Cocktails with Colette in Boston


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Me, Karissa, Sarai, and Ana


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Refreshment and goody table


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Laurel dresses in the shop – the fabrics give them each a different look


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Sarai’s gorgeous eyelet dress, from the Laurel PDF

I have to say: Cocktails with Colette was a total blast last Saturday at Grey’s Fabric and Notions in Boston.  Sarah went all out with the treats, music, and even made a special cocktail for the event, the Basil Snippet (super yummm, btw).  It was so encouraging to see the turnout at the party – I had no idea that there were that many sewing enthusiasts, especially younger ones, in and around Boston.  It just goes to show, sewing is growing stronger and isn’t going anywhere!  Some of my favorite Colette makes were an eyelet Violet blouse worn with polka dot Iris shorts and heels, and a black Swiss dot Laurel.  I’ve never seen so many Colette garments in one room before!

In regards to the first photo at the top – yeah, my friend Karissa and I had a total fan-girl moment when we came in and saw Sarai; it ended up being Ana asking for our picture to be taken since we were too shy and awe-struck.  Sarai was so sweet to chat with us and answer our questions about the pattern line, sewing, and as Ana found out, knitting as well.  We also learned another pattern will be coming out soon this summer…can’t wait to see what it is!

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Colette and Cocktails @ Grey’s Fabrics!


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Colette Patterns’ Sarai Mitnick is coming to Boston on April 6! Join her at Grey’s Fabric and Notions for cocktails and shopping fun – 15% off all merchandise or 20% if you’re wearing a Colette creation.  I’m frantically hurrying to finish a Jasmine top and perfecting the fit of my Clover pants.  Hope to see you there!
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I Survived Ignite Craft Boston (whew)!

The Ignite Craft presenters  

Ignite Craft Boston 2 was this past Friday (the 13!) and I survived the anxiety and nervousness of presenting to a room of about 200 strangers pictures of what I used to wear in high school.  It was a great group of presentations this year, everything from how to make pie crust and mating bees to hornsmithing.  I especially loved Virgina’s presentation about how she started Gather Here in Cambridge – very inspiring.

My dress for my Ignite presentation

This is the dress I made for my presentation – not the best picture of it (my photographer aka boyfriend didn’t want me to post it since it’s not up to his usual standards), so I’ll be doing a shoot this week and post a review of the pattern I used.  Isn’t it a crazy funky print? Perfect for a speech on how I use sewing as a means to express myself.
Video of the speeches should be posted online and when they are, I’ll definitely link to it on the blog.
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