Freebie Friday (August 26) Help Us Spread The Word

Hi everyone,

On Friday (August 26, 2016) we're offering a free doll clothes pattern from Karen Wadsworth of Forever 18 Inches as a special one-day only event rather than having the "normal" Freebie Friday voting. We'd love to have you help us spread the word and be sure to get your copy!

More About Karen Wadsworth and Forever 18 Inches, (in her own words). 

I've always loved dolls. My tenth birthday present from my mother was an honest-to-goodness sewing basket filled to the brim with supplies, and a Barbie pattern. I was in heaven! I sewed throughout my high school years, and then began again when my great nieces received American Girl dolls. My teenage sons were horrified that their mother was playing with dolls. During that time I also discovered Liberty Jane patterns. Wow--stylish, detailed patterns for dolls with fantastic instructions and a beautiful fit! Before I realized what was happening I was designing my own patterns. Partnering with PixieFaire as a seller and designer has been such a fun adventure! I'm grateful to those of you who have become customers and friends along the way. This pattern is my thank you to all of you--enjoy!

More information about the pattern:

The decade of the 1960s was ushered in with one of the youngest and most elegant First Ladies in recent American history. Jacqueline Kennedy set a style standard that included iconic design and deliberate simplicity. Pillbox hats, Chanel suits, and pearls were all elements of her personal style. The Forever 18 Inches Campaign Jacket pattern pays homage to her and the "Camelot" years of the early 1960s. 

 

The Jacket features include authentic Sixties detailing such as contrast binding, a cropped length, and pocket detailing.  Choices for variation include two types of pockets, two sleeve lengths, and an option for an open Jacket Front not meant to close.  Best of all, with only three main pattern pieces and no lining it's simple and relatively quick to make.  The contrasting binding uses an easy and elegant Hong Finish for maximum customization potential and minimal bulk.  The Jacket closes with decorative button-covered snaps, and is designed to pair with other Forever 18 Inches Sixties patterns:  The Good Vibrations Sixties Dress, the Scarf Top and Stirrup Pants pattern, and the Timeless Schoolgirl Skirt.  Finally, to finish an outfit off with an authentic Sixties flair, a bonus pattern for a triangular headscarf is also included. 
Skill Level:  Intermediate

 

Take A Closer Look:

Please be sure to leave a comment and thank Karen!

 


100 Comments

Jeannette
Jeannette

August 25, 2016

Thank you so much, Love it.

cristy estep
cristy estep

August 25, 2016

Very cute! Thanks so much!

Roxie
Roxie

August 25, 2016

Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. Can’t wait to start creating with this pattern

Becka B.
Becka B.

August 25, 2016

Oh my Wow! This is an awesome share, thank you So very much! :D (PS, I’ve always loved your patterns, I have more than a few! _)

Deborah King
Deborah King

August 25, 2016

Oh my GOSH! So Jackie Kennedy! I LOVE it! THANK YOU

Lynn
Lynn

August 25, 2016

Elegant but simple and timeless. Thank you so much!!

Sue
Sue

August 25, 2016

Absolutely darling jacket. Thanks so much.

Chantawn English
Chantawn English

August 25, 2016

Love it!!!! Thank you!!!!

picpic
picpic

August 25, 2016

merci beaucoup pour ce patron très feminin et indémodable j’adore la classe à la Française

Fay Goin
Fay Goin

August 25, 2016

how cute! great fallish and springish jacket the special friends will look great too!

Lynda
Lynda

August 25, 2016

Would love it

Libby
Libby

August 25, 2016

That is the most adorable jacket ever. Can’t wait to make it. Thank you Karen and Cinnamon for your generosity.

gloria
gloria

August 25, 2016

Thank you, Karen. My project for today was to make a blazer type jacket from a different pattern. But of course, I am going to wait until tomorrow to make yours.
What kind of fabric is best suited for this blazer? Again, thanks!!!

Pat
Pat

August 25, 2016

Love your patterns! They always look so cute and stylish on my doll.

Karen
Karen

August 25, 2016

Love the pattern!! thank you Karen!

Sharon
Sharon

August 25, 2016

Thanks so much for the frreeby, pattern is very cute

Lori T
Lori T

August 25, 2016

That is a beautiful pattern! Looking forward to tomorrow. Thank you.

Angela Weber
Angela Weber

August 25, 2016

Is it Friday yet?!’m

Sandy
Sandy

August 25, 2016

Thank you, Karen. Can hardly wait to make a sophisticated jacket! Even though I’m a hippie girl from the 60’s, I still appreciate the styling of that era. Thanks again; a wonderful gift for all of us 18" seamstresses.

misssbdl
misssbdl

August 25, 2016

thank you for this pattern. I love it.

Vivian
Vivian

August 25, 2016

I just love this pattern, love love love it.
Thank you so much for the pattern !!

Judy Ware
Judy Ware

August 25, 2016

Love it! Thank you and Pixie Fair for all the nice “Freebies”!

Christine
Christine

August 25, 2016

Thank you. It’s gorgeous!!

Sandra  A
Sandra A

August 25, 2016

Thank you so much.I really love this pattern.

Connie
Connie

August 25, 2016

Thank you so much, Karen, and to Cinnamon as well. The suit is lovely, Mrs. Kennedy was a classy stylish woman. Looking forward to Friday ?

Sandra
Sandra

August 25, 2016

Ooh! Gorgeous! Can’t wait to download this pattern; I have the perfect fabric that has been pining away waiting for the perfect pattern! Thank-you so much.

Ursula
Ursula

August 25, 2016

Dieses Kostüm ist so wundervoll und erinnert mich an meine eigene Jugend… vielen Dank Karen!

Donna K
Donna K

August 25, 2016

I thought Jackie Onassis’ style. How adorable. Chanel returns .Thanks so much

Susan Botha
Susan Botha

August 25, 2016

My goodness! Thank you so much! I was just yesterday looking at Forever 18 inches patterns. There are so many and they are so beautiful. Thank you so much Karen and Pixie Faire. Thank you!

paulette
paulette

August 25, 2016

bonjour quel joli ensemble très chic c’est un super cadeau un grand merci et une belle journée a toutes paulette
MYRA
MYRA

August 25, 2016

WOW!
Brings back such memories! Thanks SO MUCH and I can’t wait to download it.
Thanks for your generosity!

Shirley
Shirley

August 25, 2016

So much talent shows up on this site! I love this pattern. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

Мария
Мария

August 24, 2016

Круто, классный шаблон поскорей бы пятница

Nancy A.
Nancy A.

August 24, 2016

Thank you for the great pattern. I have nothing else like it.
Can’t wait til Friday!

Irma hermay
Irma hermay

August 24, 2016

Beautiful outfit thank you so much for sharing it wit us. Looking forward to friday

Georgia
Georgia

August 24, 2016

Thank you so much for the pattern!

Irene
Irene

August 24, 2016

Thank you Karen and Cinnamon! Your timing is perfect with this wonderful outfit to go with Melody. Looking forward to Friday!

Karen
Karen

August 24, 2016

Thank you so much for the beautiful pattern. Looking forward to making it . Thank you again and God bless.

Kathy
Kathy

August 24, 2016

Thank you so very much Karen! I just love getting these patterns on Friday. So many possibilities! And thank you, Cinnamon, for doing this on Fridays!

Pat
Pat

August 24, 2016

Wow! What a classic, darling outfit! Thank you so much, Karen! And thank you so much, Cinnamon!

Lily
Lily

August 24, 2016

Beautiful! Looks like Jackie Kennedy Onasis! Thank you so much!?

Sylvia
Sylvia

August 24, 2016

Thank you, very smart looking jacket.

Jaclyn C.
Jaclyn C.

August 24, 2016

Add the pill box hat, the A-line skirt, and pearls and you have a Jackie O ensemble! Love it!!!

Kathy
Kathy

August 24, 2016

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful outfit. I can’t wait to sew it.

Judy C
Judy C

August 24, 2016

Love this suit. Had one just like it in Navy trimmed in red piping. I wore it with a pill box hat and gloves of course.

Fay
Fay

August 24, 2016

Thank you love the pattern

Jane
Jane

August 24, 2016

Thank you, Karen, for the wonderful pattern. Can’t wait ’til Friday. I wish you were my neighbor so we could exchange ideas and techniques! I would love to see your latest projects.

Dianne Rynne
Dianne Rynne

August 24, 2016

Thank you so much, Karen and Cinnamon! The suit is just too cute! I remember the elegant Mrs. Kennedy and I can hardly wait to start sewing.

Nancy
Nancy

August 24, 2016

LOVE IT! It’s so unique and different from the other patterns out there. Definitely will be making it soon.

Donna
Donna

August 24, 2016

Thank you Karen for the new pattern. It is a very cute and business looking outfit.

Linda
Linda

August 24, 2016

A special thank you Karen . This will be fun to make.

Cathy W
Cathy W

August 24, 2016

Thank you so much, love the suit and Freebie Friday!

Lockie
Lockie

August 24, 2016

Very cute! Can hardly wait!

Nicole
Nicole

August 24, 2016

Thank you so much …it’s very cute :-)

Carol Fulton
Carol Fulton

August 24, 2016

Adorable rendition of this jacket- I remember it well. Thank you so much for sharing you talent with us.

Sharon
Sharon

August 24, 2016

Thank you for this lovely pattern

Mary Margaret Petty
Mary Margaret Petty

August 24, 2016

Thank you, Karen, for such a lovely design & your generosity. Friday freebies are very popular and such a treat. Thanks too, Cinnamon & team for all you do!

Rosetta
Rosetta

August 24, 2016

Wow. The first time I looked at this pattern it took me right back to the suits my mother would wear to church. Making this suit will make me feel closer to her since she passed away 10 years ago. It will be lots of fun to make.
Thank you making this pattern available.

Alice Heppner
Alice Heppner

August 24, 2016

looks like something Jackie O would wear.

Elaine
Elaine

August 24, 2016

Thank you Karen and Pixiefaire for another excellent choice for our Freebie Friday. This could also be Mary Tyler-Moore, or That Girl Marlo Thomas look as well as Jackie O. Jackie is smiling from Heaven at the thought of all of us copying her way of dress. Groovy 1960’s. Go Flower Children!

Jerry
Jerry

August 24, 2016

Thank you for a ‘classic’ design. We were in DC at the time my home town had the tragic event happen, tears were shed for the Kennedys and Dallas and we who now live back home still grieve for our country. This design will give many a parent a way to explain events to her child. Thank you again. And God Bless The United States1

Mary Montecalvo
Mary Montecalvo

August 24, 2016

As usual Karen you have outdone yourself. I love how easy this pattern is and it is beyond elegant!

Suzi More
Suzi More

August 24, 2016

Whoa……sweet pattern. Thank you for sharing it. Looking forward to Friday.

Edith D.
Edith D.

August 24, 2016

Thank you for sharing this lovely pattern. It reminds me so much of the outfits Jackie Kennedy wore. I am so eager to give it a try.

PF Strong
PF Strong

August 24, 2016

Thank you for generously offering such a great pattern!

Monya
Monya

August 24, 2016

Such a beautiful outfit. Thank you so much for the pattern!

Marilyn
Marilyn

August 24, 2016

Great style! Thank you for making the pattern available to everyone. I can’t wait for Friday.
Marilyn

De
De

August 24, 2016

So cute! Thank you for sharing your pattern with us, Karen.

Dori
Dori

August 24, 2016

Great design—I had one very similar that I wore at the beginning of my working career—it was mint green.
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Kelly
Kelly

August 24, 2016

Adorable pattern! Many thanks for this Freebie Friday offer. What a fantastic surprise. I have several of your patterns, and I love them all. So great for the new Melody doll too. Thank you very much. God bless.

Leona
Leona

August 24, 2016

OMG This is just like an outfit I made in college except the jacket had long sleeves. It is absolutely adorable. You are so kind to let us have the pattern. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to make it.

Marian
Marian

August 24, 2016

I literally gasped when I saw this adorable outfit on Pinterest the other day. I am truly flabbergasted at your amazing generosity. So many of us from the 1960’s remember this charming style and now can convey that same love to our grandchildren, while getting to be kids again, ourselves.Thank you so much!!

Deb
Deb

August 24, 2016

Thank-you so much for your generous gift. I have, so far, four of your patterns and love every one of them.

Martha Wexler
Martha Wexler

August 24, 2016

in pink

Susan J Peterson
Susan J Peterson

August 24, 2016

This is beautiful, sure brings back memories, thank you so much!

Sophie T
Sophie T

August 24, 2016

What a great way to celebrate the arrival of Melody in the AG world! Thank you Karen, this is a lovely pattern, so very classy and true to era!

Barb
Barb

August 24, 2016

What a beautiful design. I’ve purchased many of your designs and love the way they fit and your attention to detail. Can’t wait to make this one, too. Thanks so much for offering it for freebie Friday!!

jane
jane

August 24, 2016

Thanks for offering this pattern.

Katherine B
Katherine B

August 24, 2016

Thank you so much! This is a gorgeous pattern

Linda in Texas
Linda in Texas

August 24, 2016

Oh my goodness! I had this outfit when I was 14!. Complete with the pillbox hat, white gloves and pumps, and single strand pearl necklace! I loved that boxy little unstructured jacket made of a very small green and white houndstooth plaid, and white braided soutache binding on the edges.
I’ll be making this for sure! Thank you so much for this very cute pattern!

Patricia McNeill
Patricia McNeill

August 24, 2016

Adorable, thank you !

pat
pat

August 24, 2016

I’ve had my eye on this…I love this outfit! Thank you!

Debra
Debra

August 24, 2016

What a beautiful jacket pattern. I can’t wait until Friday to get it. Thank you so much!

Connie
Connie

August 24, 2016

Love a jacket pattern that don’t have to be lined and looks great

Mary Jane
Mary Jane

August 24, 2016

Thank you so much. I have many of your patterns and found them easy to work with and giving excellent results.

Sandee
Sandee

August 24, 2016

Thank you very much for such a great pattern.

Barbara
Barbara

August 24, 2016

Thank you so much for sharing this darling pattern with us. It is so generous of you. My granddaughter will truly love this!

Becca
Becca

August 24, 2016

What a darling jacket! Such a classy girl! <3 Thanks Karen!

Denise
Denise

August 24, 2016

How timely…thank you so much – this is pattern is great!

Gloria VanAtter
Gloria VanAtter

August 24, 2016

oh what a nice outfit thank you

Cheryl
Cheryl

August 24, 2016

Oh Karen, thank you for this pattern.It is a very smart outfit.

Georjean
Georjean

August 24, 2016

Can’t wait to make this pattern. Looks like fun. Thank you for the pattern.

Christine
Christine

August 24, 2016

Thank you Karen, for sharing your pattern (and talent) with us! Can’t wait to try it.

Dorothy Farley
Dorothy Farley

August 24, 2016

Love
This pattern.

jean
jean

August 24, 2016

Jumped for joy when I saw this was the pattern for Freebie Friday. One of my favorite patterns has been her Classical Skirt bundle. Thank you for this new one.

Margaret(Peggy)
Margaret(Peggy)

August 24, 2016

Such a great tribute! Love that style, reminds me of Eva Pacone clothing line sheek!

Dianav D
Dianav D

August 24, 2016

So cute! Thank you for the pattern.

Ann
Ann

August 24, 2016

Thank you for the lovely Campaign jacket pattern. It is so Jacqueline Kennedy and so 1960’s.

Joanne M.
Joanne M.

August 24, 2016

Very Chic, love this style.

Laurie E.
Laurie E.

August 24, 2016

Love it!

Thank you!

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