Its a wrap!

Thanks to all who showed their support during the Billie Jean sewing pattern pre sale, the proceeds will be going towards getting the Billie Jean pattern to print, so THANK YOU!!!!!

Seeing as it is a wrap for the pre sale and in case you missed them, i thought i would  share with you a Billie Jean dress sample round up,  check em out:

Billie Jean in red




Billie Jean in black

Billie Jean in Green

 

Billie Jean & Horses










Billie Jean in Vegas

Billie Jean & Polka dots



Which one is you favourite?  I cant pick, i love em all!


FYI, the Billie Jean pattern is now back to the RRP, but you can still show your support!

Abby
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Billie Jean in Green

Heading towards the end of the pre sale, which has been extended until the 19th May, here is my final Billie Jean dress sample to share with you. Excuse the photos this time around, Melbourne freezing, dark and  and cold at the moment, and i am  getting home in the dark, so  my only option is for photos to be taken  inside. Oh and i ain't heading outside in this weather with this dress on! 

 

I may possibly be addicted to this type of Hawaiian fabric, especially when making a Billie Jean, i tells ya, dress 1 of the Billie jean pattern, loves it!

The Billie Jean pattern calls for Dress 1 the wiggle dress to be fully lined, and Dress the full gathered skirt to have only the bodice lined. I have lined all of my Billie Jean's, and it did occur to me i haven't shown any inside shots of the Billie Jean dresses, so here are a couple:

I lined this Green Billie Jean with a soft white cotton, for the comfort factor, but obviously you can line the Billie Jean dresses in whatever you chose, but i do  recommend sticking to lightweight fabrics. 

Nice hand stitching  with the lining at the zipper, if i do say so myself!

So there you have it folks, the final of my Billie Jean dress samples, buuuutttt its not the end, the more the make the pattern the more ideas i have for it  - so stay tuned!

 Also if you haven't heard the Billie Jean sewing pattern pre sale has been extended until the 19th May this Sunday, so grab a copy before it goes back to the RRP.


Or if you consider yourself bit of gambler and want  to see if you can win one of two copies of the pattern up for grabs, check out the Billie Jean pattern giveaway over on Paunnet's blog:

paunnet.blogspot.com.au/


Giveaway ends on the 19th of May!

So tell me which is your favorite Billie Jean?

 Have a great weekend.

Abby

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Billie Jean & Polkadots

Have you seen the absolutely gorgeous polkadot version of Billie Jean by the lovely Jen, from jenniferlaurenvintage ????

 I fell absolutely in love with i saw Jen's finished Billie Jean. The vintage style of the dress, is a match made in heaven with polkadot fabric, the girl's got style!
 I kindly asked Jen, if she would be interested in being a pattern tester for the Billie Jean, when the pattern was still very much in its infancy  and thankfully she said yes!



 Read about how she made Billie Jean her own, with some simple modifications to the pattern.  I was truly excited to see her finished Billie Jean, and i love the shorter skirt length for more of a modern look.



Check it out Jen' blog, jenniferlaurenvintage and totally be inspired  all over again with her sewing skills and finished projects, she is so amazingly talented.

Remember the pre sale for Billie Jean has been extended until the 19th May!

Grab a copy here WEBSITE or ETSY or CRAFTSY  .

Abby
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An Interview, giveaway, and extension....

I am so excited, my very first interview for Bluegingerdoll!!!!

Here is a little sneak peek:

Interview: Bluegingerdoll Vintage Inspired Patterns

Today I'm happy to have Abby of Bluegingerdoll as a guest, she's a new indie pattern designer who specializes in vintage inspired creations. You know you want to know more about her!

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? When did you start sewing?

I'm Abby and I live in Melbourne, Australia with my boyfriend and our 2 crazy dogs, Kenobi and Winnie. I have a love of all things vintage, especially the 40's and 50's. I also have a horse and love to go riding (when I can!), love cooking up a storm, crime shows, summertime and potato chips!

I was taught sewing in high school briefly, to be honest I really didn’t take to it at first, I actually hated going to sewing class, the teacher was a total bore, but fast forward a few years in my 20’s and I become really inspired about the thought of creating my own clothes and sewing them, and actually having the wardrobe I have always wanted. I quickly became obsessed and haven't stopped since.

 

Check out the  interview in all its glory, about Bluegingerdoll and the Billie Jean sewing pattern with the lovely Anna over on her blog, paunnet. Annnddddddd.....to coincide with the interview and  me rambling on about myself  and to celebrate the  release of the Billie Jean pattern, wait for it.....  another cool pattern giveaway!!!! I am just a tad  excited at the moment :)

Head on over to the Anna' blog paunnet for all the details on how to enter! Get going!!!!! Two patterns up for grabs. Also be inspired by  all of Anna's beautiful creations, she is one talented gal.

And another newsflash!

The  Billie Jean pattern  pre sale will also  be extended until the 19th May,  that's this Sunday folks! A  little while longer for you to take advantage of grabbing a copy of the pattern at more wallet friendly prices! Yay for everyone!

A friendly reminder you grab the pattern either PDF or Pattern versions of the pattern on the WEBSITE or  ETSY or CRAFTSY .


I have one more Billie Jean dress sample to show you real soon as well!

Good luck with the giveaway!

Abby
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Billie Jean in Vegas...

 

 

 

I am so thrilled to share this with you! Billie Jean went to Vegas, baby!

 Never would i have thought for a second that there would be a Billie Jean dress all the way over in the US, let only Vegas, i totally squealed with delight, when Meg sent through her photos. I

 have to admit though, Billie Jean was totally destined for Vegas!

 

I kindly asked if Meg she would  be happy to try out the pattern for me, and i knew she would come through with the goods... i bugged her the whole way through, i was sooo excited to see her final dress! And i couldn't wait to  see Billie Jean on someone else, especially someone as gorgeous as Meg, she totally rocks it!

 

 

 

 She chose a fabulous shiny shantung and a striking striped cotton for the lining.

 

                         The  contrasting fabric looks amazing.

 

    Meg's circle skirt version

   

I love the fact that Meg ran with the idea that the sewing pattern is completely versatile and is easily adaptable for it to be modified and  experimented with. Modifying dress 2 of the sewing pattern, Meg changed up the skirt from the gathered skirt to a extremely flattering circle skirt, which gives the dress a totally new look. Enough though the dress is vintage inspired, Meg's version shows just how great it can look, with more of a modern twist, with a shorter hem length.

 

 

                  Billie Jean Dress 2 with full gathered skirt

 

 

Check out all the details of  Meg's fabulous version of the Billie Jean  dress 2 and all the fabulous things she has made over on her blog: megmadethis.

 

 

So if you have made a Billie Jean, i want to see it, i have set up a page on the blog for you showcase your Billie Jean - its so exciting and i cant wait  to see every one's take on the pattern, and the ideas that are in the making... 

 

 

The Billie Jean sewing pattern is currently available and up for pre sale, at fabulous pre sale prices, you can pick up the pattern on the WEBSITE, ETSY or CRAFTSY.

           Billie Jean - Dress 1 Wiggle dress, Dress 2, Gathered skirt

 

The paper pattern will be available from printers and ready to ship mid June - but there may be a possibility that will earlier, cross my fingers! The PDF pattern you can download ASAP and have a Billie Jean sewing pattern on your project list tomorrow!

 

Remember the pre sale ends on the 15th of May - that's next week! Then prices will revert back to RRP, So grab the pattern while its cheap! The pre sale is also helping out with the printing costs of the pattern.

 

I will also be organising a Billie Jean sew along for all the neat sewing techniques the pattern has, so stay tuned for that!

 

Abby

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Billie Jean in red

Another dress sample post... i know, i know.. you may possibly be over it, BUT i had to share this Billie Jean dress sample that i made. Its the  the Dress 1 version of the sewing pattern: the wiggle dress. This was one of the first Billie Jean dress samples i made to test the actual design,wearability, comfort etc etc  and to be honest this is the dress that made me fall in love with the design and decide to release and share  the Billie Jean sewing pattern!

 I just love it !

 

 

 

 This  absolutely gorgeous cotton Hawaiian print, thwhen i saw it i  totally couldn't resist buying up big. I also made a few others bits and pieces with the fabric, but  i held onto the majority of it, knowing it needed just the right dress/project before i would use it . That perfect project was,  Dress 1 of the Billie Jean sewing pattern, a wiggle dress. It  seemed absolutely perfect for this fabric, totally a marriage made in heaven! This is the kind of fabric that  i envisaged  Billie Jean sewing pattern, been made up  in... ALL  THE TIME!

 

 

 Both dress versions of the pattern would suit bright and bold fabrics, but the wiggle dress especially loves them. They really show off the form fitting  dress design, and really accentuate the neckline design of the dress.

 

                   Winnie wanted to say hello!

 

I would highly recommend if you looking for a va va voom kinda of dress for your wardrobe, grab the Billie Jean sewing pattern, pick Dress 1, the wiggle dress,  go shopping for some fab bold, colourful statement type  fabric and get sewing! I guarantee you will turn heads if you do and have a gorgeous dress that will have you channelling a sexy 50's bombshell attitude!

I plan on doing a blog post on fabric choices for both Billie Jean's and what suits best, so stay tuned.

FYI: Billie Jean sewing pattern is still currently up for pre sale over on the WEBSITE , ETSY or CRAFTSY - Pre sale ends on the 15th of May, so take advantage of the great pre sale prices.

 Hope you like this Billie Jean version! More to come :)

Abby
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Billie Jean & Horses

OK, this is a slight diversion away from the Billie Jean dress sample posts i have planned, but it is still in the same context, and i had to share these cool photos.

So i did finally get around to getting some more photos of Billie Jean, i waited and waited for a good day on the weekend, and for the sun to shine, but the last few weeks, and especially the weekend i needed to do the photos, Melbourne had the coldest, bleakest weekends ever!

But i decided to forge ahead, head out to the location and just try to get some kind, any kind of ok photos of Billie Jean that i could.. and it was freezing!

We headed out to a property just out of Melbourne, where my horse, Digger lives. It a sprawling, massive Arabian horse stud that has been around for yonks and has the most beautiful, established  huge gum trees all over the property. I am originally a country bumpkin, hailing from Traralgon, a country town about 2 hours from Melbourne. Heading up to Melbourne when i was 18. It was  the usual 18 year old  exploration/ break away/ small town suffocation... but  i couldnt leave my horse behind, he has been in the family since he was 6 months old and is now in his late 20's... so he came with me ! He is originally from this horse stud, so technically he was coming home.

So in blabbing on about all of  this,  horsey photos have been added, but unfornately on this day, my baby was a total snob - but we made other friends.

So without further ado, check out the pretty photos:

A curious friend. 

 All wet from the sporatic down pours

My Baby boy from afar - really not interested to come and say hello, despite offerings of carrots and apples.

Hanging by a gum tree

Doesnt everyone stand in the middle of a grass patch?

Another horsey photo

Check the tree - it was massive! Oh and this Billie Jean version has the BEST in seam pockets!

This the look of this storm rolling in, we headed home.

I am sure you are aware of the current Billie Jean sewing pattern pre -sale, BUT a friendly reminder never hurt!  So if you havent already picked up a copy of the Billie Jean sewing pattern, its currently up for pre - sale, at an awesome prices:

Paper copy $14.50

PDF $10.50

This is a total bargain for a sewing pattern that has basically 2 dress patterns on the one, you cant get better than that!!!!

You can grab it on the WEBSITE, ETSY OR CRAFTSY.

Pre-sale only until the 15th May, then the prices will revert to retail.

And keep your eyes peeled for some really awesome cool stuff that happening soon around these parts!

Have a great weekend dolls!

Abby

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Billie Jean in black

I thought it would be fun to have a series of blogs posts throughout the pre- sale, where i can  show all of my Billie Jean's that I have sewn up and am currently sewing!

You will get to see the versatility of this dress pattern, how it easily adapts to all sorts of fabrics.. and in saying this i am planning a post with some  recommended  fabric choices  for Billie Jean.

So to kick of this series, here is one of my  Billie Jean dress samples,the dress 2 version of the pattern  and probably one of my favourites, as well. I plan on wearing this beauty to an upcoming friends wedding.

This fabric is some kind of .......um  ok i have no idea, some sort of sateen blend type fabric.

 

I made this version, not too long ago, but i have totally forgotten what the fabric is, but who cares i think it looks ace!

The fabric has just the right amount of weight in it, for the neckline.

 

And whatever the fabric is, it is in love with the skirt gathers and the in seam pockets.

 

Billie Jean, dress 2 has the perfect twirl factor.

 

I love the sweet back neckline on the dress.

I love this Billie Jean sample, a fancy  night out dress - that still looks girly and fun!

Stay tuned for more Billie Jeans, I have made up a heap! I am totally addicted to my own pattern, and you will be too!  - not biased at all :)

Remember you can pick up your own Billie Jean sewing pattern, on the WEBSITE, ETSY OR CRAFTSY - Pre- sale runs through till the 15th May 2013.

Show your support for Bluegingerdoll and grab a button for your blog - I made a shiny new one for you gals :)

Abby

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Did you hear the news?

Bluegingerdoll is finally open for business!

The Billie Jean sewing pattern is up for pre-sale Today until May 15th.

Grab your Paper or PDF copy of the sewing pattern on the WEBSITE or ETSY or CRAFTSY at the rad pre-sale prices Paper $14.50 & PDF $10.50.

Remember the Paper pattern will be ready from the printers mid -June, PDF lovers get yours ASAP... OK within 24 hours! And the pattern will be shipped internationally!

Click on the pretty shop button for the website!



During the pre -sale I have a lot planned, and will also be sharing lots of goodies and fun stuff with you all so stay tuned for all those shenanigans!

I hope you can and will show your support with the pattern throughout the pre- sale and beyond!

And also help me spread the word through blogs, forums, facebook, pinterest or just whatever you want!

I just also have to say as well, the support and lovely feedback so far from everyone has been overwhelming and i am totally appreciative to you all! You peeps are the bestest!

Abby
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

Woohoo! Bluegingerdoll is finally open for business!

The Billie Jean sewing pattern is up for pre-sale Today until May 15th.

Grab your Paper or PDF copy of the sewing pattern on the WEBSITE or ETSY or CRAFTSY at the rad pre-sale prices Paper $14.50 & PDF $10.50.

Remember the Paper pattern will be ready from the printers  mid -June, PDF lovers get yours ASAP... OK within 24 hours! And the pattern will be shipped internationally!

Click on the pretty shop button for the website!



During the pre -sale I have a lot planned, and will also be sharing lots of goodies and fun stuff with you all so stay tuned for all those shenanigans!

I hope you can and will show your support with the pattern throughout the pre- sale and beyond!

And also help me spread the word through blogs, forums, facebook, pinterest or just whatever you want!

I just also have to say as well,  the support and lovely feedback so far from everyone has been overwhelming and i am totally appreciative to you all! You peeps are the bestest!

Abby
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