PDF Patterns

The number of PDF patterns available online is growing daily. We need only to spend a few dollars to have access to patterns from all over the world and in most cases they are delivered to your inbox within 24 hours. Listed below is just a few examples of the sorts of patterns you will find.

1. Linda Made picnic purse pattern.
2. Leila & Ben's Sweet Little Bolero Jacket for your little one! Pair with a tank or long sleeves and jeans or jean skirt for a perfect spring outfit.
3. Mary Jane slippers pattern for both you and your little one.
4. Miss Lily Dress Pattern quick and easy dress with a bubble hem and a peasant style gathered top.
5. Woolhalla pdf pattern makes these very cute felt horses.

Don't forget that The Haby Goddess also stocks some adorable PDF patterns too!

Make your own Pettiskirt - this kit has everything you need

Don't let sewing mountains of chiffon put you off. This kit includes everything you need to create an adorable pettiskirt including an easy to follow pattern in your choice of size, ‘miles’ of soft no-fray chiffon, elastic for a snug fit, and a satin-y material for the waistband. All details are mentioned in the online store listing, along with what skills you will need.This project, when completed, will keep the little ballerina in your world busy for hours. I can already visualise trips to the supermarket as she refuses to take it off! Available now in the online store.

Handmade Bias Binding - Group 2 now available

This 2nd group of handmade bias binding by Polly Danger is just as beautiful as the first!

Available now in the online store.

Polly Danger handmade Bias

This parcel of Polly Danger bias which arrived today is every bit as divine as I had expected. Handmade from adorable vintage inspired fabrics, fabric is pre-washed, pre-shrunk and double folded. Double fold bias tapes have been ironed once at both raw edges, and then ironed again in half. Each packet is 3 yards in length and 12mm wide in it's finished state. I have a great selection of designs which I have now begun to upload into the online store.

As a bonus: The first 3 sales of this divine tape will also receive one packet of covered buttons at no extra cost, again from the Polly Danger range and covered in divine vintage inspired fabrics.

More Melly & Me patterns to inspire us to get the sewing machine out!

A new range of softies patterns that will be perfect for using up all your small pieces of fabric while making a special little one very happy! Or treat yourself by making one of Melly & Me's stylish yet casual bag paper patterns.

I have also restocked one of Melly & Me's most popular patterns 'Clucky'

All patterns are now available in the online store.

Cute Summer Pj's in Saffron Craig fabric

I very rarely get the time to sew for myself but I had been itching to cut into the Saffron Craig fabric now available in the online store and last night I set aside some time to do so. Stoked with the results I thought I would share.

I decided on making a pair of cute summer pj's (even though it is pouring in Melbourne!!)

I thought the fabric, being white, would be a little sheer for the top so I lined it with a plain white cotton. This was overkill. The fabric is definitely heavy enough to be wore unlined for this sort of garment. The pj shorts proved this.

Overall the fabric was gorgeous to work with and they will be cool & comfy to wear this summer. I will give details of the pattern I used soon.

This fabric along with the other Saffron Craig designs are available now in the online store.

Stamping supplies back in stock

The last lot flew out the door so I have listed some more in the online store. Grab your twill, inks & get carving! The Ezy carve blocks are 8 x 8cm with a thickness of 1cm and tool carving sets come in a pack of 3. Ezy Carve printing blocks are available here & Carving Tool sets are available here

A few more Ink & Spindle goodies!

Hand screen printed by Melbourne based Ink & Spindle the gorgeous fabrics coming out of this textile house are a favourite here at The Haby Goddess.

I have now listed these two new products in the online store

First is an adorable kit to make a Fairy Wren. Designed by Tegan Rose, this kit includes 2 pieces of fabric, ribbon, pattern pieces, sewing instructions and lavender.

And second, Lara Cameron's mixed pack of 2 fabrics. As always they are hand screen printed in enviromentally friendly inks on natural base cloths.

Amigurumi Snails & Mushrooms Crochet Kit

This kit includes everything you will need to make these Amigurumi Snails & Mushrooms, as pictured. This is an original crochet amigurumi pattern, and everything is included for you- and I mean everything!!!! Kit includes:Yarn,stuffing,polyfill pellets,crochet hook,felt,thread,sewing needles and of course, the detailed pattern! All boxed up for you.

Available now from the online store

Snap clips

Make your own hair accessories with these 2 inch (approx 5cm) snap clips. Add some vintage fabric yo-yo's with some vintage buttons or even fabric covered buttons and you'll have your very own hair accessories. Perfect stocking fillers or match them to your little ones outfit.

These are perfect for tween's to make there own - I've been snapping at my girls fingers already as they make off with my stock!!

Coming in packs of 25, there will be enough to make clips for everyone! Available now in the online store

Dotty Pincushion & Tape Measure Set

Organise your pins in cuteness with this hot pink dot pincushion & tape measure set. It would also make the perfect gift.

Felt pincushion is decorated with buttons are blanket stitch. It's a generous size of approximately 10cm in diameter. The tape measure is retractable and is 1.5 metres in length.

Available now in the online store

Saffron Craig's fabric will arrive this week

Australian Saffron Craig's new Owl fabric range including this Ginkgo blossoms design will be arriving this week.

This fun range is 100% light weight cotton. Designs are on a white base cloth with red & orange inks.

Some Haby inspired finds from Etsy!

1. Upcycled Measuring Tape - Fancy Bow Brooch by Lili Draws Pictures
2. Turquoise Vintage Buckle Brooch with Mother of Pearl Buttons by Corrie Lewis
3. 1.25 inch Vintage Vogue Pattern Pinback Button, Scissors by Crafty Crafterson
4. Button mad resin soap dish and Soapy Chica soap gift set by Penny Dog Accessories
5. Vintage button square bubble resin ring by Penny Dog Accessories
6. Knitters Ornamental Pin / Brooch by Blue Shed Crafts
7. Vintage Sewing Pattern Bangles by Midnight Design Studio

New Trefle by Kokka Fabrics instore

The quality of these Trefle by Kokka fabrics are just beautiful. Being a Japanese linen they have a lovely weight to them.

All 4 new designs are available in the online store.

Some haby goodies that arrived today

Brooch Backings.

Add all your crafty creations to these brooch backings and you instantly have a new accessory! Available now in both silver & gold in 3 different sizes: 20mm, 25mm & 30mm Crystal eyes perfect for Amigurumi crochet patterns or hand made softies.

They are sold as a mixed pack of white, green & blue. Black is on back order and will hopefully be here soon. Eyes are 10.5mm in width. Available now

Just a few quick, simple tips when purchasing sewing patterns

It's no secret that I am a huge Sew Happy workshop fan. I was a pattern making student of Carole's a few years back and I'm sure I would have never left if I didn't have to drive so far!

Carole has so kindly offered to provide a few sewing tips each month for the newsletter. This month they include hem standards used in the garment industry.
But in the meantime here are just a few really quick & simple tips when purchasing a pattern:

• All commercial patterns are a b cup bust so when buying a pattern fit to high bust measurement then adjust
• If you in between sizes of a skirt or pants pattern, get the smaller size as it's easier to adjust up than down
• If you a going to alter a purchased pattern and plan on closing a dart, best to close dart closest to the side seam.

Australian Textile Designers

Australian textile designers have a distinct style with many now opting for organic and natural fabrics including cotton/linen blends or hemp. Using inks that are water based and solvent free, their designs are hand screen printed.

Below are a just few of the amazingly talented designers.

Danielle Smeets of 'Of Paper and Thread' is based in Western Australian. She is a designer who uses a linen/cotton blend to make short run limited edition textiles.

Caitlin from Melbourne's Pippijoe creates the most wonderful designs on natural fibres including 100% hemp or hemp/cotton blend. Her fabric's come in different weights from the lighter weight used for bags, clothing & crafts and also in a heavier weight.

Lara Cameron is definitely one of my favourite textile designers and The Haby Goddess stocks a range of Lara's fabrics and products. With a career in web & graphic designer she is now applying her designs to hand screen printed fabrics which we just love!

Thea from Thea & Sami hand screen prints organic and hemp/organic fabrics. She locally produces a gorgeous range of homewares including linen & lampshades from her fabrics.

Umbrella Prints by Amy Prior & Carly Schwerdt are produced in their Adelaide texile house. perfectly qualified for texiled printing they have a combined knowledge in illustration, graphic design, texile design and printmaking.

Pinny & Ruffle pants are here!

Bettsy Kingston's range of 'make your own' ruffle pants & reversible pinny's are gorgeous.

Using quality fabrics, these kits comes with everything you need to make ruffled pants & pinny's. The ruffles have even been rolled hemmed for you so all you need to do is put it together.

This is definitely a project that beginners could have a go at. Detailed instruction booklets will make sewing these a breeze. You should be able to whip them up each under an hour.

Some other wonderful features of this kit include:

You can adjust the paper pattern to make it for a 3 month old right up to 24 months. The fabric is provided for you to cut the pattern to the required size. A pattern is including in the kit so you can raid your fabric stashes and make them over & over again.

Postage to anywhere in Australia is only $2.00 per kit. International postage is a little more. Available now in The Haby Goddess online store in the 'Kits' category

Haby Goddess News

The Haby Goddess has placed it's first print media ad in this month's Homespun Magazine - hit newsagency's yesterday. Next month we also have an editorial which is all very exciting!!

Early Bird Friday is back. While cleaning out my fabric stash I came across a huge pile of fq's cut for various reasons so starting at 7.00am (AEST), I will be listing FQ packs of 4 to clear. Click here to visit store link!

Small carving blocks & tools sold out in a flash but I have ordered a 2nd lot and they will be here soon. In the meantime, large blocks 14cm x 21cm are now listed in the online store.

The Haby Goddess newsletter will be out next week. Each month Carol from Sew Happy Workshops will be providing some fantastic tips from beginners to pattern making, we have an article on mixing & matching fabrics and to celebrate the launch of Meet me at Mikes "Softies for Mirabel" appeal for 2009, subscribers will have a chance to participate in the create a softie challenge with materials donated by The Haby Goddess.

Kits posted and on their way

Bettsy Kingston kits have been posted and are on their way to The Haby Goddess!

I'll let you know when they're here.

Carving Blocks & Tools

After all the wonderful comments and amazing ideas left during the giveaway, I have a limited number of ezy carve printing blocks & carving tool sets available.

Now you can take the next step and personalise your now twill, ribbon or paper.

The Ezy carve blocks are 8 x 8cm with a thickness of 1cm - I do have a few larger blocks of 14 x 21cm but they are not listed in the store, you will need to contact me for details.

Ezy Carve printing blocks are available here & Carving Tool sets are available here

Don't forget also to check out the great range of coloured, white & natural twills here!