Posts Tagged ‘Pattern’
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:56 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Crochet,much,Pattern,Willing
Crochet patterns can be found in a variety of locations, some for free and some you have to pay for. Among those that must be paid for, how much is too much? I’ve heard a variety of answers to this question. One friend purchased a skirt pattern for and after making it decided that was too much. All of us like free patterns, but many people criticize the quality of the patterns we get for free. We have to pay for patterns that appear in print – in books and magazines – and on some websites like Interweave. Other sites have oodles of free patterns to offer. Garnstudio.com comes to mind.
This begs the question: How much are you willing to pay for a crochet pattern?
Most crochet magazines have a list price of -10 per issue and contain from 6 to 15 patterns (typically). Of course, there’s more in the magazine other than patterns, but the price per pattern then becomes at least – and often more. You have to pay for patterns you know you’ll never make, for instance, as each magazine will contain patterns that just don’t suit you. It’s the rare magazine that I see that I’ll make as many as 3 of the patterns. The more patterns I make in each magazine, the lower the price per pattern if we calculate the price per pattern based on the cover price.
Books are another matter. They are more expensive and contain more patterns. But, very few crocheters are likely to crochet every pattern in a book. So, if you pay (plus tax and maybe shipping) for a book containing 20+ patterns, you are again paying about per pattern – but more per pattern unless you make them all.
At your LYS, you might be able to purchase an individual pattern for -. I believe I’m more likely to actually work up that project since I’ve selected it individually, probably for a specific person or event. I might also purchase the yarn right then too. for a cardigan pattern and – for the yarn at the LYS and I’ve got a great project with the pattern being the least expensive part of the equation. And, that pattern can be used more than once, so it’s value may increase in my crochet library. Any pattern we make multiple times definitely pays for itself.
There is also the issue I’ve heard discussed many times. Patterns we pay for are better written and have fewer errors than the freebies. I have not found this to be true across the board. Some publishers are better than others with editing their crochet patterns for accuracy before publication. Most books and magazines have readily accessible Errata resources for their patterns. But, it takes frogging and frustration most of the time before we think to check for Errata, doesn’t it? I have found that many free patterns I find online are actually better written – and the designer is more readily available to help – than the books and magazines I’ve paid for in my library.
Bottom line – how much are you willing to pay for a crochet pattern? I’d love to hear from readers, so I’ll offer categories to encourage your responses.
The patterns I use are – Free Only
The patterns I use are – Paid Only
The patterns I use are – a mix of Free and Paid
I’m willing to pay – for a single pattern
I’m willing to pay more than for a single pattern
That’s all. I’ll tally the responses and report the results. Feel free to send emails to me privately if you’d prefer to have your answers tallied anonymously. Otherwise, please post your responses in the Comments Section below. Thanks!
Crochet
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 1:15 am, by Admin
in Category Sewing | Tags: 1940s,from,Made,Mail,Order,Pattern,Tablecloth
Mail order pattern , early 1940′s
Hi Refashion Coop readers! I made this dress from a tablecloth I got at the thrift shop and used all vintage notions for the details and a 1940′s sewing pattern. To see more visit my blog
Sew Country Chick.And to win the pattern below visit my giveaway
here.
Sew Retro
Posted on July 30, 2011 at 4:16 pm, by Admin
in Category Sewing | Tags: 7401,Chic,Giveaway,Pattern
I found this photo, which came from a French fashion magazine dated from 1949. No, it’s not Audrey, but it sure looks like her! I was captured by that classic look all wrapped up with a dramatic hip sash. There are some styles that shouldn’t be allowed to die. Don’t you agree? Just think, if no one had saved that magazine, the evidence that this style had ever existed would be difficult, if not impossible to find.
Here is my version of the style. The bow is cute without being frou-frou. I paired it with a pheasant feather hat, which I think works together. It’s the first time I’ve been able to put pheasant with anything!
I also did a flared skirt version which I think will suit many more figures. My daughter is standing in as model. These pictures came out so cute that I’ve decided to do a pattern giveaway! To enter the give away, just leave your comments about this pattern on the contact form at
http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/contact.html. Easy as that.
If you are super in love with this pattern, you can earn more entries by helping to spread the word. Just blog about this giveaway with a link back to Sew Chic Patterns and leave the URL to your blog post in the comment. 5 more entries will go in the bucket.
The deadline is midnight August 6th. The winner will be chosen by
random drawing with the winner being announced on Monday, Aug
8 on Facebook.
Sew Retro
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:18 pm, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Crochet,Pattern,SeaBreeze,stitch
SeaBreeze
If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link. Beginner Crochet Stitches
Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: SeaBreeze Crochet Pattern Stitch
Video Tutorial: SeaBreeze Crochet Pattern Stitch Left Hand Version
Skill Level – Easy
Abbreviations
DC – Double…
The Art of Crochet by Teresa
Crochet Geek – Free Instructions and Patterns
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 6:36 pm, by Admin
in Category Shirring | Tags: here,Pattern,Rosetta
Product Description: We’ve got a bag that is SO fun to carry around and makes you feel SO special…everyone will have to have one! After getting oodles of comments on a great customer creation we blogged several months ago, we decided to come up with our own take on the feminine ruffle bag. You can make it with a single gorgeous fabric, or mix and match for an eclectic look. We love embellishing the top band with velvet ribbon or lace. The look works beautifully with vintage jewelry. It comes in three sizes – mini (S), purse (M), and tote (L)! There are three options for edge finishing (overlocked, narrow hemmed, and double thickness ruffles), so don’t worry if you don’t have a serger! And despite the elegant look, this bag is easy-peasy to put together. Combined with all the new choices of Sis Boom Fabrics, this pattern is going to open up all kinds of possibilities for our handbag makers!!!
Girls of all ages love this bag, which is now available on YouCanMakeThis.com! Pictured above is my gorgeous little neighbor donning her Sophie Tunic and showing off the small-sized bag.
The testers did an outstanding job on their bags:
Tom used a combination of Sis Boom prints and baby wale corduroy to make this rich, fallish medium-sized bag. His wife Angie loves it and so do we!!!
Stacey used a romantic mix of roses and diamonds for her gorgeous bag…so feminine and pretty!
Shannon used bright, happy prints and a touch of denim to make this great tote. She took it to the International Quilt Festival in Houston, and she said she could have sold it right off her arm many times over!
Here is Mindy’s drool-worthy creation. I love love love the fabric combo, and look how she centered the monogram in the motif? So classic yet modern and fun!
Jeanne’s tote bag is so heavenly! The pink satin ribbon is just perfect with the pastels.
Marlo made the small-sized bag for her darling daughter Nikki. Nik is a huge Sis Boom fan, and she is obsessed with the LeAnn print from the Dance With Me line. That girl has great taste!
And last but not least, Cathy concocted this very sweet mini bag for carrying around her essentials. The color combo is so Cathy, and I just love the happy rick rack trim!
Now is the time to get going on holiday sewing and these bags would make great gifts! Get the pattern here, and then show off your creations in Sis Boom Sightings and the Scientific Seamstress showcase!
The Scientific Seamstress
