Kudzu Cargo Pants and Shorts now available in the shop

I designed the Kudzu Cargo Pants and Shorts pattern for Willow & Co and the pattern is still available there...and it's in my shop now too! (Pssssttt...there is currently a sale going on right now and you can get the Kudzus 25% off through 12/31/14 using coupon code NEWYEAR)

This is a great pattern for boys and girls. The details give you endless possibilities for styling and creativity. There are TWO different leg width options and then of course, you can choose to make pants or shorts. It's the ultimate pattern for every season. The pattern includes sizes 2T-10.

The testers and friends who have sewn this pattern have blown me away. Take a look and get inspired to sew up a pair of Kudzus! At the bottom of this post you'll see the fabric requirements and size chart. Get your pattern right here. 

This amazing pair was sewn by Mie from Sewing Like Mad. I love everything about them!

 The pattern details lend themselves perfectly to color blocking!

 And the shorts are long, casual, and oh so comfortable.

Ready to make your own Kudzu Cargos? Get the pattern in the CharmingDoodle shop!

Introducing the Knight Hoodie Pattern

It's finally here!! The Knight Hoodie PDF sewing pattern is a unique and fun sweatshirt for boys and girls! The pattern covers sizes 2T to 10...and YES I'm now working on tween and adult sizes of the pattern. (be sure to follow the blog and watch for details on the release of the new sizes)

Click here to go buy the pattern now!

I was blown away by the hoodies each of my testers made. The sky's the limit with this pattern. You can make a knight in any color, and add special touches to your hoodie like you see below. And the pictures below are only Part 1. Next week I'll be back to share more tester photos from these amazingly talented ladies.

Becky's blue version is just amazing. And isn't that sword perfect for the outfit? Check out Becky's etsy shop or facebook page to see more of her amazing work.

Brittanie added a phenomenal mohawk to the sweatshirt. The pattern doesn't include directions on how to do this, but it shows you what you can do with the pattern and a little extra creativity! See more from Brittanie on her facebook page.

Brooke from Boutique Rose did a great two-color version of a Knight.

Candy made this version. I love how the sweatshirt looks without the buttons too!

Cori actually lives near castle walls and got some really fun pictures of her son playing the part of a Knight. The sweatshirt looks great in fleece too!

Debbie did an ingenious thing with the hood armor. She used snaps instead of buttons so the armor can come in front of the face like a real knight! There's a snap on each side, as well as a snap on top to keep the armor up when you want it that way. Check out her facebook too.

Erica from Lollipops & Paisley made a great blue Knight. (And don't you love that his 'sword' is a candy cane?!) You can see her review of testing the pattern here.

Erin from Crafty Biggers made such a FUN girl's version of a Knight! Her daughter picked out the fun colors and then they painted the accent fabric to match!

I love the zipper on Ginger's version. And adding buttons to the shoulder armor is so fun too.

Hyde just wow-ed me with this applique! Doesn't it look incredible?? The applique isn't included in the pattern, but think of the possibilities you could do on the back! Next week you'll see another version of an applique. But you can see more from Hyde and HB Designs on her facebook page.

Kelly from Kish and Caboodle made a black Knight Hoodie for her son. He even has a play castle!

Ready to get your pattern? Click here to buy it now!

coming soon...Exciting New Pattern Collection

I'm thrilled to finally spill the beans about a top-secret project. Introducing...

Ten bloggers have secretly been working behind-the-scenes on a to.die.for collection of modern sewing patterns coming your way this Spring. The Spring Collection has an incredibly fun theme (ahhhhh, I'm bursting to tell you all about it, but can't yet) and is a collaborative effort from eight different designers, including CharmingDoodle!

I couldn't be more excited about working with this group and I can't wait to start showing you what we're doing. For now, my lips are sealed on any further details, but in the coming weeks I'll be posting sneak-peeks and more information about this exciting new pattern company.

If you'd like to be the first to know all the collection details, sign up for news from Willow & Co by visiting the website here.

And by the way, if you do some poking around, you'll be able to see the list of collaborators on this project. We're all announcing the details today so be sure to read your favorite sewing blogs and see if they're part of the fun!

Halloween Treat Bag PDF Sewing Pattern - Available Today!

The Halloween Treat Bag Pattern is now available! You can get it by clicking here. It is the perfect addition to your child's costume! There are FIVE different options included in this pdf pattern: a Fairy/Princess, Cat, Jack-O-Lantern, Monster, and Strawberry.

Just look at the gorgeous bag one of the testers made for her little girl! Awesome job, Hyde! (she made that darling dress for her daughter, too)

The pattern testers really did such a great job! Here are a few more of their adorable bags.

Mel made a super cute strawberry. I love the contrast fabrics and lining.

Danielle and Maverick Designs made Jack-O-Lanterns and WOW...the bags hold a lot of candy!

Tara and Tracey both made great Monsters.

Here are Jill's Cat and Fema's Watermelon.

Aimee made an adorable Snow White bag and Danielle took the Strawberry style and turned it into a cute flower!

What is your child going to be for Halloween this year? Don't wait to get started on their treat bag today! And use discount code TREAT to get the new pattern for only $5 at my Etsy store.