Errata and therefore, pattern checker. And a hello to Alex.

There are a few pattern errors that have been bought to my attention recently, we are busy compiling a list of them and will be updating the website soon.  Apologies that they slipped through our proof reading net, which brings me onto my next point.  We’re looking to hire a freelance pattern checker.  It needs to be someone with good sewing experience who can look at a pattern, read it through and spot what is missing, incorrect, needs clarifying.  We have a technical editor on board who takes care of all the sizing of the garments so it would just be the pattern instructions that would need to be checked and formatted.

This role is home based and freelance and would suit someone who can spare a couple of hours a week to read through Word documents, highlight changes and liase directly with designers through email.   All applications should be emailed to kerrie@kalmedia.co.uk before the end of January.  Successful applicants will be contacted the first week in February, if your application is not successful we may not be able to reply to you, depending on the number of applicants.  You can also call 01279  874630 for more information.

Finally, a big hello to Alex who joined us last week as Sew Hip production editor.   She is based in the Hertfordshire office and can be contacted on the above number.  Her role in the magazine is to pull everything together, chase copy, write and edit and generally make sure that the magazine comes together on deadline.  Her email is alex@kalmedia.co.uk if you want to drop her an email and say hello.

Jelly Roll

Does anyone have any bright new ideas for a jelly roll of fabric?  I have a Nest Jelly Roll from Tula Pink sitting on my desk in the office that needs to be used in a brand new, modern design.  Not necessarily a quilt design, just something clever and new.  

I’d be happy to send it to someone if they would make it into a design for Sew Hip.  Email me at kerrieATkalmedia.co.uk with your ideas about what you’d design with it and I’ll pick one person to send it to.  Deadlines and price for design to be discussed with the person whose idea I choose.  Closing date for design submissions is a week from today, Sunday 11th January.  (and to answer a question in the comments, yes I think the strips are 2.5 inches)

Jumping girls

Does anyone know just how hard it is to get 3 girls to jump at the same time without any one of them looking ridiculous?  If you’ve seen a copy of Sew Hip 3 you may have noticed the pillowcase dresses in there, with 3 daughters of our staff jumping around in wellies and dresses.  We had such a hysterical time trying to get them all to jump at the same time as having all 3 of them (and the dresses) look amazing.  I think we pulled it off in the end, but not without a huge number of out-takes!

These pillowcase dresses are a great way to experiment with sewing.  They are so simple to make and can be customised to suit you and your child. My eldest daughter lives in them over the summer months, they are great to wear on their own or layer over a swimming costume or T shirt.   You don’t have to use a pillowcase either, just use any fabric that is about the same size as a pillowcase.  That will mean more cutting and stitching but the end result will be the same.  

We’re setting up a flickr group for any Sew Hip projects that you make, we’d love to see photos of your little ones jumping in their pillowcase dresses!