THE BELT COLLECTION - New Pattern now available

The Belt Collection Pattern is finally here and available for instant download from my website.

A few things to note about this pattern:

*  The Belts come in 2 Styles:  The Classic Belt & The Scrappy Belt
*  The Belts can be made in 5 Widths: 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2"
*  The Pattern comes with Toddler, Kids and Adult Sizes.
*  These belts do not use webbing.  Rather they are made using a combination of Fabric and Interfacing    making them quick and easy to make, very durable and a lot cheaper than a belts using webbing. 
*  The Scrappy Style belts are so much fun to make and a great way to use up a bunch of scraps!
*  As always lots of pictures are included along with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions

Download this pattern now from my website and receive 10% OFF your entire order until Wednesday November 10.

Enter code BELT10 at checkout to receive your discount

Etsy Sheep

I seem to have a liking for sheep lately.  I am looking for a couple of cute sheep for a somewhat bare shelf of mine at home.

So I found a few on Etsy.  Now I just need to make up my mind as to which one of these should find a new home on my shelf.

This one is "Small Chenille Sheep Make Do"

This one is "Belle a Collectible Woolly Sheep"

And this one is "Primitive Folk Art Sheep"

Now which one should I be getting?

New Pattern - Coming Soon

Just wanted to show all of you a quick glimpse at a new Pattern I am working on.  I am hoping to have it all finished off and back from the pattern testers in a few days.

Polka Dots Everywhere!

Sorry for my long blog absence!  I promise to post a lot more regularly from now on.


I LOVE LOVE LOVE Polka Dots of all kinds and FabricsByAnnie (one of my favorite Etsy Fabric Stores) currently has a fall sale on some lovely Polka Dots.

I have always wondered what an Belle Patchwork Purse would look like made will all kinds or various Polka Dot Squares.  I think one of these days I will just have to try it out!

Huge Sale on Flannel Fabrics

If you are looking for Flannel Fabrics (such as the cute print pictured above) head over to Fabrics By Annie for some great deals!

Some of the flannels on sale are usually $6.99 per yard and they are all on sale for only $1.69 per yard.

Some Batiks and other fabrics are on sale too.

Happy Shopping!

SPRING SALE - Snack & Sandwich Bags PDF Sewing Pattern

To Celebrate Spring the price on the Snack and Sandwich Bags PDF Sewing Pattern has been lowered to $2.99 for a short time only!

So if you've been eying this pattern, here is your chance to get it at an incredibly LOW LOW price!

Hurry as this price will not be available for long!

Your can purchase the pattern on my website or at my Etsy store.

Website - up and running! SPECIAL COUPON

After many requests we have now finally made the leap and can now be found at our own website!

www.emmamaepatterns.com

All patterns are available for INSTANT download!  No need to wait!  Get your patterns immediately and start working on your project right away.

To Celebrate we are offering a special discount for a few days only!  Enter coupon code SPRING to receive 10% OFF on your entire order.  But hurry this discount code is only offered for a few days and it is only available on our website.

The Main Street Purse PDF Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

The Main Street Purse is a stylish and roomy little Handbag easily made out of just one fat quarter along with a small piece of coordinating lining fabric.

There are unlimited possibilities for customizing this purse to fit your style and personality. For example you can use two coordinating fat quarters and completely change the look of the purse.

As with all of my patterns, this one comes with easy to follow instructions making this a great beginner pattern.

These little purses are so cute, you will want to make one in every color. They are also quick to make for a last minute gift!

The PDF pattern comes with full-size pattern pieces.

Easy Step by Step instructions are included to guide you through the process of making this cute purse from start to finish.

This 36 page PDF Pattern and Tutorial comes complete with full-size pattern pieces, lots of pictures, diagrams, sewing information and definitions, tips and ideas for your project and complete step by step information on how to complete this project.

Everything is formatted to print on standard 8-1/2" x 11" sized paper so it can be easily printed on any standard printer.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
❀ 1 Fat Quarter 18" x 22" (or 1/3 yard or less)of the Main Outside Fabric
❀ 1 Lining Piece of fabric (about 18" x 14")
❀ 1 Fat Quarter (18" x 22") of Fusible Interfacing (OPTIONAL)
❀ 1 magnetic snap

SUGGESTED FABRIC:
Cottons, Cotton Blends, Linens, Canvas, Polyester, Denim, Home Decor Fabric

MEASUREMENTS:
The finished Main Street Purse will measure approximately:
❀ 13" Wide - along the bottom
❀ 8" Wide - along the top
❀ 18" High - including the handles

YES YOU CAN SELL PURSES MADE FROM MY PATTERNS. As with all my patterns, I do allow for the buyer of the pattern to make item to sell provided my copyright rules are being respected and credit is given to me for the pattern.

The pattern is currently available at a SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY SALE PRICE for a short time only and then the price will go back to the original price.

This pattern is also available as part of a 3-pack of PDF patterns for an even lower price!

This pattern as well as the special 3-pack set of patterns is also available on my website

Can I sell items made from your patterns?? Copyright Issues

I get quite a few questions from many of you in regards to the rules of selling items made from my patterns.

The answer to the question??? YES by all means go ahead and sell the great items made from my patterns but please keep within my copyright guidelines (outlined below) and give me credit for the pattern.

Also please let me know when you are selling items made with my patterns as I would love to send customers your way! I get requests all the time from people who come across my patterns but don't want to make an item themselves and would rather purchase the finish product. I don't sell very many finished items anymore as I am just too busy with pattern designing. So I would love to be able to send those customers your way. I have a list I keep of people selling the finished items and give out that info whenever I get requests for the finished item.


*** COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ***

If you would like to sell the items you make with my patterns please note that the following Copyright conditions apply:

*** Please credit Emma Mae Pattern Designs in all written item descriptions. For example you could include the following sentence or other similar wording in your item description: "This item was made using an Emma Mae Pattern Designs pattern." A link to my etsy shop (www.emmamae.etsy.com) would also be appreciated.

*** Any and All items made for the purpose of selling, must the Handmade by you. Mass Production or Contracting with others for Mass Production is strictly prohibited.

*** All of my pattern pieces, corresponding instructions, diagrams, photos, etc are covered by International Copyright laws. Therefore Distribution and/or copying of and of the above mentioned pieces is strictly prohibited. I work hard on creating my patterns and will take legal action in the case of someone copying and/or distributing any of my work without my written permission!

Thank you for understanding.

Happy Sewing and Selling!

The Broadway Purse PDF Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

Another new pattern introduced for 2010 is the Broadway Purse PDF Sewing Pattern.

It is now available for purchase in my shop



The Broadway Purse is a stylish and roomy little Handbag easily made out of just one fat quarter along with a small piece of coordinating lining fabric.

There are unlimited possibilities for customizing this purse to fit your style and personality. For example you can use two coordinating fat quarters and completely change the look of the purse.

As with all of my patterns, this one comes with easy to follow instructions making this a great beginner pattern.

These little purses are so cute, you will want to make one in every color. They are also quick to make for a last minute gift!

The PDF pattern comes with full-size pattern pieces.

Easy Step by Step instructions are included to guide you through the process of making this cute purse from start to finish.

The finished Broadway Purse will measure approximately:
❀ 10" Wide - along the bottom
❀ 8" Wide - along the top
❀ 18" High - including the handles

YES YOU CAN SELL PURSES MADE FROM MY PATTERNS. As with all my patterns, I do allow for the buyer of the pattern to make item to sell provided my copyright rules are being respected and credit is given to me for the pattern.

The pattern is currently available at a SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY SALE PRICE for a short time only and then the price will go back to the original price.

This pattern is also available as part of a 3-pack of PDF patterns for an even lower price!

Party Fun !!

Celebrating various milestones, achievements and other events is always fun! We recently had such a party to celebrate various happenings in our lives.



Fun was had eating things like spicy shrimp, yummy artichoke and spinach dips, rumaki and other yummy things.

Of course everything needed to be finished off with an awesome chocolate fondue! And no party would be complete without some great homemade mocktails!



Sometimes one needs to take a break from pattern designing and sewing to just enjoy life!

"Hippo" Japanese Canvas Fabric

I love this Japanese Canvas Fabric with the cute hippos on it.

The black and white colorway makes this a great choice for all kinds of projects. I can just imagine a great hand bag or lunch bag made out of this.

It is available in a black or white background and is available from this Etsy seller.

Great Sewing & Quilting Gadget

I've decided to share some of my favorite Sewing & Quilting tools, gadgets and notions.

Today I'll introduce you to the Rotary Blade Sharpener . This tool has saved me hundreds of dollars by now, I'm sure. It should be a "must-have" gadget for anyone using a rotary cutting blade.

It comes in three sizes: 28mm, 45mm, 60mm. I own one of these sharpeners in each size and I have been using the same sharpeners for several years now and they still work great. Actually come to think of it I am sure many of my rotary blades are several years old as well. And they still work great too :) And I use them a lot. So this gadget is definitely one of my top must-have items in my studio.

You can purchase this tool directly from Colonial Needle or from other online sites including Etsy where I've seen them for less than $10.

Coupon Holder & Organizer PDF Sewing Pattern

One of the new PDF patterns I added to the shop this month is the Coupon Holder & Organizer pattern.

This pattern includes instructions for 2 Styles. One style without binding around the outside and the other style that features binding around the outside. You can use store-bought binding or make your own. Instructions to make your own binding are included with the pattern as well.



As usual, I once again wrote this pattern with beginners in mind. With easy step-by-step instructions, lots of photos and diagrams.

Carry your coupons in style! Save money by having everything organized in this easy to make, stylish Coupon Holder.

They are quick and easy to make and make wonderful gifts. And yes you can make them to sell!

You can purchase the pattern in my shop. Detailed copyright info is available in my shop as well.

Happy Sewing!

Help Raise Money for Haiti

How can one see all of the images of devastation in Haiti and not be compelled to help?

There are many wonderful organizations to support to help bring aid to Haiti.

I've donated several finished purses to the Etsy store Craft Hope for Haiti . 100% of all proceeds will go directly to Doctors Without Borders. Support Craft Hope's Etsy Store by either purchasing one or many of the wonderful items listed in their store or by donating handmade items for them to sell.

You can also visit the Craft Hope website for more information on how to donate items for them to sell or simply follow the link on my sidebar to get to the Etsy store.

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