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  • Just an Update

    • 29 Sep 2011
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    Just a bit of an update.

    Patterns:

    The changes to the patterns mention in may last post went well and are on their way to Kinkos for printing as I type.

    Kakurenbo Dress - Re-named the Sock Puppet dress (the front style line reminds me of sock puppets.) For the wee ones birthday I made her an altered version with one of her favourite fabrics - Ikea hippos. I altered the pattern to be a halter dress with the horizontal style line moved up 1/2" and voila! it works! It hangs much nicer in the woven then in the knit. For the new pattern I also changed the front style line, it is no longer mirrored and as I mentioned it reminds me of sock puppets. I am really looking forward to making the new sample.

    The Nejiri Dress - I made changes to the twist as well as making a variation that is a tank top.

    These three patterns are going to be a part of my next release. I have decided to release patterns in groups/lines rather then individually. I think it will work better as far as work flow goes for me. This group will be all inspired by the Pattern Magic drafting books I mention in my last post.

     

    Tutorials:

    I have two tutorials that I'm working on. Both are how to draft types. I they have been tested but now need the instructions and illustrations made. 

     

    There are some other odds and ends I'd like to get to but between family visits and birthday parties it has been hard to find the time. Hopefully November won't be as crazy, thank goodness Thanksgiving is in October.

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  • Doll Dress Tutorial

    • 26 Feb 2011
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    It all started with Mina's favourite fabrics. Mina has a two favourite fabrics; Japanese three little pig fabric (her hoodie) and red and white Ikea hippo fabric (sweet pea dress).

    She absolutely loves her hoodie, she plays with it and asks to wear it even indoors. I had a few scraps of fabric left and thought I needed to make something for her with it. So I decided to make her favourite doll Gee a new dress.

    The pattern was supper easy to make so I decided to turn it into a tutorial.

    The tutorial is for the basic dress with directions for making Gee's version. Download the pdf for instructions on drafting the pattern and sewing the dress. Lola models the basic version in the Ikea fabric that Mina likes to pull from the closet and carry around the apartment.

    Gee

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  • Sweet Pea

    • 25 Jan 2011
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    When designing the Sweet Pea Dress I wanted to create something that was not only cute now but also when the child got a little bigger. I love sewing for my daughter but am sad when she's grown out of it in a week.

    There are many design details that can be used to create longevity in children's wear; these are the ones I chose to use. To avoid the dress looking tight I added tucks across the front to give extra room, and raglan sleeves for an easy fit trough the shoulders and arms. I didn't leave large hems instead I intend the dress to become a top as it gets shorter.

    I since I started this dress the wee girl has grown a bit so I thought I'd share how her size 12 month fits then and now along with a look at her Dr. Seuss print size 18 month. 

    I know the difference isn't hugely noticeable in the photos but it is there.

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  • Release Day!

    • 24 Jan 2011
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    The first patterns are now available on Etsy

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  • About

    This is the blog for Batsy Patterns available on etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/batsy

    Keep up to date on new releases and upcoming patterns. I will also be posting about projects in the works, photo galleries, tips and tricks and tutorials and the odd free pattern.

    The designer: Trina
    I am women's wear designer and a mom of one, a little girl, so much of what create is for women/girls but do create unisex children's patterns as well.

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