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Working late...or forgot to turn the lights off? O

Working late...or forgot to turn the lights off? Or a little bit of both 😬
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My 2 little girls started to go back to school aga

My 2 little girls started to go back to school again this week. After weeks of homeschooling ... which in the end turned out to be months. We've had beautiful moments together ❤️ As well as quite some challenging moments 🙃. I missed my work. Where did the quality Rosie & Me & Me & Me time go?
This week I've been back into the office again. Some more regular hours instead of an hour here and there....
Today, on a rainy day, cup of tea, nice music, catching up on projects that were suddenly dropped months ago.
Very thankful that we can pick things up again 🙏
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#stayhomeandsew #rosieandmepatterns #paperpattern #patterncutting #lovemywork #feelingthankful ❤️

Sometimes you realize that you wish that you cut y

Sometimes you realize that you wish that you cut your skirt just a tad longer 🤭. To gain a little extra length (how much depends on how much hem allowance you included) you could decide to finish the hem with binding tape instead. It makes for a fun finishing touch. But most importantly, you now only need 0,5 cm hem where I added 2 cm for hem allowance. Giving 1,5 cm extra length to my skirt 😅
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I'm experimenting with adding size layers to our p

I'm experimenting with adding size layers to our pdf patterns. A lot of work, but I understand this will be so much easier for everyone.
Now as I'm getting into this I need a little feedback. Hope you can help 🙏

1.Would you prefer different line strokes (like a dotted line, vs a striped line, etc.) in black ink to differentiate sizes? Or would solid lines in different colors work as well? You can still print in grey scale to not use colored ink of course.
When you have the option to select one size layer it seems less important how they are differentiated. Except when printing more then one size...would people do that? 🤔
2. I thought maybe people would appreciate to see both the sewing line as well as the seam allowance (see 2nd photo). Is it just me that likes this visualized or do other people like this as well? It's quite impossible when all sizes are stacked, since there will be to many lines running into each other. But with single layer sizes it will be possible and perhaps could be helpful? 🤷‍♀️ Would love to hear your feedback! Thank you! ❤️
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Being a Dutch based pattern company that sells pat

Being a Dutch based pattern company that sells patterns internationally, I offer our website and patterns in English. But besides designing patterns, I also give pattern and fit related workshops. Which I offer in Dutch. This works perfectly fine, but sometimes creates a little confusion. Since the communication to our customers via social media is in English, people think that the workshop is offered in English as well. When I communicate about these subjects in Dutch it feels disrespectful towards our English speaking followers 🙃
Soooo, I’ve come to a solution (which I probably should have thought about a long time ago already 🙈) - > making a separate Instagram account for workshops and classes!
This account is called Rosie’s Naaicafé and can be found here: @rosiesnaaicafe
Here I will post all related topics in Dutch!

I have also updated our homepage by adding two big buttons. One being ‘The Patternstore' in English and also one called 'Rosie's Naaicafe' in Dutch.
Hopefully this helps and is more clear for everyone. Thank you for your support and understanding 🙏.
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💙 Gingham Love 💙 Some challenging pattern ma

💙 Gingham Love 💙 Some challenging pattern matching for a Daisy patternhack ...so far so good ✂️✂️✂️
Now aim for pattern matching sewing as well 🤓.
Fabric from @fibremood
Brought to me by @villa_sassefras 🙏
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We have something fun to share 💝 Since it’s

We have something fun to share 💝 Since it’s almost Mothersday. We are offering a ‘buy one printed pattern & get one free’ - sale.
For all sewing Moms, Mom-to-be’s, friends that are Supermoms, or to anyone that has the most loving Mom!
(sale starts today and ends Monday May 11th)
Use the coupon code: thebestmom
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It's a new month, which means I am officially star

It's a new month, which means I am officially starting in a new office room as of today 😍.
This awesome room is located in the same old furniture factory that I was already working from.... But with the upgrade to this bigger room we will now have windows that can actually open!! Yess, fresh air 😅.
Excited to be working here with my inspiring roomies @anneke_van_der_straaten and @leklifestylemagazine.
Now all I need to do still, is to move my sewing room... ✂️❤️✂️

One of the fun parts of making your own clothes is

One of the fun parts of making your own clothes is that you can decide to make it exactly the way you like. Not only choose the fabric, color and pattern, but also (when you get to have a little more experience) you will be able to adjust the pattern ✂️✂️✂️
When you have a favorite pattern (being pleased with the fit) you might wish for more of a variety in your closet. Of course you can re-use the same pattern over and over creating an entire new look using different fabrics, but also with small design changes👗
Els from Lola with love made several Brooke dresses already (this was her 5th!) and then thought she wanted one with sleeves and without the collar! Et voila, see the result here.
You hardly recognize the Brooke dress!
So this photo is actually from quite some years back. But since I still get questions if it is possible (and allowed…so sweet people ask me this ☺️) to add a sleeve. Then I always refer to this post in The Me Gallery as inspiration.
Before starting to add a sleeve to your Brooke dress it is important to know that the armhole shape is drafted for a sleeveless look. This means the armhole was raised (to cover your bra) and the shoulder width was brought inwards a bit. When wanting to insert a sleeve, you would need to reverse this. Just as much as your body shape needs and to make your sleeve fit.
Have fun experimenting!
And thank you again @elsbinst for sharing your post, way, way, back! It's brought lots of inspiration to other sewists up to this day 🙏❤️
Fabric by @lottemartens_exclusivefabrics
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Oelala! 😍. Check out this stunning combination

Oelala! 😍. Check out this stunning combination made by Marjolein. She made the Brooke dress AND a matching Carpet Bag.
The main dress fabric was used as a contrasting binding and lining for the bag. And the main bag fabric was used to make the binding for the dress.
Love it! ❤️
And eventhough the occasion she made it for was canceled 😔 it also makes for a perfect Easter look! And, I hope for many more occasions yet to come ✨
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Trying hard to #stayhomeandsew 💖. As the weathe

Trying hard to #stayhomeandsew 💖. As the weather is changing, I thought to bring you some summer sewing inspiration 🌞
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#vintagepatterns #isewretro #homesewing #vintagepatterns #sewpatterns #sewingplans #dresspattern #sewingaddict #sewersofinstagram #sewingproject #vintageinspired #vintagestyle #sew #sewing #isew

To #stayhomeandsew is resulting in some wonderful

To #stayhomeandsew is resulting in some wonderful creations 😍 Marianne made this lovely Carpet Bag. And eventhough she accidentally attached the handles on sideways, she actually likes it this way now ☺️. The awesome fabrics are from @dubbelpunt.be.
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Being involved in the sewing community you could n

Being involved in the sewing community you could not have missed all the face masks that are being made across the globe. Of course I also wanted to jump into it right away myself…but honestly was hesitant at first. I had been reading such inconsistent and varying opinions from people. How safe was this? I was worried that we would provide something that could be seen as a ‘false safety’ and therefore create dangerous situations. The more I read the more I was lost.
Fact is that face masks do not protect against Corona. It’s also clear that home sewn masks cannot replace a FFP (Full Face Protection mask, class 1,2, or 3). However most experts say they are better than nothing when it comes to preventing the spread of the virus! I realize that due to the shortage, there are people that work in the front line, where there are no medical masks available. Like for example nurses that provide home care for elderly or other people that are at higher risk.
I also read that some doctors are wearing the homemade fabrics over surgical masks, trying to prolong the coveted masks’ limited life spans!
Just after all this reading and contemplating I got a personal request from the sister of a local doctor. This doctor requested the home sewn masks for her patients. I was so happy to hear that I could actually help her! After that, a new request came from a nursing home.
So, I’m convinced now! I believe that we can help!
When it comes down to making the choice between no protection or a home sewn mask, the choice is easily made.
Going through my fabric storage and bindings bin, while home schooling the kids, I started contributing making face masks. I believe, that we, as a sewing community, can provide a very welcomed product. Hope to have inspired you! Stay well! ♥️🙏♥️
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Personally I ❤️ the neckline shape of the Elis

Personally I ❤️ the neckline shape of the Elise Blouse. However, some ladies asked me how to raise the neckline 🤔, as they found it just a tiny bit to revealing.
Ok, I know, I know, not all body's have the same chest height and or body shape, so definately wise to check the neckline depth before cutting your fabric ✂️✂️✂️.
We have written a tutorial on how to raise the neckline and adjust the collar accordingly.
Check out our Tips & Tricks page ( 👉link via our homepage) for all our tutorials 🙏.
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Stay home and sew.... Cutting your fabrics whereve

Stay home and sew.... Cutting your fabrics wherever there is room (kitchen floor will do). Kids will love to help you and learn new skills in the meantime 🤓.
To support the #stayhomeandsew community we offer 30% discount on all printed and pdf patterns. Coupon code: stayhomeandsew ❤️
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We're extending the Basic Dress & Design workshop

We're extending the Basic Dress & Design workshop (which is actually in Dutch) to Belgium. @dubbelpunt.be is a huge fabric & bag supply store and includes an awesome workshop place, located in Wuustwezel. Very excited to join them for two days and offer this workshop together with the lovely Annick! Cant' wait!! 💃🏼
For more information about the workshop and/or to sign in, go the link in our bio 👆
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Carpet Bag in the making by Krista! Lovely print a

Carpet Bag in the making by Krista! Lovely print and color combination. Can't wait to see the result...💖
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#carpetbag #bagpatterns #bag #bagsewing #diy #vintagebag #sewyourownwardrobe #sew #sewingaddict #sewingtechniques #sewcialists #sewersofinstagram #selfmadewardrobe

Love this crisp & clean version of the Elise Blous

Love this crisp & clean version of the Elise Blouse ❤️ Made by @sustainable_sewist_endeavours. Excellent workmanship 👌
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✨ First day back @ work -> 2020 Plans ✨ . . .

✨ First day back @ work -> 2020 Plans ✨
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#2020goals #newyear #planner #reflection #sewingplans #patterndesign #sewingbusiness #indiepatterns

We have some Hot workshop news for 2020!!! We're e

We have some Hot workshop news for 2020!!! We're extending our Basic Dress & Design workshop to a new location 🎉 In March we will be offering our 2 day workshop in the lovely fabric store @villa_sassefras in Schagen 💃🏼
For more info see link in bio.
Hope to see you there ✂️✂️✂️
(Note: this workshop is in Dutch)
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