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Introducing – Pattern Making for Big & Tall Men Now Available on Amazon

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We are introducing one of our all-time best selling books “How To Make Patterns For Big & Tall Men” now available on Amazon.  This book is illustrated with step by step instructions on how to make perfectly fitting patterns for the big and tall men you may sew for (Note: this book would also be perfect for hard to fit big or tall teenage boys!).

As you can see in the picture above, “How To Make Patterns For Big & Tall Men” is available in BOTH paperback print AND Kindle versions.

More and more people have been requesting a Kindle version of our pattern making books because they can take it wherever they go and always have it handy when they get ready to work on the pattern making.  Me…….I always prefer the printed form of anything, so, we now have you AND me covered with our preferences!

Check out our new kindle and paperback versions of “How To Make Patterns For Big & Tall Men” on Amazon and let us know which version you like best.

We will be updating and converting our other pattern making books and classes so they will also be available on Amazon.  We’ll let you know as we get them done so you can check them out.  Until then, you can run on over to SewWithSarah.com and check out all of our pattern making and pattern changing classes —– or go directly to the “Sewing Patterns” category if you need to grab a pattern right now and make the garment — there are sewing patterns for men, women, boys and girls!

Quit Buying Patterns – Redesign Ones You Already Have

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As in a lot of different areas, we have to be creative in thinking of ways to save money.  One of the best ways I’ve found to save money for myself as well as customers I sew for is to change the style of the patterns already in use rather than buy new patterns just to get a different neck style, or different types of sleeves or collars, among other things

By using ONE basic pattern that you know fits well, you can make more clothes than would ever fit in your closet by just learning how to change the neckline into different styles, or how to change the basic sleeve into 10 different styles, or how to make collars to add to the basic pattern.

If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, don’t go out and try to find nice looking maternity patterns – once again, simply use the patterns you have in your sewing room and convert them into maternity styles.

By doing pattern makeovers on the patterns you already own, you will be able to save probably one hundred or more dollars over the course of a year.  After all, the more you save by not buying patterns, the more money you’ll have to buy fabric!

All of the above mentioned pattern makeover and pattern changing classes are available in three different size ranges:  Petite, Average Size, and Full Figure/Plus Size.

Check out all the pattern making and pattern changing classes at SewWithSarah.com – you’ll be amazed at how many clothing styles you can make from just ONE BASIC pattern that you know fits you perfectly!  And, from now through March 25 ALL the pattern making and pattern changing classes will be discounted 50% by using the code change50.

New Pattern Designer In Our Family!

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My granddaughter, now 11 and part of a set of quadruplets, started “making things” when she was old enough to use a pair of kids scissors.

Sarah had previously made things from paper and cardboard, from very intricate snowflakes to cardboard box “stores” where she would “sell” her handmade items to her siblings and grandmother for a penny or two.

This past year she has been learning to sew – both hand sewing and machine sewing.  She LOVES creating and her “I do it myself” attitude (first words out of her mouth when learning to talk!) gives her the confidence to try things and figure out how to complete her projects.

The Narwhal stuffed toy (done entirely without help) is the first pattern and project she has agreed for us to put up for sale for her.  She drew every pattern piece, cut the fabric and handstitched the toy without asking for, or accepting, any help!  She has asked us to put any and all dollars she makes from the sales of her patterns into a college fund for her.

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What do you think about the newest addition to our family of pattern designers and her Narwhal Fleece Stuffed Toy Pattern?

Look What We Found!!!

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While moving our office, we found some vintage copies of Sarah Doyle’s first book, “Sarah’s Key To Pattern Drafting”.

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“Sarah’s Key To Pattern Drafting” book includes step by step instructions and diagrams for custom making your entire wardrobe – slacks, shorts, skirts, blouses and dresses.  This is our original book with patterns and designs for women – whether you are tall, short, heavy or thin, this book is for you!  You can check out the table of contents here to see everything that’s in the book.

Our loss is your gain!  We’re marking these books down from the original $24.95 to $14.95.  Supplies are extremely limited and when they’re gone, there will be no more.

No coupon code is necessary – books are marked with the sale price.  Grab your copy soon as these super popular books won’t last long!

NOTE:  Because of the high cost of international shipping, this book is available only to customers within the U.S.