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Sew Straight and Gather’s Metro Pullover

Terri at Sew Straight and Gather has got another brilliant pattern for you. I have an addiction to making sweatshirts and consider myself quite the hoodie connoisseur so when I say you need this pattern you better hop right on that!

There are two patterns- one for kids and one for women/men. A pattern for the whole family is always going to get a lot of use in my house.

Each pattern comes with a hooded version or a cowl neck. I made a couple of each just because I couldn’t stop. Seriously, I want to see you make just one…

This cutie got the first one off the sewing machine. I just adore his little face peeking out of that hood. I love the unique hood and the fit of this sweatshirt.

I used Raspberry Creek Fabrics french terry in solid charcoal and oatmeal. The combo is neutral and the charcoal stripe hood lining just ties is all together.

Payton’s was next and sewed up in a flash. She picked out this anti-pill fleece from Joann’s and it worked just lovely for this pattern.

She got the cross-over cowl version. It’s nice and big which makes it so cozy and cute!

The girls and ladies version have this darling pleat detail in the back. It gives it a little more flow and adds just that little something extra.

There is a curved hem or a banded bottom option. Payton got the curved hem. I loved her version so much I headed to the fabric store the next day so that I could make one in my size!

I wasn’t signed up to test Sophie’s size but just loved this pattern so much I knew she needed her own too! She got a cowl with a banded bottom out of Joann’s fleece.

My first version was a beautiful eggplant french terry (from Raspberry Creek) hoodie version.

I’ve had this lightweight mustard/cream stripe in my stash and it was absolutely perfect with this eggplant. I used it to line both the hood and the pocket.

I love the slim fit of this sweatshirt- not too baggy, not too tight!

I whipped up my cowl microfleece version in about a half hour after making the others. Seriously, the cutest, quickest sew ever. It is so cozy and I dreaded taking it off!

I think we’ve found a new favorite pattern. The big boys are feeling left out so we might need to whip up a few more real soon!

Terri’s patterns are so clearly written and I love her clean, crisp layout. She offers lots of tips and her tutorials make sewing a breeze even if you’re just a beginner to sewing.

Terri has graciously offered both patterns for $4 each or $8 (CAD, so us Americans will save even more!) for the bundle for a limited time. Are you doing last minute Christmas sewing? Or finished up and need a little selfish sew? I’d waste no time and grab this pattern TODAY! Pick up the kids version here or the ladies/mens here but really you should just get them both– you won’t regret it!

Love Notion Li’l Laundry Day Tee

This post contains affiliate links. I became a Love Notions affiliate AFTER falling in love with her patterns and style.

The sewing world has gone crazy for the Ladies Laundry Day Tee by Love Notions. Tami at Love Notions has done it again with the Li’l LDT for girls.

The options with this pattern are absolutely incredible. It comes in sizes 2t-16. There are three different lengths- shirt, tunic and dress and high low options too! Five, yes five, sleeve options; tank, cap, elbow, long, and bishop sleeves. Finally there are a million, ok, maybe not quite a million neck finishes; neckband, asymmetrical collar, cowl, gnome hood, and rounded hood! How’s that for choices?!!!

I used all fabrics from my stash and had to try out every kind of knit I owned. And guess what? They all worked just lovely!

My first tester version was a dress length with long sleeves and a gnome hood. The fit of the shoulders changed a bit in the final version but you can see it was a good pattern to begin with.

Payton thinks the gnome hood is so fun! This is a soft ponte and flows beautifully. It’s got great twirl factor which is important if you’re six.

I cut into this gorgeous double-knit I picked up in Africa for Sophie’s long sleeve cowl version.

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I barely squeezed it out of a metre of fabric but it was just too perfect for this dress and my girl. She loves the color and it just fits her style to a tee.

Next up is an asymmetrical collar tunic version.

I used a Girl Charlee knit for the main and my trusty RCF coral for the collar. It’s just adorable and I foresee many of this version come spring/summer.

You know I just HAD to do a french terry version. I’ve been wanting to try one for me but knew my girls would look WAY cuter in it. I did a regular hood and used Raspberry Creek Fabrics french terry.

The drape of this particular french terry is just perfection! I scrounged up the last of this floral french terry I got in LA to line the hood and add bands to the sleeves. I wish I was wearing this myself right now!

I’ll do a separate post tomorrow on my final and favorite version. I did a ‘fancy’ one using sparkle ponte that I just want her to wear everyday!

So, is your mind blown? Seriously, the options are endless. I had so many versions swimming in my head I couldn’t sleep and just had to sew them up. Creativity can totally ruin a good nights sleep 😉

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Club Fabric Line 2 Preview

Raspberry Creek Fabrics has a new Club fabrics line coming!!! Are you as excited as I am?!!

I was lucky enough to get my hands on some strikeoffs and got sewing right away!

Payton got an Extraordinary Girl tee from Filles a Maman out of the new Club floral mixed with Riley Blake dots and solid coral (all from Raspberry Creek).

This is quite possibly my favorite t-shirt I’ve made. The colors are just right up my alley and that floral is just to die for!

I did Dressage Leggings from Jennuine Designs for Sophie. They were perfect for a little color blocking with the new Club aztec and black cotton spandex.

These are the best fitting leggings on my skinny mini and I can’t wait to make her a million more.

You can preorder the new Club Fabrics line in the shop. The best part- It will all come in cotton spandex and french terry! I’ll be sharing more projects in the coming weeks leading up to it’s arrival. I can’t wait for you guys to get your hands on this goodness!

Love Notions Samson Sweater

I love a pattern that can be used for all my kids. If you haven’t noticed, I’m kinda obesessed with making sweatshirts too. The Samson Sweater from Love Notions just feeds both of those needs (yes, sewing sweatshirts is a NEED for me).

With a crewneck, hood, and jacket option this pattern will get lots of use around these parts.

Charlie got a crew neck with a flannel front and french terry back and arms. Another combo I can’t get enough of. Both fabrics are from Raspberry Creek Fabric.

He said it was so cozy and didn’t want to take it off. He may or may not be going on day two with it on…

Payton got a hood version out of Girl Charlee knitfix floral french terry and a stripe french terry from Girl Charlee as well. The hood and band is oatmeal french terry from Raspberry Creek that matched perfectly!

I made her a size 8 and Charlie a 4 with the banded bottom. As with most patterns, I will have to lengthen it in the future (that’s what they get for being so darn tall and skinny!).

These two have such a cute relationship. They are usually giggling away together and having a blast. It’s always fun to see the baby of the family grow up and start having real relationships with their siblings. It was fun to capture some of that.

Love Notions is having a great Black Friday sale and you can pick up this pattern (and the dozen others you’ve been eyeing) for 40% off with code thanksgiving15. Here’s my affiliate link if you need anything 😉

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Shwin Designs Eleanor

There are very few patterns that I make multiple times- not because I don’t love them but I just have soooo many patterns and too little time. The Eleanor dress and top is one of those patterns that I’ve been dying to make again though.

The darling collar and puffy sleeve are just too cute for words!

I used Raspberry Creek Club Fabrics and let Payton pick the combo. A happy customer means it will actually get worn.

She loves the hearts and polka dots are always a good idea, right?!!!

I shortened the sleeves (a tad too much) and added bands but if she’s anything like her momma they’ll get pushed up anyways.

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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!

A new crop of Bimaas

This girl loves her Bimaa Sweaters. Two years ago I made her a handful of sweaters and dresses from the Bimaa Sweater Pattern. Last year, she got a couple new ones that she adored (she even wore an old one for school pics this year).

So it was about time she got a couple new ones for this year.

The first version I made with a thicker sweater knit I picked up in LA. I lengthened it about 8 inches and made the band 9 inches wide (folded in half it’s about 4 inches). Easy modification for a super cute sweater dress.

It is super cozy and casual enough that she’ll wear it to school.

In my last post I professed my love for this Robert Kaufman Mammoth Flannel from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I had just enough left for the cowl on this sweatshirt.

The pattern is written for knits and I crossed my fingers she would still be able to get it over her head without any stretch. I didn’t modify the cowl at all using the woven and took a deep breath as she tried it on. She has a tiny head so it was no problem! Good thing because I love, love this top!

The top is made from my favorite charcoal french terry. This sweatshirt is so darling and warm! Perfect combination!

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- Fall 2015

My favorite time of year in the virtual sewing world is Kids Clothes Week. It’s a week of inspiration and motivation to build my kids wardrobes.

This KCW I’ll be out of the country and so sad to not be sewing along with everyone. Before I left, I couldn’t help myself and whipped up a few things for Charlie.

He asked me the other day to please make him something so he could have a photo shoot. I was flattered until I realized he was in it for the prize I give the kids when they ‘model’ for me. I sewed up a couple of Recess Raglan‘s and two pair of Mini Hudson’s.

I’d been crushing big time on this darling Birch knit from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. It is so soft and lovely and I’m kinda jealous of this shirt.

I made up a second raglan, this time using this solid white and the Club diamonds. We are loving Where the Wild Things Are and this vinyl from Sew Fancy iron-on vinyl is just darling!

This boy is all about comfy pants so Mini Hudson Pants are so perfect for him. A little more stylish than his running pants but still so cozy, especially out of french terry.

He got one pair out of light grey french terry with charcoal accents and a second all charcoal pair. On the darker pair I added moto-inspired knee patches and I really, really like the look.

He also got a cheater tee made from an Old Navy raglan with another cute vinyl added.

Anyone who has ever attempted to photograph a 3-year-old know just how many pictures were taken to get these that were semi-blog worthy. He’s such a busy guy!

Are you joining in on Kids Clothes Week? I wish I was sewing along with everyone but I’m off enjoying the adventure of a lifetime.

Halifax Hoodie by Hey June Handmade

I’ve got another amazing pattern for you today! And I mean ah-MAZ-ing!!!

The Halifax Hoodie by Hey June Handmade is the ladies version of the Hatteras Hoodie that I was head over heals for here.

I made three version of the kids and I couldn’t help myself and made three versions for me, too!

The first version I made was the cowl neck view D out of yummy mint french terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I used the back side for contrast for the cowl and bands. It is so cozy and this color in real life is bright and so, so fun.

Heaven in a sweatshirt right there.

I had yet to make view B for my kids and I was dying- it’s so cute with those wrap around sides!

I used this black french terry for the main back and sleeves and added a buffalo plaid sweater knit I scored in LA for the front. I just adore the hi-lo hem!

And finally I did a view B out of sweater knit (another LA $1/yd find). I added lace trim to the hem and skipped the band. I love that I could use this pattern and kinda fancy it up.

Such an awesome, versatile pattern that I will be wearing all winter long.

I’ve mentioned before how much I love my sewing besties, Diana and Emily. It was so fun to test this with Em. I took some pics for her then we had to do a few ‘couple’ shots for fun!

Isn’t she gorgeous! We both have mad love for this pattern and Adrianna over at Hey June. Pick up the pattern here or the Hatteras/Halifax bundle here.

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