GIVEAWAY! Practical and Modern Sewing Patterns from Fishsticks Designs (CLOSED)

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WINNERS

And the winners are:

  1. Jayme: I love ALL of the Fishstick patterns I have, but my favorite is the boxer/briefs. I love making them for my son!!!! They are so quick and easy to make!
  2. Jenn: hmm, the undercover bottoms boxer briefs would be my first project, but I love the Patrick curved raglan shirt, too!
  3. Alana: I like the Mama & Baby Bag.
Email me {kelseyatvanillajoydotcom} with your pattern of choice BEFORE SUNDAY! Congrats!!

THE PRIZE

Three lucky winners will each win a Fishsticks modern sewing pattern of her choice!

Everyone else can enjoy a 15% discount through January 15th! (code VanillaJoy, good for use in this store)

MY REVIEW

I LOVE to sew and if I have a pattern, I can sew almost anything (at least anything that I’ve tried so far…) with at least moderately pleasing results…

The patterns are the problem.

I see all of you in the blogosphere sewing amazing things by tracing an old item of clothing, and that’s just not how I roll. I need a pattern and I’m sick to death of the big name pattern companies because they just don’t have patterns for the kinds of garments I want to sew!

So I went looking online for cute patterns for children’s clothing using knit fabric.

And I found Fishsticks Designs.

Her patterns are exactly what I was looking for. If I had dreamed up something specific and custom, her shop would have been it exactly. 

On her about page she says, “most of my patterns are sewn with cotton knit fabrics because that is exactly the fabric that most of us live our lives in.” YES!!!

I want to sew garments my children will love to wear every day, things that are durable, washable, comfortable. Fishsticks patterns are all of these things!

Here are a few favorite Fishsticks patterns that I’ve made (the Dino Dudes fabric is Michael Miller – LOVE IT!):

Underwear, jammies, hoodies – this is what we live in and wear every day and my boys are absolutely loving wearing the fabrics/prints they have chosen.

Each pattern can be purchased as a paper or PDF printable pattern. The printable versions are very easy to put together, each pattern includes with several sizes and garments styles/variations, and every single pattern I made took less than 1 hour. They’re quick, easy, and so perfect for my kids!

Each pattern also comes with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with color photos for every step so even the most inexperienced sewist could tackle one of these patterns and turn out a successful garment.

I am so thrilled to have found Fishsticks and these patterns – they are perfect for my kids and for me!

GIVEAWAY RULES

  • Make a comment on this post telling me your favorite sewing pattern before midnight Wednesday, January 9.
  • A winner will be selected and announced the following day.

EARN EXTRA ENTRIES

  • Follow me on Pinterest
  • Follow VanillaJoy on Facebook
  • Pin an image from this post
  • Buy a pattern!
  • Facebook/Twitter about the contest
  • Comment on any non-contest post (must contribute to the conversation)

GOOD LUCK and THANKS!

{This product was provided to Vanilla Joy for review purposes.}

154 thoughts on “GIVEAWAY! Practical and Modern Sewing Patterns from Fishsticks Designs (CLOSED)”

  1. That Which Way Out jacket is so fabulous. I don’t know if I could do it, but if I could, man, my kids would be in them all the time. Thanks for introducing me to these, they are great. I’ll have to get brave enough to try one day.

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  3. My favorite pattern is the undissolved. They fit my son perfectly and sew up quick. I also like the Charlie hoodie. It takes me less than an hour to make too! Id like to try the Jamie jumper in the wee tot collection!

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  6. Undercover Bottoms Boxer Briefs is my first favourite pattern, but I love them all. Tanks for the link.
    Following you on pinterest and have tweeted about the give-away as well.

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  8. My favorite is the Little Fishies Undies.

    The clothing you made are CUTE! I also love all the knit fabric you’ve chosen for these projects!

    Have a great day!

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  10. I love Fishsticks patterns. The (retired) Emmy might be one of my favorite patterns of all time. And yes, they do really take about an hour for the most part!

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  11. I think my current favourite is the playdate bag. I’ve made lots of the clothes patterns but not ventured into her bag patterns.

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  14. I do have a few of her patterns. I like the everyday campshirt. I have so many things for my little girl that it is nice to have something for my son!

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  15. love the boxer briefs one (actually just got that one before christmas, haven’t used it yet)
    would also love the hoodie pattern. its refreshing to have unique BOY patterns

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  18. I really enjoy Bonnie’s patterns, real clothes for real kiddos! I use the little one layette pattern for all my baby shower gifts and am working on making flannel shirts for my son using the camp shirt pattern….and I have plans to make him some pants with the inside or out pocket pants pattern because they work for toddlers in cloth diapers too! :)

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  19. I LOVE the inside or out pocket pants — more are on the “must sew” list for my 2 year old boy. Next on my wish list is the Playdate bag!

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  20. Love the Charlie Tee/Hoodie. I had the adult one and made one for myself that I wear All.The.Time. So comfy and the fit is perfect.

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  25. I love ALL of the Fishstick patterns I have, but my favorite is the boxer/briefs. I love making them for my son!!!! They are so quick and easy to make!

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  28. I have never tried a Fishsticks Designs pattern before, but I have been looking at them and if I were to win, I would love “The Little One Layette”. My daughter is having her first baby in May and I need to get busy sewing for the new little man!

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  31. Wow! So many great options for boys! I think I’d pick the charlie tee and hoodie. MY 10 year old always wants me to sew for him but it’s hard to find patterns

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  33. I absolutely LOVE the Charlie T. Anytime I’m asked to make a top, my first thought is “Can I use the charlie t pattern?” Even as an outerwear piece, it is so simple and quick to make, hood and pocket included. The best part to me is the fit is perfect on every single one I’ve made. Kids, chuncky preteens, and adults, they are fit wonderfully. I have a few fishsticks patterns, but I want more…make that ALL of them.

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  38. I adore the Charlie Hoodie! I’ve sewn that pattern more than any other pattern I’ve ever owned! I’ve made it for gifts, costumes and more! I love that I can whip up a hoodie for my kids so quickly and it can be different each time! I love making them with fleece w. appliques on the front! SOOO cute!

    -Following you on Pintrest!
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    -Pinned this contest!
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    -Shared on FB!
    Private FB
    -Commented on another post!
    http://www.vanillajoy.com/dino-jammies-fish-sticks.html

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  39. Out of the FD patterns that I own, I’d say my favorite is probably the Buttons and Buckles Overalls or the Charlie T. The next pattern on my list to purchase is the adult size Charlie T so I can make clothes for me too. Bonnie’s patterns are wonderful :-)
    (I’m following on Pinterest and I pinned a pic too!)

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  40. I LOVE Fishsticks patterns! My favorite so far is the Charlie tee. Both of my kiddos love to wear them. I’d love to try the Emma dress pattern or one of the pj patterns though.

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  45. I love the boxer brief pattern! I have quite a few of the Fishsticks patterns and really love them all. I am hoping to try the which way out jacket next!

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  49. The Wee Tot Jammies, I’m making a pair right now, I have my traced pattern, but lost the original in the mess of my house :P

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  53. It’s SO hard to pick a favorite!!! I just had my 3rd boy so I LOOOOVE all the options that I could make in 3 sizes in coordinating fabrics. I think I’ll pick the Undercover Bottoms boxer brief pattern though! My 3 year old loves his boxer briefs!
    Also followed on Pinterest and pinned picture from this post.

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  54. SO hard to pick a fave! I have a few of the patterns and love them. I like the patrick raglan a lot. They always turn out so cute with the undersleeves.

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  58. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Fishsticks patterns. I have every intention of owning all of them before the year is up. Like you, I got frustrated with Big 4 patterns, found these & I will never look back. I have my own son & 6 nephews I sew for, so these are just what I need. My favorite at the moment is the undercover boxer briefs. We’re using them as trainers for my 19 month old currently. They are perfect!

    I tweeted this (@allipeck2005)

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  61. I *love* Fishsticks patterns. My honest favorite is the Charlie T-shirt. It’s extremely quick, easy to customize, and the fit is great. My son loves the Pajama Party PJ’s too. (I’m actually going to be making my first mama and baby bag today too. We’re big Fishsticks people !)

    Favorite non-Fishsticks pattern is the Noodlehead 241 Tote.

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  62. Just followed you on Pinterest! I would love to make my grandson the Charlie Hoodie! i looked at the website and any of the patters would be great :)

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  69. I love them all and completely agree on the patterns. I need them to sew by, and the pattern company ones are not what I am looking for! I love them all, but the wee tot jammies ar my favorite, and work work for my son and daughter. Just started following you on Pinterest. Thanks!

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  81. I would by no means call myself a sewer but I would love to be one! What caught my eye and interests me the most is the kids boxer brief underwear! Absolutely love them. My husband laughs because I said I would love to be able to make our own underwear but my gosh, they are so expensive and so little material is used. I don’t get it? Anyway, I have a really hard time finding the right size to fit my 7 year old who will be 8 in March 2013 and just finally tipped the scale at 40 lbs! He still needs either an extra small or a 5T! But I can never find eithe and he won’t wear plain old briefs…they have to be Boxer Briefs…but if I do happen to find some they are always the worst colors and/or designs. So I am looking forward to buying a “good” sewing machine and the Underwear pattern. I just hope it’s as easy as it looks it should be! Wendy Hickman

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  89. Not sure I can pick a favourite! I have almost all of Bonnie’s patterns now and they are my absolute go to patterns! I’ve made so many of them over and over! I think looking back though I’ve probably made the Little Fishies most. Such a great pattern – both my toddlers underwear drawers are well stocked with them! I really want to add the new pajama pattern to my collection too!

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  94. I love FishSticks designs! Can’t decide on a fave, although I have to go w/ the inside out pocket pants, as I’ve been meaning to buy that one.

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  101. My favorite pattern is the underwear! I’ve been looking for a pattern to make underwear for my nephew who is too small for the smallest underwear in the stores. Having a pattern that I can adjust a bit will be perfect!

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  107. I like all fishstick patterns, i already have the undies and boxer briefs, the charlie t and hoodie for adults but i’d like to have this charlie hoodie for kids as well

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  115. Love these! Always looking for great patterns for boys since mine are too cute to pass up. These look like so much fun!

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  126. I just bought 5 patterns!! (to add to the 2 I already own)! Can’t wait to get started! (I got the inside or out pocket pants, the overalls/shortalls, the Patrick curved raglan, the wee tot collection & everyday camp shirt). I commented earlier, but my favorite so far is the undercover boxer briefs. If I win, I’d like to get the little one layette next since I have lots of little neices & nephews about to enter my life.

    I liked you on Facebook
    I pinned the jamie jumper image
    I follow you on pinterest
    I commented on the Diva cup post

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  133. I LOVE the Fishsticks pattern for the little one layette set!! Everything in the bundle is easy to make and the patterns are great. I’d love to get the boxer brief pattern for my toddler though :)

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  141. I like Fishsticks Patterns because they remind me of regular fish sticks, which are pretty good when enjoyed with some tartar sauce which reminds me of tartar control Crest, which reminds me of my family crest or shield, which reminds me of S.H.I.E.L.D. from the latest round of super-hero movies, of which the best was The Avengers, in which the best character was the Hulk, which reminds me of buying in bulk, which is why I always buy Fishsticks patterns in bulk. So how ’bout entering me in this contest?

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  142. Pinned the little boxer briefs, I have a potty training little man, this will come in so handy. I can’t wait to attempt to make him some!

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  147. How have I never heard of Fishsticks before?!? If I had to pick one, I’d say the Charlie tee/hoodie pattern. I LOVE that it is available in adult/teen sizes, too! The Buttons & Buckles Shortall pattern is sweet, but we’re potty training right now, so all the unders patterns sure would come in handy, too! LOL!

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