Hey Everyone! The time has finally come to begin sharing bits of my first book with you. I should be receiving a couple of promotional copies in the next few days, and I can tell you, it still doesn't seem real yet. I guess until that darling is in my hot little hands, this still all seems like a dream!
At the top of this post is the cover. This is one of the many skirt projects in the book. Doesn't the model have great legs? I wish those were mine! (so, no, that is NOT me!) For those of you familiar with how I approach designs in my patterns, you will be pleased to know that I have followed a similar format for the book. There are skirt, tunic/dress, and jacket designs in the book to total 18 projects (so, that is 6 each). Just some technical stuff, the book is a hardback with a concealed spiral binding so it will lay open when you sew (a great feature, I think). The pattern pieces are full-size and printed on tissue that you will find in a pocket on the inside cover....no enlarging at the copier for these pattern pieces!
I loved playing around with the different projects so much that you will find many of them can go together. So, not only are these great projects, but you can actually build a wardrobe from these designs. Here is another beauty shot of a jacket and skirt that you will find in the book (this is one of my personal favorites):
I loved playing around with the different projects so much that you will find many of them can go together. So, not only are these great projects, but you can actually build a wardrobe from these designs. Here is another beauty shot of a jacket and skirt that you will find in the book (this is one of my personal favorites):
In writing the manuscript, I thought about all the things that I would love to include in a pattern, but just don't have the space. Therefore, there are chapters that tell all about how to measure yourself and how to apply it to different parts of the pattern pieces to get a great custom fit. Sewing is only part of the magic that happens when you are making clothing for yourself. If you don't feel like a million bucks wearing something you made yourself, then a part of the process was not fully utilized. I aim to help in all aspects through the book with tips for choosing fabrics and making the design your own in addition to fitting tips and fully photographed step by step sewing techniques (yes, those are my actual hands!) that are some of my favorites to use.
In the next several posts, I will be sharing more photos of the book as well as how the book is laid out and the special way I decided to approach the design work. Stay tuned and let me know what you think so far!
The book goes on sale in June. We will post an official way to order through our website at that time and you can order your own personal SIGNED copy if you wish! For those of you attending market, I will have the projects from the book on display along with the promotional copy for you to take a closer look. We will be in booth #1835, so come by and say hey!
Happy, happy sewing!!
16 comments:
I love the skirt on the cover of the book! I think this is definitely a book for me!
It looks wonderful! I'm so happy happy for you!
I really love the jacket/skirt in the turquoise. That is so classy, simple yet modern! I really enjoy your style. I don't always add all the ruffles, but find that without they have a statement too!
I look forward to having a copy of your book.
Thanks so much for your comments, ladies! I am glad you are excited about the book coming out.
And Paula, you get it! I want for you to make every design your own...even if that means without all the ruffles. It still makes a statement all its own...one of your choosing...my ultimate goal for every customer!
I'm so excited about your book. I can't wait to buy a copy. I really like your style too. Your patterns are the best!
Oh my goodness! Where to begin? I love this book already. The jacket and skirt are going on my next wish list (which is always ever growing. Teehee.)
I'll definitely say hi when I come by. Thanks for the teasing photos! I'm drooling.
Yay! It's almost here! I can't wait and I'm making that skirt on the cover first (even though my legs look nothing like those). Congratulations Kay!
Congratulations Kay! I am so happy for you... I am not surprised things are going so well for you! You are a great designer! Loving all of your new patterns and book... Can't wait to get them!! I will miss seeing you at market again..
I also want to make the front cover skirt...as soon as the book is available!
Kay, your book looks dreamy! Wish I were going to market to see all the garments, but alas I will be in June Lake (probably shoveling snow). Convince Barri to carry the book!
wow, just the front cover makes me want the book before I even see the inside!! Awesome awesome! Can't wait to get the book!!
I'm so excited. My mother in law preordered this book for me for my birthday. Love your patterns, can't wait to recieve my copy!!!
We were fortunate enough to have gotten to see and hold your fantastic book this weekend at Quilt Market in MN. Beautiful can't even describe it . . . wonderful work. Best wishes with it!
These patterns look fabulous. It's funny I'm learning to sew and my husband, he is a whiz. He's fabulous. He's made me a few skirts and tops, that are gorgeous. A bit like these patterns, I had to improvise on my own. HOW do I get my hands on this book. Is it in stores? I'm excited to look through, and read up on it. In searching for fabulously fun fabric I stumbled upon your skirt patterns which in turn sent me out buying crazy patterned fabrics to mix in match in my skirts. So I would LOVE this book! Not to mention it will explain how to make my clothes fit! All I can say is "WOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!"!
I would love a book!!!
I saw your book for the first time at a local fabric store. I loved everyone of your designs, not just one or two things, as in most books these days. The fabrics chosen are beautiful, and the different garments flattered each model. I love how you showed women with such different body types modeling the clothes. Often I turn away from making clothes for myself because they are always shown on super-tall, super-skinny models (and I'm certainly not either of those things!). I can't wait to get started on your book and to look through your blog. Congratulations on such a beautiful accomplishment!
I already made two skirts and a dress from this book. These are my FIRST sewing projects and I made them in a week! My favorite is the assists and how to customize. Really, anyone can make these clothes!!! A couple words of advise for the new sewer, the top of the zipper (on the skirts) is sewed into the interfacing. CAREFUL, not to sew the belt on the dress into the zipper on the sideseam!!! Can't wait to buy more of your patterns!!! Love um!
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