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2020, A Year in Review

December 28, 2020

This year was definitely a strange one…but you don’t need me telling you that.  Let’s keep it light by recapping all of the fun things that happened in our teeny, tiny Patterns for Pirates corner of the world.  I haven’t always done recaps, but it’s fun for me (and I hope for you too) to see just what we did during the year!  So without further ado… here is what P4P accomplished during 2020:

We added 10 new patterns to the shop (20 if you count the youth and adult as separate patterns!):

In order of release:

  • Oversized Sweater + Youth Oversized Sweater
  • Flutter Wrap Top and Dress + Youth Flutter Wrap Top and Dress
  • Classic Sports Bra + Youth Classic Sports Bra
  • Runabout Romper and Dress + Youth Runabout Romper and Dress
  • Sunflower Swim Top + Youth Sunflower Swim Top
  • Busy Bee Swim Bottoms + Youth Busy Bee Swim Bottoms
  • X-Factor Crop and Dress + Youth X-Factor Crop and Dress
  • Vintage Jumper and Youth Vintage Jumper
  • Cozy Pants and Cozy Wrap + Youth Cozy Pants and Youth Cozy Wrap

I truly love each and every pattern we put out this year!  (I might even be wearing some Cozy Pants and Cozy Wrap as I’m typing up this very blog post.)

We did some extra Free patterns this year because we felt like more people could use some smiles throughout this rougher year.  So, here are all the freebies we released!

In order of release:

  • Plushie Pals,
  • Peg Legs- Colorblock Pack,
  • Sailor Gaitor,
  • Braided Infinity Scarf,
  • Pirate Pillowcase,
  • Bear Hug Rug,
  • Paw-Fect Stocking,
  • Hickory Hat.

We also made an announcement about how our free downloads are handled.  Starting 1/1/2021 when you check out with a freebie it will stay in your download section for 30 days.  After 30 days it will expire.  You can either download it to your own device or go through the checkout process again if you need to reprint in the future and didn’t save it. 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:

  • Cocoon Cardigan Blog – Cocoon Cardigan YouTube
  • Flutter Wrap Blog – Flutter Wrap YouTube
  • Runabout Romper Blog , Runabout Romper YouTube
  • X Factor Blog , X Factor YouTube
  • Sporty Piko Blog – Sporty Piko YouTube

I always love to see what the most popular patterns are through the year as well!

In order of popularity:

  • Gala Gown (Dec 2019),
  • Cocoon Cardigan (Jan 2017),
  • Oversized Sweater (Jan 2020),
  • Flutter Wrap Top and Dress (March 2020)
  • Runabout Romper- Bundle (May 2020).

It looks the Pirate Community as whole likes to be equal parts glamorous and comfy… exactly how I feel too!

Let’s look at the most popular freebies this year!

Here are some links in case you want to snag these favorite freebies for yourself:

  • Walk the Plank PJ Bottoms
  • Peg Legs
  • Sailor Gaiter
  • Tulip Tee
  • Petite Pegs

And our most popular YouTube Videos while we’re at it!  We worked hard trying to add more videos into Patterns for Pirates this year, I hope you enjoyed the added videos!

I was surprised to not see the Infinity Scarf with Hidden Zipper Pocket in the top freebies, but since it is on the blog and not downloaded that is probably why!  You don’t need to “checkout” or download any pattern pieces to make one up. 😉

We work hard on all social media fronts to make Patterns for Pirates easy for you to find and enjoy.  Here are some social media highlights from this year:

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 6 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: Waistbands , Elastics , Grommets , Easy Gathering Methods, Sewing Machine vs. Serger , Intended vs. Preferred Fit , and Sewing with Swim .  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.

 

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 2021 will bring for Patterns for Pirates as well- I wish you all a Happy New Year!

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#allP4Ptoday 2020 winners

February 1, 2020


 

Welcome to the 2020 #allP4Ptoday winner circle! I will be adding each monthly winner here so be sure to check out the blog often. You can get the contest details here.

JANUARY

Let me start this winner’s post by thanking you for being a part of this contest for the last 3 years. It was fun seeing you all shine in your all P4P outfits every month. As we move on to new exciting contests, I wanted to announce one last #allP4Ptoday winner for January 2021…

Congratulations, Patricia Mastin!

Patti is looking cozy in her Sweater Weather shirt and Peg legs. We loved how she sewed the Sweater Weather as soon as it was released. Great job!

DECEMBER

As 2020 comes to an end, I couldn’t stop from looking back at this blog and feel joy and gratitude for all the amazing makes I was honored to see. Thank you all for being a part of the P4P family.

We couldn’t end this month without announcing the final #allP4P winner for 2020. Congratulations Jenny Sherman Richards!

Jenny look so comfy and chic in her Cozy Wrap, Layer Me Up and Cozy Pants. I may need to replicate that look. 😉

See you back on the blog in 2021! Happy New Year!!

NOVEMBER

We have been busy here in P4P land this November! While we were FALLing into FASHION, I kept an eye on the Facebook group and IG for all of your #allP4Ptoday posts. I can’t leave the month pass by without giving one of you a free pattern, right?

Congratulations, Felisha Jones!! She is rocking the Pegs with Fierce Bra and Twist Back Top. So gorgeous!

I can’t wait to see all your P4P creations in December!

OCTOBER

Can you believe we are just two months away from the new year? WOW! We couldn’t end October without announcing the #allP4Ptoday winner.

Congratulation Els Wijnands van Hengel! Els celebrated her last day at work in full P4P gear. Talk about a great fall outfit –  SOS pants, Favorite Tee and Go to Jacket! Thank you for sharing!

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Remember to keep those #allP4Ptoday coming and to check back this blog next month for a new winner!

SEPTEMBER

Fall is here, pirates! Time for Ragdoll raglans and SOS pants…and pumpkin spice. Shauna inspired me to break out my Ragdoll pattern so I know what I’ll be sewing soon.

Congratulations, Shauna Anderson! She not only inspired me to make a new Ragdoll raglan but she is also our September #allP4Ptoday winner. Great job and thank you for sharing.

I look forward to seeing all your fall P4P creations in the Facebook group and on Instagram.

AUGUST

My birthday month sure was a hot one around here. But hey, my P4P dresses kept me comfortable. We have seen many beautiful back to school (whatever that means this year) creations as well as summer staples.

Our August #allP4Ptoday winner is Kimberly Ransom! Kimberly’s cuties stole my heart as soon as I saw the post. It was only normal that mama would get a FREE P4P pattern as a reward 😉

Keep those entries coming every month and don’t forget the hashtag #allp4ptoday . YOU could be our next winner!

JULY

Ahoy, pirates! As we start another hot summer month (at least in my neck of the woods), we couldn’t let the previous end without picking a winner for our on going #allP4Ptoday contest.

Congratulations Leah Dominy! Leah looks amazing in her Tulip Tee shirt and SOS shorts. Such a cute and easy set to make for comfortable day to day wear. Did you know the Tulip Tee is a FREE pattern?

Keep the amazing #allP4Ptoday creations coming! See you back here next month.

JUNE

And just like that, June is over. Most of us are in full blown summer sewing so don’t forget to hashtag #allP4Ptoday when you post your creations in the FB group or IG.

The June winner is Bethany Ann Hutchinson! Or is Mr Hutchinson the winner 😉 ?

The P4P team absolutely loved how proud daddy looks in his custom made outfit. He is rocking the Papa Bear Joggers and Basic Tee. Great job, Bethany!


See you back in a month for a new FREE P4P pattern winner!

MAY

Ohh wow!! May has been an amazing month in the P4P group. Between the #p4pspiritmonth and the #allp4ptoday posts, you made us smile from ear to ear. So many gorgeous P4P makes!!

Our May winner is Lindsey White! 

Lindsey is absolutely radiant in Flutter Wrap dress, so, so pretty!

Hope you will all have a fantastic summer! Don’t forget to tag your #allP4Ptoday posts in June too. You may be our next winner!

APRIL

Ahoy, pirates! It’s that time again…let’s give one pattern of choice to one of you. You were busy bees in April and we loved every moment of it!

Congratulations Catherine Hesse !

 

Catherine looks so adorable in her P4P makes. She made me want to pull out my SFR and sew myself one!

 

MARCH

Spring is here!! We’ve seen so many cute outfits this month that have truly brought joy to the P4P team. One of these beautiful pictures that made us go “awww” is our March #allP4Ptoday winner!

Congratulations Anita Reutiman! 

Anita’s little man looks mighty dapper and comfy in his mama-made JRR and Baby Bear Joggers!

We hope you stay healthy and keep creating ❤️! See you back her in May!

FEBRUARY

Good morning, pirates! As this leap year’s last full winter month comes to a close, I am delighted to announce the February #allP4Ptoday winner:

Congratulations Amy Brooks!

Your daughter put a big smile on my face as I was scrolling through all the hashtags. The Boundless looks gorgeous on her…plus! Who doesn’t need a donuts Go To Jacket?


I can’t wait to see all your spring #allP4Ptoday creations in March!

JANUARY

New Year, fresh start. We are still keeping an eye on Facebook and Instagram, spotting you wearing your ALL P4P outfits. Time to announce the first winner of 2020:

Congratulations Jill Auxford!

Jill and her little one love the Gala dress and they look so precious in their creations.


Here’s to a fantastic #allP4Ptoday 2020!

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