Shop update

Hello everybodeeeee!  (with my best Grover voice)

I haven't been idle, although I don't have a lot of photos to share today.  I revamped and re-wrote my Buster Baby Bib pattern,

Build Your Own Robot Sewing Pattern's in the Shop

I'm so excited to introduce my newest sewing pattern!

I have been working on this idea for almost a year now, and couldn't be more pleased with how it's turned out.  The pattern is a 14 page photo-illustrated pdf document, which includes full-sized pattern pieces.  You choose the body and head style, the arms and legs, and facial features.  Each is interchangeable.  There are almost limitless possibilities.  You can make a boy or girl version, and personalize them in almost any fashion.  They are easily made with scraps of fabric you have lying around.

The pattern is recommended for advanced beginner to intermediate sewists.  You should be comfortable sewing a satin stitch for some of the appliques, and around curves.  Here's a screen shot so you get an idea of what it looks like:

The pattern is available in my blog shop and on etsy, if you prefer to purchase there.  My blog shop has a 50 cent discount, which reflects the fees I'm charged on etsy.

Thank you to all my intrepid editors and pattern testers!

I'll be sharing some free tutorials for some clothing you can make for your new robots this week.

p.s.  In light of all that is happening in Japan, I've added a button on my sidebar where you can click to donate to relief efforts.  It is through LDS Humanitarian Services, and 100% of your donation goes to helping those in  Japan.

I was just paid my little ad revenue yesterday, and was able to donate some of that...so thank you for clicking on ads and reading so I had something to give!

Christmas Wreath and announcement

Hi there.

I'll share more Christmas decorating on Saturday, but wanted to show you my wreath, updated for Christmas.

By way of announcement, I have two sets of Symbols of Christmas ornaments available for purchase.  I made a couple extra while I was developing the pattern and thought one or two of you might like them.  I re-opened my etsy shop, and they are available there, with free shipping!  Both are sold, thank you!!!

These are the actual sets for sale:

I also have copies of my Symbols of Christmas Sewing Pattern available in the shop, for those who feel more comfortable shopping through Etsy.  I had to raise the price to $7, to cover the fees.  I still have my regular pattern shop on here on the blog, too.

Shared with:
Modern Country Style's Wreath Party

Open for business

I'm excited to announce that I've opened a new little pattern shop here on my blog. I hope you'll take a peek.

Since creating the Symbols of Christmas ornament tutorial, I just couldn't stop thinking about how to make it better. It's been a quest of sorts.  I've spent more hours than I'd care to say.  I've bothered a few friends about what they thought, including Elizabeth who was so gracious to edit the whole thing for me.  The result is a 21 page PDF pattern, with instructions on how to make each ornament, beautiful new templates, and my sincere hope that you will embrace this idea, and make your own ornaments to teach your children the true meaning of Christmas.

My appreciation to each of you who read my blog and have befriended me.  I wouldn't have attempted any of this without your thoughtful words and motivation.

Keep your eyes and ears out, too.  Some of my kind friends will be hosting giveaways of the new pattern to help spread the word.  

Build Your Own Robot Sewing Pattern

Item 002.  Build Your Own Robot Sewing Pattern
PDF File, 14 pages long.  Includes photo-illustrated instructions and full-sized pattern pieces.

IMPORTANT:  I WILL EMAIL YOU YOUR SEWING PATTERN VIA YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL 24-28 HOURS AFTER PURCHASE.

Materials needed:
Fabric:

•Body fabric:  1 fat quarter

(I recommend denim or canvas)  If you choose a lesser weight fabric you will need to interface it. 

•Leg, arm fabric:  (4) 4”x8” remnant

•Boot/Shoes/Gloves (2) 3”x4” scraps

•Antenna/control panel 3x4” scraps

Felt: 

•Eye & Mouth:  (2) 1”x2” scraps, white and iris colors.

•Panel:  1x2” scraps

Notions:

•Interfacing, 1/2 yard

•Ricrac and other deocrations as desired

•Embroidery floss

•Small grommets and applicator

•Fabric glue

•Poly stuffing

•Heat n Bond Lite

$6.50 USD

Symbols of Christmas Pattern

Item 001.  The Symbols of Christmas Ornaments Pattern 
PDF file includes 21 page full color photo-illustrated instructions. (2699 KB) Also included are two smaller PDF files (32 KB and 624 KB) that contain the templates and printables required to complete your ornament set. 


IMPORTANT:  I WILL EMAIL YOU YOUR SEWING PATTERN VIA YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL 24-28 HOURS AFTER PURCHASE.  


Materials needed:

For the ornaments:

• Fabric scraps, at least 3" by 5" in reds, greens, golds, and white
• Small scrap of white felt
• Cotton quilt batting, such as warm & natural
• Matching thread
• Metal grommets and applicator
• Skinny grosgrain ribbon, scraps of ricrac in gold
• Sewing tools, including scissors, seam ripper, disappearing ink marker, pins, iron and ironing board, and sewing machine.

For the bag:

• 9" by 11" canvas fabric
• Freezer paper
• Ink jet printer
• Matching thread
• 23" grosgrain ribbon and small safety pin
• Sewing tools, including scissors, seam ripper, disappearing ink marker, pins, iron and ironing board, and sewing machine.

$6.50  USD

Pickup Shop

 Welcome to my new little shop!  

When your transaction is complete, I'll send the files you purchase VIA EMAIL to your paypal email within 24-48 hours.
Click on the photo for description and to add item to your cart.  

Item 001.  The Symbols of Christmas Ornaments Pattern 

Item 002.  Build Your Own Robot Sewing Pattern

Thank you so much for your purchase and support!

I am also willing to take special orders.  If you would like me to make an ornament set for you, or anything else you've taken a fancy to on my blog, email me:  burleyaudio AT gmail DOT com

I'd also love to hear how you feel about your purchase.  Feel free to leave a comment.  Thank you!