Hello hello, 

Anna here and I’m very excited to be introducing my new range of Sewing Patterns For Children’s Clothing!

They’ve been a long time coming…..I’ve been working with Millie Moon for over a year now and I’ve often been asked when people see my little dresses in the shops ‘Do you have a pattern for that?’ or during workshops ‘Can I buy a pattern?’ and the answer is now YES!!

My mission was to create an easy to follow, multi sized range that was simple to sew at home and that you can buy all the lovely materials you need to make at Millie Moon. There’s 3 styles to fit ages 1-5 to start with - a very cute Party Dress with a full skirt, a versatile sleeveless Pinafore Dress and an A-line T Shirt Dress with built in sleeves.

They’ve been a challenge to put together, I had to use my, somewhat rusty and self taught, CAD experience and call upon some of my lovely friends for their help - huge thanks to Chris at Wing’s Art and Design Studio and Aran at Latitude Photography for their skills, and everyone at Millie Moon for their        enthusiasm and patience.

I hope you enjoy making the patterns as much as I’ve enjoyed putting them together - all feedback would be much appreciated, I’d love to see photos of your finished dresses and hear your suggestions for the next additions to the range.

Please note…….All my patterns are clearly marked Not For Commercial Use, this means they are for home use only by Mummys, Aunties, Nannys etc making for their friends and family NOT for business or any other monetary gains/sale. As simple as the patterns and instructions look they have taken me a long time to develop and I also design and sell handmade ready to wear dresses. Copyright law exists to protect designers who risk sharing their ideas and I hope people understand and respect this. Thanks x

GIVE AWAY TIME

So, 3 styles, 3 samples, 3 Millie Moon shops, I thought what better excuse for a little introductory giveaway! There’s 1 free pattern up for grabs at each Millie Moon store - simply pop in as soon as possible, have a look at the sample dress and enquire:

 ‘Do you have ANNA's pattern for that?‘ 

to claim the hot off the press 1^st editions…… 

remember - Just one pattern per shop - first come first served

 I’m also aiming to cover making all the little dresses as workshops at Millie Moon, starting with the Pinafore Dress on 9th February in Keynsham and 27^th April in Frome - these workshops include all materials too, bargain.

New Lampshade workshop at Millie Moon

Introducing our new Lampshade workshops with the lovely Harriet from Podgy Pigeon.

On Tuesday evening, Harriet came along to the Frome shop for the first workshop session. 6 keen students were ready and willing. The evening started off with the difficult bit. What fabric to choose?

Now this was more taxing than we thought so a cup of tea was definitely needed. Once we had all finally picked our 1/2 metre of fabric, Harriet was talking through the materials and tools needed and demonstrating the first step.

Such concentration on everyones faces!  It became quite intense and there was a lot of holding our breaths and big deep sighs..

Vickie, Jo and Sarah ready for the big peel

Careful Becki! are you sure its     straight?

Now for the tricky bit, this could be a two man job...

Sarah and Gaynor's team-work

 

Becki and Elvis.... "got my hat, whens the wedding"

The Groups finished lampshades. A mix of colour pattern and design. Each unique to their maker. Now time for another cup of tea and some chocolate cake. A really fun workshop with no sewing!

Here is mine, on its base in my new grown up lounge. Just beautiful!

I had a great evening, learning a new craft in the new year. I hope to make another very soon for the standard lamp in the corner of the room. Just waiting for those kits to arrive from Harriet. 

Why don't you have go?  

by Rachel x 

Workshops with Harriet at the Frome Shop:
Monday 18th February 10.30-1.30pm
Monday 25th March 10.30-1.30pm
£40 including all materials and refreshments

Coming soon - Lampshade kits available to buy from Millie Moon 

Take a look at Harriets work. She takes commissions for lampshades if you don't want to make your own.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/PodgyPigeon                
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Millie Moon charity craft event 2012

We are very excited to announce our Charity event 

 'Make with Millie Moon' craft day. 

and we are really pleased to be supporting and raising money for the 

A local charity that is close to our hearts and has touched so many local people.

http://www.positiveactiononcancer.co.uk/

The event is being held on

Sunday 7th October

at

 Mells Barn, Between Frome and Wells. 

10-5pm

Tickets are £40 

(to include all the activities and refreshments)

So far plans for the day include ,

Speed crafting 

Jelly Roll Racing

A Guest Speaker (tbc)

A raffle

Lunch and refreshments

Fabric suppliers MODA are going to sponsor the event,  

How exciting is that!

And amazing crafters and tutors have agreed to give their time to be involved. 

So far, We have the Fromemaid, Paper Artist - Gaynor Ringland, Textile Artist -Angela Lay-Yen, Dufflebobble crafts, Alexandra and Anna from 'Make me a dress', Quilter -Caroline Francis-Payne, Dressmaker-Anne Baillie-Smith and local Ceramicist Jo Luckstead

We hope you will come along and support the event. Tickets available from Millie Moon shops in Frome and Wells.

Please contact us if you need any further information