Just a few notes and images from the prep for the upcoming Pavlova Circus and Pre-Sale! Everything is working well, and I’m really pleased begin showing the work very soon. I think we’ll have some good fun. Here’s a preview of the upcoming attractions. If you have a question, ask away and we’ll see if I can work it in this week (I might not answer immediately in comments):
- Ivory Merino Pavlova Wrap Top
- Gray Windowpane Check Wool “Seashell” Pocket
- Neck facing | A Little Tricky, But Thoroughly Explained..
- Muffin Cover- tucks into the back to keep the top in place
- Hem!
- Hem!
- Hem!
- She’s coming!
- Hanging Around
- Esme, Detail
- Tis the season, yes? Time for a little present…!
- Raw Inspiration | Wool
- Raw Inspiration | Silk Embroidery Thread
- Raw Inspiration | Shell Beads | Green Beads
- Raw Inspiration | Hair, Bracelet, Earrings
- Raw Inspiration | Of This, We Make Esme Petits Fours
- Raw Inspiration | Esme’s Bracelet
- Raw Inspiration | Kiwi Bracelet | Petit Four
- Raw Inspiration | Kiwi Ribbon
- Raw Inspiration | Inkjet Printable Fabric Sheets | 21st Century Doll | Old School Doll | Jointed Paper Doll
- Raw Inspiration | Fine Batik Hair in Mango | Shoes in Kiwi
- Raw Inspiration | Petit Four | Pavlova Circus
- Raw Inspiration | An Overview
Let me know your questions about the pattern, I may not answer directly in the comments but I might work it into the program!
Tomorrow: Presale Begins and Esme, The Pavlova Covergirl (And the real outfit that inspired the artwork!) Then: Petit Four by Cake Patterns
In the meantime, check out Lauren Lladybird’s purple bamboo Tiramisu- looks like a great “background” dress for showing off cool accessories… Lauren was on the original list of testers, so I’m glad she got her copy. Finally. (If you were a tester and you don’t have a pattern and haven’t heard from me, do drop me an email, please.)

























I love that you have another pattern out so quickly! Congratulations on your new business. I’ll stop at your etsy store tomorrow to buy the next pattern.
Thanks! This pattern has been in the works for the better part of a year, just back burner-ed. It’s good to have her close to completion now. :)
Great picture of you “hanging around”! Your Pavlova looks like it’s gonna be another hit!
Thanks! More to come, but I wanted to show the side detail that someone asked about. There it is. :)
Is that a long sleeve version I can sort of see on the blurred image? Please say it’s so ( from a chilly Brit).
Yes. Two sleeve lengths- “Longer” and “Shorter” :)
AHHH So exciting! One amazing design after another! I can’t wait for Christmas! Great job, Steph!
I have so many sketches. That’s what I kept saying to myself when I was thinking about setting up Cake… “I just have so many sketches, once I get everything all set up…” ;)
I cannot wait for this one! So exciteddd :DD
Me too Lauren, me too!
I’m looking forward to this release Steph – particularly the top but I think the skirt may work for me too. I’m getting much better at wearing skirts :)
You may find you really like it. I think a long long circle skirt (not that this one is, but it’s easy to lengthen) is my favorite kind of skirt to wear..