Who Wants To Test Our Next Pattern?
The time has finally come to release the next pattern to testers! As I am sure you all can understand, getting the first printed pattern ready to go has not been without its bumps and hurdles. We have...
View ArticleThank you! –and a clarification
First off, thank you all so much for responding about being a tester for Sugar Plum. We are still compiling all the information and organizing which sizes are still needed, etc and will get back to all...
View ArticleSew That’s Why: Lolita Patterns Sizing
Here is the first post in our behind the scenes look at the reasoning behind the decisions we make for the company. We wrote briefly before about how we wanted to explain how we ended up with each of...
View ArticleSew That’s Why: Tissue Paper vs. Bond Paper — and the other options!
Here is another post where we look at the reasons behind certain decisions we make as a pattern company. You can see other posts in this series here. This post has to do with printing. A big hurdle...
View ArticleSew That’s Why: Sewing Instructions
This is another post in our series of posts on starting an indie pattern company. If you missed the previous posts on our sizing or pattern paper, you can catch up here! Now let’s talk about pattern...
View ArticleSugar Plum Update
We wanted to update you on the status of Sugar Plum and its release date. We were hoping it would be ready by now but it is not quite there yet and we want to explain why. The physical patterns are...
View ArticleSew That’s Why: Lolita Patterns Packaging
The pattern envelope is the next topic on our behind the scenes series. From Papercut to By Hand London creative packaging is everywhere in the indie pattern world. Lolita Patterns will be no...
View ArticleLolita Patterns Sizing Follow Up
There has been some talk around the blog world about a post by Colette Patterns where they explained why they do not have plus size patterns. You can see this post here. While I thought they did a...
View ArticleExciting New Changes
I have some new and exciting news to share with you! Various changes have been occurring behind the scenes at Lolita Patterns recently. Lolita Patterns began out of a friendship fostered through...
View ArticleBirthday Sale!
Today is my birthday! I woke up this morning and decided it would be fun to have a 12 hour sale for my birthday. I’m thinking 31% off all physical patterns? What do you think? It is crazy to think I...
View ArticleNew Vendor – Fabric Mart Fabrics
How many of you have ordered from Fabric Mart Fabrics in the past? I’ve been on their email list for years and cannot resist all the amazing prices and sales they have! They even have a great discount...
View ArticlePattern Sale for Sewing Indie Month
I’m sure you have all heard about Sewing Indie Month by now and seen all the great independent pattern companies that are participating. One of the great things that this month brings is the big...
View ArticleSewing Indie Interview on Soma Patterns Blog
Today we have our second Sewing Indie post. I partnered up with Soma Patterns by Sylvie P and she interviewed me about Lolita Patterns for her blog. Go ahead and click over to get the scoop on behind...
View ArticleDebuting Olive!
I am happy to finally introduce you to our latest pattern, Olive. Olive is a beautiful blouse that plays with fabric texture to create a striking look. View A features a beautiful draping sheer fabric...
View ArticleSew Indie Month #2 and Second Huge Bundle Sale! + discount code
Remember Sew Indie Month from last year? That awesome month where many independent pattern companies got together and hosted a huge month of contests and sew-alongs? Well it is back! And this month it...
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