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New Pattern Releases :: Vixen Bralette and Vixen Bikini & Thong

Get ready to sew up something to make you feel comfortable and cute at the same time! This double release with the Vixen Bralette and the Vixen Bikini & Thong make the perfect set for underwear and bralette or swimsuit! The options seem endless and they’re quick and fun to sew up too.

If you’re nervous to jump into undergarments or swim, both these tutorials are packed full with links to helpful blog posts and videos along the way! So whether you’re ready to lounge in a perfect cotton spandex set or ready to rock your set at the pool, the two new Vixen patterns are perfect for you!

The Vixen Bralette comes with both cross back (my personal favorite) and straight straps.  This cross back has the crossing section a bit lower than most, taking the strain off the neck and onto the stronger part of your upper back… can we say YESSSS comfort!! Still worried you wont like those cross straps? (Whispers…try it…) You can opt for the straight straps.  All options are fully lined with 1/4″ elastic in the seams giving natural support for the bust without that uncomfortable underwire. You can also choose to innerline the front pieces with powermesh or cups to add even more support.  Make a perfect fitting bralette or a bikini top with just different fabric choice.

The Vixen Bikini & Thong can give you a partially lined or fully lined bottom to match too.   Use a cotton spandex for undies or swim knit for a bikini bottom. The open sides give the illusion of legs for days for a flattering fit.The front still has you covered nicely and the back is a perfect cheeky look with just a little cheek sneaking out.

Both come with a few band options that are so much fun! You can finish with an exposed elastic for a sporty look, stretch lace trim for a beautiful look, short knit band for a gorgeous inside and out, or a tall knit band for more coverage.  If you use a knit band (and fully lined bottoms) you can create a FULLY REVERSIBLE item! How fun is that?  The knit band is the most challenging option though, so if you’re not an intermediate sewist with undergarments and swimsuits…try one of the other first 🙂

Sizes include: XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure. 

But wait!  I also include a Small Bust and a Full Bust Adjusted pieces for the Vixen Bralette… what does that mean exactly? If your upper and full bust are one size away from each other, I’ve already done the bust adjustment for you.  PARTY TIME!

That means less time adjusting and more sewing time!

Both Vixen patterns are a tight fit that need high stretch knits with good recovery.  Not a lot of options for fabric choice on these one, a cotton spandex makes a perfect lounge set and swim knits make a gorgeous swimsuit option.  Other than that there aren’t many high stretch knits that are breathable with good recovery for undies… some rib knits might work.  You could use an athletic knit for a light support athletic/yoga bra top too.

*Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them. And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started! As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.

Let’s take a look at the different ways we can sew up these patterns!

VIXEN BRALETTE OPTIONS:
 
BACK OPTIONS :: 
 
UNDER BUST FINISHES ::
 
CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT LEVEL ::
 
VIXEN BIKINI & THONG:
BOOTY OPTIONS ::
WAISTBAND FINISHES ::
RISE OPTIONS ::
FABRIC CHOICES ::
FULLY LINED, KNIT BAND OPTION GIVES A FULLY REVERSIBLE FINISH ::

I’ve sewn up a huge stack of Vixen sets and I can’t wait to see you enjoy these patterns too!  Head on over to the shop and grab yourself a copy of these new patterns!  They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, May 18, 2022. 

Want to get both new patterns or pick a different swim top/bottom to go with your new Vixen?

Use code: swimbundle for any bikini top or bottom in the shop to get special bundle discount during the release sale!

Warning though, if you make a new Vixen Bralette to match your most favorite pair of Cutie Booty Boxer Breifs… you’ll suddenly notice how faded those favorites are!!!

Vixen Bralette | Vixen Bikini & Thong

P4P Swim Collection

 

Hoping for a little inspiration?  Head over to our Facebook group where you can see tester albums full of amazing images!

Vixen Bralette Album | Vixen Bikini & Thong Album

 

New Pattern Release :: Grace Dress

I  have  been  longing  for  spring  weather…and  with  that  day  dreaming  of  warmer  weather  came  the  vision  of  the  Grace  Dress…but  it  is  still  flipping  back  and  forth  WILDLY  from  cold  to  warm  here,  so  I made  sure  to  have  some  cooler  weather  options  too…

The Grace Dress is a perfect woven dress that can take you year round and give you enough styles to create some amazingly wardrobe staples.  With all the different sleeves,  length options, and the comfortable and flattering silhouette you will be fun, flirty, and romantic with this gorgeous flowy style.

The Grace Dress is a great basic woven dress.  You can use this pattern to build perfect classic dresses with that will take you to any occasion.  Drafted for a non-stretch, woven apparel fabric with good drape means you will be able to swish and swoosh your skirts around feeling extra glamourous. The different length and sleeve options mean you can use this pattern to create a wide variety of finished dresses that work for any season.

The above knee length is a fun length for warmer months, but if you prefer a little more coverage on your legs add the ruffle option to go to knee length.  The midi length is a very on trend length going to mid calf and looking very polished.  And the maxi length is a gorgeous vacation look with the ruffle along the bottom that will have you feeling like a million bucks!

The sleeves are all a romantic silhouette with flutter sleeves both short sleeved and a half sleeve length for those who want that flutter look, but want more arm coverage.  3/4 and long sleeves are perfect for cooler weather and are a phenomenal bishop with all that lush fullness around the the bottom of the sleeve. The v neckline is a perfect open neckline that is super flattering, but high enough that it can be worn to all events.

If these weren’t enough options, you can also choose to make the bodice a button up bodice (hello nursing friendly) or the entire dress button up… which is worth the extra time and effort of adding because it is absolutely adorable! Worried about sewing up the Grace? DON’T! We have helpful blog posts and videos linked on almost every single step in the tutorial! Here are just some of the videos in the tutorial in the Grace Dress Youtube Playlist.

The options for the Grace Dress include:

  • Short Flutter Sleeve, Half Flutter Sleeve, 3/4 Bishop Sleeve, Long Bishop Sleeve
  • Knee/Above Knee, Knee with Ruffle, Midi, and Maxi with Ruffle
  • Plain Bodice, Button Up Bodice Only, Button Up Dress
  • Youth also includes a button on back bodice for plain option for getting over baby/toddler noggins easily

The youth sizes range from 3m – 14 and the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure. *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.

And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!  As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.

Let’s take a look at the different ways we can sew up these patterns!

GRACE DRESS OPTIONS
 
SLEEVE OPTIONS ::  SHORT FLUTTER, HALF FLUTTER
 
SLEEVE OPTIONS ::  3/4 BISHOP, LONG BISHOP
 
 
 
SKIRT LENGTHS ::  KNEE/ABOVE KNEE ADULT, KNEE WITH RUFFLE, MIDI, AND MAXI WITH RUFFLE
 
BUTTON UP OPTIONS ::  PLAIN BODICE, BUTTON UP BODICE ONLY, BUTTON UP DRESS

 
 
FABRIC INSPIRATIONS ::
 

I can’t wait to see everyone feeling fabulous in their new Grace Dresses!  Head on over and grab yourself a copy of the new patterns!  They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, Saturday March 30, 2022.

Grace Dress- YOUTH

Grace Dress- ADULT

Grace Dress BUNDLE

Head over to our Facebook group where you can see tester albums full of amazing images!

 Grace Dress – Youth Album

Grace Dress-Adult Album

We also have a few hacks to show off as well here:

Grace Dress- Hack Blog Post

New Pattern Release :: Modern Sweater

I’m celebrating my birthday today by sharing this brand new pattern with you! I hope you love it as much as we do! The Modern Sweater is the perfect balance of on trend details with classic looks that you can reach for years to come.  The neckline is a perfect relaxed crew neck with several options to finish it off. The entire sweater is finished with bands, making it a super quick and simple sew…. it’s very easy to make a big stack! The loose fit is a great medium between comfortable and cozy and still figure flattering. The length options mean you can pair it with any bottoms you’re loving at the moment.

  The Modern Sweater is the perfect comination of modern looks with classic options too. You can choose from the on trend lantern sleeves or go with the traditional sleeves.  Pick from crop lengths that is all the rage right now with high waisted bottoms or go for the never out of style shirt length.  You can add on a short or tall waistband a get more variety on length as well.  The crop with tall waistband gives you more coverage while keeping the blouse at the flattering point in your figure…while adding it to the shirt length will give you more of a tunic length.  The neckline options can give you very different looks and can take you from fall into winter.  The neckline is slightly deeper and wider that a traditional crew neckline, which is comfortable and right on trend in todays shops.  The thicker neckband give it a super classic casual look.  The turtleneck going from that deeper neckline up the neck is such a cute look.  While you can’t get cozier than the fold over turtleneck for keeping warm. The options for the Modern Sweater include:

  • Neckband, Turtleneck, and Fold Over Turtleneck
  • Crop Length and Shirt Length
  • Short Waistband and Tall Waistband
  • Traditional Sleeves and Lantern Sleeves
  • Solid Bodice and Sleeves and Colorblocked Bodice and Sleeves

The youth sizes range from 3m – 14 and the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure. *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!  As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.

Let’s take a look at the different ways we can sew up these patterns!

MODERN SWEATER OPTIONS
BODICE LENGTHS ::
SLEEVE OPTIONS ::
 
 
COLORBLOCKED OPTIONS ::

 

 
NECKLINE OPTIONS ::
 
 
 
FABRIC INSPIRATIONS ::

I cannot wait to see everyone’s Modern Sweaters… and it won’t be long, becuase they’re so quick to whip up!  Head on over and grab yourself a copy of the new patterns!  They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, Saturday February 7, 2022.

MODERN SWEATER- YOUTH

MODERN SWEATER- ADULT

MODERN SWEATER BUNDLE

Head over to our Facebook group where you can see tester albums full of amazing images!

 Modern Sweater – Youth Album

Modern Sweater-Adult Album

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New Pattern Release :: Kelli and Charli’s Dress

We’re starting of 2022 with a bang! The Kelli’s and Charli’s Dress pattern will have you feeling fabulous and glamorous throughout the year! When I put on the Kelli’s Dress I cannot help but strike a pose and smile… and I hope you feel the same when you put yours on! The Kelli’s and Charli’s Dresses have a beautiful gathered detail to the wasitline that gives a lovely and flattering line.  You can grab those thinner, dressier knits that aren’t stable enough for wiggles and galas and now have the perfect dress to use them on!

Named for one of my life long friends, Kelli’s Dress has a gorgeous gathering detail along the side seam from underbust to high hip creating a beautiful detail and flattering lines.  The cross over V neck is again a flattering open neckline, but with 4 way stretch fabrics, it can give you a lot of wiggle room to play with the neckline coverage.  Sleeve options will take you from summer to winter in a heart beat and the different lengths will take you from casual to a formal event easily.  The dramatic floor length with split is the most fun thing you’ll wear!  You cannot help but instantly feel glamourous and start striking poses.  Not wanting to show off all that leg? No problem, the floor length also has a no split option that is still stunning.  Shorter lengths are mini for a fun night out or knee for a perfect everyday look or cocktail in different fabrics. Kelli’s Dress is drafted for thin to medium stretch knits absolutely perfect for those stretchy glitter poly blends you find, double brushed poly, stretch lace, waffle knit, sweater knit, ribbed knits, light weight cotton spandex, and stretch velvet. The options for the Kelli’s Dress include:

  • Tank, Cap Sleeve, 3/4 Sleeve, and Long Sleeve
  • Mini, Knee, Floor with Slit, and Floor with No Slit (Charli’s-Youth has Knee and Floor Length only).
  • Neckline Facings or Elastic Hem

The youth sizes range from 3m – 14 and the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Hourglass Figure and XXS-6XL for the V Figure. *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!  As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.

Let’s take a look at the different ways we can sew up these patterns!

KELLI AND CHARLI DRESS OPTIONS
SLEEVES :: TANK, CAP, 3/4, AND LONG
 
 
LENGTHS: KELLI’S: MINI, KNEE, FLOOR WITH SLIT, FLOOR WITH NO SLIT

 
 
LENGTHS: CHARLI’S: KNEE AND FLOOR
 
 
 
FACING NECKLINE FINISH AND ELASTIC HEM NECKLINE FINISH

I cannot wait to see everyone feeling extra special in their Charli and Kelli Dresses!  Head on over and grab yourself a copy of the new patterns!  They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, Saturday January 15, 2022.

 CHARLI’S DRESS – YOUTH

KELLI’S DRESS- ADULT HOURGLASS FIGURE 

KELLI & CHARLI BUNDLE

Maybe hoping for a little more inspiration before you make the purchase? You can see a few little modifactions can give you even more options HERE!

Head over to our Facebook group where you can see tester albums full of amazing images!

 Charli’s Dress – Youth Album

Kelli’s Dress- Hourglass Album

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2021 A Year in Review

We added 9 new patterns to the shop (21 if you count the youth and adult as separate patterns!): 

 

I truly love each and every pattern we put out this year! Here  are  free  patterns  we  gave  this  year as well: 

The freebies will always remain free and will always be there if you don’t want to save them to your own device/cloud/etc. What else did we do this year? How about some special events we held…

Or what Sew A Longs we put on?

You can find each Sew A Long on our blog and as a playlist on our YouTube Channel!

I always love to see what the most popular, previously released patterns are through the year as well! In order of popularity:

Our most popular freebies this year were: Peg Legs, Walk the Plank- Adult , and Peg Leg Add-ons.  Our most loved new freebie was the Fingerless Gloves. 

 

Our blog is run mostly by the wonderful Alex- you know her from our Sew A Longs! But we also have a team of contributors who help up write up blogs… together we managed to put out 9 more P4P University blog posts…these are great beginner blogs answering the questions we see asked the most frequently in the P4P FB group! So, if you ever have a basic sewing question hop onto the P4P blog and use that search… we are working on having the answers for you!  

P4P University added this year: Using a Projector for Sewing, Tips and Tricks for Sewing Curves, Color Blocking Tips, Adjusting for Height, Facings, Understitching and Topstitching, Adding Trims to Hems, and Interfacing 101 .  You can also find all the P4P University blogs rounded up in the FB Group Album!

Here are a few more highlights from the different Social Media outlets we use to keep you in the loop! If you follow me on each one you will notice I use them all slightly differently. I tend to share more selfies, in the moment/candid pictures and sneak peeks on my Instagram. I use the Facebook Group and Page to announce new patterns, sales, etc. I use the Blog to keep all details from everything from new patterns, sales, how tos, hacks, etc. The YouTube channel of course has all our videos from sew a longs, P4P universities, and tutorial videos as well.  I finally caved and joined TikTok for some reels.  

 

Thank you to all the new followers, members, etc and for everyone who was here already and stayed with us! I appreciate each and every single one of the follows, members, subscribers, etc!

I’m excited to see what 2022 will bring for Patterns for Pirates as well- I wish you all a Happy New Year!

3rd Annual Holiday Charity Week- 2021

I began an annual tradition a couple years ago of giving a large portion of profits from the week of Christmas to a charity.  It makes my heart full to be able to reach out a helping hand, with the assistance of the Patterns for Pirates community.  I just hope that our donations will allow a little extra support for those who need it.

We’ve opted to support the same charities that were benefactors last year.  They may change in the future but for this year at least, they will remain the same.

I will be donating to both Action Against Hunger and a local North Texas Food Bank.  With the hardships that the past couple years has brought upon everyone, so many more families need help getting enough food on the table and I hope this week will help get more food to more tables in need both here locally and across the world with Action Against Hunger.

                                           

 

You do not need to do anything special for your purchase to count toward the funds being donated during charity week.  30% of every single pattern purchase during this time frame will be donated automatically. *Note- the Fabric for Pirates Fabric Subscriptions transactions will not go through until the 1st of the month, which means even if you sign up during this week the transaction will not apply to this charity week.

If you’ve been eyeing any patterns for your stash, now is the perfect time to grab it and help make our donation amounts even bigger!

Thank you and Happy Holidays,

Judy

Fall Sale and Giveaway 2021- Winners Announced!

Thank ya’ll so much for sharing your P4P makes this past week or so and using the hashtag PatternsforPiratesSew so we could see all your makes! I can’t wait to send these prizes along to the lucky winners!

And the winners are… drumroll…

For the Perfect Fit Bundle: angieco.studios from Instagram.  The post that won were these fun holiday Loggers!

 

The Sublimination Prize: meinthemeantime on Instagram – They shared this beautiful All Buttoned Up and shared an adorable reel showing SEVEN ways to style it!

 

Our last prize is the Brother Serger: Melissa Stafford from our Facebook Group!  They shared these adorable Basic Tees … what a sweet friend!

 

I hope you three are excited! Please email me at patternsforpirates@gmail.com so I can get these shipped to you!!! <3

 

Sublimination Fun

What’s more fun than being able to create the exact garment you or a loved one is aching for?  I’ve included a “Sublimination Bundle” as a prize in our Fall Sale and Giveaway this year, so I can gift the joy of making something even more custom to a lucky sewist.  Since it’s not directly sewing related, I thought I would explain a bit more about it!

I recently got a teeny tiny bit into sublimination and I can’t help but share how fun it is with my fellow sewist!  The quick run down is sublimination is the process of using special sublimination ink and sublimination paper to dye polyester.  So, it is limiting to what fabrics you can use… the higher the polyester content, the better print you will get.  Don’t mind a more “vintage, worn look”?  Then you can get away with as low as 50% polyester.  Other than that, if you want a crispt image… poly, poly, poly.

Here is a 50% poly after a wash.  So you can see the difference.

If you’re a double brushed poly fan… good news 😉 Works great! So do performance fabrics, ITY, sweatshirt, sweater, waffle, french terry, that are polyester with a little bit of spandex. The lighter the fabric, the better the image will look as well.  Since we’re printing with an ink jet printer, we have black, blue, yellow, and pink inks to mix.  No white.  So, sine we can’t print white… we can’t dye white onto the poly.  Got a dark fabric and want a snowman? Sublimination ain’t going to work lol… You can get away with lighter, pastel colors as long as you’re not wanting anything white on the image.  Here I’m using a white poly sweater knit knit, which is perfectly soft and cozy and will give me a nice, crisp image.  

Lets go over what you need to do this process first. *These are affiliate links.

First and foremost, you’ll need a printer with sublimination ink… YouTube has told me that these Epson Ecotank printers are the easiest for someone just wanting to craft at home.

Don’t you put that ink that comes with it in the printer though! Don’t do it! Instead, you’ll need to fill it with sublimination ink… luckily I’ve found ink that matches the ink refills perfectly, meaning they’re super easy to use!

You’ll need sublimination paper as well.  There are a lot of brands, and I haven’t used hardly any yet… so I’m no expert on which is the best!  I’ve used this one and it worked great for me so far. 

Next big item you’ll want is a heat press.  Some can be pretty big, bulky and hard to store.  But, I found this smaller one that will still cover a 12×10″ area and I think it would be perfect for a home crafter!  Want  a bigger  one?  Here  is  the  one  I have.

I like to use this heat tape to hold my image in place when I press as well, so I included it in the Sublimination Bundle Prize in the Fall 2021 Giveaway!  Along with some teflon sheets to keep from scortching fabrics and giving a nice even heat. You’ll also want some plain paper.  You can use the plain paper to put inside a shirt if it’s already sewn up so the ink doesn’t go through to the back piece and on top so it doesn’t go through to your teflon sheet or heat press.

 

 

Okay, now we have our supplies we can jump into how to do it!

First up you’ll want an image… anything you’d like on the garment.  I usually create mine in my Sihlouette Studio, because it’s an easy to use software (that’s free for everyone). You can also use photoshop or Illustrator if you’re an Adobe fan.  Anything you can print from.

You’ll want to set up your printing settings to mirror the image (or mirror it before you print).  And to have a high quality print, with true colors… here is a screenshot of my printer settings. Some of these settings you’ll need to click through the advanced section.

Print out your image.  Don’t worry if the colors look a little dull, they will brighten up when you press it… unless you’re not using an all poly content 😉 Tear around your image. You heard me… tear it instead of cutting it.  The tearing helps blend that “edge” instead of a crisp line.

Place your image where you’d like on the fabric, already cut pattern piece, or finished garment. (Note… if you’re using a finished garment you’ll want to place a sheet a paper between so the ink doesn’t bleed through to the back… I’ve actually never had it bleed though to the paper yet… but you never want to cry over that and you can re-use that piece of paper over and over!) Use the heat tape to keep your printed image in place.

Set your settings as the paper instructs.  Although, this paper suggests 356-374 degrees F at 25-30 seconds… and after searching the internet, asking other crafty friends, and experimenting… I suggest 400degrees at 60 seconds.  It’s what has worked best for me. Now for the magic…press that sucker!

Peel off tape and image and look at your beautiful, custom design. How fun is that? My Baby Boy has REALLY  enjoyed being able to ask mom to make him some special shirts of characters we can’t normally find in his size! And now Baby Girl can have all the rainbow unicorns on her things that are 2 sizes down in width than height that fit her best too.

Once you have all your things set up, this is such a quick process for adding something fun, custom and unique to a garment! Now when my kids let me know about that spirit day they’d like a custom, mom-made shirt for the NIGHT BEFORE… I can do that and not stay up half the night 😉  

Fall Sale and Giveaway 2021

Fall time brings cooler weather and the thoughts of thankfulness! I’m forever grateful to anyone who likes, follows, commnets, purchases from my shop over the years.  It has allowed me to follow a dream of mine!  To say thank you we’re having a site side sale (we only ever have 2-3 a year… this will be our last one in 2021!) and a fun, simple giveaway for a few lucky winners! Of course everyone will be a winner who sews up something they love for their wardrobe or a loved ones wardrobe too!

The site wide sale- code is Fall2021, but don’t worry about memorizing or jotting it down… the code will pop up automatically for you at the cart, just click to apply!

The giveaway also begins today and is very simple to join in! Just put #PatternsforPiratesSew with any Patterns for Pirates garment you sew up during the time frame.  You cannot enter old sews, but anything you start after today and finish before 11/27/21 ends you can enter!

 

We have 3 Grand Prizes for the giveaway.  Winners will be picked at random- so all skill levels are encouraged to join in the fun!  You can even let me know which prize you’re wishing for in your entries… so if your entry is randomly picked, I just might be able to give you the prize that would fit best in your sewing space!

(Note- I’m using affiliate links here if you happen to purchase any from these links.)

 

 

Perfect Fit Bundle includes a customizable dress form (these come in medium and plus size ranges) and one of my all time favorite fitting book!  Great for any sewist wanting to step up their fitting expertise.

The Sublimination Bundle is the one for the sewist who seems to have all the sewing things already.  With this printer, ink, paper, and heat press you can now customize your polyester makes with ease.  Print whatever image you’d like using this ink and paper, press it onto the polyester with the heat press… and you’ve got the perfect, custom item.  Don’t worry, we will write up a quick blog about this soon if you’ve never heard of it before! It’s a lot of fun… my kids especially love it!

Last prize is the Brother 1034D Serger.  This is the serger I’ve always highly recommended to any beginners wanting a more affordable way to add a serger to their machines. It is such a popular model that it’s so easy finding helpful blogs, videos, tutorials on anything you might need help with learning to use it.

We will also be picking random winners through the giveaway to surprise with some freebies like fabric and sewist swag from past month Fabric for Pirates and free Patterns for Pirates patterns!

 

A few more details:

  • The item sewn up and shared must be a P4P pattern that creates a piece of clothing (shirt, pants jacket, etc.  This means no accessories like hats, scarfs,etc.)  You can use a free pattern as long as it is clothing like the Tulip Tee or Peg Legs.
    • You need to sew it up as is, with only fit changes (so no hacks or modifications).  Adding embellishments is great, just no major changes, pattern mashes, etc. Fit changes may include maternity/nursing changes.  Overall we should easily recognize the pattern.
  • Share your pictures on one or all of the social media networks for more chances to win with hashtag #PatternsforPiratesSew — it must be EXACT to come up in our search for the winner!
  • Let us know what P4P pattern you sewed up and what you’re most looking forward to winning or tell us a bit about how you fell in love with sewing, what you love most about sewing, etc!
  • You can share as many sews as you can for more chances to win–but ALL items/images shared must be sewn AFTER the giveaway starts 11/15/2021! Any older sews will be disqualified from winning either prizes. Last entries accepted will be 11/27/2021 at 11:59PM US Central Time.
  • Winner will be random lottery winner! So everyone has a chance from a beginner who might be sewing their first P4P to a seasoned apparel sewist!

Since you might need to grab a new pattern to get motivated we have a SITE WIDE SALE through the end of the giveaway!

  • This will be the last site wide sale this year so grab them up while you can!!
  • Sale ends at the same time as giveaway entries: 11/27/2021 11:59PM at Midnight US Central Time. 
  • There is a coupon code: Fall2021 but it will automatically pop up at checkout and you just need to click to apply the discount! 

 

 

I can’t wait to see everyone’s entries! Go plan, cut, and sew up to enter!!! 

New Patterns Release :: The Lumberjack Patterns!

I don’t know about where you live, but here fall came in with a sneaky punch to the face here… and I am so glad to have my cozy Lumberjacks to snuggle up with this unusually chilly weather!  Now you can have them to grab when the chilly weather sneaks up on you!

There is nothing I love more in the colder months then getting out my flannel shirts! I love to throw them on over a t-shirt in the cool mornings, tie them around my waist in the warmer afternoons. It’s something I have always had in my closet every year! So when you’re ready to cuddle up grab your cozy brushed flannel, sherpa, minky, and the Lumberjack pattern and make magic!

You can pick from a traditional collar, collar stand and woven cuffs or go with a more relaxed look with the hood and knit cuffs. Keep it a lighter layer with the unlined option. This is a very oversized look perfect for layering on top even bulky sweaters. Or you can line it with something warm and cozy for a jacket. No matter what you can add all the pockets! Chest pockets and in seam pockets for all the things you need to carry and to make sure you have somewhere to cozy your hands in too. The Lumberjack is drafted for woven/non-stretch fabrics like flannel, lightweight denim, lightweight wool and the like. You can line it with more flannel, cotton spandex, french terry, micro fleece, sherpa… depending on how warm you’d like it. For the knit cuffs you can grab a cotton spandex, ribbed knit, french terry, fleece. The hood can be made from a woven/non-stretch like the main shirt or a knit. The options for the Lumberjack include:

  • Collar and Collar Stand
  • Hood
  • Inseam pockets for both unlined and lined options
  • Chest Pockets
  • Woven Cuffs or Knit Cuffs

The youth sizes range from 3m – 14 and the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Hourglass Figure and XXS-6XL for the V Figure. *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!  As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.

Let’s take a look at the different ways we can sew up these patterns!

LUMBERJACK OPTIONS
NECKLINES :: COLLAR AND COLLAR STAND & HOOD
 
CUFF OPTIONS ::KNIT CUFFS & TRADITIONAL WOVEN CUFFS
 
 
CHEST POCKETS
 
 
INSEAM POCKETS
 
UNLINED & FULLY LINED
 
If you had purchased the original Lumberjack-youth on the P4P site, (which was one of my earliest patterns <3) you will have a new download link in your account here with a Coupon Code.  Your code can be used toward the new updated version!
 

What are you waiting for?  Head on over and grab yourself a copy of the Lumberjack patterns!  They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, Friday November 12, 2021.  The bundle will get an automatic discount of 10% when added to the cart as well with our auto bundle discounts we always have on the site! 

 LUMBERJACK – YOUTH

LUMBERJACK- HOURGLASS 

LUMBERJACK- V FIGURE 

LUMBERJACK BUNDLE

Maybe hoping for a little more inspiration before you make the purchase? You can see how Alex shows how to make a fully reversible Lumberjack HERE!

Head over to our Facebook group where you can see tester albums full of amazing images!

 Lumberjack – Youth Album

Lumberjack- Hourglass Album | Lumberjack- V Figure Album

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