have decided to participate in not ONE, not TWO, but THREE Sewing Pattern Bundle Clubs and we couldn't be more excited!

Here's a bit more info about the FIRST of THREE Bundle Clubs we will be participating in this year...

Ready for some exciting news?

Welcome to the first installment of Bundle UP! Bundle UP is a collective of your favorite established PDF sewing pattern designers coming together to offer you a sweet deal on both hot new patterns and your favorite closet staples from past releases. 

 What makes Bundle UP different from other bundle sales? 

• We only feature established designers whose patterns and reputation you already know and trust.
• We create themed bundles. Our first bundle is Girls, coming next Women's. This way you get more of what you need and none of what you don't. 
• We offer primarily new release patterns and throw in a couple oldies but goodies to round out the bundle.
• We allow you to Build a Better Bundle. You get to pick and choose which patterns and how many to include in your bundle (minimum of 6 patterns for bundle pricing). 
• The more you buy, the more you save! 

Are you ready to see who is in the first Bundle UP sale?

How does it work?

These patterns are already a great bargain, marked down about 50% from their retail prices, but we have an even better deal in store for you. The more you buy, the better deal you score! You must buy at least 6 patterns to get bundle pricing, but the more you add to your cart, the cheaper they get. Here are the details:

• $4.50 each for 6 ($27 total)
• $4.25 each for 8 ($34 total)
• $4.00 each for 10 or more ($40- $44 total)

Are you ready for a SNEAK PEEK?

(click on each thumbnail to enlarge and see more details!)

The sale goes live this Saturday April 26th and ends on May 2nd, 2014.

Click here to visit Pattern Revolution - Bundle UP.

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!

New PDF pattern: CECE

We are delighted to announce our newest PDF sewing pattern, the CECE Lap Neck Dress and Top. We are madly in love with this design and so are all of our testers. Just take a look at what our tester, Jenny Fish (Sew Pretty Dresses), had to say about it. :)

Our Cece sewing pattern features a bias-bound lapped neckline, gathered stripwork skirt and an oversized bow belt for that extra WOW factor! It can be made as a dress or a top with three different sleeve lengths and styles. The detachable bow belt cinches the empire waist and adds a touch of whimsy. Includes instructions for making it with a stripwork or solid skirt. BONUS: Bias Tape making instructions included!!

You can find CECE here:

• Etsy
• Craftsy
• You Can Make This

Check out some of our Tester photos:

Cece comes with soooo many views! Check out all the ways you can make it!

And if you make them with a solid instead of a stripwork skirt, you can get 6 more versions out of this pattern! Jenny Fish sewed up View E with a solid skirt and check out how adorable it turned out!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to receive new release updates!

Last-Minute Gift Ideas

The Holidays are fast approaching (only 7 days 'til Christmas! Eeeek!) and at this time of the year I always find myself scrambling for last-minute gift ideas. If your friend, family member, teacher or student is the crafty type, we have some great ideas for gifts or stocking stuffers. Did you know we always ship within 24 hours (business days only)? So, if you buy in the next day or two, there is still time to get these goodies in by Christmas!!

Cutest Stocking Stuffers EVER! only $6.95

Our best-selling products on our website are these adorable designer pin tins! They come in two styles, Splendid Spears and Spade Parade, and each tin has 100 colorful, glass-headed pins designed by yours truly...

http://modkidboutique.com/SplendidSpear.html

http://modkidboutique.com/SpadeParade.html

Our Designer Pin Tins are available on our website now, so stock up for the Holidays... these are perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts or for your sewing group gift exchange! :)

For your Scrappy Friend - $10.00

Do you have a friend who loves to make scrappy quilts or applique tees? These oversized bags are filled to the brim with sizable studio scraps from all my fabric collections! You will receive an assortment of bits & pieces of fabric inside a clear bag that measures approximately 6"w x 12"h x 4"d... perfect for appliqué projects, covering buttons or small crafts.

There are two types of scrap bags... Woven Bag (quilting cottons!)

http://modkidboutique.com/ScrapBag.html

And Knit Bags, including an assortment of cotton interlock and cotton/poly/spandex jerseys.

http://modkidboutique.com/KnitScrapBag.html

Ribbons, ribbons, ribbons! $14.95

These ribbon sampler packs include 2 yard cuts of assorted jacquard ribbons from my Lush or Grand Bazaar collections. These are great for embellishing skirts, purses or jeans. We also use them for belts, lanyards, keyfobs and purse handles! 

http://modkidboutique.com/kits.html

For the bookworm in your life. $24.95

What do you give the one who loves books and sewing? A copy of my book, Sewing MODKID Style, of course! It comes chock full of information on sewing with knits in addition to 20 projects to make for girls ages 2 to 10. It is hard-cover and spiral bound so it'll lie flat on the table and all patterns come full-sized inside an envelope on the inside front cover.

http://modkidboutique.com/SewMK.html

And patterns, of course! $4.95 - $14.95

Our Micro-mini patterns make great stocking stuffers at only $4.95!

We have 60+ paper sewing patterns on our website:

http://modkidboutique.com/patterns.html

And 17 PDF pattern on our Etsy store. Our PDF patterns come as a downloadable files, which can be opened with Adobe Reader and will print on standard letter-size paper (8.5" x 11").

https://www.etsy.com/shop/modkid?ref=l2-shop-info-name

 So, hurry, don't delay, cause Christmas is just a few days away!! Do you need a cute and MOD stocking to put all these stocking stuffers into? How about using our FREE pattern for this adorable Elf Stocking, found HERE.

http://babylock.com/holiday-projects/

Fall 2013 Sale!

This is the first time we've had a sale on our website in well over 2 years, so take advantage because it might be a while before we do another one!! Coupon code FALL20 gets you 20% off your entire order! This is valid for anything on our site... paper sewing patterns, ribbons, pin tins, scrap bags, kits, etc! (psst... it works for wholesale orders too, so stock up and save!) http://modkidboutique.com/

http://modkidboutique.com

AVERY Dress PDF Pattern

Emalee really hit it out of the park with this new design! This adorable dress pattern for girls sizes 2T to 10 features a fitted bodice with Peter Pan collar, a super full, twirly skirt and 3 different sleeve length variations to take her through all seasons. It also comes with a couple of extra optional embellishments to change it up every time you sew it.

MODKID's newest pattern, AVERY, can be found here:

• Etsy
• Craftsy
• You Can Make This

NOTE: This is a downloadable PDF pattern, NOT A PAPER PATTERN. Your pattern can be opened with Adobe Reader and will print on standard letter-size paper (8.5" x 11"). There are 26 pages total in this document, including full-size, computer-drafted pattern pieces.

Here are a few inspiration images to get your creative juices flowing!!

P.S. The above dresses were sewn using my newest fabric line for Jo-Ann Fabrics, Rendezvous.

Penny Sew-Along
Guest Blogger: Danielle Storm

Hello again. I’m Danielle Storm, owner of Whimsical Fabric, an online fabric shoppe.



I’m super excited to tell you about our next sew-along. We will be making the Penny Knit Dress by Modkid. The lessons will be posted over on our sew-along blog starting Monday, September 23rd and Kara Orr of Leighlee will be our talented instructor.



If you don’t already own the Penny pattern, you can purchase it from our website. We also have a selection of fabric kits that contain all the fabric you need to make the adorable dress. You can find the pattern and kits here. And, if you join our FacebookSew-Along Group, we have a coupon code pinned that will give you 10% off your Modkid Penny pattern and fabric kit purchases through Sunday, September 22nd. Gotta love a discount!



To further sweeten the deal, we are giving away four $50 Gift Certificates to our sew-along participants on the Facebook Sew-Along Group. Make sure to purchase your pattern and fabric, join the group, and sew-along with us for your chance to win.




Have a fantastic day!
Danielle

www.whimsicalfabric.com

More Back-to-School Goodies!

We are honored to be featured in two current industry publications with some more back-to-school goodies. Whether you're starting kindergarten or going off to college, we have something fun, hip and chic for you to carry your "goodies" in! :)

First off, we designed these adorable Lunch Totes that look like mini briefcases, for the Spring 2013 issue of Modern Quilts Unlimited. This issue is in stores NOW, so run out and get your copy. Our Lunch Tote pattern is located in pages 26-30.

We made our totes with Textured Basics on the outside and lined them with our Lush laminated cottons, so they would be water resistant and easy to wipe clean.

Here's what the magazine cover looks like, so you can easily find it at the store! :)

Secondly, the latest installment of SCRAP LAB, in the Fall/Winter issue of Quilts and More, features this super fun laptop bag designed by our very own Emalee Grambo of MODKID Studio! Fellow designers, Carrie Nelson and Rachel Griffith, also designed some fun bags for this Bag Extravaganza issue, so be sure to check them out too!

For this challenge, we all used a selection of fabrics from the Road15 collection by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics. Here is the magazine cover... lots of awesome Fall/Halloween projects in this one. :)

Used with permission from Quilts and More® magazine. ©2013 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved.