Hello everyone!
I have this crazy idea of starting my own indie pattern line. It’s totally crazy because I’ve never taken a pattern drafting or design class but reading about some indie pattern designers on the internet like Dixie DIY and Closet Case Files gives me hope!
My idea is to have a line of knit dresses…. that you can mix and match! I have a few self-drafted patterns which I mix and match myself and I just love having options. Plus, knit dresses are amazing! They go together so quickly and mistakes are easily hidden by knits.
The question is, how on earth can I offer a line of mix and match bodices and skirts??
That is where you, my lovely readers, come in.
I have created a short survey (less than 10 questions) asking you about how you would like to see this project take shape.
I would really appreciate if you would share this survey on your facebook and/or twitter. I will be forever grateful! Plus I am offering a small token of my gratitude to one lovely survey-taker. A €10 (or your currency-equivalent) gift certificate to the online craft/sewing supply store of your choice! I know it’s not a huge amount, but I’m a recent graduate with student debt and I would really like to start my own company.
To give you a little idea of what kind of patterns you might expect, here are a couple of my self-drafted makes from me-made-may. So you do the kimono sleeved bodice with the A-line skirt or the patchwork top with the bubble-ish skirt, if you know what I mean.
So you’d really be helping me out by taking this survey and sharing it with the world. I hope you like this idea as much as I do!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/92XWSG2
Zoe Livana Handmade 
Survey taken & shared! (entry for the gift certificate is unnecessary) You are an awesome talent my dear! I wish you loads of success with your groovy business (ad)venture…
*I am completely smitten with that fabulous dress! Let me know if you’d ever like to do a swap: http://awesomesauceasshattery.com/swap-with-me/
Thanks so much! I would love to do a swap with you sometime in the new year. 🙂
Fab! …get in touch when you’re ready 😉
Great idea! Just popping over to complete the survey now.
Love the mix and match idea! I’m taking the survey now! x
I’ve taken the survey. Good luck in your endeavours!
I’ve just take your survey. I think mix and match knit dress patterns is an excellent idea – best of luck with your project! 🙂
This is a fantastic idea! Do it!
Survey done.
That’s such a cool idea and I really hope you can make it happen. Some knit patterns would be a nice addition to the current indie patterns out there already. I would really like to see a knit circle skirt option, something that is a bit shorter or younger looking for us younger people (I’m a teenager) 🙂
Thanks for the tip! I was thinking of adding length options to the skirts.
Hey I just took the survey. I really like your dresses in this post and love the idea of the top and bottom mix and match. Nothings better than a customized pattern mash-up. The best of luck in your endeavours!