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THE INSIDE POCKETchronicles of an independent pattern company owner |
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T-Shirt Trifecta Pattern
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The new T-Shirt Trifecta pattern has finally arrived! It has been a long time coming, but I think you'll find it was worth the wait. I've made it from striped, print and solid knits. View 1 is sewn on a serger with the seams to the outside for a designer detail. Views 2 and 3 have invisible zipper pockets in the diagonal seam in the front. I am looking forward to seeing your interpretation of the pattern. Be sure to send us pictures at gallery@saf-t-pockets.com for our Customer Gallery.
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posted by Marsha
on January 21, 2012
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Midnight Magic Contest - January 26 Deadline
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All entries for the Midnight Magic must be received by January 26, 2012. Over $4000 in prizes will be awarded! You can choose a pattern from any of the eight IPCA companies for your entry. Create a garment or outfit that represents "Midnight Magic" to you. Maybe you already have something in your closet which fits the bill. Don't miss this great opportunity to show off your skills! I would love to see what you do with one of our SAF-T-POCKETS patterns. Click HERE for complete contest details.
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posted by Marsha
on January 18, 2012
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Happy New Year!
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2012 has arrived and I've made a few new years resolutions:
#1 - Eat less and exercise more. (a life change I want to make)
#2 - Use the incredible fabrics in my stash instead of buying new ones. (This one might not happen!)
#3 - Sit at my sewing machine everyday. (and I don't mean just sit)
#4 - Spend more time with those I love.
What are your plans?
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posted by Marsha
on January 2, 2012
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Rochelle's Reversible Jacket
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I want to share this wonderful version of the Rochelle's Reversible Jacket. It was made by Rochelle Harper, who helped design the pattern. She made this quilted version for the Bernina Fashion Show a couple years ago. One side is made up of lots of piecing and the other is black fleece with gold thread stitching of the constellations in the night sky. It is truly a work of art. Thanks, Rochelle, for sharing! Click each image for a larger view.
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posted by Marsha
on December 5, 2011
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Sew Inn Follow-up
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We had a great weekend at the beach at our Fall Sew Inn! On the first day, the weather was perfect. There was no wind and it was sunny so many took a walk on the beach. Our group was made up of 8 students, 2 teachers, 1 cook (who managed to get some sewing done, too) and 1 husband (who golfed at nearby courses). Several ladies in the group worked on 3 or 4 projects during the weekend while others concentrated on finishing just one. I demonstrated how to wear the Vest-S-Cape so several ladies stopped what they were doing and made themselves one in the following hour. Judi, our cook, did a great job with the meals. I don't think anyone went away hungry. Thanks to Marla for her help with the teaching. Here are a few pictures from our fun weekend:
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posted by Marsha
on October 8, 2011
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Sew Inn on the Oregon coast
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The car is packed and we're off for our three day Sew Inn. We have a group of eight ladies coming from the US and Canada to sew a SAF-T-POCKETS garment. We will fit, sew, laugh and eat delicious meals cooked by Judi. On Sunday, they will go home with at least one garment completed and maybe another well on its way to being finished. I'll post some pictures when we return.
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posted by Marsha
on September 29, 2011
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Portland Sewing Hope
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Next week, on Saturday, September 17, we are having a wonderful event in Portland to benefit Sewing Hope, part of Fount of Mercy. This organization teaches women in Uganda how to sew so they can support their families. As co-chair for this event, I want to invite you to join us for this all day event. We will start in the morning with a class by national sewing celebrity, Sandra Betzina. After a lovely lunch, we will have a fabulous fashion show featuring American Sewing Guild members and New York designers. For tickets and information, visit: www.columbiariversewing.org/sewinghope
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posted by Marsha
on September 7, 2011
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Cheri's Reversible Samples
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Today, I received these pictures from Cheri Dowd, who helped design the Cheri's Reversible Jacket pattern. She lives and works in South Carolina, and wanted a light weight blouse to wear this summer. Her purple blouse was created by raising the underarm about a 1/2", taking in the shoulder seam 1/2" at the shoulder tip and tapering to nothing at the neck, and binding the armholes. It's cool and comfortable.
Her caramel colored jacket is made using a print fabric for the lower front panel. It adds an interesting touch to the lower part of the jacket.
Here is a closeup of the jacket's interior:
Thanks, Cheri, for sharing these great pictures!
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posted by Marsha
on July 6, 2011
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New York ASG Tour
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Last week, we took a group of twenty women and one husband on a tour of New York City for the American Sewing Guild. Marla Kazell, my assistant, and I showed them the garment district, a tour of the city, and the musical "Wicked" - including a visit behind the Emerald Curtain to see the fabulous costumes.
Glinda's (the good witch) gorgeous blue dress costs $20,000 and they have five available in the dressing room.
McCall Patterns gave us a first class tour of their company. Everyone had a new respect for what goes into each new pattern. The weather got a little hot for few days as the temperature soared into the high 90's. The ladies were real troopers and still lugged tons of fabric back to the hotel. Plans are in the works for two tours in the spring of 2012. Stay tuned for more information!
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posted by Marsha
on June 16, 2011
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International Textiles Expo Fashion Show
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I recently returned from the International Textiles Expo held at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a member of the Independent Pattern Company Alliance (IPCA), we provided the fashion show for the event. Each independent pattern company had six garments in the show. We get fabrics from fabric vendors to create the garments. This year I used fabrics from Exotic Silks, Elliott Berman Textiles, C&C Fabrics, S Rimmon Fabrics, London Textiles and Super Textiles. They are always generous in providing beautiful fabrics for us to use with our patterns. It's a win-win for all of us. It sells their fabrics and brings attention to our patterns. I always enjoy the event as I get a chance to visit with my fellow IPCA members and increase the number of stores across the country that carry my patterns. Click on each image to see a larger view.
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posted by Marsha
on March 31, 2011
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Puyallup Sewing Expo
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It was another great year at the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces. I love it when you come into the booth and model your SAF-T-POCKETS garments. You are all so creative with your own interpretations of our patterns.
We introduced the new pattern, Cheri's Reversible Jacket, at the show and it looks to be a hit! The response was very positive and it is now available in our store.
Here are Sharon and Judi (my Puyallup helpers) along with myself all wearing our versions of the new pattern.
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posted by Marsha
on March 16, 2011
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