Jolly Roger Raglan – SewSophieLynn

Raspberry Creek Fabrics Valentine Line

Raspberry Creek Fabrics introduced their Valentine Line last week and I loved sewing some of it up! We were lucky enough to meet up with Anna and her darling kiddos for a quick photo shoot to really highlight this collection. I feel so lucky to have such great sewing friends so close and Anna is so incredibly talented!

This argyle print is such a classic and was instantly a favorite. It’s great for the holidays but will also work well year round. It’s printed on the CLUB grey base which is my absolute fav, especially for boys.

I sewed up a Greenpoint Cardigan from Hey June Handmade. I can’t believe this was my first time using this pattern. It sewed up quickly and looks so cute on. I left off the snaps and buttons for now but I’m still debating whether or not to add them. We’ve struggled with snaps in the past so I’m leaning towards some sleek black buttons…

I’ve been dying to sew up the new Modkid Brooklyn. I love Modkid’s Tween line (Sophie is still just under the size chart chest/hip wise but is a 14 height!). I think this pattern is similar to the True Bias Niko pattern and since I like to try out new styles on my little mini me first she got to be my guinea pig. The mock neck, slim fitting silhouette is so cute on her!

I thought the modern lines of this print were just too perfect for this look! Windowpane prints are having such a moment and the addition of hearts just make this fabric so sweet.

This little girl is all about purple right now. She loved the pretty watercolor stripe and I knew pairing it with the CLUB lilac dots would be a win.

I used the Jolly Roger Raglan from Patterns for Pirates with the funnel neck add-on. I extended the funnel neck height and cropped the bottom hem a couple of inches as well. It’s a cozy closet staple that will get worn often.

I had to get in on the fun! I love the simplicity of these tiny hearts on grey. It’s cute without being too young. It’s a print I can wear year-round and will pull out this sweatshirt often. I used my latest go-to pattern, the Pixie Tee from Chalk and Notch. I cropped the hem about two inches since I plan on wearing this as a layering piece and I love a bit of shirttail sticking out.

I also sewed up a New Horizons Manhattan Dress in the XO double brushed polyester. I love what a quick sew this pattern is and that boat neck is super cute! The drape of the double brushed poly is dreamy as a circle skirt and she loves how soft this dress is.

You can grab these prints on sale through Wednesday, December 19th for $1 off per yard. They’re available on CLUB cotton jersey and french terry with the bottom two prints on double brushed polyester. They’ll stay available in the shop through Valentine’s Day.

Art Gallery Fabrics Stripe Tour

I’m thrilled to be joining Karly from Paisley Roots for the Art Gallery Fabrics Stripe Tour. Karly and I very first bonded over our shared love of all things striped so this was a definite treat for both of us. I’m happy to be joining a great group of sewists to share these amazing fabrics with you. Make sure you check out their posts this week as well!

SookEe Designs / Replicate Then Deviate / Sew Sophie Lynn /

Heather Handmade / Sew A Straight Line / Confetti Unicorn

Stripes are a favorite of mine and these looks were so much fun to create. I had the hardest time picking which fabrics to use. Just take a look at all the killer stripes here. You want them all too, right?! The colors are just divine and there are so many to choose from. They are yarn-dyed meaning they’ll stay just as pretty after a million washes as they look today. Such a dream fabric!

In the end I just couldn’t get this classic black and white combo out of my head. I used the Striped Bold Caviar and Striped Alike Caviar. I love the creamy white with the bold black. I think I already have five black and white stripe tees in my own closet but I’m so drawn to the combo. There’s no such thing as too many black and white stripes in your wardrobe!

For my top I used the Pixie Tee and Dress from Chalk and Notch. I love the optional side ties and knew it was the perfect place for a fun pop of fabric. I used scraps from these pretty Art Gallery dresses and I love the combination.

A bold peacock print is such a fun touch!

I couldn’t bear to waste any of the leftovers so my little guy just had to have a tee too! I used my go-to Jolly Roger Raglan pattern. This bold stripe paired with a solid AGF knit in Sahara Sun is just checking all my boxes. Stripes- check, mustard- check, cute boy- check 😉

This fun dress is the piece de resistance! I used the Upton pattern from Blaverry (so sad it is no longer available!). It’s one of my favorite patterns for combining fabrics and I’m always so happy with the results.

That back detail just makes me flip!

Add in that pretty contrast yoke and I’m head over heels!

We are so in love with our new pieces. I can’t get over the quality of this fabric. It was so nice to work with and is so soft and smooth. I almost felt guilty using this amazing stuff on my kids. I can tell it will hold up to all that they throw at it though making these a great addition to their closets. Now to get my hands on all the colors…

Thanks for joining us on our stop! We hope you treat yourself to some of this amazing fabric soon!

Valentine’s Sewing with Raspberry Creek Fabrics

I’ve been sewing a ton for my kiddos lately and it’s about time they all made it to the ol’ blog. Today I’ll share all the lovely, cozy goodies that I’ve done with some of the newest fabrics to hit Raspberry Creek Fabrics.

I hope you’re planning on sewing a couple of projects for Valentine’s because Raspberry Creek has got your fabric needs covered!

This pretty floral french terry was so fun to pair with other coordinates in the shop. I used the Metro Pullover from Sew Straight and Gather. I love the cowl option and all the opportunities it has for color blocking. I paired it with the mint stripes, mint dots, and light grey french terry.

Big sis fell in love with this fun springy gingham. I used the Janie Dress from Mouse House Creations and love, love this darling dress!

Little Bro was loving this ‘Tic Tac Toe’ fabric- I loved how convinced he was that it’s not just x’s and o’s! With a little solid white and black jersey and a darling cut file from Thread and Grain, this basic Jolly Roger Raglan turned out too cute!

Such a fun line right?!! And in true RCF fashion the new prints just keep coming…

The newest Minimalist line is simple and clean in black and white. These two cute cousins love their new tops.

Cute Hank buddy is wearing a School Bus Tee in handrawn triangle jersey. I’d say it’s a winner!

Charlie got another Jolly Roger Raglan- this time I sized up and did a crossover hood and kangaroo pocket. This pattern is just about all I need to keep this kid in tops- cozy sweatshirt, fun tee, it does it all! In plush french terry it’s too good!

This little miss is sporting another Janie Dress in Paint Splatter jersey.

And how cute is this print paired with the red polka dots on this sweetie?!!

That’s a lot of cute kids and fabric! Sorry if you’re sweet tooth is aching! Make sure to stop by tomorrow for a few more kid project!

Sewing for Kindergarten Blog Tour

Man, oh man! The day I have been waiting for FOREVER has finally come. My youngest baby started kindergarten! My emotions are all over the place but one huge positive thing is I get to join in the Sewing for Kindergarten Blog Tour. I’ve been following this tour since the beginning and it’s super exciting to be joining in this year.

I think we all are a little torn seeing our youngest head off into the big world without us. It’s hard knowing that this is where it all starts. With one in high school I know all to well how quickly it goes by. There were definitely tears shed on his first day. Such a bittersweet moment in time.

This photoshoot reminded me what a fun age this is. In some pictures he’s channeling his inner teenager (like the one above, hello!). In others he’s giggling like a little boy, carefree and innocent. I love watching him navigate the world of friends, rules, responsibilities, and life. I’m taking it all in- trying to freeze as many of these moments as possible.

It just about kills me that this little guy isn’t by my side 24/7- now it’s just 22/7, haha! I was dreaming of lazy afternoons watching tv, eating chocolate, and sewing like crazy. Who knew that two hours would fly by in a matter of seconds?!

This kid is all about comfort, I think every kid is at this age. I did a mix and match look with five coordinating pieces, all knit for extra softness. Here we paired a Jolly Roger Raglan from Patterns for Pirates with a sweet pair of Mini Hudson Pants from True Bias. Both of these patterns are staples and I think I can make them with my eyes closed at this point. They’re just classic pieces that can be paired with so much.

The raglan features a darling cut file from Thread and Grain. This kiddo is Future Class President material for sure! I used a fat quarter from Spoonflower for the sleeves- he picked the print himself and has been so excited for his new tee.

The Hudson pants are done in a subtle houndstooth that I had set aside for myself- luckily there’s enough left for me too! I love this print and the hipster vibe it brings.

Here they’re paired with a Fighter Tee from Handmade Boy and an Aztec Vest from See Kate Sew. (And yes, he is blowing spit bubbles. I told you he’s still all boy!)

The Fighter Tee is such a fun spin on a loose fit t-shirt with panels that run from the sleeve down the side. I used the perfect boy print- a limited Halloween print from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I know the spiderwebs will be a hit year-round!

The Aztec Vest is such a quick, cute layering piece. I sewed this one up in french terry from Raspberry Creek. I had this zipper in my stash and I had to giggle when he saw it and exclaimed, “A golden zipper?!! Yesss!” It doesn’t take much to make him happy! I simplified the construction even more by omitting the pockets making this such a fast sew.

His final piece is the Moto Maxx pants (affl. link) from Love Notions. I can’t say enough good things about this pattern. They’re comfy and cute and the extra layer at the knee not only adds to the cool factor it also makes them extra durable. So perfect for busy little boys!

I’m loving all the prints in these looks. I tend to stick with stripes and solids with my boys, mainly because cute boy prints are so hard to find. These prints though are right up my alley- not too childish and so easy to mix into the rest of his wardrobe.

Thanks for stopping by my little stop on the tour. Make sure you head to these other amazing bloggers- I can’t believe we all have kiddos starting kindergarten this year! What a fun milestone to share!

Boys Can Wear Pink

I jump at any chance I get to sew for my boys. I’ve enjoyed following the Boys Can Wear Pink Tour from Handmade Boy the past two years so I’m really excited to be joining in this year! Make sure you enter the giveaway at the end of the post too! Lots of awesome goodies coming your way.

This little guy was focusing on colors in preschool and was supposed to dress in the appropriate color each day. It was another perfect excuse to sew up some pink!

My boys are very picky and I don’t sew for them much because of it. This guy had to pick out the fabric and every detail of the hoodie. There’s a reason you don’t see him on the blog more even if he does look darn cute when it’s all said and done. He definitely turned on the model charm for this quick shoot!

I used the Jolly Roger Raglan and Add-on pack for this cute hoodie. I did the cross-over hood option. The Jolly Roger is my go-to for this boy. I love the fit and the add-on options make it so much fun. I used my favorite french terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics for the main and a remnant of athletic fabric from Hobby Lobby for the hood. He was very specific and if it was going to be pink it better be neon!

My new Silhouette machine I got for Christmas has been getting a workout lately. I love, love, love it! It’s so fun being able to really personalize our clothes. I love when my kids come up with an idea or saying and just like that we can slap it on a tee! I’m an 80’s kid and this ‘Stay Rad’ just fit with this sweatshirt. It was a simple design to make and really makes this top, like, totally wicked dude!

I’m sorry my kid is so much cooler than me. I’m pretty darn lucky I get to hang out with this stud everyday. He’s such a sweetheart and mama’s boy that I think my heart will break when I send him off to school everyday this fall. It’s so much fun having a little buddy to hang out with!

Ready for the good stuff?! The prize pack for today includes:

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$15 shop credit from Sofilantjes

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Mystery pack of fabric and three yard pre-order credit from Piccadilly

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Check out all the other bloggers here:

Monday: Handmade Boy, Paisley Roots, Phat Quarters, Wild & Wanderful, Max California,

Made by Jack’s Mum, Call Ajaire

Tuesday: Sew Sophie Lynn, Doodle Number 5, Beri Bee Designs, The Wholesome Mama

Wednesday: The Fairy Dust Bin, Creative Counselor, Pattern Revolution

Thursday: Crafty Like a Rox, Shaffer Sisters, Winter Wear Designs

Friday: Rebel & Malice, EYMM, The Berry Bunch, Tales of a Tester, F&B Creations

Raspberry Creek Club Fabrics Line 4

Raspberry Creek Fabrics has done it again! The newest CLUB fabrics line is almost here and it could be my favorite yet! (Available for preorder here.)

These fabrics coordinate so well and are perfect for fall! Each print will be available on 9 oz. Cotton Lycra AND 4-way stretch French Terry. Grey, black, and navy stripes will also be back- hurray!

It was so fun to get together with our friends, Diana the genius behind Raspberry Creek and Emily of Enjoyful Makes, to shoot this fun new line!

Cute Grace is wearing the Hey June Camden Raglan in the new Navy Magenta Floral and Navy Polka Dot with a Deep Magenta neckband. I love the dots/floral combo.

I’m going to need my own version of this top. The Magenta Floral on Heathered Grey is so pretty! Paired with the deep magenta and Navy Cotton Lycra it’s the cutest Jolly Roger Raglan I ever did see.

My little guy also got a Jolly Roger. His is a classic combo-Mustard yellow stripes, Light Grey, and navy. I can’t wait to sew him up a few more in all the great stripes headed to the shop.

Halle’s darling Figgy’s Stellar Tunic is my favorite! I love this Purple Lightweight Chambray paired with the gorgeous grey floral. It looks fab with a touch of navy and mustard.

The Navy and Grey Triangles are perfect for boys and girls of all ages. My girly flipped over her Love Notions Miss Mary Mack made with the triangles and deep magenta cotton lycra.

I love seeing them all together! Such cute kiddos looking their best in these darling fabrics!

Oh how I love these goofy kids!

Make sure you pick up the new line at preorder pricing (savings of $1 a yard!) until November 4th! Stripes are available and shipping now and the other prints are beginning to trickle in. I can’t wait to see what everyone makes with these amazing prints!

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Back to School Tour

I sure love all this Back to School sewing I’ve been doing, especially the chance to get some boy sewing done! Today I’m on the Back to School Blog Tour hosted by Lulu and Celeste and Sprouting JubeJube. Of course, there’s lots of prizes and discounts for you, too!

This little guy can’t wait to head back to pre-school in a couple of weeks. He’ll be doing it in comfy style thanks to a few of my favorite patterns. (This post contains some affiliate links. I receive a small commission if you purchase through them that will be turned around to get more fabric to then convince you to buy more patterns 😉

I used the Jolly Roger Raglan from Patterns for Pirates paired with the Boxwood Joggers from Sew Like My Mom. Such a comfortable, stylish outfit that he will grab again and again.

He absolutely loves the pockets- perfect for Hot Wheels and Legos!

The slim fit is so cute and makes these joggers hip and so, so cool!

The Jolly Roger is a pattern that will be a staple for him. A basic raglan is essential for little boys. The relaxed fit is perfect for his little toddler belly (which is quickly disappearing, sniff, sniff). I think he’s doing his best supermodel smolder here for you 🙂

This is the kind of outfit any little boy would love!

Outfit number two is another classic combo with a twist. I’ve been wanting to make him some Moto Maxx joggers from Love Notions forever. They are full of awesome details that really make them look straight out of the department store.

Double layer, reinforced knees will make these pants last longer and also up the cool factor.

Lots of top stitching may take a bit more time but is so worth it.

For his top I used the new Rowan Raglan from Made for Mermaids. He really wanted a hooded t-shirt and this pattern is full of options so it was perfect.

I never think to do raglans in a single fabric but will definitely be doing it more often now- duh!

Almost all my fabric for these outfits came from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. Their selection of french terry is constantly being updated so make sure you check back often. The Boxwood Joggers and Moto Maxx pants are both made from french terry she carried (the black is usually in stock but the blue and stripes were one-time-buys). The Jolly Roger was made with cotton/lycra from the shop also.

The Rowan was made with a super soft sweater knit I picked up in LA.

Now for the good stuff! There are so many goodies up for grabs. Just look at all the amazing sponsors!

Head on over to Sprouting JubeJube to enter the Link-up for a huge prize package. You can also get all the info on some killer sales to help you create that back to school wardrobe you’ve been dreaming up.

Today’s prize is 1 PDF pattern from Modkid and 1 PDF pattern from Audrey & Tiffany
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Check out the rest of today’s stops on the tour:

Create 3.5 – Sweeter Than Cupcakes – The Wining Wife – Paisley Roots – The Eli Monster

And make sure to visit the rest of the bloggers packing this tour with fantastic back to school inspiration!