09 March 2011

Want to play along?

Some happy circumstances are aligning right now.  Liesl Gibson ( of Oliver+S fame) has just released her first set of patterns for women...and they are on sale right now at JoAnn's for $1.99.  Hurry, go grab one!


I am not affiliated with Liesl, just a fan of her designs.  I think it would be fun to try a sew-along of one of her new patterns, next month when it feels more like spring and my wardrobe is ready for something happy.  My favorite was the Portfolio Dress.  Would you guys be game?  Let me know!

20 comments:

  1. Melissa {polkadot chair}09 March, 2011 18:08

    oh my gosh! Thanks for the heads up!! I had no idea they were at Joann's and so cheap!! Headed there tomorrow!!
    Melissa

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  2. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny09 March, 2011 20:24

    I just heard yesterday that these patterns are available. I also heard that she has a fabric line at Joann's now, too. I think I might be up for it, Chris, depending on the timing.

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  3. aj09 March, 2011 20:40

    Don't know Jo-ann's (Canadian reader!), but looked at the webpage and can only find the fabric so I guess its an instore only offer? Are they really only $1.99, as they seem to be on offer at $12.99 on the designers website, so if thats the deal I could order directly from there?
    Thanks! They look like great patterns.

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  4. Ana @ Don't Fear the Ripper09 March, 2011 21:32

    I was patiently waiting for Simplicity patterns to go on sale this week and finally yesterday I went and got them all! :-) I am so excited, and YES, I would love to do a sew-along of that same dress. I even got the fabrics, pattern pieces cut and everything. Can you feel my anxiety? :-)

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  5. Ricard10 March, 2011 15:42

    lovely dress. I'd love to take part in the sew-along. Does anyone know where can I find the downloadable version? Joann doesn't ship internationally (I live in Spain) and I've tried google with no luck.
    thanks

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  6. Maria11 March, 2011 06:32

    Well, the previous comment was accidentally written using the google account of my husband.
    Sorry.
    Maria

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  7. Maria11 March, 2011 10:26

    IMPORTANT: for those who live outside the US or want to order the pattern online.
    I've found the pattern at sewingpatterns.com. The direct link is http://www.sewingpatterns.com/sub_item.php?item_num=2245SIM&model=%&new_category=search&view=gallery&brand=&category=search&pageGoto=0&pageFormat=3|186|186&pageCount=18&search=simplicity%202245&return=yes

    It only costs $7.99 (a lot less than at the sewlisette web which is 12.95) and international shipping costs are only $6.45.
    Unfortunately I haven't found any downloadable version. I hope it helps.
    Just ordered the pattern! Can't wait it to arrive and start to sew. It will be the 3rd item I sew for myself

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  8. aj11 March, 2011 11:02

    Hoorah for the internet! A fellow knitter on ravelry has purchased three out of four patterns for me, and is popping them in the post....sadly not the portfolio (sold out), but I get most of the fun anyway! Thanks for the heads up on this great pattern deal.

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  9. chris11 March, 2011 11:32

    @MariaThanks, Maria for finding that info! Hooray for international participants!

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  10. Erin11 March, 2011 17:25

    why oh why doesn't charlotte have a JoAnns?? I really want to try her patterns! Maybe I can find it on sale at Hancocks or Hobby Lobby.

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  11. Pam11 March, 2011 18:24

    Yes, lets do a sew-along!

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  12. Cate Lindsey12 March, 2011 16:42

    I'll definitely join a sew along for this dress. I picked the pattern up today, but I didn't see any Lisette fabrics. I'm sure I just missed them.

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  13. Kiana N14 March, 2011 06:03

    Thanks for the tip! Went and got them all for that price! Love them! Had never seen them before!

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  14. KJ@letsgoflyakite15 March, 2011 06:05

    Catching up on my post-vacation reading. This is great, had no idea. I told Gwen I would be interested as well. I saw Marla has commented above with a link to those of us outside US, so I will check that out and see if I can secure the pattern. Thanks for this Chris!!!

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  15. KJ@letsgoflyakite15 March, 2011 06:10

    Okay, I just put in the order (shipping costs almost as much as the pattern!) so I can't wait. I think I have something in my stash I can use, even better.

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  16. Neeta16 March, 2011 08:59

    I picked up the pattern last night from Fabricland (for the benefit of my fellow Canadians). It is my understanding that the pattern is sold anywhere Simplicity patterns are sold, so be sure to check around. I've never made a dress (other than for a child), so I will be following along very closely!

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  17. Anonymous18 March, 2011 14:09

    I just found this through Gwenny Penny's blog and decided I'm game for it. I'm (re-)learning to sew (might as well say I'm a beginner again) so this may be an interesting challenge, but i am really up to it. i really love this pattern: it's modest enough for my standards and probably would wear it as a tunic w/jeans rather than a dress.

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  18. UmmLayla25 March, 2011 13:46

    I'm game, thanks to diyanthrogal! I already have the fabric and all :)

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  19. Marci Girl27 March, 2011 11:41

    I want to play - let's do it! I have all these new Lisette patterns on my "to buy" list!

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  20. Jocelyn21 April, 2011 09:34

    Just picked up my pattern yesterday, I'm excited to be doing my first sew along!!

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