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Our New Pattern is Here: Introducing Penny
The classic shirtdress
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Where to Buy Penny Locally
US Altman’s Needlearts Bernina of Oklahoma City Beetle and Fred The Black Squirrel Continental Sewing Fancy Tiger Crafts Handcraft Workshop Harts Fabrics Hawthorne Threads Jones & Vandermeer JP Knit & Stitch Knit & Bolt Picking Daisies Stitchology Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics Z Fabrics Canada Blackbird Fabrics Gala Fabrics Spool of Thread Spool and Spindle The …
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Introducing the New Sorbetto
Our favorite free pattern has a new look
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Join the Moneta Party!
There are many things about sewing that spark feelings of joy, like the satisfaction of making something with your own two hands, the power of self-expression, and the comfort of a daily creative ritual. Above all of that, there is an even bigger joy—the sewing community. The online sewing community, especially on Instagram, makes it …
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Process Diary: Tools That Serve You
Asking the right questions about what you do and how you do it.
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Sewing Chatter: What is your sewing resolution for 2017?
Let’s chat about setting some goals for next year!
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Setting up (or upgrading) a sewing space
Options for creating your first sewing area, or adding to the one you have.
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The Colette Holiday Gift Guide is here!
Plus some other special goodies.
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Process diary: Effective Fittings
What we’ve learned about running more effective fittings – with lessons you can apply at home.
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Black Friday Sale! Save 30% on all patterns
Our Black Friday sale starts now and ends on Sunday at midnight, PST. All printed and digital sewing patterns are 30% off, no promo code necessary. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout. The sale includes both printed and digital Colette and Seamwork patterns purchased in the Colette shop. Shop the Black Friday sale here! …
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Process diary: Bodies and blocks
How we’re using data (large and small) to create a better fit.
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New Pins in the Shop!
Flaunt your sewing flair with brand new enamel pins
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Rue updates, mistakes, and a new sort of growth
Mistakes, regrets… and how we’re putting them to use.
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Studio Snapshots: Work Hard & Treat Yourself
When releasing a new pattern, things at Colette HQ go into hyperdrive. Fittings, photoshoots, design, and educational content keep us all busy and it’s well worth it. As one of the newer kids at Colette, I have really enjoyed learning about all the different facets of the process. We all worked together, with our own …
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A look into our creative process, part 2
How we developed Rue from an initial idea to a full fledged pattern
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Shop Rue Locally!
Where to buy Rue, worldwide
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A look into our creative process, part 1
A deeper look into how we examined where to go and what to do in the coming year.
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Studio Snapshots: Colette goes outside
Update: The sun comes out in Portland!
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Colette ♥ Cotton+Steel : Studio Snapshots
We have been having too much fun over here at Colette HQ collaborating with our buddies Cotton+Steel! This morning I had a bit of a “attitude of gratitude” moment. I was just minding my own business, getting ready for the day when it struck me. I ran into the kitchen, where my partner was making …
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Sewing Chatter: How do you improve your sewing skills?
The newest episode of Seamwork Radio is all about building skills.
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Weekend Reading: Would you ever join a fashion competition?
Some fun reads for you this weekend