Black Friday: A Maker's Guide
I think everyone has an opinion on Black Friday. Some people love it and look forward to facing the crowds and scoring awesome deals, others love it but choose to shop from their couch via the internet and yet others hate the idea of commercialism and avoid the whole thing.
No matter how you feel about it, the fact is some great deals are definitely available! Mostly in tech, toys and clothing, but my list is all (well almost) about fabric, patterns, notions!!! What isn't sewing related is hand made creations from fellow makers. I love supporting small businesses so the majority of my list will be indie makers.
I'll be updating this list through Friday!
Have you been wanting your own personal labels for your handmade items? If so grab them TODAY while Dutch Label Shop is offering 30% off everything! (code blackfriday30) This is where I order my labels and I love them. 
Style Sew Me is offering 30% off her entire site which includes tutorials, fabric and patterns. You can even preorder a printed pattern (these are usually limited to new releases). See my version of her Anitra pattern here.
You know I love Fabric Mart and they are offering the entire site 50% off (excludes sales, clearance, Julie's pick and regular priced patterns). This includes pre-cut fabric and sewing kits (pattern + fabric)!
I love the selection of high quality fabric from Finch Fabrics. Starting midnight Thursday thru midnight Monday save 30% on all fabrics, excluding End of the Bolt. (code BFSALE30)
Mimi G is having a $5 pdf patterns sale starting Friday (ends Sunday)here.
Closet Case patterns is offering 20% off on almost all digital and print patterns (Sasha Trousers are exclude) and hardware kits, along with 20% off online sewing classes, Sew Your Dream Jeans and Sew Your Dream Swimsuit. Simply use the discount code THANKSGIVER at checkout!
Mod Kid is offering 35% off all patterns (code BLACKFRIDAY35). I've tested two of their patterns the Leilani (here) and the Wren (here). 
Blue Dot Patterns is offering all patterns for 25% off (code THANKFUL) through Monday.
Grainline Patterns is currently offering 15% off (code GRAINLINE15 ) through November 30th. If a better BF deal comes up I'll update.
I have three Caheez satin lined hats and I love them. She and her team custom make each hat/wrap to order which can result in up to 8 weeks for delivery. Thankfully during her Black Friday sale she will have a limited supply of "ready to ship" hats, so if you're impatient like me NOW is the time to order. Also save 20% from 6-10am Friday (code THANKS) on your knit hat order or select free shipping (code CYBERSALE) all weekend.
P. Sherrod & Co offers an amazing collection of fine Colombian leather lifestyle bags and small leather goods. I recently lost my P. Sherrod card case and am rebuying during this sale (hopefully a clutch too!). The company is based out of Atlanta, Ga and you can now find the collection in Belk stores (here). Save 30% on psherrod.com plus free shipping from no wuntil Monday (code PSCBF17)
Of course Joann is having a killer Black Friday Sale (Wed & Fri), some of the best deals include:
- 75% off Fab Lab clear ornaments
- 70% off flannel, anti-pill fleece, Christmas cotton fabrics
- 70% off holiday storage, ornaments and ribbon
- 60% ff Ottlite and Fiskars tools
- 50% off Cricut accessories
- 40% off Gingher tools, irons and Singer sewing machines
- $219.90 Cricut Explore Air 2 Bundle (also $199 Explore Air 2, $149 Explore Air and $129 Easy Press Machine)
- 5/$5 Simplicity patterns
Saturday - Sunday deals
- 60% off apparel fabric, interfacing and buttons
- 50% off Kids craft kits
- 5/$5 Simplicity patterns