{"id":8544,"date":"2014-01-14T06:05:30","date_gmt":"2014-01-14T11:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=8544"},"modified":"2014-06-07T15:02:57","modified_gmt":"2014-06-07T20:02:57","slug":"pattern-month-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pattern-month-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Pattern of the month club &#8211; a good idea?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8547 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Readers feedback request.  Would you be interested in a Sewing Pattern of the Month Club?\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pattern-of-the-month-club.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pattern-of-the-month-club.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pattern-of-the-month-club-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pattern-of-the-month-club-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8547 aligncenter\" alt=\"Readers feedback request.  Would you be interested in a Sewing Pattern of the Month Club?\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pattern-of-the-month-club.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pattern-of-the-month-club.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pattern-of-the-month-club-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pattern-of-the-month-club-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Just a quick question to run by you today. \u00a0I've set myself a target of producing double what I produced last year. \u00a0In 2013 I tried to offer a free sewing pattern or tutorial download once a month. \u00a0In 2014 I plan to continue with this, but add on one paid-for sewing pattern each month too.<\/p>\n<p>So far, my paid for patterns are:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_6142\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/super-simple-wallet-sewing-pattern\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6142\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6142 lazyload\" alt=\"Super Simple Wallet Sewing Pattern. Ideal for your first sewing project. Wallet holds 6 cards with room for a few bills, coupons or stamps etc. Great for gifts too!\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-web-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-web.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6142\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6142 \" alt=\"Super Simple Wallet Sewing Pattern. Ideal for your first sewing project. Wallet holds 6 cards with room for a few bills, coupons or stamps etc. Great for gifts too!\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-web-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-web.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Super Simple Wallet &#8211; $2.95<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_5893\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/boxy-bag-pattern\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5893\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5893 lazyload\" alt=\"The Boxy Bag. Great for a lunch box, cosmetics or toiletries bag, mini holdall for the beach, traveling and more. Soft and padded but sturdy. From So Sew Easy.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5893\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5893 \" alt=\"The Boxy Bag. Great for a lunch box, cosmetics or toiletries bag, mini holdall for the beach, traveling and more. Soft and padded but sturdy. From So Sew Easy.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boxy Bag &#8211; $3.95<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_7936\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/slouchy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7936\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-7936 lazyload\" alt=\"Slouchy Sweater sewing pattern from So Sew Easy,\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PicMonkey-Collage-2-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PicMonkey-Collage-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PicMonkey-Collage-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PicMonkey-Collage-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PicMonkey-Collage-2.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7936\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-7936 \" alt=\"Slouchy Sweater sewing pattern from So Sew Easy,\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PicMonkey-Collage-2-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PicMonkey-Collage-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PicMonkey-Collage-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PicMonkey-Collage-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PicMonkey-Collage-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slouchy sweater &#8211; $4.95<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Due for release this year so far:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>January &#8211; classic straight leg knit pants<\/li>\n<li>February &#8211; cowl neck top, sleeveless or with 3 sleeve length options<\/li>\n<li>March &#8211; fully reversible apron<\/li>\n<li>April &#8211; leggings<\/li>\n<li>May &#8211; weekender bag and matching cosmetics bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Patterns for future development &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>skirts<\/li>\n<li>dresses<\/li>\n<li>drape cardigan<\/li>\n<li>raglan t-shirt<\/li>\n<li>more bag options<\/li>\n<li>yoga pants<\/li>\n<li>comfy pj pants<\/li>\n<li>messenger bag<\/li>\n<li>easy tops and blouses<\/li>\n<li>skinny pants &#8211; maybe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So I was thinking, money spent on sewing patterns over the course of a year can be expensive. \u00a0I buy a LOT of patterns. \u00a0I don't always sew them up, they are just for inspiration, or just because I want to take a look at the pattern and learn how a particular shape was made or how a design is sewn.<\/p>\n<p>How can I save my readers some money on these patterns? \u00a0The ones I have uploaded so far have sold very well so they must be popular with a lot of repeat buyers and some buying all 3 patterns at once. So I was thinking of starting a &#8216;Pattern of the Month Club'. \u00a0Where readers could automatically be sent each new pattern every month.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you think? \u00a0Is this a good idea?<\/li>\n<li>Would you be interested in signing up?<\/li>\n<li>Would you expect to pay up front for the following 12 months, or pay monthly by automatic payment?<\/li>\n<li>How much do you think would be reasonable to pay?<\/li>\n<li>I was thinking $35 for the year for a minimum of 12 patterns, plus the ones already released so far. \u00a0Is this about right, too expensive, too cheap?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It would be a lot of work to set up, so I just wanted to know if anyone was interested before I went ahead and spent days and $$ on it, only to find no one wanted to join the Club!<\/p>\n<p>I'd really appreciate your comments and feedback. \u00a0You can leave a comment here or if you prefer, send me an email to deby@so-sew-easy.com. \u00a0Thank you, I very much appreciate your feedback.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just a quick question to run by you today. \u00a0I&#8217;ve set myself a target of producing double what I produced last year. \u00a0In 2013 I tried to offer a free sewing pattern or tutorial download once a month. \u00a0In 2014 I plan to continue with this, but add on one \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pattern-month-club\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8547,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8544"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8544"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8544\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}