The tissue paper is one of the main reasons! I did a tutorial a while back on how to get multiple sizes on a store bought patter so you don't have to cut up that darned tissue paper because once you do...that's all she wrote!
Maybe I'm a whiner...but I just despise cutting up that tissue paper! It rips sooooo easily!
I don't use patterns on the bags, wallets and the more simple garments I make. But for the more complex or involved garments, I love PDF patterns! They are so handy when you are either learning to sew, don't know how to create your own patterns or are in a time crunch and don't have the brain cells to figure out measurements for the perfect fit!
With that said, one of the best PDF pattern makers is Tie Dye Diva Patterns! Jen, the shop owner has the CUTEST designs! Here's a peek at one:
photo courtesy of Tie Dye Diva
Adore-ABLE! Love! Here's another design to give you an idea of the absolute amazing-ness involved:
photo courtesy of Tie Dye Diva
Is your mouth gaping open yet??? and YES you CAN make these!
Jen makes the instructions easy to follow with suggestions for each pattern on the sewing experience needed to complete it (beginner/advanced beginner, etc)
Tie Dye Diva has instant download available so you can get your patterns quickly with no gas, time or trip to the store! The PDF formats come in multiple sizes and the BEST part is...NO tissue paper! You can print the patterns out on your regular printer and get to sewing right away!
The lovely thing about PDF patterns is that even with multiple sizes, you can print on demand and recreate the other sizes in the snap of a finger! Brilliant!
I contributed to an article on Tie Dye Diva's Blog about coordinating fabrics...here's a link to Jen's blog article: http://www.tiedyedivadesigns.blogspot.com/2013/05/does-this-go-how-to-choose-and-combine.html
The article will be in 3 parts and has some wonderfully useful and insightful information from designers about choosing fabrics for your project.
Jen at Tye Dye Diva Patterns and I have teamed up to give you some fantastic deals!
You can save on patterns at Tie Dye Diva's webstore by using these coupon codes:
"FABMATCH" = 15% off your pattern order
"BUNDLE" = 25% off your order of 3 or more patterns
Here's a link to Jen's webstore: http://www.tiedyedivapatterns.com
Check out all her patterns and save!
You can also use the above codes for Fabric orders from www.hypernoodlefabrics.com
as follows:
"FABMATCH" = 10% off your fabric order
"BUNDLE" = 15% off your order of $50.00 or more PLUS FREE US SHIPPING!
Above codes are valid until the end of the week...Coupons expire on Friday (5-24-13)
What a great way to save on not only some patterns from Tie Dye Diva but also Fabrics from your favorite Hypernoodle to make them in!
Don't forget to "LIKE" Tie Dye Diva's Facebook page! Stay in the know with the latest information on new patterns and future sales/coupons!: Tie Dye Diva Facebook page
Tell her HYPERNOODLE sent ya!
Happy Sewing!
Entering the giveaway here,cannot find a link anywhere else to comment.Your fabrics are beautiful and the demonstration perfect.
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