New to My Patreon? Looking for Something? Start Here!
Hi everyone! I know it can be a little overwhelming joining a new platform, so this post is here to help guide you. I will keep this post pinned to the top of my page to help you navigate the content here. We will be utilizing Patreon’s tagging system, and all content will be broken down into these 7 categories (click on any of them to see all posts in that category) :
How does it all work and when can I expect new content?
Every month, we will be releasing a Patreon exclusive video ($3 tier and up) as well as some sort of downloadable content ($7 tier and up). Video is streaming only, so you must be on the platform and connected to the internet to view it. We expect this content to go live within the first week of each month, but will be sure to notify you if there is any change to this schedule.
To get the downloadable content, you must be in the $7 tier or above. You can find the downloads at the bottom of the post (see the blue circle below). There will always be separate files for 1) the instructions, 2) the A0 pattern file (large format), 3) and the tiled pattern file (to be printed at home on A4 or letter paper).
Throughout each month, we will also be publishing live streams, polls, sneak peeks, and occasional additional tutorials.
We have a special tag for Pattern Expansions, and will be adding one for Standalone Patterns once we have one (coming March 1st!).
Make Sense?
Hopefully this has helped demystify how to navigate the content here on Patreon. As we post more content here, I expect this system to naturally evolve, and I will be sure to notify you of any changes here.
In the meantime, I have to thank you for your willingness to learn this new platform with me! I'm already so excited about what we'll be able to achieve here.
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (23)
I love all your tutorials so much!!! Thank you! Wondering if you would consider doing one on how to make bias tape, how to use a bias tape maker, and how to attatch the tape to garments properly. Just a thought. Thank you!!!
Oh that would be great! I'm a very much newbie sewist and that is a mystery to me, any beginner help would be gratefully recieved, i'm still working my way through the Gertie books, which are fabulous, obviously!! :P
Well today is the last day of June. I wonder if we get a sneak-a-peak today. I will be getting back surgery tomorrow at 09:00 and will not be able to look for a bit.
Would you consider maybe making a nightgown / pajama pattern to wear under the Rose Dressing Gown? I can't imagine wearing such a beautiful dressing gown over my fairly scuzzy looking pajamas.
Are you planning on expanding the sizes of the Jane, Rita, and the Night and Day dress? They're awesome patterns but I'd love them to have them fit my size as well so I can purchase them.
I know the Rita is currently being tested in larger sizes! She said the other patterns are going to be released in larger sizes too and is working on it. I hope this helps!
This is a SUPER random question... BUT have any of you had trouble with your spray bottles not working correctly with Lottabody in them????
Hi Laura, so when I'm not quarantined at home, I'm a licensed hairstylist :) Lottabody is quite thick, so when you are going to use it, my recommendation is to cut it with water. Some stylists prefer a 1:1 ratio Lottabody and water. I admit, I have used a 1.5 water to 1 Lottabody just because of how thick the styling product is. If you are using it straight with no water added, it will no doubt clog up a nozzle, especially one that is more of a fine mist spray rather than a larger one. Give it a try! I love Lottabody, its my absolutely favorite setting lotion of all time :)
Hoping the right person reads this! I've got a deposit on a Beacon dressmaking retreat for the end of April but I started a new job this week and I'm not going to be able to go. Does anybody have a deposit already down on the same 3 day retreat for another month? Perhaps we could trade?
I suggest emailing Gertie privately. You can find her email address in the Paypal invoice she sent you. I don't think she will be addressing this issue on Patreon. I hope this helps.
Just to let you know, when I signed up today (March 1), Patreon had on the tier that I signed up for that the Starburst pattern was available for 39 more minutes. I wondered if it was a glitch. I understand it was a February promo. 👗
I really like this platform and all the contents and patterns. I have been following you since 2014, have purchased a majority of the Butterick patterns and all of the Charm patterns. Unfortunately, due to my work and travel schedule I have not been sewing much the last couple of years. Hope to get going again soon
What is the skirt you are wearing in this picture? Is that a scoop pocket near the back?
It’s an upcoming Charm Patterns design!
Thank you so much for this post, it's so helpful. I'm also new to patreon and it seems to take me a while to work out how new sites work so this has been great! That being said, I'm loving what you have posted so far and am really looking forward to the live streams!!
So glad you found this post helpful!
I'm in the market for a new sewing machine. I am intermediate, but looking for a great, long- lasting machine. Any recommendations?
I worked a whole summer costuming to afford the Bernina Gertie has. I was definitely a beginner/intermediate then and it has seen me through learning a lot! The metal body means it stays still when you sew just about everything, and that helps so much and feels really good to work with. I also really like that it's mechanical and you don't have to deal with digital menus of weird embroidery options. Gertie did a blog post about it: http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2012/06/my-bernina-1008-two-years-later.html
You are doing awesome!!! Keep up the amazing work and amazing patterns!!!
I have a question. It's been mentioned that, for example, if someone signs up next month they won't have access to this month's downloadable content. Does it just get hidden for them or do I need to be sure to download each month's downloadable content before it goes away?
Hi Sarah! You have access to all posts in your tier as long as you remain a subscriber. You can view the videos and download the patterns at any time. The only exception to that is Bonus Offers, like the Starburst Dress. You must be signed up during that offer time period to receive the project. For everyone who signed up during February 2020, you will receive those files by email on March 1st so you can save them and always have them. :)
This makes me want to use it more. This is my first Patreon and I almost exclusively use it on my phone through the app. I found it difficult to know what I was looking for and how to get optimal use from it. Thank you!
Awesome, that's exactly what I was hoping for with this post! I know getting accustomed to Patreon has been a bit of learning curve for all of us but hopefully the use of the tags will make everything easy to find!