50% off Wednesdays ... Easy Swing Skirt

We're starting a new special promotion at Jocole, EVERY single Wednesday we'll be offering one pattern for 50% off the purchase price ... NO codes necessary. 

That pattern will be in the FEATURED category on jocole.com

Starting Wednesday August 1st, 2012 ... The first one will be the Easy Swing Skirt ...

Have you tried the Easy Swing Skirt? It really is super duper easy ... stop sewing for your kids for a second and sew something awesome for YOU ... you deserve it !!!

Don't miss out, the promotional price will ONLY be available for Wednesday August 1st.

Facebook and Etsy photo dimensions ... reference

FACEBOOK

Coverphoto: 851w x 315h
Profile: 180w x 180h
Custom Tab Photos: 111w x 74h
Shared Photo: 404w x 404h
Highlights & Milestones: 843w x 403h
Tab page: 810w

http://www.jonloomer.com/2012/03/07/dimensions-for-facebook-timeline-for-pages-infographic/#

http://www.handmadeology.com/getting-creative-with-your-facebook-fan-page-timeline-exact-dimensions-examples-and-free-template/

ETSY

Shop Banner:  760w x 100h
About Page Photo: 1024w x 768 h  (760 x 430)
Main image: 570w x 460h (with your item centered within the 460w x 460h)
     if you prefer more detail: 1024w x 768h
Avatar/Profile Photo: 75w x 75h
Team Logo: 170w x 100h

Gallery/Treasury Photos:  170w x 135h or 155w x 125h ... depending on where they are used
Thumbnails: 75w x 75h or 50w x 50h ... depending on where they are used

http://www.etsy.com/help/article/451
http://www.etsy.com/help/article/203

http://kinkymelcat.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-create-knockout-photos-for-etsy.html

http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2010/04/08/image-cropping-for-etsy/

Share the Love ...

Who's ready for another contest?  

Share the love about Jocole.

Tell all your friends, the fan who has the MOST referrals will WIN $50 worth of Jocole Patterns !!!

Here's how it works:     Tell ALL your friends about Jocole on facebook, make sure that when they "like" us and become a fan to tell us WHO sent them.  Contest will run from Saturday July 14th through Friday July 20th at 10 pm PST.

Start sharing the L O V E ...

Mix & Match ... re-mix ...

I just received this picture from my customer, Maria.  She used the Classy Cowlneck Bodice and the Basic Tee Bottom ... both from the Mix & Match series.

To get this look for yourself you'll need to use the front piece for both the front and the back so you have the WIDE neckline from the cowlneck on both sides.  She made hers without sleeves, but you could add Classic Sleeves if you desired.

To get the look of the slim pencil skirt portion of the dress you'll need to lengthen the hip length tee to your desired length (shown below in RED).

ENJOY !!!

Triple Ruffle T-Shirt Dress ... hip-length measurement guide

I was recently asked the question on what the side seam of the shirt you are using for the Triple Ruffle T-Shirt should be.  Obviously the side seams are going to vary when you are using a pre-made store bought shirt.

The following measurements can be used as a guide for the length of a hip-length t-shirt.

T-SHIRT MEASUREMENT GUIDE

The following measurements are in inches.  Length is measured along the side seam, from the armpit to the hem. Sizes are only guides and are based on average measurements.

Please let me know if you have ANY questions.

You can purchase the Triple Ruffle T-Shirt pdf sewing pattern HERE

Winner of Share and Win

Congratulations to Lauren, her comment was number 11 on the Share and Win post.

Share and you may WIN

Who's ready for a CONTEST?  To coincide with the release of the Happy Herringbone Dress I've decided to give one away!

Here's how it works:  Go to our Facebook fan page, you'll find a link to our pattern with a description pinned to the top of the page.  Copy the description, click "share" and paste the description as YOUR description, make sure you tag Jocole.

Then come back here and comment that you shared it.

**Due to facebook settings and restrictions private profiles will not show up as sharing, so you must come back here to comment for it to be entered into the contest.

Open until Monday July 9th at 10pm (PST), after which I'll use random.org to pick one number and the winning comment will win a copy of the Happy Herringbone Dress (or another pattern of your choice).

What are you waiting for?  Go SHARE ...

the Happy Herringbone Dress

Introducing the Happy Herringbone Dress ...

A super cute halter dress featuring an empire bodice with an elastic back and a pieced herringbone style skirt.  Bodice is fully lined for comfort.

Two length options: tunic or dress.

It's fun to mix and match prints and colors.  Perfect for coordinating fabrics or even using up scraps and fat quarters.

Skill Level:  Intermediate.  Definitely not for beginners, but easier than you might think.  The results are worth the extra effort.

16 sizes included:  nb-16, and including the doll size.

Quick, what are you waiting for?  You can purchase it HERE, or in any of our BUNDLE PACKS for more savings.

NEW pattern release ...

I'm actively editing a new pattern.  It is a woven dress and SUPER duper cute!  I'll admit it is definitely categorized as intermediate (NOT beginner) ... but oh my word is it worth the extra effort.

It will be released on Friday, July 7th ... I can't wait to share it with you.  

Sneak peek of my fabric choice above ... this dress was worthy to be cut in Joel Dewberry's Modern Meadow coordinates ... LOVE!