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Welcome to the August Edition of Designs by Jude Sewing Insider! We are thrilled to have you back as we introduce the sewing world of visionary artist Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude. Inside this newsletter, you will find a variety of innovative ideas and patterns waiting for your creative exploration. Get ready for some Barbie-inspired ensembles, and see the beautiful pattern that Tamara created for this month’s Club Grace Subscription. So, grab a cozy spot, unwind, and get ready for a wealth of inspiration!
Welcome back to the Designs by Jude Sewing Insider! We are thrilled to bring you an exclusive peek into the world of Tamara Casey and her incredible creations. Get ready to dive deep into what Designs by Jude has in store for you, ensuring that you don't miss out on any of the amazing opportunities coming your way. So, grab a chair, sit back, and get ready to be inspired!
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey. This month’s pattern from Tamara Casey for Club Grace is The Duchess shown on the right. The pattern features a knee-length dress with princess seams, fitted midriff, 3/4 length sleeves, and an envelope collar. The dress is fully lined with a zipper closure.
Tamara has been making fabulous videos for YouTube - these sewing tutorials can help you tremendously!
The talented members of Club Grace started sewing the November pattern and immediately shared photos of their gorgeous creations. Thank you, Debra Cooper, and Gale Torres
Club Grace member, Debra Cooper, did a spectacular job with her pattern - the plaid pattern and the British background give this creation an A+ with extra credit!
Speaking of Princesses…do not miss Tamara’s latest video demonstrating how to create a dress with princess seams. Here is the pattern.
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, and especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey. This month’s pattern from Tamara Casey for Club Grace is Hocus Pocus. The pattern features a sleek-fitting fully lined pantsuit, corset with an attached floor-length skirt, bolero jacket with draping sleeves, and a witches hat.
Tamara has been making fabulous videos for YouTube - these sewing tutorials can help you tremendously! You can see the videos for this pattern below.
The members of Club Grace often share their creations from Tamara’s Pattern. Grace and friends are gearing up for the Halloween Party of the year!
VDC Member Pam Walker, created the Hallows Eve Night Robe - snag the pattern on Tamara’s website for several sizes of dolls. FUN FACT - Pam used a shirt that she found at a thrift store for this dress. GORGEOUS!
Speaking of repurposing - one of the expert sewers that is a Designs by Jude Fan is Gale Torres. Here she not only used the “Cooler Weather” top for this beautiful Halloween-themed look, she also created a sweater with the socks that arrived inside the Club Box. How fun is this?!
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, and especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey.
These boots are made for walkin’! We noticed a new selection of shoes on the Designs by Jude Homepage. The shoes are different sizes and fit dolls like Cissy and American Model Tonner dolls. Click below to do a little shoe shopping with Tamara.
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, and especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey.
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, and especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey.
From Member Debra Cooper: “Thank you, Tamara, for such a wonderful stylish design for Grace. Now she needs her wedding dress as her bridesmaids are waiting.”
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, and especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey.
Every week, the sale products change and there are some great deals to check out!
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, and especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey.
WOW - Tamara is doing awesome things on her YouTube Channel! Here are some of our favorite videos from the last couple of months. Be sure to subscribe for weekly sewing tutorial uploads.
Every week, the sale products change and there are some great deals to check out!
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
A message from Rachel: “From February 2021 to December 2021, Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude has collaborated with the Virtual Doll Convention to create a monthly pattern for Club Grace, a virtual doll club started by VDC for the Grace Marie Fitzpatrick doll designed by Robert Tonner. The designs each month ranged from casuals, to fancy, to flirty, and each one was expertly designed and offered to the members of Club Grace. Along with the patterns. Tamara also created videos for the members to learn how to make the garment.
The creativity of the members and the community involved when sharing their work was one of the highlights of my year. I loved seeing all of the members take these patterns and run with their own colors and styles, with Tamara’s pattern as the seed to start.
Thank you, Tamara Casey, for your hard work this year. You have been a driving force for so many to learn, grow, and enjoy their sewing. We are excited for 2022 and beyond!”
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, and especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey.
“This channel is dedicated to sharing tips and techniques for selling handmade sewing goods online. My name is Tamara. I am the designer of Designs by Jude and owner of the Fletcher Pattern Company. I have been sewing and selling online on eBay, Etsy, Amazon and my own website for over fifteen years and have turned a hobby into a profitable home business. This channel is designed to help new and existing sellers succeed with their own online business, by sharing what I have learned to do and what to avoid to sustain a work life balance and a steady income. I invite you to subscribe and leave any questions in the comments below. I look forward to getting to know you.”
Do not miss the biggest pattern sale of the year from Designs by Jude - still in FULL swing!! The sales item change every morning. Click the Sale Items tab from the Shop by Category menu. Be sure to scroll to the second sales page to view all items. Happy Holidays!
Tamara Casey is working hard to create a fun and funky pattern for Ellowyne Wilde to celebrate the new 2022 Virtual Doll Convention Ellowyne Wilde Collection launch. Each member who purchases a doll with ALSO receive this pattern sponsored by Tamara Casey. How exciting! The pattern will also be accompanied with a virtual sewing class on Tamara’s YouTube Channel. Be sure to join the Ellowyne Wilde Email list on this page and subscribe to Designs by Jude on YouTube.
Dance with Me pattern designed to fit 16" JamieShow fashion dolls. The pattern features a lined bodice with ruffle top edge, floor length skirt with ruffled hem and zipper back closure. This design is available for Ellowyne Wilde, Cissy, 17" Deeanna Denton, Tyler and the 22" American Model.
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, and especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey. This month’s pattern from Tamara Casey for Club Grace is Fashion Savvy shown on the right. The pattern features a fashionable pantsuit with full bishop sleeves and French cuffs.
Tamara has been making fabulous videos for YouTube - these sewing tutorials can help you tremendously! Don’t miss the video below for the Fashion Savvy pattern.
Here is what Club Grace Member, Marie Scopel, had to say about the pattern, plus check out her version - so much fun! “Fashion Savy” has got to be one of the best club Grace patterns yet! There’s just something so classic about this jumpsuit. I could’ve seen wearing it in 60s, 70s, 80s or even today! It lends itself to being all about the accessories. And it even came with a purse pattern.”
Club Grace member, Gale Torres, did a spectacular job with her pattern - isn’t the green fabric lush for the Holidays?
Congratulations are in order for Tamara Casey! She reached a goal of over 1,000 subscribers on her YouTube Channel. Consistent, quality content is what she has been striving for this year and she is doing AWESOME. Congratulations, Tamara! Keep climbing!
Opulent - A doll clothes sewing pattern designed to fit 12" Poppy Parker, Opulent. The pattern features a floor-length Victorian-inspired gown with 3/4 sleeves and a fully lined overskirt, underskirt with ruffle and tulle petticoat. The pattern features a snap-back closure. This design is also available for Ellowyne, Deja Vu, and other dolls.
See how easy sewing for Barbie is in this doll clothes sewing tutorial. The video shows step by step how to sew a 1950's retro-style prom dress for Silkstone Barbie. The pattern used for the demonstration is Prom Date.
We love a good unboxing video and Tamara has an exciting one - a new sewing machine - a Pfaff Ambition 620 sewing machine. This provides a quick overview of the machine’s main features, included accessories and sewing feet. How exciting, congratulations!
Reviews of products are extremely helpful for all of us - In this product review video, Tamara shows you her experience with Cordless Electric Scissors from opening the box through testing them on a variety of materials. The scissors turned out to be very useful and effective for easily cutting paper, fabric, corrugated, and plastic. There is a code for 15% off in the video.
Tamara has it ‘going on!’ You do not want to miss any of her upcoming projects, products, and updates. Be sure to follow her on Facebook for weekly inspiration. We can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, and especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey. This month’s pattern from Tamara Casey for Club Grace is Travel Chic. In the graphic above, you can see the different creations of Travel Chic by Club Grace Members.
Tamara has been making fabulous videos for YouTube - these sewing tutorials can help you tremendously!
Tamara is VERY close to her 1.000 subscribers. Once she gets there, she can control the commercials on her channel - so let’s get her there!
The members of Club Grace often share their creations from Tamara’s Pattern. One of our lovely creators is Suzanne McDonough. How utterly CHIC!
Our next look is GORGEOUS in the Travel Chic pattern, sewn by Pam Walker. The accessories make this straight out of Vogue!
Many of the Club Grace members put their own spin on this pattern - you can dress up any of Tamara’s creations in a million ways depending on the fabrics.
VDC Member Pam Walker, created the Hallows Eve Night Robe - snag the pattern on Tamara’s website for several sizes of dolls. FUN FACT - Pam used a shirt that she found at a thrift store for this dress. GORGEOUS!
Have you been following Tamara’s Halloween Challenge? Check out her results in this video - gotta love some spooky fabric, and that crown is beautiful!
Be sure to check Tamara’s Sale on her website - she switches it up often, and right now, the Hallowes Eve Robe Pattern is on sale.
Tamara has it ‘going on!’ You do not want to miss any of her upcoming projects, products, and updates. Be sure to follow her on Facebook for weekly inspiration. We can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude is a sponsor of Virtual Doll Convention’s Club Grace which is a monthly doll club complete with a clothing delivery subscription, and a monthly digital component that features a fantastic new pattern by Tamara. It has been a wonderful year full of FASHION, thanks to many contributors, and especially for our sewers, Tamara Casey. This month’s pattern from Tamara Casey for Club Grace is Autumn Chill. Autumn Chill is a sewing pattern perfect for fall that features a close-fitting and flared fully lined coat with princess seams, slit pockets in the front side panels, and a wide collar for the 16.5" RTB101 body dolls.
Tamara has been making fabulous videos for YouTube - these sewing tutorials can help you tremendously! In the last thirty days, she has uploaded nine tutorials. Way to go, Tamara!
The members of Club Grace often share their creations from Tamara’s Pattern. One of our lovely creators is Gale Torres, she did a great job with the Autumn Chill Pattern, didn’t she?
Here’s what another member, Pam Walker, said about the Weekender Pattern: “I made another outfit for Dee and the other girls from Tamara's "Weekender" pattern. I love this one..I think it looks so chic. I added a shawl for the chilly evenings. I love the "Weekender" pattern. I love the fit, the look, and everything about it. Best of all, it is easy and quick to make.”
For our Outlander fans, the Jamie shirt and kilt are must-haves for your male doll wardrobe. These doll clothes sewing tutorials show you step by step how to sew an Outlander-inspired 17th-century doll kilt and shirt. The pattern used in the sewing tutorial is called Scottish Jamie. It is currently available for the 17" Matt O'Neill dolls and will soon be released for the 19" Tonner male dolls. There are links to Tamara’s favorite supplies in the YouTube video descriptions.
For our shoppers out there, bookmark Tamara’s eBay account she lists ready-to-wear clothing from time to time, snag one if you are lucky!
It’s hard to believe that Halloween is coming up. Tamara is taking place in the modes4u’s Halloween Sewing Challenge. For the #modes4uhalloweenchallenge, each sewist will receive a surprise mystery box of Halloween themed fabric from modes4u.com and put their creativity to the test to come up with a fun project to share with the sewing community. Learn more and snag some coupon codes in this video!
Tamara has it ‘going on!’ You do not want to miss any of her upcoming projects, products, and updates. Be sure to follow her on Facebook for weekly inspiration. We can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
At Virtual Doll Convention, we feel blessed every month to collaborate with Tamara Casey, owner of Designs by Jude. We noticed her work early on and finally asked her if she would be interested in collaborating by making us a pattern for our Christmas Pageant. Our pie in the sky dream was to have the Rockettes pattern for our Grace doll, and she DID NOT disappoint with “Santa Baby.”
Tamara’s knack for being able to re-create any look, or better yet, dream up her own looks from inspiration in her real life, is remarkable. If you have not taken a stroll through Tamara’s online boutique of sewing patterns, you are missing out. All you need to do is click the type of doll that you are interested in sewing for, and a plethora of patterns are available to easily download and print at home.
Tamara’s latest products and patterns are always on the homepage of her website, and we are DIGGING her newest creations - wig stands! You can purchase 6” resin stands and 4” stands for 16” to 18” dolls with an approximate wig circumference of 5 1/4 which is a size 5-6 (this works for most Tonner dolls!)
One of the hottest new patterns to come to Grace Marie Fitzpatrick fans (or any Robert Tonner doll with the RTB 101 Body) is “Weekender”. The pattern features a pair of fitted leggings, sleeveless cowl neck top and a sleeveless cowl neck dress. Items are perfect for a weekend getaway. Better yet, there are sewing tutorials for the cowl neck top and the leggings on the designs by Jude YouTube channel. These videos are the best!
Here are a couple of the latest videos from Tamara Casey. We know how much time and effort goes into filming, editing, and producing videos so we appreciate every single one. Make sure to subscribe and like the videos, it helps support her channel. We would love to see her reach a milestone of 1k subscribers soon!
‘Space Buns’ are trendy and fun hairstyles on modern dolls, so we had to share this awesome wig that we found ON SALE on Tamara’s Website - it comes in a couple of colors, too!
Tamara has it ‘going on’! You do not want to miss any of her upcoming projects, products, and updates. Be sure to follow her on Facebook for weekly inspiration. We can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
This blog is sponsored content for Designs By Jude in Collaboration with the Virtual Doll Convention.
