A huge 'thank-you!' to all of you for supporting the Muse journey so far. You are all fabulous, and Muse wouldn't be here without you!
To say thanks, you can get 20% off all Muse patterns from now until end of day Sunday 29 November. Just use the code 'THANKS15' at checkout.
(Also, there's a few days left to enter the Muse Loves Merino sewing contest - be in to win some gorgeous New Zealand merino wool!)
When looking for fabric for the website samples of the Tahi pattern, several gorgeous lengths of jewel-coloured New Zealand merino leapt out, demanding to be stroked and loved. And since merino deserves to be shared, we then started thinking - how best to share this with the wonderful Muse customers? And right then and there, in the middle of the fabric store, the idea of a sewing contest formed. Three generous lengths of top-quality merino knit were purchased, along with matching thread, for three sewing contest prizes. And now, it's your chance to win a length of that lovely, snuggly, gorgeously soft New Zealand merino! Yes, that's right. We're running a sewing contest, from now until the end of November. There are...
Hi everyone! Thank you all so much for supporting the first week of the Tahi pattern.
As promised, the first week's sales (less bank fees) were donated to the Neonatal Trust - a great charity that helps premature and unwell babies and their families. We've just made the donation for USD $259.19, which with current exchange rates converted to NZD $374.49. Yay!
Thanks again everyone, for helping support this great charity. We hope you enjoy your new Tahi pattern!
Muse Patterns is now one year old! And to celebrate, we’ve created a special pattern - Tahi. Just like all Muse patterns, Tahi contains multiple variations, so you can create several different garment styles from the one pattern purchase. Only this time, we’ve added in a little bonus - Tahi contains two completely different garments! A woven skirt, and a knit shrug. The Tahi skirt and shrug are designed to complement one another, as well as working great on their own. Both take inspiration from the 1940’s and the 1970’s. And both have options that work well for winter or for summer. The Tahi skirt features asymmetric angled panels on the front, a lapped zipper at the centre back, and...
I'm super excited to welcome a special guest to the Muse blog today - Yuki, the talented designer behind indie pattern label Waffle Patterns, is here with a tutorial on how to make a hidden button stand for the Melissa dress! With her Waffle Patterns label, Yuki blends together European and Japanese style and vintage inspiration to create unique and fun patterns. (I'm especially a fan of her coats - check out the pockets on the Pepernoot coat!) Yuki made the Muse Melissa pattern up as a coat dress by lining it and lengthening the sleeves. She also changed the button placket into a hidden one, with a fold of fabric over the top. (I may have to copy her - I...
