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Father’s Day Sale on Negroni: 20% off!

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We’re celebrating Father’s Day this year with 20% off Negroni! You have plenty of time to make him something wonderful this year (or let him sew it himself, if he’s into that).

Both digital and print versions are on sale. Pick one up!

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Sarai Mitnick

Founder

Sarai started Colette back in 2009. She believes the primary role of a business should be to help people. She loves good books, sewing with wool, her charming cats, working in her garden, and eating salsa.

Comments

meganleiann

May 6, 2013 #

This is a pattern I really want to make but I am fairly new to seeing. Can you reccomend a couple patterns to try first? I received your book for Christmas and although I’ve read it, I’ve not had the time to sew much this year- mostly since I have no dedicated sewing space. Do you think I’d be qualified to tackle the Negroni after sewing through the book?

Sarai

May 6, 2013 #

It sort of depends on your confidence level, but I’d say you’d probably want to make several easy projects first to help you feel more assured. The instructions for Negroni are quite thorough, but there are some details that are a bit more challenging than you’ll find in beginner’s patterns.

That said, I’m planning to teach Kenn to sew using Negroni! So if you have someone to help you out with tough parts, that can make a huge difference.

Miss Crayola Creepy

May 6, 2013 #

This post reminded me that I should get started on this for Luke! :)

Jeri

May 6, 2013 #

I love this shirt but I am still a selfish sewist. I want to make only stuff for myself!

cathy

May 7, 2013 #

if only i didn’t already own it!

Bec

May 7, 2013 #

Oooh just bought it!! Hope my skill set is up there -_- haha

Krista

May 9, 2013 #

I have a question about this shirt–does it have a shirt-tail type hem or is it cut straight across? I couldn’t really tell from the photos.

Thanks!

Krista

Sarai

May 9, 2013 #

It has a straight cut at the hem.

Krista

May 9, 2013 #

Thanks so much for your reply!

I love the straight cut hem and the whole shirt design!

Krista