Billie Jean & a Sew Along.....

Ok lovely readers i have had an update with the printing and postage date  for the Billie Jean paper pattern......Today! it is on its way to me today!  This has obviously gone over my initial estimate of you gals  receiving it mid -june, so i do apologize immensely for that, it was one of those shitty circumstances that was  out of  everyone's control.

But fear no more!  Once the pattern arrives from the  printers, which should be next week.... i will be posting out your Billie Jeans ASAP!  I am going to  drop everything,  loosen my tie, order Chinese takeaway, drink copious amounts of coffee, pull an all nighter, so i can get them to you ASAP!

 So what does that mean for all you patient, awesome peeps, now? I  can finally set the date for the  Billie Jean sew along! I am planning for the Sew along to start on  Monday July 8th. This gives everyone enough time to receive the pattern, and decide on which Billie Jean dress you will make (or both) and pick out the perfect fabric. 
From the the start of the sew along, on the 8th of July i will posting almost daily until the end.  This means you  have 2 whole weeks to take your time and sew up your own gorgeous Billie Jean dress.  I will be covering both of the Billie Jean dress versions in the sew along as well! 
So if you are  up for it, you could probably make both of the dresses in this time frame. It is going to be a  jammed packed sew along!

Also what is great about the sew along is that the tutorials will be  forever  on the blog, so if you cant join in on  this sew along , you are most welcome to refer back to the blog whenever you like and make a Billie Jean whenever you like!

 For the PDF pattern purchasers, don't fret if you have already sewn up Billie Jean, because  I will be providing a lot more detailed instructions than what I included in the pattern instructions. So if this is the case for you, feel free to sew up another Billie Jean, or even get some new design inspiration and create a whole new Billie Jean or  simply just follow along and get inspired and support others while they sew. I am confident that  you will pick up at least one or two new sewing tricks that you may find useful.

So grab you calendars, iphones, pen and paper, whatever you can find and mark down the start date for the Billie Jean sew along -  July the 8th !!!!

I cant wait to begin, it is going to be an awesome sewing adventure and i am bursting at the seams with all these tutorials and design ideas to share with  you all! 

In the next week or so  i will post up a rough schedule of the sew along and what to expect during the 2 weeks.

I have also created a Flickr group for the Billie Jean sew along, which i am hoping will be a  place where you can ask any questions you have, support each other during the sew along, post photos of your progress, share sewing tips and tricks and also  at the end of the sew along  show off your newly finished Billie Jean  in the big end of sew along finale  round up! But more info on that later...

So head on over and sign up, and also check out all of the already finished Billie Jean's for some inspiration as well.

Also you are most welcome to  add the following sew along  badge ( on the right ) to your blog sidebar if you are taking part in the Billie Jean sew along:

Have a great weekend!

Abby
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Billie Jean in red

Another dress sample post... i know, i know.. you may possibly be over it, BUT i had to share this Billie Jean dress sample that i made. Its the  the Dress 1 version of the sewing pattern: the wiggle dress. This was one of the first Billie Jean dress samples i made to test the actual design,wearability, comfort etc etc  and to be honest this is the dress that made me fall in love with the design and decide to release and share  the Billie Jean sewing pattern!

 I just love it !

 

 

 

 This  absolutely gorgeous cotton Hawaiian print, thwhen i saw it i  totally couldn't resist buying up big. I also made a few others bits and pieces with the fabric, but  i held onto the majority of it, knowing it needed just the right dress/project before i would use it . That perfect project was,  Dress 1 of the Billie Jean sewing pattern, a wiggle dress. It  seemed absolutely perfect for this fabric, totally a marriage made in heaven! This is the kind of fabric that  i envisaged  Billie Jean sewing pattern, been made up  in... ALL  THE TIME!

 

 

 Both dress versions of the pattern would suit bright and bold fabrics, but the wiggle dress especially loves them. They really show off the form fitting  dress design, and really accentuate the neckline design of the dress.

 

                   Winnie wanted to say hello!

 

I would highly recommend if you looking for a va va voom kinda of dress for your wardrobe, grab the Billie Jean sewing pattern, pick Dress 1, the wiggle dress,  go shopping for some fab bold, colourful statement type  fabric and get sewing! I guarantee you will turn heads if you do and have a gorgeous dress that will have you channelling a sexy 50's bombshell attitude!

I plan on doing a blog post on fabric choices for both Billie Jean's and what suits best, so stay tuned.

FYI: Billie Jean sewing pattern is still currently up for pre sale over on the WEBSITE , ETSY or CRAFTSY - Pre sale ends on the 15th of May, so take advantage of the great pre sale prices.

 Hope you like this Billie Jean version! More to come :)

Abby
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

Woohoo! Bluegingerdoll is finally open for business!

The Billie Jean sewing pattern is up for pre-sale Today until May 15th.

Grab your Paper or PDF copy of the sewing pattern on the WEBSITE or ETSY or CRAFTSY at the rad pre-sale prices Paper $14.50 & PDF $10.50.

Remember the Paper pattern will be ready from the printers  mid -June, PDF lovers get yours ASAP... OK within 24 hours! And the pattern will be shipped internationally!

Click on the pretty shop button for the website!



During the pre -sale I have a lot planned, and will also be sharing lots of goodies and fun stuff with you all so stay tuned for all those shenanigans!

I hope you can and will show your support with the pattern throughout the pre- sale and beyond!

And also help me spread the word through blogs, forums, facebook, pinterest or just whatever you want!

I just also have to say as well,  the support and lovely feedback so far from everyone has been overwhelming and i am totally appreciative to you all! You peeps are the bestest!

Abby
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Billie Jean sewing pattern PRESALE LAUNCH MAY 1st 2013

Finally the date is set  to launch the Billie Jean sewing pattern for pre-sale!

I'm so excited and you should be too, go on and grab your diaries and pencil in May 1st  for the Billie Jean pattern pre- sale launch.


The reason for a pre-sale, i hear you ask?!
Not only to be able to offer a great deal on a new indie pattern for you gals,  but to also offset the actual printing costs of the paper pattern.... i mean whoa the printing costs are extreme, there has been talk of selling organs on the black market, but in saying this paper patterns will be worth it!

So for the pre- sale i am hoping, crossing my fingers and toes that i can reach my  goal of  200 patterns being sold.This amount would offset all the printing costs of Billie Jean  and also will go towards my next pattern design and releasing it to you fine folk.
 I am asking for your help, not only because i totally 100 % believe in the pattern  and it is my passion and i am really proud of it, but also because it is just little ole me, trying my hardest and using every spare cent i have and have found squished in the couch to start Bluegingerdoll and release this awesome pattern.

I really have put a lot, i mean a LOT of time and effort into Billie Jean, so you can and  will enjoy sewing the pattern AND the best part of all you  will have a dress in your wardrobe that is flattering, a classic design and that will cater for both your  bombshell and sweet girl next door personalities - I will admit i currently have 5 Billie Jeans in my wardrobe, with more being dreamed about...


So here the are the important pre- sale details:

Pre-sale dates:

The pre - sale will run from May 1st 2013 through the 15th of May 2013.
The shipping date to you wonderful folks, will be  mid June ( if all runs smoothly)  for the paper patterns, sorry i cant get around this one, but it will be worth the wait!
PDF lovers you get yours ASAP!

How much will the pattern be during the pre -sale?

The Billie Jean paper pattern will be $14.50 during the pre -sale and the PDF will be $10.50.

Where can  you pick up a copy of the Billie Jean sewing pattern?

You can pick up the Billie Jean pattern on the shiny and new WEBSITE or in my  ETSY shop. Both will  have the Paper & PDF copies of the patterns.
But if you are more of a CRAFTSY inclined person, the PDF copy of available on there as well :)

What will i get with  my pattern?

Both paper and PDF patterns  include easy and clear instructions with lots of diagrams to help you sew Billie Jean without any trouble, i worked extremely hard on these, because i know what its like to be completely and utterly baffled when reading instructions, and putting a dampener on the whole sewing experience - but  in saying this, i do recommend the pattern for intermediate sewists.
The knowledge that the pattern has been tried and tested by some really awesome pattern testers, and ME!
I have tested this pattern thoroughly, worn it doing everyday  activities,out on the town, to work - all over!
I promise i have made sure  you will be very  comfortable and glamorous at the same time- and i guarantee its soooo comfortable - you will get a lot of wear out of these 2 dresses ( such a mum thing to say ...)  and possibly a few wolf whistles as well!
What else will you get? A warm fuzzy feeling that you are supporting an indie pattern designer! Yay!


So it would be awesome if you can show your support for the pattern, and Bluegingerdoll... It would mean the world to me! Please  spread the word through whatever means you have - blogger, facebook, twitter just  whatever works for you, just please help me share my passion and get this gorgeous dress out there to the sewing community!

So pencil in May 1st - this WEDNESDAY for the pre- sale launch of Billie Jean!

Keep an eye out for the announcement of the giveaway winners tomorrow on the blog as well.


Abby

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