About The BULLETIN Board
Chelsea here, owner and founder of Daughter Judy a design driven pattern collection aiming to infuse intention into quality drafted patterns for home sewers.
I discovered pattern making in college and it clicked instantly for me (I was always more math and science than history and english). Sadly I found it hard to find an associate/assistant/apprentice job in pattern making in New York post college. After 2 years at Ralph Lauren in production I packed my bags and moved to Milan for just over a year to do an in-depth masters course at what I consider to be the best school for pattern making, Istituto Secoli.
When I returned to New York I jumped right in and never looked back. I’ve worked with (and still work with) brands such as Apiece Apart , Rachel Comey , Caron Callahan , Creatures of Comfort and Nike.
I love pattern making (and sewing) and want to encourage anyone who’s interested in it to pursue it! It’s a skill that seems to be dying but is strongly needed. If you have any questions about this field please don’t hesitate to DM or email me!
What is The BULLETIN Board?
The BULLETIN Board is a place where you can stay up to date on the latest Daughter Judy pattern releases, new videos and where you can ask any and all sewing (or non sewing) questions. You’ll also find things like interviews, pattern hacks, lots of recommendations plus insights on how the apparel industry actually works.
What do I get if I’m a FREE subscriber?
Free subscribers get access to all pattern release newsletters, Ask Judy and Home Ec videos, and a smattering of Loose Leaf newsletters throughout the year.
What do I get if I’m a PAID subscriber?
Paid subscribers get an extra newsletter called the Loose Leaf. It’s a twice monthly column formatted around the seasons and what’s been on my mind. So far we’ve talked about choosing the right pant size, how to use the Teague skirt pattern for woven fabric, what I’m trying to make for myself this year and where I get my pattern inspiration.
For $5/month (or $50/year) you also get exclusive access to free patterns, online classes, moodboards, chat threads, store discounts, plus everything under the free subscriber-ship.
As always, 5% of every sale goes to a non-profit aiding garment workers around the globe fighting for lost wages, access to healthcare and clean and safe working conditions.
FAQ’s
How do I sign up to become a PAID subscriber?
When you navigate to the home page of The BULLETIN Board you will see a button on the top right that says "Upgrade to paid". Give it a click and Substack will walk you through the sign up process!
Where do I get the free patterns?
If you are a paid subscriber you can access the patterns via the Loose Leaf newsletter with the pattern name. Scroll down to pattern release and you'll see the PDF's linked directly into the newsletter for download.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Go to your Substack home page and click the hamburger at the top right corner then go to your Settings page. Scroll down to the Subscriptions section and click on The BULLETIN Board. Scroll to Account Actions and follow the prompts to cancel. If there is any billing issues please reach out directly to Substack or see their support page here substack.com/support.
