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Studio Snapshots: Work Hard & Treat Yourself

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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 expertise, to create Rue. Here’s a little look behind the scenes!

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Of course, when working hard we’ve all got to take some time to “Treat Ourselves!” We’ve recently started to take 20 minutes out of our Tuesday afternoons to wind down and do some yoga. We usually end up giggling more than stretching but both are therapeutic.

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Also, we are all just a bunch of Virgos and Libras at Colette and our birthdays always come in big ol’ waves. This month the lovely Anna, Haley, and Taylor had birthdays! We celebrated with an outrageously delicious raspberry chocolate cake; which caused a very exciting sugar-rush-fueled 3pm and a very sleepy 4:30pm.

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Katie Whittle

Producer

Katie teaches new skills through in-depth tutorials, sewalongs, and articles for Seamwork Magazine and The Colette Blog. She's all about encouraging sewers to try new techniques and create a personalized wardrobe that makes them feel great!

Comments

I blame Paris

September 23, 2016 #

Love that” behind the scenes”-post! Looks like you are really having fun at work. I wish I had such a creative job. And more cake.
Have a great weekend!

Jenny Sandoval

September 24, 2016 #

Wilma,
What a lovely read; thank you for sharing!
And what a lovely dress?! A wrap dress made of woven isn’t very common. There’s the Colette Crepe, which is on its way to me via a moving sale on Etsy; however, that one wraps in the back. Wonder if I can make it wrap in the front?

Bonnie C Westrom

September 24, 2016 #

Happy Birthdays to you all! I am also a Virgo. I love the pattern but the neckline is a little daring for me. I guess if you’ve got it you can show that part off proudly,but I still am old fashioned and like a classic neckline. I think it might ruin the dress to change it though.

Chris dark

October 11, 2016 #

Thanks Katie I enjoyed your article much. Nice to see the people who are behind the scenes. And happy birthday to you.

Katie

October 20, 2016 #

Oh hey Mom!!! <3