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Hey June Sloan Leggings

I’ve never made my own workout gear and you better believe that if I’m going to do it I’m going to trust my pal Adrianna to give me a great pattern to get started.

The Sloan Leggings fit like a glove and I’m in love with the color blocking option!

I’ve been seriously jealous of my girls Dressage Leggings (here and here) and these are the perfect grown-up version.

Paired with my Aurora top, I’m ready to run.

My favorite feature of this pattern is the pocket in the waistband, perfect for holding my phone, keys, or whatever little essential I need.

All my fabric came from good ol’ Joann’s. I’m really crushing on this paisley print so don’t be surprised if you see a swimsuit out of it too come summer.

Adrianna really is a genius, I tell ya’! The day that I made these I had the chance to meet and hang out with the genius herself. She is as sweet, humble, and genuine as a person can be. I love that her online personality matched her cuteness in real life. She’s a gem!

Now I better get off my bum and put my new outfit to good use!

Dive into Dolmans- Hey June Aurora

Hallelujah! It’s Thursday again- that means we’re one day away from the weekend AND I’ve got another dolman for you. Whoop, whoop!

This week I’m sharing a pattern by one of my favorite designers, Adrianna from Hey June Handmade. I had never made her Aurora Top and this was the perfect opportunity. Make sure you read to the end for an awesome coupon code for this pattern too!

Here’s all the nitty gritty-

Sizes	XS-XXL (bust sizes 32″-42″)
Printable pattern pages/copy shop version	15 pages per version/yes
Skill Level	Beginner
Measurements for Rectangle Pieces	No rectangle pieces
Line Drawings	Yes
Size made	Small
Options chosen	View A
Fabric Requirement for your size	2 yards (I used less than 1.5)
Measurement Chart	bust, waist, hip
Cutting Instructions	Yes
Pattern Printing Layout	Yes
Cutting Layout	Yes
Suggested Fabrics	knits with at least 30% stretch
Layer Printing Option	Yes
Neck Line Options	No
Sleeve Options	No
Hem Options	No
Color Blocking	Yes
Seam Allowance	1/4″
Hem Allowance	1/2″
Separate add-on pack	No
Fit	Slouchy with fitted long sleeve
Easy to read instructions	Yes
Drawing or photograph instructions	Drawings

If you’ve never used a Hey June pattern before the tutorials are always so clear and really some of the best I’ve ever used. This pattern was no exception.

The pattern is another basic dolman- long sleeves, curved hem and a facing neckline.

I’m usually not a fan of facings on a tee but this one really works well.

The long sleeve piece hits me 3″ above my elbow.

I also really like the curve of the underarm- not too wide.

I used this rayon spandex knit from Joann’s. Honestly, it’s a little wild for me but when I saw the new tie dye selection I was mesmerized. So cool but a little out there for me.

I’ve got a pair of Sloan Leggings that will go with this that I’ll share with you soon. I feel like I can be a little bit crazier with my workout clothes than I can with my everyday wardrobe so I think this tee will fit in perfectly there.

I’ve left this unhemmed for now. I’m debating adding a band to keep it in place if I’m wearing it primarily to workout in. I think this pattern, while basic, leads itself to easy hacks like bands, short sleeves, adding a neckband instead of facing, etc.

This pattern has a fun side inset option too that I didn’t use. The colorblocking options with that are so cool and flattering.

This pattern can be made up in a variety of knits like my slinky rayon version or a cozy french terry top. Adrianna has done it again- another winning pattern to add to my Hey June wardrobe. She has generously offered 25% the Aurora pattern until April 28th with the code ‘AuroraLove’. Hurry on over and pick up your copy!

Check out the other posts this week too:

Diving Into Dolmans Week 3

Guest Bloggers: Sew Far North

Adventures with Bubba and Bug

Charleston Dress by Hey June

Have I told you how much I love Hey June Patterns? What? Only about a million times, right?

Well, now you have one more reason to love Adrianna even more-

The Charleston Dress is here and you’re going to just adore it!

This pattern features two views- one has a full skirt with pockets and the view I did has a slim body hugging skirt both with princess seamed bodice.

There are a million (or 7) sleeve options too!

I love that you can get a sleek evening dress or a fun everyday dress out of one pattern.

Like all Hey June patterns, the tutorial is superb and anyone from a beginner on can tackle it. The dress has a fun back zipper that can be left off to make this a super quick sew.

Catch the pattern on sale now through Monday and all other Hey June patterns are 20% off with code BlizzardSale! Run and #buyallthepatterns!

Exciting News from Hey June Handmade

I’m so excited the day is finally here to share yet another great Hey June Handmade pattern. The Camden Tee is the tween/teen version of my favorite pattern, the Lane Raglan.

All that snow in the background means I’ve been waiting a LONG time to share this exciting news!

This will be the first pattern in Adrianna’s new teen line, Hey Juniors- YES!!!

My girls are quickly outgrowing many designers patterns and I think there is such a need out there to fill the gap between little girls and women’s patterns. I’m so happy one of my favorite designers is up for the challenge!

The fit of this tee is so great on my tall, skinny little miss. This is a size 8, long sleeve version in Raspberry Creek‘s first Club line.

All my versions so far have been basic tees but there is a hoodie option as well as thumb hole cuffs and kangaroo pocket. Sleeve stripes add to the sporty vibe too.

A pocket pattern piece is included too but I’m so lazy that I can’t pass up the pre-made iron-on ones from Jo-Ann’s or Hobby Lobby. In silver sequins it was just perfect to bring out the silver sparkles in the sleeves. (Btw- these pockets have washed up beautifully!)

This pattern is perfect for all those iron-on decals out there too!

Make sure you pick up your copy here on sale for $6.50 through Sunday. And keep an eye out for more good things coming from Hey June!

There’s a New Lane in Town

You can stop your search for the perfect raglan right here…

I’ve shared my Lane love before. Love really doesn’t even cut it. You can see my OBSESSION here and here not to mention the handful that are unphotographed because they are constantly in the laundry.

Well, my old favorite has gotten an upgrade! Adrianna has worked her little bum off to make an already fantastic pattern fit even better!

I seriously can’t get over how much I love the fit of this tee!

This was my Valentine Lane made before the upgrade…I was already loving the fit although others in the pdf world weren’t so sure.

The original was roomier up top with a wide sleeve angle. Not a terrible fit by any means.

New Lane on the left, old Lane on the right. Fantastic, right?!!!

The new angle of the sleeves is absolutely perfect! I love how it slims my shoulders and highlights my curves while gliding over what I want to hide.

The new pattern comes with a full bust adjustment front pattern piece for those blessed with a bigger chest. There’s also the hood, chest pocket, and thumbhole cuff options too!

If you’ve previously bought the Lane the new version is yours- just redownload from your account. I love that you don’t need to buy a separate upgrade!

My versions were sewn up with my favorite cotton/lycra solids from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I love, love the solid white in the shop- not sheer but not too heavy, just perfect for this pattern. The floral is from Girl Charlee. My only modification to the pattern is to make a cuff on the elbow length sleeve- I will band everything I can! With bands this whole top can be made on a serger in no time at all.

Pick yours up here today while it’s on sale!

My Little Golden Valentine

Gold, gold and more gold!

The theme for Project Run and Play this week is ‘All That Glitters’ and I knew I couldn’t pass up a chance to sew along.

This girl especially needed more sparkle in her life!

I used the Dressage Leggings from Jennuine Designs for the bottoms. The gold is jegging performance knit from Joann’s (a half yard at 50% off was totally worth it). The floral is from Girl Charlee and while the print is fantastic the fabric itself has little stretch and recovery. Luckily the gold is super stretchy and more than makes up for it.

I love, love little tooshes in these leggings! She declared these her favorite pants EVER! So comfy and she loves the sparkle.

The top is a new Hey June junior’s pattern- the Camden Raglan. It’s currently in testing and I can’t wait til everyone can get their hands on it.

We finished with a gold iron on heart from Hobby Lobby and my girl is officially ‘Goldalicious’!

Such a fun little outfit that will get worn year round! She paired it with a denim jacket for school today and it was true love! I love these pieces as separates and know they’ll get worn again and again.

Lovin’ my little Valentine!

Yet another Hatteras…

I have an addiction… I can’t stop making Hatteras/Halifax hoodies.

I may need an intervention. I can’t help it when it is such a versatile pattern.

This version is view B with a woven plaid front and the very last scraps of my pretty ponte from my Sybil Skirt. I added zippers to the side seams and it’s just fabulous!

I used this tutorial from Sewing in No Man’s Land. It was perfect to achieve just the look I wanted.

Be prepared for a version for me because I can’t stop… won’t stop!

Another Day, Another Lane

I struggle with my relationship with fabric. I love fun, colorful prints but tend to gravitate towards solids or simple stripes in my everyday wardrobe. I picked up this gorgeous floral sweatshirt fabric one night from Diana. It paired perfectly with the cobalt blue french terry I had left over from this sweatshirt. The colors are so pretty but I worried the print would be overwhelming on me. So it sat there…

I considered another Bimaa for my girls- they usually get all the fun prints that I don’t think I can wear. Then I found a simple sweatshirt on Pinterest that used a solid as the main body and even had contrast cuffs and hood. Perfect compromise!

I used the Lane Raglan from Hey June (yet again). This was my first time using the thumb hole cuffs and I love them! I sized up a size since the floral has very little stretch. I also added the kangaroo pocket from the Halifax Hoodie. The result- another one of those sweatshirts that I never want to take off!

Flannel Front Halifax

As I was sewing up this Hatteras Hoodie earlier this week I had a vision. I’ve been dying to do a plaid flannel front sweatshirt and I knew the Hey June Halifax Hoodie view B would be the perfect pattern to do it.

Raspberry Creek has been carrying Robert Kaufman Mammoth flannel for awhile and I simply love it. (You can see what’s in stock here.) It’s thick and cozy and washes up great. There are tons of prints to choose from and Di is always getting in new stuff.

The minute I saw this flannel in the shop I knew I needed it. Paired with light grey french terry, this is now my new favorite sweatshirt. I wore it all day and didn’t want to take it off. It’s currently in the washer so I can wear it again. Totally obsessed!

I didn’t make any adjustments to the pattern. This is a size small and I feel like there is plenty of ease built in to the pattern so the woven works great for the front piece. I have a small chest though so I don’t have to worry about tightness there- I’d maybe size up if that is an issue for you.

I’m currently trying to figure out how many more of these I can make before people get sick of seeing me in them. I think there are so many options with this pattern and I can’t get enough of it!

Kids Clothes Week Final Day

Dealing with some serious jet-lag in our house has it’s advantages. I’ve had quiet early morning hours to sew away. After a long vacation I couldn’t wait to get back to my machines.

I had a little bit of this gorgeous floral french terry left after making myself some Brassies. Just barely enough to eek out some mini Hudson Pants for my girls.