A snippet of the very large inspiration board in the studio. We used cork tiles to cover a small wall, almost from floor to ceiling. I rotate all sorts of things in and out: images, vintage notions, flowers, etc.

I’ve been working on some designs for the pattern covers and falling in love with watercolor.

I do believe fall is the perfect time for sewing. These are some sneak peek shots we took this weekend while shooting designs for the debut collection of patterns.

Hi there. I’m Sarai. I began Colette Patterns because I wanted to increase the opportunities for creativity in other people’s lives through making clothing, because I wanted to share the joy of making over the joy of buying, and because I wanted to make things that would contribute to the amazing craft movement going on …