tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33758148227927131422024-03-15T20:11:17.820-05:00The College SeamstressElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14872990508361504957noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375814822792713142.post-51776672890884716802023-11-18T08:00:00.004-06:002023-11-18T08:00:00.131-06:00Project Night and Day with PRP<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQobXBaPNV3SeQrIGt16Et53niFaLHSZeoFlx2-5e4f-E-8UstkrDYor5FTaelpGqbpXrVA45jPwKnZfYn08jGqApL_JpLg4ci3_BAByvU8Fg2IBgR0YzL-Q9cPqrd8yueNC6gVCpqn9EsYZYYJfl5AMT07TvhXH7kUU6V03lZu4sbTMFUcVOvhhITvow/s733/GenevieveandAmbrose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQobXBaPNV3SeQrIGt16Et53niFaLHSZeoFlx2-5e4f-E-8UstkrDYor5FTaelpGqbpXrVA45jPwKnZfYn08jGqApL_JpLg4ci3_BAByvU8Fg2IBgR0YzL-Q9cPqrd8yueNC6gVCpqn9EsYZYYJfl5AMT07TvhXH7kUU6V03lZu4sbTMFUcVOvhhITvow/s16000/GenevieveandAmbrose.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Project Run and Play has a new pattern collection and I am so excited to share with you what I sewed! I helped with testing of the <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/celestial-dress/" target="_blank">Celestial Dress</a> so that was an easy pick to sew for the pattern tour and I focused my whole look on that pattern and fabric. The pattern is beautiful with princess seams and choice of three skirt lengths, two sleeve options, and a zippered back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxQjs5EDfNno_LeY7jaiQmzExBc3h1UGIOafOkuzJUY8nHZxfvE-QSwaYkyX6XrLaXNR54CQCraJbTDmXnTrPlEidhlA7AUbEy9kP3ar89UoawdfGybNaMZe7Csb2dHV77SSLtrISKSMrpIhFJO_Ohkyv9qwgl5pTVsG-ICtz7Kju-8qIihD_ht-JCN0/s733/genevieve1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxQjs5EDfNno_LeY7jaiQmzExBc3h1UGIOafOkuzJUY8nHZxfvE-QSwaYkyX6XrLaXNR54CQCraJbTDmXnTrPlEidhlA7AUbEy9kP3ar89UoawdfGybNaMZe7Csb2dHV77SSLtrISKSMrpIhFJO_Ohkyv9qwgl5pTVsG-ICtz7Kju-8qIihD_ht-JCN0/s16000/genevieve1.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The fabric is from my stash and I have had it probably since my college years. I remember finding it at Goodwill but I never knew what to make with it. I'm glad I saved it until now! It is a chiffon and it was perfect for this dress.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyN-N8VWvsF88biBJwPJFa7IHKmaibhZ8gEPcmvML0HOeWW3LwJVMMrsxz8TlRlr4_m6xS4Cnk9dBx1gGPFeQbhGqMJHgDCmETI5oRJ1E9o1qvGfPRtV2LX2Qq8e7z6dSARe5kQX7UoCV_Ly21Oc_Xdax3od4AaKGQcPDqMVja_uICrt-7leAqYZSsOqs/s733/genevieve2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyN-N8VWvsF88biBJwPJFa7IHKmaibhZ8gEPcmvML0HOeWW3LwJVMMrsxz8TlRlr4_m6xS4Cnk9dBx1gGPFeQbhGqMJHgDCmETI5oRJ1E9o1qvGfPRtV2LX2Qq8e7z6dSARe5kQX7UoCV_Ly21Oc_Xdax3od4AaKGQcPDqMVja_uICrt-7leAqYZSsOqs/s16000/genevieve2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to add the lace after the dress was completed but it really elevates the look! It was easy to just pin the lace on to the princess seams and sew it down but the bodice really gives you options for sprucing it up for a fancier occasion!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir54FbKGzPlhbCVzrUl5Sx2HK9hXokFUr3yG9ngopociXrLTxyDWj2ONv-y-b0D-pCnfxofwrSHes6qphaah7FB6jYBKp1YY2KXNZbYkvSPqGsElhf2TCZR20SYRV-TGZyvvSiRcW1RkNSMeYktEHK6Znp4cMlkTCTYPeJPFu8xG0tACfSbcNJ_RJZYVw/s733/dressdetail2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir54FbKGzPlhbCVzrUl5Sx2HK9hXokFUr3yG9ngopociXrLTxyDWj2ONv-y-b0D-pCnfxofwrSHes6qphaah7FB6jYBKp1YY2KXNZbYkvSPqGsElhf2TCZR20SYRV-TGZyvvSiRcW1RkNSMeYktEHK6Znp4cMlkTCTYPeJPFu8xG0tACfSbcNJ_RJZYVw/s16000/dressdetail2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">At first I was only going to do two tiers on the dress but decided last minute to do three tiers and I really love how it looks! Hopefully it will fit my daughter for a long time too since she is tall!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3nwZNnbeZYI9ahA3o_aUc0O2IpUSuA978Ar344pIIQbXARv98jvBqjKR4VCReljewPQxLwLQrUFES0FbShuYDCP1pdFlu03imtxqRC92v9kouIG-RYEphokx0pDOgPE_D2G3MjtaVWR2eNXXye4I07BRs0KB8w1iZJQeS-SKApFxpbFHzZ1tMAZdK46k/s733/dressdetail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3nwZNnbeZYI9ahA3o_aUc0O2IpUSuA978Ar344pIIQbXARv98jvBqjKR4VCReljewPQxLwLQrUFES0FbShuYDCP1pdFlu03imtxqRC92v9kouIG-RYEphokx0pDOgPE_D2G3MjtaVWR2eNXXye4I07BRs0KB8w1iZJQeS-SKApFxpbFHzZ1tMAZdK46k/s16000/dressdetail.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">I also chose to make the flowy sleeves which I think are so fun!</blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UIl67q7V6qRV6fnSussC4XKHutWapsy6afF6TP3ur2U3GDRxZt5_myyCIJ2i0aNzbK6-xuZKSnP-y-Miq5GKB3UeBy7unP3gLbCaOE1erbq9h744C27yrTwXdZJ-V3fP_KRtprecpmE4VbtF00S9y5Hp7w6e6QsD1A0jwlhqocnpvXNSUKPGyxeZY-w/s733/Ambrose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UIl67q7V6qRV6fnSussC4XKHutWapsy6afF6TP3ur2U3GDRxZt5_myyCIJ2i0aNzbK6-xuZKSnP-y-Miq5GKB3UeBy7unP3gLbCaOE1erbq9h744C27yrTwXdZJ-V3fP_KRtprecpmE4VbtF00S9y5Hp7w6e6QsD1A0jwlhqocnpvXNSUKPGyxeZY-w/s16000/Ambrose.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Next is the outfit I sewed for my son! I wanted his outfit to coordinate with my daughter's for a "fancier night" outfit. I found the yellow plaid at Hobby Lobby. It is a cotton linen and it wasn't my first choice but it matched well with the yellow in my daughter's dress. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVKR-5n0hfXGmYOngWNCiX9uXLEqd9YrHYUMWq3f2rQeQkwStZf-hgTIiskjl6xiAdeXrc3aKBg69u09YsvzKCkh-s-hJbH720bZUkJKE3HJIl1a6xizeDXmHLBve2artaNsGtmUC7XYYxiXrhd-YCxBF7R_WLGQz72t06cx1BNVV7-k2vZargaZHT2I/s733/ambrose2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVKR-5n0hfXGmYOngWNCiX9uXLEqd9YrHYUMWq3f2rQeQkwStZf-hgTIiskjl6xiAdeXrc3aKBg69u09YsvzKCkh-s-hJbH720bZUkJKE3HJIl1a6xizeDXmHLBve2artaNsGtmUC7XYYxiXrhd-YCxBF7R_WLGQz72t06cx1BNVV7-k2vZargaZHT2I/s16000/ambrose2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't he just adorable?! I may be biased but try to convince me otherwise. I've been wanting to make him a button down shirt for awhile and the <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/sunset-shirt/" target="_blank">Sunset Shirt</a> from the new pattern collection was perfect! I chose long sleeves, regular collar, and the snap crotch version. The snap crotch is the perfect choice for a little boy on the move because his shirt stays tucked in! I also chose to do snaps instead of buttons for the rest of the shirt because it was faster. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLo9MmYs3F5xbUi9n9t4wjU3weiZgFvBnUIzFazkNmz_FzWKU8bULv6SNKtcP9L0zHE91pNUaUDNnxVPiBZRFYj6lLN7or0CVJH8BV2zxUULGjmiZ-B4vL7d18hBUpAUYiQJb5mszNAl9MKE1YRo1NcYpRm6EVaSs3CADEfx1opsueJv_T9eeVfIS-4pU/s733/ambrose1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLo9MmYs3F5xbUi9n9t4wjU3weiZgFvBnUIzFazkNmz_FzWKU8bULv6SNKtcP9L0zHE91pNUaUDNnxVPiBZRFYj6lLN7or0CVJH8BV2zxUULGjmiZ-B4vL7d18hBUpAUYiQJb5mszNAl9MKE1YRo1NcYpRm6EVaSs3CADEfx1opsueJv_T9eeVfIS-4pU/s16000/ambrose1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The bowtie is also from the pattern collection and it is the <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/outer-space-ties/" target="_blank">Outer Space Ties</a> pattern. There is the option for a regular necktie or the adorable bowtie. I made the bowtie with the optional adjustable neck with velcro since my little guy is only one and I want to be able to put it on or remove it easily. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used the same fabric from his sister's dress so they could be matching. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JlhW7RYl2pH6DPvMijsK1TJezPasJUDmDGeBIcCJe9IbUqsj1lDMOI9YTUWhKdXC1YFYudYd5Qjp5LOIeko1QN6q35ZMvQjByjAIDmwE9M57XH0XGYWkPyRKq1153GWt-aykesNkeom4QWcnq5rkkXio_8-21-TXe44LoBtTYN5b-lAb1BR2OVt0xS0/s733/ambrose4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JlhW7RYl2pH6DPvMijsK1TJezPasJUDmDGeBIcCJe9IbUqsj1lDMOI9YTUWhKdXC1YFYudYd5Qjp5LOIeko1QN6q35ZMvQjByjAIDmwE9M57XH0XGYWkPyRKq1153GWt-aykesNkeom4QWcnq5rkkXio_8-21-TXe44LoBtTYN5b-lAb1BR2OVt0xS0/s16000/ambrose4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAmQ-9-L43kVLMqPsdRgyUrgbc61fkekPJ0q8bc40oOzG5Ekcy_nK2JX9vwDi5NINhIfEukLhqoME48OPUrlN9Nc0E6BBlqS2KMo5v_O8FLKvNYgJU_Avd2QEIhCgTlpJ9sRw_7gVZCV2OsPw_KcBKVylYnFCY6VuJUJFqySaa8zhp31-0HSZuynDjuI/s793/ambrose5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="793" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAmQ-9-L43kVLMqPsdRgyUrgbc61fkekPJ0q8bc40oOzG5Ekcy_nK2JX9vwDi5NINhIfEukLhqoME48OPUrlN9Nc0E6BBlqS2KMo5v_O8FLKvNYgJU_Avd2QEIhCgTlpJ9sRw_7gVZCV2OsPw_KcBKVylYnFCY6VuJUJFqySaa8zhp31-0HSZuynDjuI/s16000/ambrose5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To complete his outfit, I made the <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/fete-slacks/" target="_blank">Fete Slacks</a> which are also from the Project Run & Play shop but they are not from the new pattern collection. I chose to make these pants because the pants in the new collection did not go down to small enough sizing for my little guy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made the pants with the elastic back, flat front option and instead of a fly I made a faux fly. That is not in the pattern but it is an easy adjustment to make. I did not want to put in the work for a real fly when my baby won't appreciate all that work, haha! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMO9eBY-VNsRwBzoYvONTyRsOeInFCrhAQOjru0nykT2vLUHImuSHrR2AzKQQ8tE8vPidG73SO7qPAupQQL1w3m4Qdt0HqvNYm22rUZRV1x2tnIGKxkyhahJbJNB4Wju_X1mQiTCqEEc8J58leDZ4WUFVXwYUn7dboIuFddP-VuMwsjyeh-F-kW1cng7g/s733/ambrose3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMO9eBY-VNsRwBzoYvONTyRsOeInFCrhAQOjru0nykT2vLUHImuSHrR2AzKQQ8tE8vPidG73SO7qPAupQQL1w3m4Qdt0HqvNYm22rUZRV1x2tnIGKxkyhahJbJNB4Wju_X1mQiTCqEEc8J58leDZ4WUFVXwYUn7dboIuFddP-VuMwsjyeh-F-kW1cng7g/s16000/ambrose3.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did do the contrasting tuxedo stripe option which is included in the pattern to make the pants a bit more formal and to really tie it in with my other pieces by using the same fabric from the bowtie and dress. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajQ71Z9Us75ZQM1JAhL-xUQIKbqlmowYxhqaYdouxdllf_v_e7RdB-ntL-XYdJKRgRs2h6xYzSrFHqvHinTofiyszLywvt8D9TNeVVgWvESEwiDnx_IAmfbOzzhS-lrGF-_A4jQscVKwTqeDlQLiIY_-hW7OiHddWse16ySs0r3o-scgGVG-vKOmeyXk/s799/GenevieveandAmbrose1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajQ71Z9Us75ZQM1JAhL-xUQIKbqlmowYxhqaYdouxdllf_v_e7RdB-ntL-XYdJKRgRs2h6xYzSrFHqvHinTofiyszLywvt8D9TNeVVgWvESEwiDnx_IAmfbOzzhS-lrGF-_A4jQscVKwTqeDlQLiIY_-hW7OiHddWse16ySs0r3o-scgGVG-vKOmeyXk/s16000/GenevieveandAmbrose1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went to our favorite local coffee shop for pictures. It was one way to get my 2.5 year old to take pictures because she loves getting the babyccino drink! She also knows where the coffee shop is when we drive by so it's hard to say no because I also enjoy going!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ccxyex0hukvipUk9o9Dg-77eWqx2dwhyphenhyphenFYCO-TFJcGn4MSuwfjk1O7Rq9bdvw1fotlCW39RhmW2u6SSswQfGtSk51-XD5mJKpixfrhVRPkB23HCRx_hQd1KpRqhNTPnHsfh-S1DCrycilIWcBtJILmfZk2ni33pzYWsRw8wgkX6CE1qnhQMyovoRE_w/s733/GenevieveandAmbrose3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ccxyex0hukvipUk9o9Dg-77eWqx2dwhyphenhyphenFYCO-TFJcGn4MSuwfjk1O7Rq9bdvw1fotlCW39RhmW2u6SSswQfGtSk51-XD5mJKpixfrhVRPkB23HCRx_hQd1KpRqhNTPnHsfh-S1DCrycilIWcBtJILmfZk2ni33pzYWsRw8wgkX6CE1qnhQMyovoRE_w/s16000/GenevieveandAmbrose3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOzeKalWnLdK62QrEIBhwIgEyq7XPXMv1Ggq0Lhls2rsTrRIxq5dGgMDnK0LSepTON-9XToqc3ui426v9GEOKe6d9PDrFBgfAEAt2BIK11QQqeq1j71OmJZMi-Tf0ChbB_ZpjuGTFI6ECaXQLgzQiiW8j20TKGWlQchDXrPM08sJ8PXS8o7GfqE2O9IM/s733/GenevieveandAmbrose2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOzeKalWnLdK62QrEIBhwIgEyq7XPXMv1Ggq0Lhls2rsTrRIxq5dGgMDnK0LSepTON-9XToqc3ui426v9GEOKe6d9PDrFBgfAEAt2BIK11QQqeq1j71OmJZMi-Tf0ChbB_ZpjuGTFI6ECaXQLgzQiiW8j20TKGWlQchDXrPM08sJ8PXS8o7GfqE2O9IM/s16000/GenevieveandAmbrose2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazuvHV5DWhiMSIggmwQ5E90MYs25qln-xBAittXFYfQ2Xt1rlu9Y9iMlRyGKgJVy3HoQJUARYe4wzSCwgoGDVh7gs5EjE4gjcgCiZsjSbFL-Ff5uL65NuH0pZEHJiIymPwkiilz9fZ8iQXx27LC3NntachKze_J8dXOjlp9xxkTl2DZCHcu9-MagS9HI/s750/GenevieveandAmbrose4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazuvHV5DWhiMSIggmwQ5E90MYs25qln-xBAittXFYfQ2Xt1rlu9Y9iMlRyGKgJVy3HoQJUARYe4wzSCwgoGDVh7gs5EjE4gjcgCiZsjSbFL-Ff5uL65NuH0pZEHJiIymPwkiilz9fZ8iQXx27LC3NntachKze_J8dXOjlp9xxkTl2DZCHcu9-MagS9HI/s16000/GenevieveandAmbrose4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Could they be any cuter?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had so much fun sewing these patterns for Project Run and Play and their new Project Night and Day collection! Check out the <a href="https://www.projectrunplay.com/" target="_blank">Project Run & Play blog</a> to see what everyone else created and check out the store to see <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product-category/patterns/" target="_blank">all the patterns in the collection</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, I will leave you with some bloopers from out photo shoot because it is incredibly difficult taking photos of a 2.5 year old and a 1 year old! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHGApbe5hM1DxRwrfCRvnUgR_hyphenhyphenjNWdHYzTy191bKULDuRor1xyPKo_8mRoE1tynLZNHngICuXXmtql6Wz-7rMzp4K4E17wTq29Cy4NU5XkKrRer6UA0I3NINuqKRZ3j2myNYEvKOAYCN30RT4RCbWQ-GGq-Kcix_CTsur9rQqXRDku-1HvWMF8KVjw8/s2000/Beige%20Grey%20Minimalist%20Aesthetic%20Inspiration%20Moodboard%20Photo%20Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHGApbe5hM1DxRwrfCRvnUgR_hyphenhyphenjNWdHYzTy191bKULDuRor1xyPKo_8mRoE1tynLZNHngICuXXmtql6Wz-7rMzp4K4E17wTq29Cy4NU5XkKrRer6UA0I3NINuqKRZ3j2myNYEvKOAYCN30RT4RCbWQ-GGq-Kcix_CTsur9rQqXRDku-1HvWMF8KVjw8/w426-h640/Beige%20Grey%20Minimalist%20Aesthetic%20Inspiration%20Moodboard%20Photo%20Collage.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifNTTEl9dGIv_8Jga0lnBC9jvxN-XKSMN82qktwBgA3fj2nLxONVG4ovg72sd0aCI6kvGmpG9DHS8BUG2KMDTwc7vzdBxVu9vSMPaMHOSxxR3_3xlVkE4SXhGDy_rNIw6zIG2SQNlHE6q2To1Cc2M53v2Y8K0MYfbtXBr08O9AXsBqfvHONdtRB03aH5c/s2048/IMG_0281.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifNTTEl9dGIv_8Jga0lnBC9jvxN-XKSMN82qktwBgA3fj2nLxONVG4ovg72sd0aCI6kvGmpG9DHS8BUG2KMDTwc7vzdBxVu9vSMPaMHOSxxR3_3xlVkE4SXhGDy_rNIw6zIG2SQNlHE6q2To1Cc2M53v2Y8K0MYfbtXBr08O9AXsBqfvHONdtRB03aH5c/w480-h640/IMG_0281.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here she was saying, "I just want my latte!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQHAzWiYn83HnsEz3QQ4y0iIf2TEJr1kbh_hewG7ki8Xb-kDqjx-Xcew8BBzrcWpkQyZMBSEjjTIcvlSwm4n1EuNItfo9KRnzzFREq73fTwOooHZW7v3XCc1Iis2ob2mvbtY9qgl4fsSqK4QN8FFAqRgRGM2JUxRQ_iPTu5cCuUktau4recLe-5MJk48/s2048/IMG_0389.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQHAzWiYn83HnsEz3QQ4y0iIf2TEJr1kbh_hewG7ki8Xb-kDqjx-Xcew8BBzrcWpkQyZMBSEjjTIcvlSwm4n1EuNItfo9KRnzzFREq73fTwOooHZW7v3XCc1Iis2ob2mvbtY9qgl4fsSqK4QN8FFAqRgRGM2JUxRQ_iPTu5cCuUktau4recLe-5MJk48/w480-h640/IMG_0389.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I had so much fun sewing these outfits! I hope you enjoyed reading about and seeing my photos! Thank you to the ladies at Project Run & Play for inviting me to be a part of the tour!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: vivaldi; font-size: xxx-large;">~Elizabeth</span></div>Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14872990508361504957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375814822792713142.post-25415636148087944252023-09-04T08:00:00.002-05:002023-09-05T10:32:20.948-05:00Project Run and Play Mini Season 3 // Cherry Berry Cute!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;">Hello! I have not blogged in ages but I am so excited to be back and sewing for Mini Season 3 of Project Run & Play! I got asked to participate back in July and immediately said yes! It was a dream come true the first time way back in 2017 when I was a part of Season 14 and I am glad to be back again for this mini season. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;">This time there are six former contestants and they paired us up for three weeks of head to head competition. The theme was pretty open with "Copy that Look." Before getting to my look I have to say I am so grateful for PR&P. This challenge has given me a chance to stretch my sewing skills and knowledge and make some outfits for my kids that I would have otherwise never made!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpmTbW60F1hiyIMHf1sL15FiB6lKlJeNDhbW6dTRHQPZMSUUg4cyMLNZ3rTKe0ATZ20QPrrQvc6YVacBjpUNrqF2t4j6YBUOzBCSHRH-Vv_qIXVN_eNQmNM-K5EZ5zNkWKy9duz3X3-6P5bn0VeSqfKtalSNNvEnJCxPMARGZzDWBLc306UQBNa_hmq0/s698/titleblog.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpmTbW60F1hiyIMHf1sL15FiB6lKlJeNDhbW6dTRHQPZMSUUg4cyMLNZ3rTKe0ATZ20QPrrQvc6YVacBjpUNrqF2t4j6YBUOzBCSHRH-Vv_qIXVN_eNQmNM-K5EZ5zNkWKy9duz3X3-6P5bn0VeSqfKtalSNNvEnJCxPMARGZzDWBLc306UQBNa_hmq0/s16000/titleblog.JPG" /></a></div></div></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My whole look started with the "American Honey" fabric from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I knew I wanted to make a dress and so I browsed Janie and Jack website, a classic children's clothing company. My kids are 2 and 10.5 months and I knew I wanted to make something classic and timeless. I found some super cute items to "Copy that Look". My inspiration for the dress was based off this <a href="https://www.janieandjack.com/item/girls-the-everyday-puff-sleeve-dress-100046943.html?lang=en_US&dwvar_100046943_color=M48&cgid=" target="_blank">Every Day Puff Sleeve Dress</a>. It had everything a little girl could want - puff sleeves, a scoop back, and a twirly tiered skirt. I started with the <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/janie-dress-peplum/" target="_blank">Janie Dress pattern</a> from the Project Run & Play shop. I used the bodice with the scoop back but I made a neck binding and changed the sleeves to be puffed using <a href="https://elizabethmadethis.com/how-to-sew-puff-sleeves/" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> from Elizabeth Made This. I went all out on the puffs making them something Anne Shirley would be proud to wear!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIu8ahmkBC9p3ChzhUfegSNeR_na8DahE4fPLw9kcpe17kBkP42AzRdUlkmTqTnC4UjyF_CRO8FPPGkWBwxBcsNB6yREW3umqfb5GsKBcbXbnG3YBb_Tg38SHl2E1CUMDwmtqrrtKmHUEjL7WqV5ihD2DeWNaxeSVHY9GsvzWhrrHlsHjoNqEZ8E8Z3k/s765/blogdress.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="765" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIu8ahmkBC9p3ChzhUfegSNeR_na8DahE4fPLw9kcpe17kBkP42AzRdUlkmTqTnC4UjyF_CRO8FPPGkWBwxBcsNB6yREW3umqfb5GsKBcbXbnG3YBb_Tg38SHl2E1CUMDwmtqrrtKmHUEjL7WqV5ihD2DeWNaxeSVHY9GsvzWhrrHlsHjoNqEZ8E8Z3k/s16000/blogdress.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The skirt is two tiers. I measured my daughter to figure out how long I wanted the skirt to be from waist to hem. Then I divided that up into two pieces making the top tier a little bit wider than the bottom tier. I doubled the length so there was plenty of gathering making a very twirly skirt!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLfZ56TDyzo9ppjV3s_p7hzUGFkzx5NvkStTuXQrPctzawp7ByknxBZGjYEYum8mFwEWLQ5kMRZvkQbt2HfSgfa_2CEIafP2Qm9XLz9bKhO8eqZRaBYaE46K1MOg5uihqin8ZS3s5zmzFntzeMMvuxvhnNBfsUZcoBraLszQS2TZeILQAP0FEMapHqF0/s794/backviewblog.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLfZ56TDyzo9ppjV3s_p7hzUGFkzx5NvkStTuXQrPctzawp7ByknxBZGjYEYum8mFwEWLQ5kMRZvkQbt2HfSgfa_2CEIafP2Qm9XLz9bKhO8eqZRaBYaE46K1MOg5uihqin8ZS3s5zmzFntzeMMvuxvhnNBfsUZcoBraLszQS2TZeILQAP0FEMapHqF0/s16000/backviewblog.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jaAwaLjvf81TuZZswzyCcdN0qSO6LBRoE9Or2rU8fe0Y7pZFykQ6rmF2KslSHA-mOeIT6H6HFzOquc2TbJ8ylw2QXLBCVEH2yZ8iTGdtY_XvLx-7CGyFHlKWVcHVRhmCBwOxavfi2rM7g2sgC-wWZxx36BikYV5ExfNmftIqVJO_2aT6fXzWb3RgiQo/s550/sleeveblog.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jaAwaLjvf81TuZZswzyCcdN0qSO6LBRoE9Or2rU8fe0Y7pZFykQ6rmF2KslSHA-mOeIT6H6HFzOquc2TbJ8ylw2QXLBCVEH2yZ8iTGdtY_XvLx-7CGyFHlKWVcHVRhmCBwOxavfi2rM7g2sgC-wWZxx36BikYV5ExfNmftIqVJO_2aT6fXzWb3RgiQo/s16000/sleeveblog.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sleeves are my favorite part of the dress and they were so much fun to make. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSsP2f6x6Iql-zYg_0s-_xDe0CIpc4hRm445SpyvuQ59YRbV6fkBRn_IOTkYfo_iISHY7818SuRr7LJhqKykV-xbNkRn9WMEgtadHS_61rdFyX-qr2rvp_sa-aItnDk1HtGbXOIZWAaHn5cRJq8VTz-277j9PFL0EoWsaDDQ_dLB4JAtVWPAynuRuHFA/s820/blogdress1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSsP2f6x6Iql-zYg_0s-_xDe0CIpc4hRm445SpyvuQ59YRbV6fkBRn_IOTkYfo_iISHY7818SuRr7LJhqKykV-xbNkRn9WMEgtadHS_61rdFyX-qr2rvp_sa-aItnDk1HtGbXOIZWAaHn5cRJq8VTz-277j9PFL0EoWsaDDQ_dLB4JAtVWPAynuRuHFA/s16000/blogdress1.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The jacket was a labor of love and the piece I am most proud of. I was first inspired by the Janie and Jack <a href="https://www.janieandjack.com/item/girls-ruffle-trim-denim-jacket-100047277.html?lang=en_US" target="_blank">Ruffle Trim Denim Jacket</a>. The ruffle reminded me of the Sofiona Designs <a href="https://sofionadesigns.ca/shop-all-patterns/raven-dress-top/" target="_blank">Raven Dress</a> so I started with that and used the yoke piece to redraw my own yoke onto the bodice of a <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/friday-dress/" target="_blank">Friday Dress</a>. I made a ruffle twice the length I needed for the yoke and the collar and gathered it. The bottom of the jacket is the <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/fashionista-jean-jacket/" target="_blank">Fashionista Jean Jacket</a> but I cut it apart several times and redrew the back and front panels to look more like my inspiration jacket. The only original pattern pieces are the plackets, sleeve cuffs, welt pockets, and bottom band. The fabric is a Cone Mills stretch denim that I've been saving for years for the right project and I guess this was it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMd7L3H-VNOKruDp7ETwJytLzyuY6zaPAplRE9Fnz1NOVfzP_IPYdNbZX1HK3Q5ix8gSGZVHk0hlPkRtp1ywLD_G2Y1Neg-Gjh5Hs8K3PQxa2Tk3FmYGHbVs2spfohxX57tkeTrD23vKPKsmMT0E8JvKmNobRUAx0ifCKObOHvZQQbqRoeqyIv1RTlpNY/s550/jacketbackblog.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMd7L3H-VNOKruDp7ETwJytLzyuY6zaPAplRE9Fnz1NOVfzP_IPYdNbZX1HK3Q5ix8gSGZVHk0hlPkRtp1ywLD_G2Y1Neg-Gjh5Hs8K3PQxa2Tk3FmYGHbVs2spfohxX57tkeTrD23vKPKsmMT0E8JvKmNobRUAx0ifCKObOHvZQQbqRoeqyIv1RTlpNY/s16000/jacketbackblog.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqvC91LsaoqV_MulZ_k0opVEtSkjjnDtprC5E7MJpfn9-esBecM5CZ0m2R_uOTT4E_CZkmsCub0KEuQK8yEvaJ3kagTBbmAyRYCjf8zahrXbuYNE5ZW5eZhRCGIULs5Fm3a4XZ_WbM14Y3zzWlNVDug_uTgciqN86OaRzQf7Iy9RPRLxvCtgJa0P8Tbc/s733/backviewblog1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqvC91LsaoqV_MulZ_k0opVEtSkjjnDtprC5E7MJpfn9-esBecM5CZ0m2R_uOTT4E_CZkmsCub0KEuQK8yEvaJ3kagTBbmAyRYCjf8zahrXbuYNE5ZW5eZhRCGIULs5Fm3a4XZ_WbM14Y3zzWlNVDug_uTgciqN86OaRzQf7Iy9RPRLxvCtgJa0P8Tbc/s16000/backviewblog1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The back yoke is also something I am proud of. I decided to tie in the cherries from the dress to the back of the jacket by hand embroidering some cherries. I found a <a href="https://www.ohsewbootiful.com/blogs/embroidery-tips-tutorials-and-freebies/free-cherries-embroidery-pattern" target="_blank">free template</a> from Oh Sew Bootiful and traced that onto my yoke before I started sewing. I embroidered the cherries and love the pop of color against the denim jacket. My daughter loves it too and says "look at my cherries!" every time she wears the jacket. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6NW5-q9U5mL0f8BVfWcL2NrrdarnkbpznH2Q5w6Qvbws_Hp-PI--MJ5OinZYJ7ncDCQPIWdKASzVC3_DE4LCOtC3Vt1SFNSwK4E8vhvjO0xs5J-WXz9cAK1adeEuOYH4cOtP5F8UBemmlDAia3gDkfErGrMB_iLutGLot-hmomoAUEX6KZ5CGB2V90Y/s550/insideblog.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6NW5-q9U5mL0f8BVfWcL2NrrdarnkbpznH2Q5w6Qvbws_Hp-PI--MJ5OinZYJ7ncDCQPIWdKASzVC3_DE4LCOtC3Vt1SFNSwK4E8vhvjO0xs5J-WXz9cAK1adeEuOYH4cOtP5F8UBemmlDAia3gDkfErGrMB_iLutGLot-hmomoAUEX6KZ5CGB2V90Y/s16000/insideblog.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was able to get some custom print fabric from <a href="https://raspberrycreekfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Raspberry Creek Fabrics </a>so I could match the inside yoke and inside cuff to my daughter's dress. I love the little details even though no one will see them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyj5zc5xnitoP6VrijVzQHigMN2jacB1X9q5OKJeIEigoYo3nByaqWHcjwl1UpDf2xw96YFSU-r_6-9CNQkdAt8LoEmuMk1i0OkH_YaDT7KsFGGemaifHDBlG4y3Xy3hiG7JOYpqrIqKg9uslnZAEcEBb-vQ0MyDxjk8BzmGzrIQYWB65y6X5uFEjTRoE/s733/beret1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyj5zc5xnitoP6VrijVzQHigMN2jacB1X9q5OKJeIEigoYo3nByaqWHcjwl1UpDf2xw96YFSU-r_6-9CNQkdAt8LoEmuMk1i0OkH_YaDT7KsFGGemaifHDBlG4y3Xy3hiG7JOYpqrIqKg9uslnZAEcEBb-vQ0MyDxjk8BzmGzrIQYWB65y6X5uFEjTRoE/s16000/beret1.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hat is a <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/monet-beret/" target="_blank">Monet Beret</a> from the Project Run & Play shop and I added a bow. I wanted to use a sweater because my inspiration was <a href="https://www.janieandjack.com/item/girls-sweater-beret-100047093.html?lang=en_US&dwvar_100047093_color=M48&cgid=#?q=beret&lang=en_US&start=36" target="_blank">this</a> Sweater Beret from Janie and Jack. The best I could find was this cable look fabric from Esty. I still think it turned out pretty cute! It is a knit so I interfaced the outer fabric before sewing so it wouldn't flop around. I love how it really completes the look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfY-Wl1guk3jRrd6BsLePQiKHN9r6IWZIQ_VrtbXwM_weg-FkrjGqSQrv1ToSQxMUqcM04Cj6s8dnDXny9KstD-vqC0ASehUYQAkhWt9HxNyyW0GFeZyyqZUVqw7ko0zOJV1WMMKuUNB6SRtzbUQRpLg8fBVkBfexcUmbYDL8viTvrwpWizwILHJyKP-4/s550/GenevieveCollageblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfY-Wl1guk3jRrd6BsLePQiKHN9r6IWZIQ_VrtbXwM_weg-FkrjGqSQrv1ToSQxMUqcM04Cj6s8dnDXny9KstD-vqC0ASehUYQAkhWt9HxNyyW0GFeZyyqZUVqw7ko0zOJV1WMMKuUNB6SRtzbUQRpLg8fBVkBfexcUmbYDL8viTvrwpWizwILHJyKP-4/s16000/GenevieveCollageblog.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, I decided to make an outfit for my baby boy! I found these embroidered overalls from Janie and Jack and that's how I decided to make him some embroidered overalls with the same cherry pattern as my toddler so they could be kind of matching. I used the <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/flying-fox/" target="_blank">Flying Fox Overalls</a> from the Project Run and Play shop. I omitted the front pockets but added a little back pocket. The fabric for the overalls was my husband's old work pants and I love seeing our son wear it now. My husband was happy to see his old pants get new life too! I added some embroidery to the back to cover up some holes in the fabric too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3MlxpimXZGBZWJgWF6rlMjUjfJMS_1sOKo_0T-3ntIbm1pF82hak8iCeRWCuMpOQhfLf1d5k8YeJ-ah8PfQZgkf676H8I99PgUT3QfdSUVJfD0kKzlTc2B0bHAxltzx4akx7EC_wpF_jThaMxXo5OmbqHQwNmkN6FKXTZGtWcwRm7KCoeU2a0A6as4A/s805/ambroseblog1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3MlxpimXZGBZWJgWF6rlMjUjfJMS_1sOKo_0T-3ntIbm1pF82hak8iCeRWCuMpOQhfLf1d5k8YeJ-ah8PfQZgkf676H8I99PgUT3QfdSUVJfD0kKzlTc2B0bHAxltzx4akx7EC_wpF_jThaMxXo5OmbqHQwNmkN6FKXTZGtWcwRm7KCoeU2a0A6as4A/s16000/ambroseblog1.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXY4T823-jH8xpk9qgVb4bSmOii1u7yPSN29cYCjaRV2eAwKc1oHRKMeQyWTI6m9SohOy8mXgMgln8GR28HmdcIH2ur8FcLRG-_S1BTvWWl2fWB5omMggw081EmRy72yNh7jsMHhUcPxem0jPeV5tDZTAgXBPn6jw8e5izGGJphdiIu9eVaDHtCSWngT4/s757/ambroseblog2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXY4T823-jH8xpk9qgVb4bSmOii1u7yPSN29cYCjaRV2eAwKc1oHRKMeQyWTI6m9SohOy8mXgMgln8GR28HmdcIH2ur8FcLRG-_S1BTvWWl2fWB5omMggw081EmRy72yNh7jsMHhUcPxem0jPeV5tDZTAgXBPn6jw8e5izGGJphdiIu9eVaDHtCSWngT4/s16000/ambroseblog2.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxb354M0IK4GJEtHiAg3BsocA1I6dYu5yAMYB6t-mvr0KEItPIlzPR8BoG_E004UmewGcGoCPrbNHGwCv1BMW_gOEYGVN3pjTtaenBWf6ssEMGzlBour-qRvrylT2hjnp3QGmUTEQC-xKaG0qr21s68jD08tqCQAZbbdq4gVKT4ZAQn5f7OaXEV7_uKA/s708/ambroseback.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxb354M0IK4GJEtHiAg3BsocA1I6dYu5yAMYB6t-mvr0KEItPIlzPR8BoG_E004UmewGcGoCPrbNHGwCv1BMW_gOEYGVN3pjTtaenBWf6ssEMGzlBour-qRvrylT2hjnp3QGmUTEQC-xKaG0qr21s68jD08tqCQAZbbdq4gVKT4ZAQn5f7OaXEV7_uKA/s16000/ambroseback.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I wanted to make a Henley shirt to go under the overalls but instead of a real placket I made a faux placket. In hindsight I should have made a real placket because my baby boy has a big head! I was able to fix it by lowering the neckline and it is easy to get on and off now. I used the Oliver + S <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/digital-school-bus-t-shirt-sewing-pattern.html" target="_blank">School Bus T-shirt</a> with the only changes being the faux placket, a wider neckline, and adding sleeve cuffs instead of hemming. The fabric for the shirt is also upcycled as it was my husband's old shirt. I used the original sleeve cuffs and neckband from my husband's shirt too. It looks so cute now! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0k77jItPielEQiy3sTWKhmdTyuP1OOKDEQgShYge0NBTCBxobo8NX9hgkfDM-WqbUH76dgqkjov5-sOAylgWT4BpERhWdr1a4LhModug7vEpOea5Ibj9fcdUGQ13i-efbm7nQ2hiqqZAw_9Mz1OzVrgD01hOiK80TyeRs9czNIBouxmpL61sJrQ7IpU/s550/shirt.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0k77jItPielEQiy3sTWKhmdTyuP1OOKDEQgShYge0NBTCBxobo8NX9hgkfDM-WqbUH76dgqkjov5-sOAylgWT4BpERhWdr1a4LhModug7vEpOea5Ibj9fcdUGQ13i-efbm7nQ2hiqqZAw_9Mz1OzVrgD01hOiK80TyeRs9czNIBouxmpL61sJrQ7IpU/s16000/shirt.JPG" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwGTzi_5KEqpyyKhE46dbPZzqC7D4Rr77fdPf7gV5U15-r4zVwHHwk4p46gGlvfeKyVDOjV5EhphxPAIh-LJN-iVhKXasFYEVwVbro0tD_PCAeGozkCrUpHOvaa5tIFvR0_qG-Imb34no7po1C7f_aMpmGCNgpQI234KoDNL03o0mmZPOPDQLo6VRry0/s744/blog.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwGTzi_5KEqpyyKhE46dbPZzqC7D4Rr77fdPf7gV5U15-r4zVwHHwk4p46gGlvfeKyVDOjV5EhphxPAIh-LJN-iVhKXasFYEVwVbro0tD_PCAeGozkCrUpHOvaa5tIFvR0_qG-Imb34no7po1C7f_aMpmGCNgpQI234KoDNL03o0mmZPOPDQLo6VRry0/s16000/blog.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, since my daughter had a hat, I wanted to make my son a hat as well. I used the <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/fell-dale-cap-2/" target="_blank">Fell & Dale Cap</a> from the Project Run and Play shop. I used a corduroy fabric from my stash to make it similar to my inspiration photo. My son doesn't usually like hats but he didn't touch this one the entire photo shoot! He also wore it grocery shopping with me last week and kept it on the whole time. Everyone thought he was so cute and he just had the biggest smile while wearing the hat! I think I need to make him one to match every outfit now. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPpF_xvYgJboTwDhJ9CtPKNVFNP8GfJVBHKvA25u-YhQStqe5kiwQqAxtktfPxCt5zMxtEx0s6tHmVXFjJE2WcVDd7KtCBS_xNy5VLEg1VAGXQ1Az8hFhFn52CJMEVJhWaHkBnfHUuh3gbs_Aw8Mr5XuGY62lWf0vnQnApSoH05rBSmwGY9GBBlcJgp4/s593/blog2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPpF_xvYgJboTwDhJ9CtPKNVFNP8GfJVBHKvA25u-YhQStqe5kiwQqAxtktfPxCt5zMxtEx0s6tHmVXFjJE2WcVDd7KtCBS_xNy5VLEg1VAGXQ1Az8hFhFn52CJMEVJhWaHkBnfHUuh3gbs_Aw8Mr5XuGY62lWf0vnQnApSoH05rBSmwGY9GBBlcJgp4/s16000/blog2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-d6f26a39-7fff-a665-8825-730afa1e05a6"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWiYt4eB7hcnFmU-NuLNfHTb1YEbuU5kIozDgG5GDwuAoJQJO3gY-8lPR86-usvXzLxTSl0D9kmkz6l7X2SxTiyr23Xtn9t_lFCORTg1xFdGVTaPKOEMXvfwQRqRrsMVBbrwZICzXM_zXwbcl0_Gv_GjwckVi4vATsopmJAPHzP2wJV6LQXAsWylR_NGY/s550/ambroseblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWiYt4eB7hcnFmU-NuLNfHTb1YEbuU5kIozDgG5GDwuAoJQJO3gY-8lPR86-usvXzLxTSl0D9kmkz6l7X2SxTiyr23Xtn9t_lFCORTg1xFdGVTaPKOEMXvfwQRqRrsMVBbrwZICzXM_zXwbcl0_Gv_GjwckVi4vATsopmJAPHzP2wJV6LQXAsWylR_NGY/s16000/ambroseblog.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thank you so much for letting me share this and thank you again to the Project Run and Play team for inviting me back for a mini season! I never thought I would be sewing for my own kids for a Project Run and Play competition but here we are and it was so much fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMk9vKgiXYxE-9KdhVupLZZGgpnDImx6_Xu6yXAHLqxjoEFpM_HTnxDHzM4ehn9z69f3lQbDVmFX2dTN8ai8Bx2YEjerQtdhNCHtYVsqhxqZ5w_7vgOgP0CZLO39-KSLgUDC8X6c4ktWyPpGk0MJK6SXcd60odb2MMVglZMS-DBbsvOZtXhmmq1UOWmFM/s825/collageblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMk9vKgiXYxE-9KdhVupLZZGgpnDImx6_Xu6yXAHLqxjoEFpM_HTnxDHzM4ehn9z69f3lQbDVmFX2dTN8ai8Bx2YEjerQtdhNCHtYVsqhxqZ5w_7vgOgP0CZLO39-KSLgUDC8X6c4ktWyPpGk0MJK6SXcd60odb2MMVglZMS-DBbsvOZtXhmmq1UOWmFM/s16000/collageblog.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought it would be fun to add all the inspiration items to the shopping cart and my total price had I bought all these outfits would have come to $236 (and some of those items were on sale)!! Sewing can get expensive but you can also save a ton of money especially when sewing for kids! The only fabric I bought for this project was the fabric for the dress and the beret. Everything else I had in my stash. </div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6PS_dmp9r5pJI9EhpGxljxx7qfaOjQsD3S5pPENuQso-3fYmP0viTK0Jf6zVaoQjiZkrUNhWQduaRTZcDPV6eZmhw5E13Sws2YCJ3bbzAnDH1GtJLWjn0dPthe-ETrkCEQNy9modyPZjoA03VT0JH8k-QfVp5JLuoLRLW1awo8mCE0aBRe4tX0fglrs/s550/flatlayblog.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6PS_dmp9r5pJI9EhpGxljxx7qfaOjQsD3S5pPENuQso-3fYmP0viTK0Jf6zVaoQjiZkrUNhWQduaRTZcDPV6eZmhw5E13Sws2YCJ3bbzAnDH1GtJLWjn0dPthe-ETrkCEQNy9modyPZjoA03VT0JH8k-QfVp5JLuoLRLW1awo8mCE0aBRe4tX0fglrs/s16000/flatlayblog.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.projectrunplay.com/" target="_blank">Go VOTE</a> for your favorite look this week. This is the third and final round in this mini season and everyone's designs have been amazing! You can still participate in the sew along until 9/14/23 and all the details for that are <a href="https://www.projectrunplay.com/2023/08/mini-season-3-copy-that-look.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></p></span> <span style="font-family: vivaldi; font-size: xxx-large;">~Elizabeth</span><p></p>Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14872990508361504957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375814822792713142.post-73433874940061515142020-10-08T11:07:00.002-05:002020-10-08T11:07:26.663-05:00Three Bonfire Hoodies // Sofiona Designs<p style="text-align: center;"> Happy October! It is my favorite time of the year for many reasons, including the cooler weather and changing fall colors! It also means I can wear all my favorite cozy cardigans and hoodies. I have a new favorite hoodie to share - the Bonfire Hoodie by Sofiona Designs. I might be wearing this all of the fall season because it is so comfortable!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUKq5EHzyWfsnch70_qSxEYxLtB1L01US3cXXSzpj15qmvXF9ZI3oJbfcsqYMSqPlqB3jB5tlOTGU52JaiaKFDqvFuBw2WV4AH3qFlwwxDZT2JEYllJ1DG7JZWA7jzsQkNWdw673tCJ4/s770/sisters1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUKq5EHzyWfsnch70_qSxEYxLtB1L01US3cXXSzpj15qmvXF9ZI3oJbfcsqYMSqPlqB3jB5tlOTGU52JaiaKFDqvFuBw2WV4AH3qFlwwxDZT2JEYllJ1DG7JZWA7jzsQkNWdw673tCJ4/s16000/sisters1.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sofiona Designs actually has two separate patterns, the original girls <a href="https://sofionadesigns.ca/shop-all-patterns/bonfire-hoodie/?ctk=45759943-60fd-4032-bb2a-fb8aaeeb6ee2" target="_blank">Bonfire Hoodie</a> and the women's <a href="https://sofionadesigns.ca/shop-all-patterns/miss-bonfire-hoodie/">Miss Bonfire Hoodie</a>. It only made sense to sew both versions so my sisters could have a new hoodie too! I think they look so cute in their Bonfires!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGLjOpi2eIk7jucroAEsXDSZ3RIr0byB0ZvEW4-lPRCIOK7WJCWRSE6GRr1ZQBjGCu3_6PnUVyY3_PRndvgYvl9ccCl4KCJlQ3zWcYMoP7FIuDCtP4mGfnQ-TmC1_XUn2U3yzrEQO3t0/s733/sisters.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGLjOpi2eIk7jucroAEsXDSZ3RIr0byB0ZvEW4-lPRCIOK7WJCWRSE6GRr1ZQBjGCu3_6PnUVyY3_PRndvgYvl9ccCl4KCJlQ3zWcYMoP7FIuDCtP4mGfnQ-TmC1_XUn2U3yzrEQO3t0/s16000/sisters.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPg7KTwjoPzEfIxa1jrOKciKnlIW27Q71vD2N9Z1HiX1AsERrQqmmMLORttfmjj-0gpGDD91eLehNTjsO8oglaSIYgKXdbssaZVUvO58hZ3xFczVXw0J9utY9z0uUClsb7Io_qfbepKc/s550/sisters2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPg7KTwjoPzEfIxa1jrOKciKnlIW27Q71vD2N9Z1HiX1AsERrQqmmMLORttfmjj-0gpGDD91eLehNTjsO8oglaSIYgKXdbssaZVUvO58hZ3xFczVXw0J9utY9z0uUClsb7Io_qfbepKc/s16000/sisters2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite things about this pattern is all the details! Yes, it does make it a fairly involved project and it is not a quick sew (especially if you decide to make three at once like me!) but the end result is so worth it. My 17 year old sister and I chose to have thumbhole cuffs on our hoodies, but my littlest sister wanted normal cuffs. I love how you can totally customize the details to make the hoodie of your dreams. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmk4oxT1Z9AZSAuke3hWxm3LGkKZnw6Yu1-Wv4cgdYymMBYR2ba0LbGqYJ0ndZrPxTWmAQGF6dDXQngIPDemI6-ifOaX0cMdEhBHEsg9WU8YAQmlxsVGdabEd3yv3JojHPhUEooNs6lfY/s761/sisters3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="761" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmk4oxT1Z9AZSAuke3hWxm3LGkKZnw6Yu1-Wv4cgdYymMBYR2ba0LbGqYJ0ndZrPxTWmAQGF6dDXQngIPDemI6-ifOaX0cMdEhBHEsg9WU8YAQmlxsVGdabEd3yv3JojHPhUEooNs6lfY/s16000/sisters3.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Other options this pattern includes are an accent strip on the front and back bodice, a hidden front pocket, and drawstrings. The hood and bodice are lined as well. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhd6qlHP8SECUeNqeP9I89_8Xr4-7fA38UyjCTrqRN5F57WPxmoNiQpYMfP7SOVdCUPYY_rqIqI1HIGQeCECXjv1QBroIrlgxd1tsM6g5vXC9ROCDGzSpbeluYzUf8wArYKLmOy6U9Go/s550/sisters6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhd6qlHP8SECUeNqeP9I89_8Xr4-7fA38UyjCTrqRN5F57WPxmoNiQpYMfP7SOVdCUPYY_rqIqI1HIGQeCECXjv1QBroIrlgxd1tsM6g5vXC9ROCDGzSpbeluYzUf8wArYKLmOy6U9Go/s16000/sisters6.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This pattern was released about a year ago and I knew it was a pattern I had to have right away. I even bought fabric from <a href="https://raspberrycreekfabrics.com/">Raspberry Creek Fabrics</a> right away too. The fabric and patterns sat untouched in my sewing room until these last few weeks when I decided the hoodies must be made immediately! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRYaKpKmW-SAx15ZPnMQfEq07kOweekA3tu2eXT2Ne5eV1r5fzPP5AA84icRoPMfCu7P9p5EltTncZ8GvB3c82mLgwxqlFaXZYDt-a6vqSwfznuMFf818RJ3dsXeo9epxAk7BtcVj_gc/s550/sisters8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRYaKpKmW-SAx15ZPnMQfEq07kOweekA3tu2eXT2Ne5eV1r5fzPP5AA84icRoPMfCu7P9p5EltTncZ8GvB3c82mLgwxqlFaXZYDt-a6vqSwfznuMFf818RJ3dsXeo9epxAk7BtcVj_gc/s16000/sisters8.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQbJkvfci2-QpzXipEqZGXfmAuRher6TA-_70dv9c1za0Z1u2HxUos2Wd4XV4LTaSocGqlL74m15_32lhp-4JGaY_fUbTF0ND3oibHBK3kjgBRIuQe2t3Be0yRvOmbrbKSsNTnz3g0ck/s746/sisters9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQbJkvfci2-QpzXipEqZGXfmAuRher6TA-_70dv9c1za0Z1u2HxUos2Wd4XV4LTaSocGqlL74m15_32lhp-4JGaY_fUbTF0ND3oibHBK3kjgBRIuQe2t3Be0yRvOmbrbKSsNTnz3g0ck/s16000/sisters9.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I think all the little details really add to the quality of the Bonfire Hoodie. The eyelets/drawstrings took more time, but I am so happy with what they add to the overall finished look. I just used strips of leftover fabric to make the drawstrings because that way they matched the hoodies and I didn't have to buy anything else. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Funny story, I was upset when I was cutting these out because it took all afternoon and I almost didn't have enough fabric. I had to play some serious pattern cutting jenga and even then it was close! I didn't quite have fabric long enough for the drawstrings and hood facings but I had enough smaller pieces. My husband is a welder and he suggested I "weld" smaller pieces together to make a piece big enough. I was being stubborn and didn't want to do that, but in the end that is what I did and it worked out just fine! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpQo2f0IDs_-55cXDFNeIDciRDRa6RT7L_RWTMBL3TDMKNRtyw77bbCU14qWSbAYUucvEr8QLO8PR7NNVkCVDZETl30jU3sPRDHMRRH5bUBjv8sjdzHF96nTNuV836EDuNbMPiwLyrUWA/s770/sisters10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpQo2f0IDs_-55cXDFNeIDciRDRa6RT7L_RWTMBL3TDMKNRtyw77bbCU14qWSbAYUucvEr8QLO8PR7NNVkCVDZETl30jU3sPRDHMRRH5bUBjv8sjdzHF96nTNuV836EDuNbMPiwLyrUWA/s16000/sisters10.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ae4ePk4RXwZrhRlu1uon5AyUKjrv74Dlkfv96B0FGhXObanoCuqQMElrIuj73Damn_4s14EFOhuKP5nMO64u88jWFCJs3HvSAKgLt_fo5jYMeqeUkxri1dN4ilJ6q2p7iEkiFyCBOIo/s550/sisters11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ae4ePk4RXwZrhRlu1uon5AyUKjrv74Dlkfv96B0FGhXObanoCuqQMElrIuj73Damn_4s14EFOhuKP5nMO64u88jWFCJs3HvSAKgLt_fo5jYMeqeUkxri1dN4ilJ6q2p7iEkiFyCBOIo/s16000/sisters11.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love the huge hidden pockets! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fabric is all from my favorite fabric shop, Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I thought I had ordered all French Terry but I ordered the floral in cotton lyrca by mistake. The pattern calls for heavier weight fabrics, which is why I wanted to use French Terry, but the cotton lyrca works just fine too. I love the pop of floral with the darker solid colors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jHfIwsmBl8OPg64zuWL21D9OhjgHzyO4eznJ6eofOJgqGYiktL_p22GLUVVrLetOVTSbcDRHvkLBtkpu0cM5vrb2d8EbZhoRescC0F7ZZvKct7FKOljrq4DelyMEoZSm6ReUaMuEMy0/s847/sisters13.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jHfIwsmBl8OPg64zuWL21D9OhjgHzyO4eznJ6eofOJgqGYiktL_p22GLUVVrLetOVTSbcDRHvkLBtkpu0cM5vrb2d8EbZhoRescC0F7ZZvKct7FKOljrq4DelyMEoZSm6ReUaMuEMy0/s16000/sisters13.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I made the girls Bonfire for my littlest sister and the Miss Bonfire for my other sister and I. The Miss Bonfire Hoodie comes with cup sizes for the bodice and there is the option to print the pattern in layers, which makes blending sizes super easy. The size chart said I should have made a size 8, A cup bodice but I ended up using the size 8, B cup bodice because I felt the finished measurements were closer to what would work for me. I also blended out at the waist and hips for both my sister and I. For my littlest sister I used one size for the width and another size for the length because she is so tall. I love being able to sew my own clothes so I can make them fit how I want. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidH_rJ_LJ7IhVB6YdN4Zb9TtPgkHdlTSRzsHv-MY68G5ggADGjoP-dg44nzHx16m-mmLhCbl7wEV7nMr_KoWZyjFkVuLQOvhj3xqey1Xw_ub6E1Oxth1HzMOBTb_ldQNFRb7N5CnB4yE/s733/sisters14.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidH_rJ_LJ7IhVB6YdN4Zb9TtPgkHdlTSRzsHv-MY68G5ggADGjoP-dg44nzHx16m-mmLhCbl7wEV7nMr_KoWZyjFkVuLQOvhj3xqey1Xw_ub6E1Oxth1HzMOBTb_ldQNFRb7N5CnB4yE/s16000/sisters14.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiosDdpGJ4YCu69ufyg-gBZc9x-guiHSPd0eTfvWIOyOCiUIeSe56wM-rXFrYQ2NmC7qbmMSjRNn68rr4umsGFTBoGxxpJNxGzdeUl3I0qO5EiZWkQeJ0ub17CixRqn9LhfYrpBXIwkk4/s550/sisters15.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiosDdpGJ4YCu69ufyg-gBZc9x-guiHSPd0eTfvWIOyOCiUIeSe56wM-rXFrYQ2NmC7qbmMSjRNn68rr4umsGFTBoGxxpJNxGzdeUl3I0qO5EiZWkQeJ0ub17CixRqn9LhfYrpBXIwkk4/s16000/sisters15.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a detail shot of the thumbhole cuffs. I love how the thumbholes are hidden when not putting your thumb through. The construction is really unique compared to other patterns I've made but I think I prefer it this way! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And now for some outtakes! My sisters are so silly and we had so much fun taking these pictures at our local apple orchard!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BLeqWJ3xzrToX11HM-Dqqqm8ibFQah8ZR8vSdUOsJaBib92r0uLfx5j_fEfBIMiwGofIZFxe1iEWEERC4QF51SGqb6NvwEIyTncC5gZi9vjFA4L89jjiiA1N2IW0AgPe3cpg4E0F3h8/s550/outake2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BLeqWJ3xzrToX11HM-Dqqqm8ibFQah8ZR8vSdUOsJaBib92r0uLfx5j_fEfBIMiwGofIZFxe1iEWEERC4QF51SGqb6NvwEIyTncC5gZi9vjFA4L89jjiiA1N2IW0AgPe3cpg4E0F3h8/s16000/outake2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJv5xonLDcTdQ4Ha5kSVbJJ0hmHBeznBlZ6hLGZZiIpA25ehbD6Up2JRV2I5jz9aZLjIg0fkDUFMMgPUH-g4T27GGwEz1OODrOocRRWe0S1Dd2t5cqR591xGvOOn1RYpQsl87GrC12bs/s787/outake3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJv5xonLDcTdQ4Ha5kSVbJJ0hmHBeznBlZ6hLGZZiIpA25ehbD6Up2JRV2I5jz9aZLjIg0fkDUFMMgPUH-g4T27GGwEz1OODrOocRRWe0S1Dd2t5cqR591xGvOOn1RYpQsl87GrC12bs/s16000/outake3.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFoiRwabXIvVLUyFq-NJ8jtWyIZONTGDj5JXpWqio9QJ9l6BVfraW091d4TsqFUmcrrWkRstVeKdb7sQ_VdWYbAsrG7sYwAPsuP7JT-y5hblJ3nrp8ZPFQ7V-5MAhZ02yGCoiyxxSYNY/s550/outake4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFoiRwabXIvVLUyFq-NJ8jtWyIZONTGDj5JXpWqio9QJ9l6BVfraW091d4TsqFUmcrrWkRstVeKdb7sQ_VdWYbAsrG7sYwAPsuP7JT-y5hblJ3nrp8ZPFQ7V-5MAhZ02yGCoiyxxSYNY/s16000/outake4.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfShQp1pufH8YriLikfzWU4L9fQzWAThKEJVsRHJrHJ4mo0WmSzNJkIj3AHsyr1GEnUuEgUYBi0UebvaHF-LVKiT02nQcQq3JQOgJVkQpR2fjVt18yaoHnVQj2frxaYQ829L_JhGEAhw/s550/outake5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfShQp1pufH8YriLikfzWU4L9fQzWAThKEJVsRHJrHJ4mo0WmSzNJkIj3AHsyr1GEnUuEgUYBi0UebvaHF-LVKiT02nQcQq3JQOgJVkQpR2fjVt18yaoHnVQj2frxaYQ829L_JhGEAhw/s16000/outake5.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvpzoLBNd9g0xRjSGohFnY9RYqg4jBhxH0ZuUgqGVTWQ8-IqpgaGs3Zy4yq0gOi0s1joXPXX8chFN0yuV18ZhNh6Qzu5Mi0jMiCzUbWUQ1_E6V_vk8SDfQwnCLvf_dkMHaDC1Fr3Pniw/s550/outake.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvpzoLBNd9g0xRjSGohFnY9RYqg4jBhxH0ZuUgqGVTWQ8-IqpgaGs3Zy4yq0gOi0s1joXPXX8chFN0yuV18ZhNh6Qzu5Mi0jMiCzUbWUQ1_E6V_vk8SDfQwnCLvf_dkMHaDC1Fr3Pniw/s16000/outake.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: vivaldi; font-size: xx-large;">~Elizabeth</span></div>Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14872990508361504957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375814822792713142.post-14416005896502517852020-04-21T12:33:00.001-05:002020-04-21T12:52:28.878-05:00Uptown Downtown Dress <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been in the sewing mood lately, and I decided I <strike>needed</strike> wanted a new dress! I've had this navy blue and white polka dot French Terry from <a href="https://raspberrycreekfabrics.com/">my favorite fabric company</a> for a long time intending to make a dress and I'm glad I finally made it happen!</div>
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I usually never skip pockets in dresses, and this dress was going to have pockets. However, when it was finished, the pockets weren't laying flat so I removed them. I think a thinner, more flowy fabric would be better suited for pockets. </div>
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This is the <a href="https://www.stayandstitch.com/product/womens-uptown-downtown-2-0/">Uptown Downtown Dress</a> by Stay + Stitch Patterns. The company recently updated the women's pattern, which I only realized after I had cut and sewn my dress. The sizes and variations were updated. The version I have comes with knee length or maxi length options. I wanted a dress past my knees so I added length where the pattern indicated at the waist. However, next time I would probably add length at the hem. </div>
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The only change I had to make to the pattern was having to cut the back in two pieces instead of on the fold. I didn't have quite enough fabric to cut the back on the fold, but it still worked out!</div>
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This is my first time making a dress for myself in French Terry fabric. It is so comfortable and cozy to wear! Perfect for these not quite yet spring weather days. It may look like spring in these photos, but the wind was so cold!</div>
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I'm also wearing my own HANDMADE shoes! I used a kit from <a href="http://ahappystitch.com/">A Happy Stitch</a> to make my own Espadrilles. I made them almost a year ago and they are the perfect shoes for spring and summer. They are comfortable too and it is so fun to say that I made my shoes! </div>
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Knit dresses are one of my favorite things to wear because you can look so put together with minimal effort! It's like secret pajamas! </div>
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Today I have a new project to share! This is the <a href="https://closetcasepatterns.com/fabric-floor-pouf-free-sewing-pattern/">free floor pouf pattern</a> from <a href="https://closetcasepatterns.com/">Closet Case Patterns</a>. I have been wanting to make it ever since it came out because it is the perfect scrap busting project. Not only can you use scraps for the pouf itself, but the pouf is stuffed with scraps! I have been saving bags of unusable scraps for at least the past few years. </div>
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The denim fabric is left over from jeans I made for my brother. The cottons are all fabric I won from being on Project Run and Play a few years ago. Now I will have memories of that time in my living room! The tutorial recommends using piping around the top and bottom. I didn't have any in my stash, so I made a sort of faux piping, or binding. I only did the top and I like how it turned out. </div>
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The pouf was a quick sew once I had all the pieces cut out! The most fun part was stuffing it full of scraps!</div>
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The bottom is two half circles with an invisible zipper. I made a drawstring bag to hold all the scraps. That way the outside is washable if needed. </div>
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The pouf is perfect for putting my feet up after a long day, or sitting on (as I am doing right now)!</div>
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How many scraps are in my pouf? I don't know, but it was ten plastic bags worth that I have saved over the last three or four years. It's surprising how much you can stuff in there!</div>
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Some of the bags of scraps that went into my pouf. There were ten bags of those sizes total!</div>
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Getting the layout perfected. </div>
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Isn't the pouf a great addition to my living room?</div>
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<span style="font-family: "vivaldi"; font-size: x-large;">~Elizabeth</span></div>
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Happy New Year! I cannot believe it is the start of a new decade! I am so excited for the year to come! If anyone is still reading my blog, I am happy you are still here. I took a long and much needed break from blogging (but not from sewing). I decided I would come back and write a post highlighting some things from the last ten years.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>2010 </b></span><br />
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I was at the end of my high school career. I became a big sister to my youngest brother. I started running due to sibling competition when my "little" brother challenged me to run our town's summer fun run. I liked it so much I joined the local high school cross country team my Senior year.<br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;">2011 </b><br />
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This was a great year! I graduated high school and started my Freshman year of college as a nursing major.<br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;">2012 </b><br />
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Sophomore year of college. Traveled to New York City for a mission trip over spring break. My youngest (and second) sister was born! I sewed my very first dress!<br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;">2013 </b><br />
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Officially started the nursing program! Spent the summer working at a German immersion camp in the health center. Kept sewing in my free time!<br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;">2014 </b><br />
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Second summer working as a health assistant at the same German immersion camp. More nursing school. Lots of caffeine. More sewing.<br />
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Senior year of college!!! Ran my first half marathon with a wonderful group of college friends! Lived with the best girls! Graduation!! Passed my RN license test! Started working as a nurse! Lots of family time! This was an amazing year!<br />
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Met my penpal of 15 years for the first time in real life! Started a new job at the hospital working 12 hour night shifts. Moved into my own apartment.<br />
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Took a road trip with my brother to St. Joseph, MO to see the eclipse! Road trip with my sister to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Homestead in De Smet, SD. Trained for and finished my first full marathon!<br />
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Road trip and five day camping trip in Nebraska with my sister. Road trip with my friend from Minnesota to Texas! Ran a trail half marathon. Met my boyfriend at a barn dance.<br />
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Traveled by plane for the first time. Signed up for a trip to Italy and traveled there over my 26th birthday! Took many road trips to Kansas to visit my boyfriend. Got engaged to him on December 21st!!!<br />
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I had so much fun looking back over the last decade. I hope you enjoyed reading too! Even through the ups and downs these have been some pretty amazing years of my life. I have to say that 2019 was the best one so far and I'm excited to see what 2020 brings. Happy New Year!!<br />
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I am so excited to be back blogging today and introduce you to the new company, <a href="https://sofionadesigns.ca/">Sofiona Designs</a>! The company was just opened and it is run by two Canadian friends, Sherri Herrera and Trisha Yanke. They have four patterns so far, and I love all of them, but as soon as I saw the Raven Dress, I knew I had to try it first!<br />
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One reason I am super excited for this new company is because Sherri and I were on Project Run and Play together last year. The competition was the starting point of her starting this company and I am so happy for her. I can't wait to see where they go with this new adventure.<br />
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The Raven can be made as a dress or a shirt. It has a dropped shoulder and scoop back with a few different options for he back. I chose the raised scoop back for this version. The ruffle can be long or short or omitted. The dress has an elastic waist and comes with three different sleeve lengths. It was designed for woven fabrics, but knits can be used for the dress. </div>
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I just love the back view and the ruffle! I wasn't sure about these two fabrics together, but I love the final result. If I had to do it again, I would find a different fabric for the ruffle because the one I used is a bit too heavy weight for gathering. I made it work though!</div>
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The apple fabric is a corduroy and both fabrics are from my stash. This is technically my muslin version. I typically don't make muslins, but I'm glad I did! I made a size five, since that is where my six year old sister's measurements put her in the size chart. I did lengthen the dress by four inches because she is tall. I did not think to lengthen the sleeves and as you can see they are much too short! I told her she has gorilla arms, and she just laughed! It's still cute and she will wear it, but next time I would lengthen the sleeve by a few inches. </div>
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I just love this dress pattern and can't wait to make more for my sister! I'm planning on using a knit and making her Christmas dress with the Raven. </div>
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I'm also excited about the other patterns in the shop and I can't wait to make the <a href="https://sofionadesigns.ca/shop-all-patterns/arctic-fox-housecoat/">Artic Fox Housecoat</a>.</div>
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If you are interested, you can join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930300623935399/">Facebook group</a> and follow Sofiona Designs on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sofionadesigns/">Instagram</a>. They are running giveaways on both Facebook and Instagram. This post is not sponsored in any way and I bought the pattern myself. I'm just super excited about the company and wanted to share! All patterns are marked down 30% off through November 25th as well. </div>
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In this one, she was shaking her hands, saying "my hands are cold!"</div>
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Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! </div>
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I am back to blogging with my new favorite dress! This is the <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/chai-shirt-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/">Chai Shirt and Dress pattern</a> from Itch to Stitch Designs. I made a <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-chai-shirt-itch-to-stitch-designs.html">wearable muslin</a> of the shirt version at the beginning of the summer, but I've been wanting to make the shirt version ever since I first found the pattern last year!</div>
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This dress has been in my mind for three years. I was fortunate enough to win a gift certificate to the Cloth Pocket three years ago and used it to buy this beautiful chambray fabric. I knew I wanted to make a shirt dress with it, but it took me until last year to find the perfect pattern. I've been wanting to make the Chai pattern all summer but kept putting it off with other projects and procrastination. </div>
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I finally cut out my pattern pieces at the beginning of this month and sewed it a few days ago! The cutting part took me the longest (as it always does) and it only took me three days to sew it. So, after three years, I finally have my chambray shirt dress! </div>
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I made a few changes to this pattern before cutting it out. My measurements put me in a size 4 for bust, a size 6 for waist, and a size 8 for hips. Based on the finished measurements, I decided I needed to grade out for the hips, but I decided to use the size 4 for my waist. It is a perfect fit and I am happy with my changes! </div>
I also lengthened the skirt by 6 inches because I am taller than the pattern is drafted for and I like my skirts to hit below the knee. <div>
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The dress is definitely more fitted than other shirt dresses I have made, but I love the style. I think it would look great with a circle skirt too!</div>
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I can see this dress being perfect almost year round. It will be perfect for spring and summer as is and I can layer it as we head into fall. It was a chilly morning when I took these pictures, but with tights and boots I was comfortable! If it was colder, I would add a cardigan as well. </div>
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The only changes I made during construction were to interface both the upper collar and the under collar. The pattern only calls to interface the under collar and the collar stands, but I wanted to interface the upper collar too. I think it makes it more crisp and helps it stand up more. </div>
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Hello! I am so excited to be part of the grand opening tour for the new Project Run and Play shop! If you haven't already heard, Project Run and Play just opened a shop where you will be able to purchase the designs from past PR&P looks. The grand opening event takes place all month long with a different theme each week! This week's theme is dresses!<br />
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The shop is one of a kind as you will be able to find patterns created by previous Project Run and Play designers during their season! No other patterns will be sold here. It is an awesome opportunity for those designers!<br />
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The shop is opening with 17 different patterns from previous Project Run and Play designs. There are many more patterns that will continue to be added to the shop as well!<br />
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Today, I have the honor of showing you the Sydney Pinafore by Haley of Mouse House Creations. This design was first seen in Mini Season 1 of Project Run & Play. You can <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/sydney-pinafore">find it here</a> in the Project Run and Play shop.<br />
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The Sydney Pinafore is a classic pinafore style dress with a bib front, straps that criss cross in the back, and a flat front skirt. The pattern also comes with an option for shorts or bubble shorts. It is a perfect style for a little girl to run around in and it can take you through all the seasons as it's perfect for layering!<br />
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The fabric recommendations for the Sydney Pinafore are chambray, fine wale corduroy, cotton wovens, linen, and any stable woven fabric. I have some corduroy in my stash that would make the perfect fall pinafore for my sister. However, since we are now in the summer season, I wanted to use something a little lighter.<br />
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I thrifted this shirt dress a couple years ago, and I've only worn it once even though I love the fabric and the design. It was too short for me, but I was inspired to turn it into something new!<br />
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I cut the bib front and straps from the dress bodice and I cut the skirt off at the waistband to use as the pinafore skirt. There were already pockets in the shirt dress, so I was able to use those instead of sewing new ones! I love the addition of the button front on the Sydney Pinafore too without having to make buttonholes! (I may be a lazy sewist, sometimes!)<br />
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I love the criss cross straps and elastic back! You may remember the <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2018/03/if-you-give-your-sister-cookie-sewing.html">pinafore dress</a> I made a few months ago for the PR&P sewalong. My sister informed me that "I don't like wearing that one because it's too hard to get on." Haha! At least she is honest. The Sydney Pinafore was much easier for her to get on and with a little help with the buttons, she could dress herself. </div>
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I also could not resist making the bubble romper version of the Sydney Pinafore. I think that style looks so cute on babies! I was in luck, because my cousin is expecting a baby girl in August. I made the 0-3 month size in a cotton fabric from my stash. You can make the bubble romper with or without a placket. I made it with the placket to make diaper changes easier. I'm so excited to see her wearing it soon. I don't know if there's anything cuter than babies in handmade clothes!</div>
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Be sure to go check out the new Project Run and Play shop! You can find the <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/sydney-pinafore">Sydney Pinafore here</a>. Since this week, July 9-15 is "Dresses" week, all dress patterns will be marked down by 20% with no code needed! Be sure to take advantage of this discount as there are so many great dress patterns in the shop! Another one of my favorites (and tried-n-true pattern) is the <a href="https://projectrunandplay.com/product/janie-dress-peplum/">Janie dress</a> also from Haley!</div>
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Finally, there is a giveaway with five winners! Be sure to enter below! You will have the chance to win either a $50 gift certificate to DH Fabrics and Co and patterns from the new shop!</div>
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This must be the year for woven, button up shirts! This one is a new-to-me pattern though and perfect for summer. The <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/chai-shirt-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/">Chai Shirt and Dress</a> pattern released last August, and I wanted to make it in the dress version as soon as I saw it. I ordered the pattern right away and since I had the perfect chambray fabric for the dress, I decided to make a muslin (something I never do because I'm a lazy sewist). I used this cheap woven gingham and cut out my muslin, but it sat in my sewing room nearly forgotten for almost a year!</div>
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I decided this past weekend that I was going to sew up the muslin, so that I can make my dress to wear this summer. However, instead of sewing up just a quick muslin to check the fit, I made the entire pattern. I'm glad I did because it is a great fit and completely wearable! I also will be more familiar with the pattern the next time I make it and hopefully that means less mistakes! </div>
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The Chai Shirt and Dress is such a classic style and exactly what I was looking for in a shirt dress! The pattern includes cup sizes, which was something new for me. It has the options for dress or shirt length, a classic collar with collar stand, options for sleeveless or short sleeves, a button placket, and an a-line skirt. </div>
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The fabric is originally from fabric.com from quite a few years ago. It is not the highest quality of fabric, but it worked for checking the fit! I actually really like the colors and I happened to have red buttons in my stash, and I think it makes for a great Fourth of July themed outfit. </div>
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This might be one of the best fitting woven shirts I have made. The back fits really well! </div>
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My button placement could use some work, but buttonholes are not my favorite thing to do, so I am happy with how they turned out. I didn't have to seam rip any buttonholes this time, which is unusual!</div>
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I think this shirt will be a great addition to my summer wardrobe. However, this black skirt is the only thing I have to match, so I might have to change that!<br />
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My sister was my photographer this time and I think she did a great job!<br />
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Me-Made-May 2018 has come to an end! It's hard to believe that this was my fifth year participating (and the whole challenge has been going on for nine years!). I posted my outfits on instagram, but I am going to do a quick wrap up here too. I managed to wear handmade everyday that I was not working and I repeated some pieces, but not entire outfits.<br />
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From left to right: Day 1 was my <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2018/03/another-cheyenne-tunic.html">Cheyenne tunic</a> and dropped waist Sybil skirt.</div>
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Day 5 was my brushed poly Union St. Tee and Veronika Skirt.</div>
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Day 6 was my <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2013/09/selfish-sewing-week.html">Madeline Maxi dress</a> and Julia cardigan.</div>
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Day 7 was my <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2013/08/lady-skater-dress.html">Lady Skater dress</a>. </div>
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On day 9 I wore a short sleeve day tripper top with my Blackwood cardigan, route 66 skirt, and Avery leggings. </div>
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Day 10 was a <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-fringe-blouse.html">Fringe blouse</a> and double gauze tiered skirt. </div>
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Day 11 was a <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2015/10/marigold-dress.html">Marigold dress</a> and Avery leggings. </div>
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Day 13 was my new Joy Jacket, a day tripper top, and a Sybil pencil skirt. </div>
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On day 15 I wore a Union St. Tee and knit a-line skirt.</div>
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Day 16 was a Shoreline Boatneck and linen <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2014/09/street-fair-skirt-three-ways.html">Street Fair skirt</a>.</div>
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Day 20 was my rayon Fringe dress and my Blackwood Cardigan.</div>
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Day 21 was my favorite Daytripper top and denim route 66 skirt. </div>
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Day 25 was my Union St. Tee with my <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2012/05/gabrielle-godet-skirt-and-15-for-15.html">Gabrielle Godet skirt</a> (the oldest make I wore this month!). </div>
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Day 26 was my <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2014/10/wildflower-tops.html">Wildflower Top</a> and another version of the <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2014/09/street-fair-skirt-three-ways.html">Street Fair skirt</a>. </div>
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Day 27 was one of my favorite outfits - my Felicity dress, Julia cardigan, and a handmade scarf.</div>
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As you can probably tell, there are some skipped days. That just means I was working that night or the night before and spent the day sleeping. I wore me-made pajamas though and I have a few me-made long sleeve Union St. Tees for wearing under my scrubs.<br />
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The weather made the month of May hard too. We didn't really have a spring. It seemed as though we went right from winter to the middle of summer with temps getting as high as 90 degrees. There were a few cooler days thrown in and you can see with my outfits how the weather was bouncing around.<br />
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There are quite a few things I did not end up wearing (mostly my winter clothing). I also noticed that a lot of my clothes are from 2013 and 2014. I still wear those clothes quite a bit and it just goes to show that handmade items can last a long time!<br />
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My least favorite part of the month was taking a picture everyday because on most days I did not have a photographer and there is not good lighting in my apartment. That is not the main reason for the challenge, but I am glad I took pictures so I can look back on my outfits!<br />
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I will continue to wear my handmade clothes, because those include some of my favorite things to wear. It's fun to see how far I have come since the first year I participated in me-made-May.<br />
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I have entered into the world of sewing menswear! If you had told me a year ago that I would be sewing a flannel plaid button down shirt for my brother I would have thought you were crazy. In fact, once this brother of mine said, "You should make me a flannel shirt," and I just laughed!<br />
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I have sewn two other men's patterns in the past year (both t-shirts, one for this brother and one for my dad). I enjoy sewing plaid shirts for myself, so I thought it would be fun to venture out and attempt to sew one for my brother. I found the fabric first (on sale for $3/yard at <a href="http://www.califabrics.com/">Cali Fabrics</a>) and then I read some reviews on men's shirts.<br />
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Obviously, I decided on the Liesl and Co. <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/digital-all-day-shirt-sewing-pattern.html">All Day Shirt</a>. It had good reviews, I liked the casual style, and I have had good luck with other patterns from this company. This pattern was very well written and I learned so much! I have made plackets and collars before in shirts for myself but there were different techniques used in this pattern. It was a good challenge for me to try something new and learn some new skills in the end.<br />
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This a straight medium with no changes made to the pattern. I am still learning about fitting women's patterns and men's fitting is a whole different ballgame! I decided to just go with the pattern as is and see what happens (which is what I usually do in my sewing anyway)! I am not too experienced with fitting, but I think it is a pretty great fit right out of the package! My brother's measurements put him in a size medium. However, I think his neck size is slightly bigger than the medium size and that is something I would change for next time. He is not able to button the very top button on the collar, but he informed me that this does not matter since he never buttons that button anyway.<br />
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Check out that placket! I'm super happy with my matching skills here. I was trying to make it work when I cut out the pattern, but I wasn't sure if it work in the end. I am really picky about matching plaid because RTW shirts almost never match. I'm happy to say that the sleeve placket matches nearly perfectly on both sides. I also liked the method used in the pattern.<br />
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As much as I love matching plaid, I'm also a lazy sewist and that's why I chose to cut the yoke on the bias! However, I think cutting on the bias adds interesting detail too! I cut the yoke, pockets, and cuffs on the bias for this shirt.<br />
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As much as I like sewing for myself, I enjoy sewing for my siblings too! I think plaid shirts are on my list of favorite things to sew too (since this is the third one this year including the ones I made for myself)! It's not a quick and "easy" project, but it is so satisfying once you are finished.<br />
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It's almost time for Me-Made-May! I love taking part in this event every year and seeing all the amazing handmade outfits that everyone pledges to wear. This will be my fifth year participating in Me-Made-May and it is interesting to me to look back and see how much my wardrobe has changed over the years. Five years ago, I was still in college and know I'm in the working world as a nurse! </div>
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I wear something handmade almost everyday. In fact, it would be more of a challenge for me to wear something RTW than it is to wear handmade. My handmade items are just what I like to wear now! It also helps that I'm part of the RTW fast this year, so I am not buying any RTW clothes. So far, that is going well and I haven't felt the need to buy any clothes for myself!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">'I, Elizabeth of The College Seamstress blog and @thecollegeseamstress on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecollegeseamstress/">instagram</a>, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '18. I endeavour to wear only me made clothing (with the exception of undergarments, shoes, socks, and work scrubs!) throughout May 2018'. </span></span></div>
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I will be sharing daily photos on Instagram and hope to do a few updates here on the blog. At the end of the month I will evaluate what worked, what didn't work, and what needs to go. I also want to figure out what I need more of in my wardrobe. In addition to my pledge, I have a goal to finish sewing the Joy Jacket pattern for my mom and I. I also want to sew something else from my #makenine list (possibly the Carolyn Pajamas or the Gabriola Skirt). </div>
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It's a new season over at <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/">Project Run and Play </a>and there are some very talented designers! I wasn't planning on sewing along, but I couldn't help myself and had to join in the fun! I had a great time as a designer last season, but it is fun just to sew for fun and not have to stress about a design each week!<br />
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The theme for week two is 'Crafting a Story,' and you are supposed to "weave elements of your favorite children's storybook" into your design. If you know me, I love reading and there are lots of books I enjoyed reading as a child. I asked my siblings what their favorite book was, but they were not helpful as they told me "I don't know!" They like reading too, so I guess there are too many books for them to just choose one favorite!<br />
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I finally decided on "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," by Laura Numeroff. There are other stories in this series, but I think the cookie one is my favorite. It is a cute story and tells what happens when you give a mouse a cookie. The mouse in the story wears a simple outfit of overalls, so I used that as my inspiration for my outfit this week.<br />
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I was not looking at making a costume, but something that could be worn everyday. I also wanted to make it for my sister. While girls can wear overalls, I wanted to make a more feminine/girly outfit too. I decided on a pinafore dress similar to the <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2014/03/pinafore-dress.html">one I made</a> myself a few years ago. I made a few changes to the original design by adding a square "bib" to the front to mimic the design of overalls. I added a pocket to the bib and made a little cookie out of corduroy and ric rack. It's not a chocolate chip cookie, but the book never specifies! I sewed two layers the the cookie to make it pop out a little and appear more 3D. I was making it up as I went, so I am really happy with how this turned out!<br />
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The straps cross in the back and stay in place with the buttons in the front. The skirt has an invisible side seam zipper to make for easy on and off. The skirt is very full but it looks cute on little girls! It was cut four times my sister's hip measurement and then gathered.<br />
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My favorite part is the fabric. It appears to be denim, which is the look I was going for, but it is actually cotton! I've had it in my stash forever and never had quite the right project for it. I'm glad I saved it until now! It will be perfect for spring as well since it is not heavy like real denim.<br />
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The hardest part of sewing this dress was that I made it at my apartment away from my sister. I had her most recent measurements, but it is hard when you can't try things on as you go, especially when there is no pattern involved! I'm so glad it is a perfect fit!<br />
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Of course, this photoshoot wouldn't be complete without milk and cookies!<br />
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I had a fun time making this dress and taking these pictures!<br />
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Happy first day of spring too! As you can see, it doesn't look much like spring around here. I'm hoping it will be here soon!<br />
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I seem to be sewing everything in doubles this year! This is my second Cheyenne and I hadn't planned on making it until spring or summer. However, Grace of <a href="https://makermountainfabrics.com/">Maker Mountain Fabrics</a> recently hosted a sewalong over on instagram and facebook. I decided to join in the fun and I'm so glad I did! I love my new shirt! </div>
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Check out that matching plaid! Plaid matching can be tedious work, but I really enjoy it because the end result is worth it. Unfortunately, my sleeve cuffs didn't match, but progress, not perfection. </div>
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My <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2018/02/cheyenne-tunic.html">first Cheyenne tunic</a> was the button down version, so for this one I decided to do the half placket, no collar version with 3/4 length sleeves. I really like the length of the sleeves when rolled up and I will probably wear it this way most of the time.<br />
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I cut the yoke, front placket, and pocket on the bias. I like the interest it adds and it also means I didn't have to match the plaid!<br />
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The fabric is a cotton shirting from <a href="http://www.califabrics.com/">Cali Fabrics</a>. It has my favorite color in it - turquoise - which is why I bought it. It is nice and light and will be perfect for wearing this spring and summer. It's not quite warm enough to wear outside yet!<br />
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I sewed this Cheyenne in a straight size medium. Last time I had graded out to the hips at the large. I think the medium works well. It is somewhat loose fitting, but that is how the pattern was intended.<br />
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The sewalong forced me to slow down and really enjoy the sewing process! I like to sew fast and finish projects as quickly as I can. Sometimes, that's okay, but for projects like this you really should take your time and enjoy the process from cutting to finish!<br />
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Hello! It's safe to say that the Fringe dress from <a href="https://www.chalkandnotch.com/shop/fringe/">Chalk and Notch</a> is one of my favorite patterns. I have made it three times now. The <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-fringe-blouse.html">first time</a> was the top version in view A, the second was my Christmas maxi velvet dress (unblogged) and this is the third time.<br />
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I made view B for this Fringe dress. My sister is 15 years old and she fit almost perfectly into the size 4. Her waist measurement was an inch different, so I reduced the width of the darts following the directions in the pattern. I also added the waist ties to the back darts. It is a perfect fit!<br />
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Another change I made to the pattern was to lengthen the skirt by four inches. My sister is tall and I wanted the skirt to hit a little below knee length. I sewed the bodice with French seams and finished the other seams with my sewing machine.<br />
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It was a super windy day while we were taking these pictures, but you can see the shape of the hem in this one. It is slightly curved on the sides.<br />
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Previously, I have made the button front version of the Fringe dress, but I love this notched version too! It makes for an easy pullover dress! I made sure to use lots of pins while sewing the facing, and it came out nearly perfect! </div>
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My sister's favorite part of this dress are the pockets! Every girl needs pockets in her dresses/skirts!</div>
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The fabric is a very drapey rayon challis from Joann Fabrics. We bought it at least five years ago when it was on sale. It's been prewashed and sitting in the stash ever since. My mom originally bought it intending to use it for my sister, but it just took a few years! </div>
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The fabric is pretty, but it was a pain to work with! Parts of it were off grain and it was almost impossible to make it lay straight when cutting. I think the print helps to hide the fabric issues though and it looks cute on my sister!</div>
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This dress will be my sister's Easter dress this year! It will also be the perfect dress for summer too.<br />
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<span style="font-family: vivaldi; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">~Elizabeth</span>Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14872990508361504957noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375814822792713142.post-19186275214400151742018-02-07T17:02:00.000-06:002018-03-04T23:22:18.108-06:00Cheyenne Tunic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so excited to finally have finished my flannel plaid Cheyenne tunic! This is a project that I've been wanting to make for a long time now. I bought the fabric from <a href="https://raspberrycreekfabrics.com/">Raspberry Creek Fabrics</a> almost 2 years ago, planning for a Cheyenne tunic and I finally made it a reality!<br />
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I made a size medium but graded out to a large in the hips for the back piece. The Cheyenne is intended to be a looser fit. I think the fit is pretty spot on! The sleeves are long enough without any adjustments - usually sleeves are too short, but not this time!<br />
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I have made a button down shirt before as well as several shirt dresses, so the skills required to make this pattern were not a complete mystery to me. However, each time I make this style I find I learn something new or improve on previously learned skills.<br />
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I have been sewing <b>a lot </b>of knits recently and since those are usually really quick projects I had to take the time and slow down with the Cheyenne tunic. In the end, it is a very professionally finished garment with all french seams.<br />
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There is a <a href="https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/cheyenne-tunic-sew-along-day-1-interfacing-placket/">sew along</a> for this pattern on the Hey June Handmade blog. I referred to the sew along more often than the pattern after I made a mistake with the back yoke. I am a super visual learner, so looking at pictures is often more helpful than reading words. The pattern is well written, but as a visual learner, it was helpful for me to refer to both the pattern and the sew along. The sew along was most helpful to me for the back yoke, the collar and collar stand, and the tower plackets.<br />
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The fabric is a Robert Kaufman Mammoth Flannel and it is so soft and comfortable! It was 10 degrees when I took these pictures and besides my hands, I was pretty warm! I know I will be wearing it a lot since winter doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon!<br />
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The hardest part of making this pattern was cutting out the fabric. I tried to match the plaids as best I could, but some of the plaid wasn't completely straight on the fabric, which made it a difficult task. I chose to do the back yoke, front plackets, and pocket on the bias. It adds interest and eliminates the need for matching those pieces!<br />
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I learned several things while sewing the Cheyenne tunic:<br />
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1) Don't sew if you are tired. I decided to work on this one afternoon after I had worked a night shift. I was only running on about 5 hours of sleep and needless to say I made plenty of mistakes that could've been avoided had I waited to sew.<br />
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2) Mark your right side well! This is especially true if you are working with a fabric that looks identical on both sides. I did not mark the fabric well and ended up sewing one of the sleeves on backwards. I didn't realize it until I had completely sewn the french seam!<br />
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3) Relating to #2, french seams (especially on flannel) are not fun to seam rip.<br />
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I am really happy with my new Cheyenne tunic! It might be the best fitting button down shirt I've ever owned!<br />
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I thought I would participate in #2018makenine and I have already shared my picks over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdwQRjZlYW9/?taken-by=thecollegeseamstress">instagram</a>. I thought I'd share them here on the blog too. It's a challenge started by <a href="http://luckylucille.com/2017/12/2018-make-nine/">Lucky Lucille</a> and the idea is to pick nine patterns you'd like to make this year.<br />
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From Left to Right: 1. <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/gabriola-skirt-pdf-sewing-pattern/">Gabriola Skirt - Sewaholic</a> 2. <a href="https://store.closetcasepatterns.com/products/carolyn-pajama-sewing-pattern">Carolyn Pajamas - Closet Case Patterns</a> 3. <a href="http://savvypatterns.com/http:/savvypatterns.com/grace-tankini/">Grace Tankini - Savvy Patterns</a> 4. <a href="https://chalkandnotch.com/shop/fringe/">Fringe Dress - Chalk and Notch</a> 5. <a href="https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/union-st-tee/">Union St. Tee - Hey June Handmade</a> 6. <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/chai-shirt-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/">Chai Shirtdress - Itch to Stitch</a> 7. <a href="https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/cheyenne-tunic/">Cheyenne Tunic - Hey June Handmade</a> 8. <a href="https://grainlinestudio.com/shop/women/cascade-duffle-coat-pdf/">Cascade Duffle Coat - Grainline Studio</a> 9. My unfinished T-shirt quilt</div>
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<b>1 // Gabriola Skirt </b></div>
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I love skirts and maxi skirts are no exception! I got this pattern for my birthday quite a few years ago now, but only ever traced the pattern pieces. If I remember right, I have to do some grading between sizes, but I'm determined to make it this year! It would be lovely in a rayon or voile for summer. </div>
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I've never had a nice pair of pajamas. Right now I have handmade pajama pants that are six or seven years old and show some wear and tear. They have served me well, but I think it's time for an upgrade! I've always liked the look of this pattern, so I'm hoping to make it. </div>
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I admired this swimsuit pattern ever since it released last summer. I have tried sewing a swimsuit in the past, but have failed. I'm hoping I will have better luck with this pattern! It's feminine and has a classic style. </div>
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I've made this pattern in the top view. I also made a maxi version in stretch velvet for Christmas (blog post coming soon!). I love the pattern and would like to try view B. Maybe it will be an Easter dress?</div>
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This is another pattern I have made a couple times, but it has since been updated! A simple t-shirt is a must in any wardrobe. I am in need of some long sleeve t-shirts as well, so I'm hoping to make a couple of these. </div>
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I love a good shirtdress and could live in them all summer. I bought this pattern as soon as it came out last year, but have not had a chance to sew it yet. My muslin is still cut out and waiting for me in my sewing room somewhere. I'm looking forward to making it!</div>
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Flannel shirts are great for cold Minnesota winters! I have loved every version of this shirt I see. Two years ago, I bought some Robert Kaufman flannel to make myself one and it is still uncut in my sewing room. I will make it before winter is over!</div>
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I have admired this coat pattern for a long time, but I still don't own it. There is a coat making party happening on instagram this month, but I'm not sure if I will get to it right away. My current coat is falling apart, so I think it's time for a new one. I'm planning on making it in wool and lining it in something warm for these subzero temps that don't seem to be going away anytime soon! Any coat making tips out there?</div>
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I started my t-shirt quilt in April of 2016 by cutting out all of the squares. In June of 2017, I interfaced all my squares and came up with a good layout (with the help of my brother). Ever since then, the squares have been put away in a bag. I'm hoping this will be the year I finish it!</div>
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I have lots of other projects planned besides these, but we will see what the year brings! I tried to pick patterns that I have and want to sew. I'm also participating in the RTW fast hosted by <a href="http://goodbyevalentino.com/blog/">Goodbye Valentino</a>, so I will not be buying any ready to wear clothing this year! I already wear a lot of handmade clothing, but I still enjoy shopping from time to time, especially at thrift stores! It will be a fun challenge and I'm looking forward to adding good quality handmade items to my wardrobe! I'm joining over one thousand other sewists in this challenge as well! </div>
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First up, my <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-marigold-in-rayon-challis.html">Marigold Dress</a>.<br />
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I made this dress to wear for Easter, but it also got lots of wear throughout the spring and summer months. It started with the fabric - the Art Gallery rayon challis was just so lovely and I had to have it! I decided on the Marigold because I had made it before and it is a style that I always enjoy wearing. I wanted this dress to be perfect because I loved the fabric so much, so I really focused on getting the fit right. I lengthened the bodice and it is much more comfortable than my first Marigold dress. </div>
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This dress taught me so much about my sewing skills and opened the door for endless possibilities! I was able to take the Novelista shirt pattern and make it into this dress. It was a lot of work, but I learned so much and sometimes the best sewing is the kind where you take your time and focus on the details. I haven't worn it as much as I wanted to but now with the subzero temperatures we've been having, I can wear it again! </div>
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I never blogged about this top, but I wear it all the time. I love how the ruffled fabric takes the shirt up a notch. It is perfect for everyday wear, but makes you feel a little more put together. The Lane Raglan is also one of my most favorite patterns for both me and my sister. I have made it countless times this year and I wear a Lane at least once a week. </div>
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Fourth, is my <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-fringe-blouse.html">Fringe Blouse</a>. </div>
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Until making this top, I never really wore woven tops. This is mostly because in the past the woven tops I made were quilting cotton, and quilting cotton is just too structured for most apparel garments. This top is made with rayon challis and is just so soft and wonderful to wear! The Fringe pattern might be my favorite pattern this year. I used the dress version to make my Christmas dress and will be sharing pictures of that soon! </div>
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Last, but certainly not least is everything from <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2017/11/project-run-and-play-recap.html">my experience</a> on <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/">Project Run and Play</a>!</div>
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If I had to choose just one sewing highlight for the entire year, it would be Project Run and Play. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine being a designer for any type of sewing competition. It was an amazing experience and I am grateful to have been apart of it. I did a lot of sewing for my siblings throughout the year, but my best sewing for them was during the weeks of Project Run and Play. I even tried sewing for my brother and his outfit is one of my favorites! I love sewing, and I love seeing the joy on my siblings faces when they see I made something for them. </div>
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Now, I'll move on to my sewing misses or fails. In my opinion, even if something doesn't work out, it's never a fail because there's always something to learn. I have sewing failures for several reasons. Sometimes it's the fit, the wrong fabric, or it's just not my style. I would rather always sew great things, but then I wouldn't learn from that. </div>
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First, is my Daintree skirt. </div>
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This was never blogged, but you can see it on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRv3Qg0AtYx/?taken-by=thecollegeseamstress">instagram here</a>. I made it during a pattern test for Melissa of <a href="https://blankslatepatterns.com/">Blank Slate Patterns</a>. I love the pattern, but this one just doesn't get much wear. During the pattern test, we discovered that a panel was missing from the pattern pieces. It is intended to be a half circle wrap skirt and it's designed to prevent any wardrobe malfunctions. However, mine still flashes open if it's windy due to not having that extra panel. I would like to try making this pattern again, especially now that I have a serger to do a rolled hem. </div>
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I really wanted to like this red and grey Wildflower Top and I made it with the intention of filling a wardrobe gap. To be honest, the day this picture was taken was the only day I wore the top and that was back in May. Now, it sits unloved in a dresser drawer. I have made this pattern <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2014/10/wildflower-tops.html">before</a> and I really love wearing the turquoise one I made, but this red one just doesn't feel right when I wear it and I'm not sure why. </div>
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I will combine my third miss into this same picture. It is the Janie dress my littlest sister is wearing. We love the pattern and I have made it many times for her. It has even been the pattern for her Christmas dress for the last two years. However, the one she is wearing in the picture above was hardly worn. The fabric has very little stretch, so I think it just wasn't comfortable for her to wear and it was really tight around her head. That being said, I will continue making this pattern for her because it is definitely a TNT!</div>
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It is a good pattern and it was my first time sewing for my 20 year old brother. He had requested a shirt made by me and even paid for the fabric. The fabric is the reason this is a sewing miss. When I was finished sewing it, I discovered a small hole in the front center of the shirt. I was able to fix it by sewing on a faux button placket to the front and my brother wears it all the time. This shows that quality fabric makes all the difference! Now, when my brother wears it, my youngest sister calls him "cool guy" and this is his "cool guy shirt". </div>
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My final sewing fail is my <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2017/11/blackwood-cardigan.html">Blackwood Cardigan</a>. </div>
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This is a sewing fail again due to fabric choice, not pattern. Before I say anything else, I must say that this is a new favorite pattern of mine and I have another one planned for myself in more suitable fabric. I also made this pattern for three people for Christmas and it was a hit all around. This fabric may have been okay if I used a serger. However, at the time I made it I did not know I would be getting a serger and sewed it on my sewing machine. The fabric is really thin and loosely woven so all of the seams stretched out. I was able to steam most of the seams back to normal, but there is still noticeable waviness along the front band. None of this has stopped me from wearing it and I will be making another one soon! </div>
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Finally, I just want to share a few non-sewing related highlights from my year. As much as I enjoy sewing, it's not all I do with my life. </div>
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In October, I completed a bucklet list item by running my first ever full marathon! It was definitely a top highlight of my year. I have been running for seven years now, but a marathon is the farthest I've ever run. I'm not sure if I will do another one, but it was an incredible experience and I got to do it with my brother. It challenged me in so many ways, both physically and mentally and I will never forget the experience. </div>
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My sister and I took a road trip to De Smet, SD in July to visit the homestead of Laura Ingalls Wilder. We have been wanting to go for a long time so we finally made it happen. It was fun just to spend time together and we even made prairie skirts to wear on our vacation. Our cabin was shaped like a covered wagon too!</div>
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I have been playing the violin since I was six, but hadn't taken lessons since high school. In February, I started lessons again and it has been fun learning new skills and playing new pieces. I am enjoying it!</div>
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In August, my brother and I took a road trip to Missouri in an attempt to see the eclipse. Unfortunately, it ended up being cloudy and rainy where we were, but it was still fun. We saw parts of it and made the most of our little road trip. There is always next time!</div>
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Finally, this summer I had the opportunity to plant a garden and it did very well! I rented a plot in the town where I live and had great success. It was fun to watch it grow throughout the summer and I learned a lot. It was my first garden and I loved having fresh vegetables. I think I have enough zucchini in my freezer to last almost a lifetime though! </div>
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This has been fun to look back on my year. 2017 was a great year in so many ways and I can't wait to see what 2018 will bring! Thank you all for reading and I hope you all have a Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! </div>
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Meet my new favorite Lane Raglan! I don't wear hoodies often, but this one is just my style! </div>
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I have made the Lane Raglan many times before, for my sister and I. It is one of my favorite patterns to make when I need a quick project. This was my first time making the hooded version, however. The pattern does not come with instructions for lining the hood, but it was an easy change and I wanted the extra layer. I followed <a href="http://www.110creations.com/2016/09/tutorial-how-to-line-hood-of-lane-raglan.html?m=1">this tutorial</a> for lining the hood.<br />
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This was also my first time making thumbhole cuffs! Usually I just make the normal cuffs, but I wanted to try something different. My hands are always cold too. I also have a RTW jacket with thumbholes that I really like, so I wanted to try sewing them! If you are a visual learner like me, I would reccommend following this tutorial from the Hey June blog. I was so lost trying to follow the instructions in the pattern, but the pictures in the blog tutorial really helped make things clearer. </div>
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The fabric is French terry from my favorite fabric store, <a href="https://raspberrycreekfabrics.com/">Raspberry Creek Fabrics</a>. It is so soft and amazing to wear! </div>
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14872990508361504957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375814822792713142.post-18811476864644419282017-11-17T08:00:00.000-06:002017-11-17T08:00:38.557-06:00Project Run and Play // Recap I cannot believe it, but <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/">Project Run and Play</a> Season 14 is over. What a ride it has been! Honestly, I never imagined I could be a designer for Project Run and Play. It was something I only dreamed of and as I have learned over the past month, dreams do come true!<br />
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The competition is over and I will admit that I am both relieved and a little sad. Relieved because this was one of the most stressful months I have ever been through. Planning, coming up with designs, sewing, taking pictures, writing blog posts, making deadlines, promoting my designs on facebook and instagram. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes too and I am so grateful to all the ladies that make Project Run and Play possible! Without them, there would be no competition.<br />
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I am also a little sad, because it has been an amazing experience and I had so much fun! The other designers will understand what I mean when I say that it was stressful and fun at the same time. I had the honor of sewing with and competing against some amazing ladies. You are all very talented and I feel so honored to have been a part of Season 14 with every one of you. I can't wait to see what you continue to sew and I am so glad to have "met" you this past month! It is true that we were all competing against each other, but I was always sad to see someone go each week and I truly wanted everyone to win.<br />
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Even though the competition is over, I can't stop talking about it and I don't think I will stop talking about it for a long time. I learned so much about myself and my sewing skills in the past month. I was challenged in so many different ways and I know this will help me in the future. As part of the competition, we are allowed to use patterns but as "designers" we are supposed to make them our own. This was a huge challenge for me. I normally follow a pattern word for word and don't make any changes! I want my sewing projects to turn out right and with veering from a pattern there is a risk of it not turning out! However, I am happy to say that I surprised myself! Project Run and Play really pushed me to do my best and be as creative as possible. I would've never made any of these outfits if not for the competition. Now, I am excited to see what I can do with my sewing in the future! </div>
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Project Run and Play taught me to love blogging again! Honestly, I have not been blogging much this year even though I have been sewing more than ever. I have been sharing my makes on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecollegeseamstress/">my instagram </a>account but I had no motivation to keep up my blog. I was seriously considering closing down my blog when I got the message from Audrey of <a href="http://skirtfixation.com/">Skirt Fixation</a> inviting me to be a part of the competition! I'm so grateful for that because I still enjoy blogging! I can't promise I will post every week or post about everything I make, but there will be more from me here! This blog isn't going away anytime soon! I hope you will stay with me for the ride! </div>
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Week 3 was my favorite look by far! It challenged me on so many different levels and I am really proud of the jacket. I used a dress pattern and took my chances with making it into a jacket! It worked out better than I ever thought it would and I am a little bit jealous of my sister's awesome new wardrobe! </div>
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Thank you so much to everyone who commented on my posts and encouraged me along the way! It has been so much fun sharing this adventure with you and I can't wait to see what the future holds! For now, I will be tackling some projects for myself on my fall sewing list! I have loved sewing all month long for my siblings (and now my sister has an awesome new wardrobe) but I want to catch up on some sewing for myself! On the list is a plaid flannel Cheyenne tunic, and a Lane Raglan hoodie! After that, I will start on Christmas dresses! </div>
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I will leave you with some outtakes from our photo shoots. It was so much fun taking pictures of my siblings each week and I am so thankful that they put up with my many pictures! My sister certainly makes me laugh every time! </div>
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I finally sewed something for myself! I needed a quick project requiring no thinking after all my sewing for Project Run and Play. The <a href="http://helenscloset.ca/product/blackwood-cardigan-pdf-pattern/">Blackwood Cardigan</a> from Helen's Closet was the perfect thing! I bought the pattern back in September and planned to sew it up right away but then life happened and it got pushed to the side. I'm glad I finally made it! I'm always cold, and living in Minnesota this time of year makes cardigans an essential wardrobe item!<br />
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I've been trying really hard to use my stash whenever possible. I bought this hacci sweater knit fabric from Girl Charlee two years ago. I didn't buy it with a project in mind, so it's been sitting in my stash for these last two years waiting to be sewed. Luckily I bought 2 yards, which is the exact requirement for view A in size medium!<br />
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The pattern is designed to be open at the front and it is perfect for layering. There are two versions - the hip length or the mid thigh length with patch pockets. I made the longer version but I left off the pockets because my fabric was not the best to work with! It was super stretchy and the pockets were not laying flat when I attempted to pin them on, so I thought it would be better to leave them off. I think they would be great on a more stable knit.<br />
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I really like the extra long sleeves of this cardigan. Usually I have to lengthen sleeves, but I made no alterations to this cardigan. This cardigan layers great under a coat and you can pull the sleeves down to cover your hands.<br />
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Unfortunately, my tripod broke right before I started taking these pictures! Fortunately I was by a bridge so I just set my camera on the ledge and used my self timer. It seemed to work pretty well!<br />
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I layered the cardigan over <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2013/08/lady-skater-dress.html">my favorite Lady Skater dress</a> with boots and a scarf. This is a pretty classic look for me this time of year! It was cold and windy, but I stayed fairly warm during the photoshoot with my cardigan and fleece lined leggings. </div>
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I sewed this cardigan on my sewing machine, but would have loved to use a serger. The front band got a little wavy and stretched out, but I steamed it enough that it's not too noticeable. A walking foot may have helped some too, but I was going for quick and easy while sewing this project!</div>
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I decided to use the wrong side of the sweater knit for the bands. I like the different texture and subtle detail it adds. This knit is really soft and I can see myself getting a lot of wear out of it this winter! </div>
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Funny story about this photoshoot - the bridge is by a walking trail and there were a few people out while I was taking pictures. While I was checking my camera to see how the pictures were turning out, a guy walked by and saw me with the camera. He told me he just saw a bald eagle in a tree on the other side of the river. He wanted to show me, so we walked a little farther down the bridge and I was able to zoom in really close and get a few pictures! The guy kept on with his walk after he had showed me and told me to have fun. Haha! If only he knew the real reason I was out taking pictures!</div>
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Wow! I am so excited to be back for the final week of Project Run and Play! I never imagined making it to Signature Style week. It has been an amazing experience and I have enjoyed every minute! It is truly a dream come true to just be a part of this competition! Thank you so much for reading my blog posts, commenting, voting, and supporting me these past few weeks! A huge thank you to my family and friends who have put up with my nonstop talk about Project Run and Play too! </div>
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Signature style was not an easy challenge for me. I mostly sew for myself and my siblings and my style can be different depending on who I am sewing for and my style also depends on the season. I drew up six different designs before scrapping them all and coming up with this look. Turquoise is my favorite color ever and I knew it had to be part of my design, so when I found this wool turquoise in my stash it was perfect! </div>
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I am a skirt girl, so I knew I had to make a skirt as part of my design. I love the classic look of circle skirts too, so I used the circle skirt from the <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/product/janie-dress-peplum">Janie dress pattern</a> to make my sister's skirt. I lined it in a bright pink floral because my sister's favorite color is pink. All of the seams are enclosed, so the skirt is reversible if my sister wants to wear it with the pink side facing out. </div>
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The big floral design inspired me to do some embroidery on the wool side. I like adding details to my designs, and the solid turquoise was the perfect canvas for some embroidery. I chose to embroider some of the big pink flowers along the hem of the skirt. I didn't have any embroidery thread, so I used grey topstitching thread and it worked just as well! </div>
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The grey shirt also started with the <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/product/janie-dress-peplum">Janie dress</a>. I used the bodice and lengthened it a few inches to make it shirt length. I also widened the neckline by five inches so I could add in some gathering. I love the subtle detail it adds and it really takes the shirt above t-shirt level. <span style="text-align: center;">I used turquoise knit for the neckband to tie it in with the rest of the outfit. </span><br />
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I love wearing scarfs, so I made my sister a simple infinity scarf using this turquoise and orange floral rayon challis. This fabric was going to be the skirt when I first started. However, it was so off grain that no matter what I did there was no hope. Fortunately, it makes a cute scarf!</div>
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My signature style look was going to end with just the shirt, skirt, and scarf. However, the Minnesota weather suddenly turned colder and I decided my sister needed something to keep warm! </div>
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I decided to use the <a href="http://www.petitapetitandfamily.com/shop/fridaydress">Friday dress</a> bodice to make a jacket. I cut the bodice in half, close to the armscye. Then I cut the bottom of the sweater to add the length back in. I wanted to use the collar and the sleeve cuffs from the sweater because I loved the details. I used the long sleeve pattern from the Friday dress pattern, but I cut them shorter so as to add the cuffs. I like how the cuffs add almost a bell like sleeve to the jacket. For the collar, I pinned it on to determine how much I needed to take off and then sewed it on. </div>
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This jacket was not planned at all when I started sewing my signature style. However, it is now my favorite piece of the whole outfit! My only regret is that it is not my size!</div>
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Finally, the earwarmer completes the look and will be perfect for keeping my little sister warm on these brisk and cool winter days. I was inspired by a similar one that I <a href="http://thecollegeseamstress.blogspot.com/2014/01/new-favorite-accessory.html">made for myself</a> a few years ago. I used the same pattern from Kay Whitt's <a href="https://sewserendipity.com/sew-serendipity-sewing-workbook/">book</a>, but I resized it for my sister. I used pink fleece for the bottom layer and the turquoise wool for the top. I love the little flower and it goes great with my overall floral theme. </div>
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I hope you enjoyed seeing my signature style! It's totally turquoise, and totally my style. I love how versatile these pieces are and my sister will be able to mix and match with the other outfits I made! Thank you again for joining me on this journey!</div>
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I am so excited to be back for week three of Project Run and Play!! The theme this week is "Candy Coated Challenge" and we were supposed to sew something inspired by a favorite Halloween Candy. This was by far the hardest week for me because I couldn't make up my mind on a candy! I changed my mind several times before I started sewing, but I finally decided I would have to sew something inspired by my most favorite candy ever - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!</div>
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The best part of this challenge was visiting "Minnesota's Largest Candy Store." It has the most candy I have ever seen and it is a super fun place for a photoshoot! Thankfully, I do not live too close to it or I would be visiting all the time! </div>
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My inspiration for this Reese's PB Cup outfit started with this orange stretch denim from <a href="http://www.lowpricefabric.com/p-22354-stretch-denim-ml292482-orange.aspx">Michael Levine</a>. I have never made a denim jacket, but once I had the idea, my wheels started spinning! I started with the <a href="http://www.petitapetitandfamily.com/shop/fridaydress">Friday dress</a> from Petit a Petit Patterns. I used the bodice pieces in one size bigger than my sister usually wears. Then I lengthened the bodice pieces several inches so it would be long enough for a jacket. I added two welt pockets using <a href="https://www.onethimble.com.au/add-welt-pockets-to-your-bonfire-jacket/">this tutorial</a> as a reference. The Friday dress comes with long sleeves but no cuffs. I shortened the sleeves a few inches and added the length back in using cuffs. Then I added a sleeve placket using <a href="http://sewaholic.net/sewing-a-continuous-bound-placket-the-simple-one/">this method</a>. I also added a band instead of hemming.<br />
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The yellow snaps might be my favorite part of the jacket! I got them from <a href="https://www.snapsource.com/">Snap Source</a> and they add just the right amount of contrast! They were so fun to put in too! I love using a hammer in my sewing projects.<br />
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I am really proud of how this jacket turned out! It gave me the confidence that I can take any pattern and change it into what I want! You would never guess that this jacket started from a dress pattern.<br />
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The shirt was also really fun to make! I started with the Oliver + S <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/digital-school-bus-t-shirt-sewing-pattern.html">School Bus T-Shirt</a>. It is becoming one of my favorite patterns, because it works for most of my siblings! I wanted to make something that would represent the peanut butter and chocolate of the Reese's PB cup. I used this tan knit fabric from my stash to make the shirt and added strips of ruffles to represent the ruffling around the PB cup! I kind of made it up as I went along and really like the end result! </div>
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I also added a ruffle to each sleeve.<br />
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The skirt is made using chocolate brown knit from <a href="https://purpleseamstressfabric.com/">Purple Seamstress</a>. This represents the chocolate part of the PB cup. I used two rectangles based on my sister's waist and length measurements to make the skirt. Then I gathered the top edge and sewed on a double folded yoga waistband. The result is a cute and comfortable skirt that she will be able to wear with many different outfits! </div>
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The outside of the candy store is a bright yellow, which made the perfect backdrop for our Reese's Peanut Butter Cup inspired outfit! I love how the the ruffles look peaking out from the open jacket!<br />
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I know you want to see pictures inside the candy store too! It is a HUGE place full of unique (and common) types of candy! If you can think of it they probably have it somewhere!<br />
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This is just the beginning, when you walk into the store!<br />
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Of course, she needed a picture with a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup!<br />
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We even found a 2 lb chocolate peanut butter cup! Yes, TWO POUNDS! No, I did not buy it - that would be way too dangerous!<br />
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We had a fun time taking pictures in the red telephone booth!<br />
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Thank you so much for reading about my candy inspired outfit! I hope you enjoyed seeing a peak inside my favorite candy store too! Don't forget to head over to the <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/2017/10/candy-coated-challenge-time-to-vote.html">Project Run and Play blog</a> and vote for your favorite outfit!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "vivaldi"; font-size: x-large;">~Elizabeth</span>Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14872990508361504957noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375814822792713142.post-49289722609301260962017-10-24T07:00:00.000-05:002017-10-24T08:34:13.266-05:00Project Run and Play Week 2 // Little Lumberjack Don't forget to head over to <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/2017/10/buffalo-gals-or-guys-challenge-time-to.html?m=1" target="_blank">Project Run and Play</a> and vote for your favorite plaid outfit!<br />
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I am so excited to be back for week two of Project Run and Play! This week the theme is "Buffalo Guys or Gals." This little guy has been asking me to make him something for awhile, so I thought I'd make a boy outfit this week! I love this picture of him - it really captures his personality.<br />
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I love plaid! It is a very popular fashion choice this time of year in Minnesota. I knew I wanted to use red and black plaid because it is so classic!<br />
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My little brother's outfit started with the jacket. I was looking through my stash and found this beautiful piece of red and black plaid wool! It was gifted to me a few years ago by a sewing friend and I never found the right use for it until now. It was only about a yard, so I had to be very careful cutting it out!<br />
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I started with the <a href="https://kitschy-coo.co.uk/collections/sewing-patterns/products/reversible-zippy-hoodie-unisex-pattern-18m-2t-3t-4t-5y-6y-7y-8y-pdf" target="_blank">Reversible Zippy Hoodie</a> from Kitschy Coo. Instead of making it reversible, I fully lined it in fleece, made a half zipper and added a kangaroo pocket. The pocket is also lined in fleece so it feels soft on my brother's hands.<br />
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As you can see, there are "X's" through each plaid square. Since my sewing journey started with quilting, I thought it would be fun to quilt the jacket. To do this, I first cut out all my pattern pieces from the wool and the fleece. I then stacked each wool piece with the matching fleece piece, pinned in a few places and quilted "X's" using my walking foot. After all the pieces were quilted, I was able to sew the jacket together.<br />
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I am really happy with this jacket and how well the plaid matched up! I used to be afraid of sewing with plaid, but now it's one of my favorite prints!<br />
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In this picture, you can see the inside of the jacket and the quilting detail. I also finished the seams by binding them with bias tape. The layers were quite bulky to sew through, but I didn't break a needle!<br />
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After sewing the jacket, I thought my brother needed something to complete the outfit! First, I made him some pants. I drafted a pattern using an existing pair of my brother's jeans. I wanted to make a casual pair of pants and found the perfect piece of black corduroy in my stash!<br />
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I wanted to have the pants match the jacket, but still work as a stand alone piece too. I decided to add a rectangular piece of the wool plaid to the knees. The patches are backed with fleece and quilted, so it will feel soft during wear. My brothers are tough on their pants, so the knee patches will also help keep these durable.<br />
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My favorite part of the pants are the back pockets! I traced the pockets on his jeans to come up with an accurate shape. Then I handstitched a "D" on each pocket with red thread for the first letter of his name. He loves it, and it adds a nice personal touch!<br />
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I made little belt loops using scrap strips of the corduroy. There are front pockets, which I drew onto the pattern piece and cut out. Next time I would make them a little deeper, but they work! I also did a faux fly and topstitched with red thread to make it stand out. I used <a href="https://shwinandshwin.com/2012/03/boys-cargo-pants-sew-along-day-1.html" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> as a reference for drawing the faux fly onto my pattern piece. The red button is decorative, but I liked how it complements the red in the plaid!<br />
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The waistband has elastic in the back and is flat in the front making for a comfortable pair of pants for a 9 year old boy!<br />
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As you can see, it is the perfect outfit for a little boy on the move!<br />
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Last, but not least, I wanted to make a shirt to complete the outfit. I found some scrap pieces of knit plaid in my stash (from <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/" target="_blank">Girl Charlee</a>) and I had just enough to do some color blocking. I used the <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/digital-school-bus-t-shirt-sewing-pattern.html" target="_blank">School Bus T-Shirt</a> from Oliver + S because it fits my brother well. I chopped the front piece right under the armscye to add the color blocking. I also cut the neckband on the bias to add some interest.<br />
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My little brothers love to juggle! We had so much fun taking these pictures at our local apple orchard!<br />
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