tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post8754279152655701089..comments2024-01-25T05:41:38.085-08:00Comments on happilycaffeinated: Last (Two) Weeks in Patterns (23-Aug-2015)Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-79997875673852668792015-09-01T19:05:27.430-07:002015-09-01T19:05:27.430-07:00It was definitely down for me, in Australia. The o...It was definitely down for me, in Australia. The other day Abby posted on instagram so I went to check and the site was back up! No announcements of anything. Momentary glitch??Kaviarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409825601485451978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-75549341160215904992015-08-30T19:09:16.789-07:002015-08-30T19:09:16.789-07:00Just because I like the jacket, doesn't mean I...Just because I like the jacket, doesn't mean I think it would look good on me. ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-40409266359219032542015-08-30T19:08:54.073-07:002015-08-30T19:08:54.073-07:00I just checked, and the site appears to be back up...I just checked, and the site appears to be back up now. Huh.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-25708284364511909052015-08-27T19:47:05.095-07:002015-08-27T19:47:05.095-07:00It's weird about BGD as her site is working fo...It's weird about BGD as her site is working for me, but I am in Australia, so maybe that makes a difference?Blue_dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804743703962607105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-21778507928785386972015-08-26T21:06:32.580-07:002015-08-26T21:06:32.580-07:00Sew squirrel is in Australia, she has BGD patterns...Sew squirrel is in Australia, she has BGD patterns and ships free. And fast! Every time I've ordered from her they've been there the next day!Kaviarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409825601485451978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-12689132647000041822015-08-26T18:58:13.351-07:002015-08-26T18:58:13.351-07:00Try Stitch56 in Australia, they still have a lot o...Try Stitch56 in Australia, they still have a lot of their patterns.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474507635893417550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-45560389281404536162015-08-26T13:31:40.218-07:002015-08-26T13:31:40.218-07:00Michelle, I'm surprised you like the McCall...Michelle, I'm surprised you like the McCall's coat; that much extra heavy fabric on my boobs would not be a good look for me. The Cake Flakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035969602396907034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-59807559845899089222015-08-26T13:17:10.519-07:002015-08-26T13:17:10.519-07:00Thanks for that..... I'll do a search. Fingers...Thanks for that..... I'll do a search. Fingers crossed they ship to NZ!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345907455239443142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-29593328881664675642015-08-26T11:24:22.600-07:002015-08-26T11:24:22.600-07:00It finally might be time for me to make a Wonder W...It finally might be time for me to make a Wonder Woman Costume (though I'd rather be She-Ra). I would do it much more modest, like the kid's version. The Cake Flakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035969602396907034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-70451076796502036612015-08-26T09:25:19.598-07:002015-08-26T09:25:19.598-07:00I think the Violet is still available at PR and ma...I think the Violet is still available at PR and maybe some other stores online as well. Craftsy has some BGDs too, but I don't remember if that pattern is one they have.L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-80292186994720514282015-08-26T07:42:47.114-07:002015-08-26T07:42:47.114-07:00I've been curious about BGD too, especially si...I've been curious about BGD too, especially since this seems so sudden. She just realized 4 patterns in, what, April or May? That seems like a decent sign of the business going well or at least well enough to continue to produce and be optimistic. And there was little overhead as these were pdfs. I was about to order a skirt and dress pattern from her shop when I realized the site was down. like, down. At first, I thought it was just a server glitch or such.<br /><br />I hate to engage in random speculation but this level of shutdown reminds me of something I did a few years back when I had an online stalker. I really hope that's not what is happening, but seriously, I tried to erase almost everything-- posts in public forums, images on facebook and flikr, blogposts, everything. I was lucky enough to not have to worry about a business that could provide my stalker access. So I'm really hoping she's just takinga break and wanting a new server or business platform.L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-20830421833269112372015-08-25T11:49:15.825-07:002015-08-25T11:49:15.825-07:00Is it wrong that I want that steampunk dog pattern...Is it wrong that I want that steampunk dog pattern simply as it has Boston Terriers on it? :) I really love the 20's patterns that McCall's put out in this collection. Not sure if I will ever make them, but I do like to collect them. I'll also add the recent GoT costume to my list. The superhero costumes are bad ass but nothing I really need as I wouldn't wear the womens' versions and my husband wouldn't wear the mens'. That kids costume is so awesome. I'm sure that Eva will absolutely love wearing that!<br /><br />Not sure yet about BGD, but hoping things are okay. I had pattern tested her most recent pattern (not released yet) several months ago and hadn't heard anything since.tanyamailehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765305177681518461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-5813035504279402822015-08-24T13:40:49.039-07:002015-08-24T13:40:49.039-07:00I was wondering about BGD the other day too..... I...I was wondering about BGD the other day too..... I was on the fence whether to buy the Violet dress pattern and finally decided that yes I would and now I can't! Ah well, will strike while the iron is hot next time! I love the McCalls coat and the Plenty blouse would be something I'd wear constantly but OMG..... the fabrics?? Looks like a technicolour vomit! Good thing I go by line drawings more often than not :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345907455239443142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-37633885998206295632015-08-24T09:41:03.488-07:002015-08-24T09:41:03.488-07:00Right? I can't tell you how many times I'v...Right? I can't tell you how many times I've completely ignored a pattern because of the fabric/styling, then later seen it made up on a blog or PR and gone, "What? How did I miss that pattern?"Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-47477451115960909242015-08-24T09:36:17.775-07:002015-08-24T09:36:17.775-07:00Yeah, I noticed and was wondering about Steph/Cake...Yeah, I noticed and was wondering about Steph/Cake. Although in her case, I suspect that her health issues might be at play. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-59082872621406647502015-08-24T09:26:16.593-07:002015-08-24T09:26:16.593-07:00I hadn't followed her on Instagram before but ...I hadn't followed her on Instagram before but went to check when I saw that her store was taken down, and it looks like it's now "private" and blocking new followers. I really hope that it's nothing serious and that she's just taking a break...it just seems strange to go "dark" without any communication.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-8600217214793192912015-08-24T08:09:44.953-07:002015-08-24T08:09:44.953-07:00Does McCall's have a closet of ugly ass fabric...Does McCall's have a closet of ugly ass fabrics? The choices for the Laura Ashley dress scream Aztec wanna-be and Laura Ingalls, and the one choice on the Plenty top is aesthetically not pleasing (to say the least). And who can forget the pajamas of doom a few releases ago?L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-61114819539299827462015-08-24T07:48:15.425-07:002015-08-24T07:48:15.425-07:00Sewing Blog Community.Sewing Blog Community.L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-33379424500937827102015-08-24T06:28:34.936-07:002015-08-24T06:28:34.936-07:00What is the SBC?What is the SBC?Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04849854835978598628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-20348994984820786562015-08-24T00:37:21.676-07:002015-08-24T00:37:21.676-07:00I'm with MKG on this lot - I can see both Simp...I'm with MKG on this lot - I can see both Simplicity 1018 and McCalls 7254 slotting nicely into my wardrobe.And I really like the Style Arc offering too.Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472129226320589172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-70573406718928580292015-08-23T22:53:40.575-07:002015-08-23T22:53:40.575-07:00I think you are probably right about the Indie Pat...I think you are probably right about the Indie Pattern bubble. It's not surprising that more Indie pattern designers would fold than big businesses, as Vogue just employ another designer if someone resigns, whereas if you are an Indie pattern designer and need to change jobs for family reasons (for example), that's end of the business. I've noticed that the return to active internet presence of Cake Patterns seems to have been short lived. I have, though, made two successful pairs of Endeavour trousers and thus love the pattern.I'm not keen on anything much in this week's releases. The S1018 might be worth it if I hadn't already bought the Kitschy Coo Lady Skater pattern recently. I'm always interested in cardigan/soft jacket options, but M7254 has narrow sleeves and a droopy bit under the sleeve and offers very little actual warmth due to the deep plunge in the front, so not keen on that.Sandra Quickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311957526434777074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-36719812007973848892015-08-23T18:23:05.013-07:002015-08-23T18:23:05.013-07:00I've already ordered 7251 and 7242, we are goi...I've already ordered 7251 and 7242, we are going into summer and I think that dress will be a perfect summer dress.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474507635893417550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-23761709847356917242015-08-23T17:25:53.841-07:002015-08-23T17:25:53.841-07:00I'm keen on Simplicity 1018, too: a simple, al...I'm keen on Simplicity 1018, too: a simple, almost 70s outline with princess seams - yes please!<br />I also anticipate making and wearing a lot of McCalls 7254. Probably with the 1018s, at work!Yafflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423485149542083720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-42266425261370764082015-08-23T17:08:25.798-07:002015-08-23T17:08:25.798-07:00I don't have a kid, but those little girl supe...I don't have a kid, but those little girl superhero costumes are adorable. Rainpatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311078936448749356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-77625786456118062762015-08-23T16:42:16.974-07:002015-08-23T16:42:16.974-07:00There were a couple of patterns from the McCall...There were a couple of patterns from the McCall's release that I will probably get (7254, 7251, and 7261) but those girls' DC comic costumes--so freaking cute!!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697129602007858651noreply@blogger.com