Time for another Flash Back Friday sale and contest!! If you missed it earlier this year, we hosted our first #m4mflashback here. We feature a pattern OR mommy & me pattern set that may be older or that we don’t see popping up in our group a lot. We will give you some inspiration, have a FLASH sale and a FLASH contest! It’s so much fun. We’re so excited to give you some motivation to dust off some of those classic M4M patterns and put them to use. The sale will last only 12 hours- from noon to midnight cst. The pattern/s will be only $5!!! {A steal!} We will also be hosting a #m4mflashback contest on our Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Page and Facebook group. You just need to sew up the featured pattern anytime from Friday to Sunday night, post on any platform above with the hashtag #m4mflashback plus the pattern’s name [example: #quinnpattern #mamaquinnpattern]. A random winner will be chosen to receive 2 patterns of their choice on Monday morning… hoo ray!!

Now all that is exciting, but that’s not it… our featured pattern/s will also be updated with our new paper size options- A4 and A0. A4 is for our international users and A0 is a copy shop size if you want to print all the sizes at once and not tape them together. To get the new files, simply log into your account and re-download. Each pattern now has 3 different files. If you purchased from Etsy or Craftsy and would like the updated sizes please email help@madeformermaids.com with proof of purchase.

Now on the the good stuff… our first patterns we’re featuring are our Quinn and Mama Quinn patterns. These are great Summer staples and transitional pieces layered for Fall. Grab the Quinn HERE and Mama Quinn HERE!

Let’s look at Quinn first. This pattern comes in sizes 1/2 – 14 suitable for woven fabrics. Quinn is a v neck top, tunic, dress and maxi. It has 2 different bodice lengths and includes 2 different skirt styles- a-line which fits perfectly to the bodice OR a gathered skirt. The back is gathered with elastic or shirred. The cross-over straps tie at the top of each shoulder. There is also an adorable optional gathered pocket.

A-line tunic with single ruffle-

Top length-

Dress length-

Dress with ruffle-

Maxi length-

Optional pockets, you can add 1 or 2-

Next is the Mama Quinn, which perfectly matches the girls Quinn pattern. This pattern comes in Women’s sizes Grey – Red 😉 see size chart below. Mama Quinn is suitable for woven fabrics with nice drape: chiffon, poly chiffon, voile, lawn, rayon challis, peach skin, poly blends, chambray, piqué, etc. The Mama Quinn has a v neck line that is finished with a facing or you can fully line. There are no darts or closures, which makes this very quick to sew up. 4 lengths include cropped, top, above the knee dress and maxi lengths. The slip style is fitted on top, straight through the waist and just enough ease through the hips to sit and walk. It hugs the body beautifully and can be layered with a cardigan, sweater or blazer for work. Wear it as an actual slip under dresses or make a nightie or pajamas. It’s easy to dress up the cropped length with a pencil or high waist pants, the above the knee dress and maxi lengths are perfect for date night. 

Cropped length-

Top length-

Dress length-

Maxi length-

V back-

Criss cross straps-

Center straps-

Tie shoulder straps-

We also have an awesome hack for Mama Quinn and Mama Lily this morning on the blog here!