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Positive Pants Card and Brooch Sewing Pattern
Positive Pants Card and Brooch Sewing Pattern

Positive Pants Card and Brooch Sewing Pattern

Beginner
Difficulty

Beginner

Fabric
Material

Cotton

Designer
Designer
Carolyn Letten
Techniques
Techniques

Machine Embroidery

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
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Beginner
Difficulty

Beginner

Fabric
Material

Cotton

Designer
Designer
Carolyn Letten
Techniques
Techniques

Machine Embroidery

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at sewmag.co.uk/safety.

About this pattern

Chin up everyone, it’s time to pull on your Positive Pants.

We’ve all been there, in need of some self-belief and a little encouragement as we navigate life’s many ups and downs. Whilst this may be all too relatable, Carolyn Letten has the crafty solution: positive pants! Whether you use them to adorn a greeting card, keyring, or brooch, these uplifting undergarments will let your loved ones know they have a supportive stitcher in their corner.

Essentials

  • Fabric: plain: turquoise, orange, yellow, peach; patterned: caramel ditsy floral, white check, navy star, navy letter; faux leather, silver; lace, cream
  • Lightweight iron-on interfacing
  • Felt, silver glitter
  • Pom pom trim, aqua
  • Split ring
  • Greeting card blank, 18cm
  • Acid-free glue stick
  • Brooch back
  • Ribbon: turquoise chevron, teal grosgrain

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    Top sewing tip

    Practise embroidering lettering onto a section of calico before you get started on this project.

    Meet the designer

    Sophia Palmer is the owner and creator of Jessalli Handmade, a personalised homewares company based in Dorset. As well as being a passionate sewing tutor, Sophia regularly produces her own patterns, and has created a community of crafters via her social media platforms, blog and YouTube channel.

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