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Behind the scenes: February on Instagram (and what’s coming soon)

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This month, we’ve been working on the final push for the new pattern (coming March 19!).

I get really, really excited about every pattern that comes out, but I must say that I am just bursting to release this particular one. Since we made the decision to switch to release a single pattern at a time with more frequency, I was able to channel some energy into adding extras and freebies to the pattern to make it really special.

Right now, I’m working on some of those extras, which means I get lots of sewing time. Kristen has been helping me, but luckily now my finger is healed to the point that I can use it a little. You’d be surprised at how easy it is to train yourself to type without an index finger, by the way.

You can follow more of our day to day activities and updates here:

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

Heidilea

March 1, 2013 #

Where did that eyelet come from? It’s so lovely!!

Sarai

March 1, 2013 #

It’s from Mill End here in Portland.

Burke

March 1, 2013 #

Yay for March 19th!! Have you decided how often you’ll be releasing new patterns?

Sarai

March 1, 2013 #

Four times a year right now, and we also have some extra stuff planned for the latter half of this year.

Hanne

March 1, 2013 #

Hoping for a hint before the patternrelease… Separate or dress? Maybe we should have a guessing contest? Good timing, if I order the pattern on release, it might just arrive before easter!!

Amy

March 1, 2013 #

I love your lipstick in the shot with the chambray shirt! Mind sharing what it is?

Sarai

March 1, 2013 #

I’m pretty sure it is the sadly out of production MAC Moxie. It’s a super deep, bright, matte pink.

Dorien

March 1, 2013 #

I’m secretely hoping for a knitting pattern OR overalls :-)

Maggie

March 1, 2013 #

On the edge of my seat! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us :)

Jeri Sullivan

March 1, 2013 #

give us hints please!!!!

Diane @ Vintage Zest

March 1, 2013 #

We’re all so antsy! I hope it’s not an advanced pattern, because I’m definitely not there yet. Will all new patterns be available via download as well?

Lady ID

March 1, 2013 #

I love those gold shoes. Where did you get them ( if you don’t mind saying)?

Sarai

March 1, 2013 #

They are rose gold Dieppa Restrepo loafers. I got them on sale from Frances May just recently: http://www.francesmay.com/collections/sale/products/dieppa-restrepo-dandy-flat

Johanna@projects by me

March 1, 2013 #

Those shoes really caught my eye too. Very pretty! And they look comfortable too!

Charlotte

March 1, 2013 #

I actually put the pattern release date on my calendar. I can’t figure out if that makes me sad or just enthusiastic.

Romy

March 1, 2013 #

I love that smiling photo of you, what a knockout!
I’m really looking forward to a new pattern, as spring has sprung here in Berkeley. I’m so happy to have pretty-clothes weather!!

nothy

March 2, 2013 #

Okay, I have the 19th marked on my calendar….can’t wait

Clare

March 5, 2013 #

That Broderie Anglais is stunning.

kittee

March 6, 2013 #

That eyelet really is perfect! I think a Mill End trip is in my future. I’m also so excited to see what the new pattern is.

xo
kittee

francesca

March 12, 2013 #

What fun! Can’t wait for the new pattern. Is that gorgeous hunk of black fur yours? What a beaut. I’d love him (her?) to meet my two white fluffballs:) Trying to picture the scene – wow….

Sarai

March 12, 2013 #

Yes, that is Colette!