2 New Summer Patterns!

We have two new summer patterns for girls that you will love. Both of these patterns are fun and easy to sew! Both patterns are in stock and ready to ship.

Maddie's Tiered Sundress is new from Ginger Snaps Designs. This pattern is very versatile and you will find so many uses for it. It is a multi-sized pattern for girls sizes 4 to 12.

Tiered skirts are in style right now for girls and with Maddie's Tiered Sundress you can make a cool and trendy sundress.

When fall arrives, you can sew a pretty jumper with this pattern using Featherwale Corduroy!

Go to Maddies Tiered Sundress

Riley's is new pattern from Bonnie Blue Designs. It is an adorable play set for girls sizes 6 months to 6 years.

It includes ruffled tops, shorts and mid calf length pants. Detailed instructions and illustrations for quick and easy construction.

Go to Riley's

Ginger Snaps Designs in Creative Needle Magazine

Last week, I mentioned that the current issue (December 2008) of Creative Needle magazine features baby clothes made with patterns by some of our favorite designers.

Several of them are Ginger Snaps Designs by Nancy Coburn.

On page 31 of the magazine, is a white cashmere cotton garment with button and needlework rattles that is made from Ginger Snaps Designs Kimono Sleeve Daygowns pattern. The instructions in the magazine are on page 77.

I absolutely love the Kimono Sleeve Daygowns pattern sewn with the cashmere cotton. It is warm, very soft and durable.

You can throw it in the washing machine and dryer many, many times and it doesn't show wear!

When you order the cashmere cotton, order enough to make a matching blanket.

Toddlers love it, especially to drag around as their favorite "blankie".

And for that type of blanket, you'll appreciate the durability factor of the cashmere cotton.

Also in the December issue of Creative Needle magazine, you will find another outfit made from two Ginger Snaps Designs patterns.

The cute yellow pique baby outfit (on pages 51 and 52) is made from Baby Diaper Covers and the Baby's Diaper Shirt patterns.

All of these are very easy patterns to sew and a lot of fun!

We have over 20 different Ginger Snaps Designs baby patterns in stock! Browse through the entire collection and you'll find patterns for baby heirloom gowns, daygowns, more diaper covers, sacques, bonnets and more.

New Patterns From Ginger Snaps Designs!

This month we are pleased to be featuring patterns from Ginger Snaps Designs, by Nancy Coburn.

Whether your experience level is a beginner, advanced or somewhere in between, you are sure to enjoy sewing a Ginger Snaps Designs pattern. Every pattern includes thorough instructions, along with illustrations and explanations.

For example, the following is an excerpt from one of Nancy's newest patterns, Heirloom Bonnets I:

"I have based my pattern sizes on the CDC measurements for infant girls. The head circumference measurements for infant boys are generally 1/2" - 3/4" larger than the measurements for girls......"

The attention to detail in the instructions is very helpful, especially if you are sewing for a baby or child that does not live near you. Without being able to measure the child, an accurate pattern with good explanations is very important for proper fit.

2 New Baby Heirloom Patterns

We have two new baby heirloom patterns from Ginger Snaps Designs, in stock and ready to ship.

Heirloom Bonnets I

Heirloom Bonnets I - This pattern contains easy to sew bonnet designs for Swiss eyelet trims. The pattern fits sizes Newborn - 24 Months.

This is a versatile, quick and easy pattern. If you prefer, laces can be used instead of the Swiss eyelet or you can even use leftovers or scraps from other projects.

The bonnet would be beautiful and would be a very special heirloom if you were to use bits and pieces from antique garments.

When I first saw this pattern, I thought it would be a perfect project on which to use the Vintage Baby Machine Embroidery Disks by Martha Pullen. I can't wait to try it! I plan on using the Swiss Silky Broadcloth for the fabric.

The 5 pages of instructions included with the pattern, also show you how to make the sweet, three-leaflet ribbon ties.

This is a pattern you will want to have on hand in your pattern library. It's perfect if you need a quick gift for a baby shower or if you want a small and easy project for beginning heirloom sewing or if you just want to have fun being creative.

Read more about the Heirloom Bonnets I pattern

Heirloom Christening Gowns I

Heirloom Christening Gowns I - Here it is, a classic heirloom baby gown pattern for you to sew! A high yoke gown, with lace bands and tucks, has a gathered skirt and your choice of either long or short puffed sleeves.

Take the guesswork out of making a beautiful heirloom baby gown by choosing this new pattern from Ginger Snaps Designs. If you can sew a straight stitch and a zigzag stitch, you can make this gown! Nancy's detailed instructions will guide you through every step.

So go ahead and get started! You will have so much fun and have a beautiful family heirloom when you are finished.

This pattern fits sizes Newborn, Small, Medium and Large.

Read more about the Heirloom Christening Gowns I pattern

New Summer Dress Pattern from Ginger Snaps Designs!

The new Beach Dresses collection from Nancy Coburn feature simple designs. It shouldn't take you very long to whip up one of these light and airy summer dresses!

For a beach portrait, Nancy recommends using white fabric. This dress would be very pretty sewn with Swiss Pique, Bearlin or the Drawn Thread "Linen-Look" Swiss Cotton fabric from Bear Threads Ltd. Two yards should be sufficient yardage to make the dress.

Read more about the Beach Dresses pattern

Also New from Ginger Snaps - The Float Dress

Nancy has designed a Float Dress adaption for her Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress pattern. We have it in stock now and it will be included free with the purchase of Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress!

View the Float Dress

Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress Pattern is Back in Stock!

The Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress pattern is one of the most popular patterns we carry and we are very pleased to announce that it is back in stock!

The pattern includes the Trendy Casual Dress adaption supplement.

Whether sewing a fancy or a casual variation of this pattern, you will find Nancy Coburn's detailed instructions extremely helpful.

It is a multi-sized pattern in sizes 1 - 6. For more information and close up photos see Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress.

Beginning Heirloom Sewing by Machine DVD - Back in Stock!

Martha Pullen's new heirloom sewing instructional DVD has sold so fast that it seems to fly off the shelves!

We have more in stock now so you can order yours today.

New Pattern From Ginger Snaps

We have the new pattern by Nancy Coburn (Ginger Snaps) and we're sure you are going to love it!

Carrington's Dropwaist Dress is a versatile pattern with several variations. It's a sleeveless design, buttons up the back and can be worn as a dress or a jumper. The skirt can be either plain or ruffled. Multi-sized, includes sizes 4 - 8.

The green dress below is made with the plain variation, the blue has the ruffled skirt. We should have this pattern up on the Heirloom Sewing For Children website within a day or so, ready for purchase.