Pattern Testers Wanted

Pattern testers wanted at So Sew Easy

{EDIT – I've had an overwhelming response – thank you everyone.  Applications are now closed for the timebeing.}

If you are a keen follower of So Sew Easy, you will have noticed by now that in addition to the free sewing patterns, I've just recently started to introduce some for-sale sewing patterns too.  I'd love to be able to bring out a new pattern each month – but on top of the free pattern I already offer – they are a lot of work!  So I'm looking for a little band of helpers – calling for pattern testers wanted!

What I'm looking for

  • Sewists of all levels from beginners to advanced
  • Ladies in all sizes for pattern size/style testing
  • Reliable people
  • Anywhere in the world is OK

What you'll need

You will need to have access to

  • Your own sewing machine
  • A printer for the patterns
  • A stash of cute fabrics
  • A camera to take blog-worthy pics
  • Time – the projects will have a turnaround time of no more than 14 days

What skills do you need?

You should know how to:

  • insert a zipper
  • ease in a sleeve
  • sew with knit fabrics
  • print and use PDF patterns
  • make personal fitting alterations
  • take clear, bright, colorful and blog-worthy photos of your finished items

How it might work

I'm thinking the process might run something like this, but it's open to changes and improvements as we work together:

  • I'll email and let you know a new pattern is ready for testing and give brief details and a deadline
  • If you want to make up the pattern and can meet the deadline – say Yes
  • I'll email you the first draft of the pattern and instructions
  • You make up the pattern, and make notes as you go along noting any pattern errors or areas where the instructions aren't clear
  • You send me the lovely pics of your completed project by the deadline along with any suggested alterations to the instructions
  • I make revisions, send you the final pattern once its released
  • I feature your completed projects on So Sew Easy
  • You get my thanks and gratitude for ever

How to apply

I'm setting up a separate mailing list for pattern testers.  If you would like to apply, please complete your details here below and I will send you a link to a form to complete online with all of your details.

{EDIT – I've had an overwhelming response – thank you everyone.  Applications are now closed for the timebeing.}

photo credit: Krissy.Venosdale via photopin cc

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surfjewels

If you need any pattern testers in the future I’d love to help.

Hannah.
http://surfjewels.tumblr.com/

marina
marina

Hello I’m Marina, a French girl expatriate in China.
I really like sewing and ready to help you.
I have an intermediaire level, making a lot of my daughter and I clothing (chinese style is really special…)
I have the time and all you need.
Let’s go for me if you need help.
Marina

Susan Nagel
Susan Nagel

I am an advanced sewer in most area…would just like to help out and try new things….I am retired and no family close right now (daughter married a Navy man and now in GA w/our 2 grandchildren) so basically I have time on my hands with only my on project to keep me going…at times you just wish someone would ask you do something….don’t get me wri=ong I’m always making things for friends…but just would like to be helpful to someone else……thank you for this opportunity

Awbrey Cook
Awbrey Cook

Do you have a tutorial on sleeve ease? I haven’t done it before but I’m sure I could learn quickly.

Rosalee Sifford

This sounds to be a lot of fun, and I always like to try new and different patterns! Thanks!

Jemma Tredinnick
Jemma Tredinnick

I would absolutely love to do this but unfortunately I have no access to knit fabrics. If you get inot wovens I will jump in like a shot or if my local fabric shops ever stock knits!

Jemma Tredinnick
Jemma Tredinnick

Thanks Deby, I have applied! Kind of beginner – but I make a fantastic Danielle! Learning to sew the perfect fit and hubby can take great photos!

Louise
Louise

Hi I just signed up. I am a professional seamstress and teach garment construction in a university fashion program. I love trying new patterns.

Louise
Louise

I teach all levels so I am always evaluating patterns as to ease of use. A lot of the mainstream commercial patterns are not user friendly. I am so happy independent designers have the internet to allow the world to see options for obtaining patterns!

Denise
Denise

I am a self-taught sewer. I’ll do my best to help. Love a challenge.

Cathy Bertoni
Cathy Bertoni

Great idea and I have signed up. I am intermediate sewer.

Diya

Hi Deby ,
I would love to join the group 🙂 I signed up. You can visit my blog for the garments I make 🙂 I am an advanced beginner or probably an intermediate sewer (as I have made some garments which require intermediate level of sewing ). I signed up above too..

MammaNene (@mamma_nene)

Signed!
I can’t wait to see what comes next 🙂
Hugs,
MammaNene

Jessica
Jessica

Hi Deby,
I ´d love to help you out. So let´s give it a try.
Cheers,
Jessica

Sarah
Sarah

Hi deby, I’m excited to have signed up. I am quite an experienced sewer and always looking for new patterns to save me having to draft my own! I find as I do a lot of sewing for other I don’t make time to make things for me so this will be a great excuse, Can’t wait to see what you have for me! Thanks, Sarah- http://www.leicesterscraftyladies.co.uk

Becky R
Becky R

I’m in! A little past beginner level. I’ll work on my zipper skills.