It’s a Forget-me-not Farewell!
To commemorate the occasion, we're having our biggest sale ever! All patterns are 50% off through November 12th.
In the meantime, I’ll share a bit about how we made this decision, as well as practical information regarding our sewing patterns.
Dear Sewists,
With a grateful, yet heavy heart, Forget-me-not Patterns is saying farewell. At least for now. Design and patternmaking mean absolutely everything to me, and this decision hasn’t been an easy one.
I’m so proud of the patterns I’ve been able to get out in the world. It has been really rewarding to pour my love for unique design details into sewing patterns that are fun and satisfying to sew. Throughout the process, I have grown so much as a designer and patternmaker by incorporating thorough instructions with skill-building techniques, as well as expanding size ranges and offering multiple fit options for the sewing community.
It is this level of attention to detail that makes releasing new patterns extremely time-consuming and expensive to produce. I have so many fun ideas for patterns I would have loved to release. Unfortunately, between getting Long Covid and the global recession, I don’t have the energy or economic resources to keep doing this, and I'm simply unwilling to compromise on quality.
While I'm not completely shutting the door on future pattern releases, I will be stepping back from developing or updating any patterns for the time being. Previous purchases will not be affected, and the webshop will remain open.
I’ll continue to share about my love for sewing, but on a more relaxed scale, because I love chatting about sewing with you all! Over the years, I’ve had the absolute pleasure of connecting with so many amazing sewists around the world who have in turn inspired me in countless ways. My customers and testers are actually the best, most encouraging, and lovely folk around.
Thank you to all the amazing people who've cheered me on along the way! A special shout out to the Patreon supporters! You helped get the final release over the line, and I'm very grateful for that. (The Patreon is now closed.)
I don’t know what the future holds - though if anyone needs a freelance designer or patternmaker, do get in touch!
For now, I’m sitting with gratitude and celebrating these last six years as Forget-me-not Patterns. Over the next two weeks, I’ll be sharing milestones and memories. The whole collection is 50% off as we say, "Farewell, for now!”
Jo
It wouldn’t be a Forget-me-not celebration without showcasing the amazing makers who brought our designs to life. Today, we’ll share more about who really made it all possible - you!
Fancy a stroll down memory lane? Forget-me-not is saying farewell (at least, for now), but before we go, it’s time to celebrate where we’ve been!
Forget-me-not Patterns launched July 3, 2019 with the Clementine Knit Dress pattern. It was clear from the beginning that the sewing community was eager for distinctly detailed patterns with lots of options for styling and fit. We set out to design wearable wardrobe staples with extra special details to create pieces that were both elevated and easy to wear.
Our beloved Clementine has been updated! The Clementine top and dress holds a special place in our hearts because it was the very first Forget-me-not Patterns pattern!
With Clementine's update, we're so excited to bring you more sizes and features. Clementine is now available up to size 56 (up to 153cm or 60.5" hip) with both medium and full bust cup options.
