What I’ve Been Up To

I thought I’d share what I’ve been doing the last week, craft wise.  I have been working slowly on my flannel shirt; I’m still in the pattern altering stages because I can’t make up my mind if I want a boxy fit or a more tapered fit.  Tapered seems to be winning though. 

I’ve also made up my mind to start working on some jeans.  Jalie jeans.  You will see more on that in the future. 

Since I received my Silhouette I’ve been playing with it quite a bit.  I love using it and feel like I want to vinyl everything!  It sure is addicting.  Here are some of the things I’ve vinyl-ed this week. 

A shirt for my husband who is an “Office” fanatic

*note* I purchased these next 3 tees at Walmart for cheap because it was faster than sewing them)

A Christmas T-shirt for Mr. T (from the movie Elf)

A Christmas shirt for Miss K (also from the movie Elf)

This toilet monster was made to play a joke on Mr. T (who didn’t even notice, sigh).  But I saw it on Facebook and had to do it; I actually really like it.  This is Mr. T’s toilet, not the main bath

Miss K helped me make this cup for her teacher and ornament for her Great Grandma

This tee was made for my nephew

And this was made for his brother, my other nephew

Mr. T requested this Pokemon Shirt (tee from Hobby Lobby as they are on sale this week)

And I made the kids these Sleep masks for Christmas; sewing the mask and then vinyling them

I also made Miss K a “mermaid tail” blanket.  She crawls inside it so it’s like she is a mermaid on the bottom half (it’s like a tube)  ** I forgot to add, this pattern is free and can be found here **

1 yard Purple Heart Polar Fleece, purchased Jan 2015 from fashion fabrics club for $4.50; and 1 yard Pink Zebra Minky, purchased from Mill End in Aug 2013 for $4.  This blanket cost $8.50 total

And Mr. T got a “shark” blanket, made to look like the shark is eating him.  He crawls inside this one too.  1.5 yards Fleece Hockey/Football from Fabric.com purchased way back in March 2012! $5.99  I was glad to finally get this out of my stash.  as well as 1 yard Royal Blue Fleece purchased from Hancocks sometime for some price. lol.  We'll say this blanket cost $10 to make. 

I vinyl-ed Miss K’s wall. It was hard to photograph this because her walls are pink.

In other random life things, we got our new washer 2 weeks ago and I love this thing!  It's our first front loader.  (Nala is not so sure about it)

What Nala is sure of is that she must help me with all my projects; Thanks Nala

We attended Mr. T’s winter band concert with my mom

We have a weird animal that made a den in our backyard next to our tree stump that is turning green

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Oh and the dogs are finally getting along better after 11 months of torture

Other than that we are just hanging out and enjoying family time for the holidays.  I hope your family is all safe and well and that you are enjoying your holiday with them too! 

Hooded Raglan and Leggings

Have you ever made an outfit you just fell in love with immediately?  Ah I just love this outfit!  I feel sort of like a badass when I wear it. 

Both patterns are Patterns for Pirates

I promised you I would remake the Ottobre raglan into a P4P raglan because I had enough leftover fabric.  And since my serger was ready to go with black thread, I made it right away. 

The raglan is size M (one size down from my measurements).  I scooped in the waist by 3 inches on each side for a more fitted look.  This time I added a hood and thumbhole cuffs as well as a curved hem (all options with the pattern).

Fabric: 1 yard black cotton lycra knit from Wal-Mart for $5.98 and 1 yard White/Black Lace Print cotton lycra knit purchased in Nov. from Fashion Fabrics Club for $2.63.  Total for the shirt: $8.61

The leggings are called “PegLegs” and you can actually get this pattern for free if you join the facebook group.  The code is in the pinned post I think.

I made the size for my measurements, XL.  They looked so tiny when I was done sewing them!  I put them on and thought they were tight but after 2 minutes they molded to my body and I didn’t want to take them off!  They are super comfortable.  Plus, they were the fastest sew.

Fabric: 1 yard Black Cotton lycra knit from Wal-Mart $5.98

I have my flannel shirt traced out, I just need to build courage to cut the fabric.  I also want to get 5 Christmas presents sewn up this week.  Have you gotten all of your holiday sewing finished?

~ Happy Sewing! ~ Kristin ~

Merryweather Top & Dress Pattern

I recently tested this new pattern by Stitch Upon a Time (SUAT) and was pleasantly surprised.  As you know, I usually have to make adjustments to every pattern I sew.  My typical adjustments are 1/4” square shoulder, full bust, swayback, and to widen for the hips.  So when I was assigned to make a straight size M I was a bit skeptical. 

Surprisingly the top fit perfectly!  With NO adjustments!  When does that ever happen? lol.  The pattern is a PDF but has the no trim pages so if you print with “borderless” settings on your printer and make sure size is “actual” or “100%” then assembly is a breeze. 

This pattern has great options too.  You can make slim fit, normal fit, flared fit. A top, a tunic, a dress.  Short sleeve, 3/4 sleeve, long sleeve.  Cuffs or no cuffs.  Round neck, V-neck, or a cute “turtleneck”.  Color blocked or not.

My first top was made with a lightweight sweater knit that had tons of stretch.  I made size M with long sleeves, hemmed; rounded neck, and normal fit.  This took 1.75 yards of Gray Stripe Sweater Knit that I purchased in May 2015 from Hancocks for $7.39.

I love, love, love this top.  It is really slimming and the fabric is so soft. 

Next I tried to make the color blocked option because we all know I’m obsessed with color blocking

I made a M again, normal fit, long sleeves with cuffs.  This time I used cotton lycra which has good stretch, but not as much as my sweater knit.  The fit on this one was also perfect.  I made no adjustments either.  This is actually my new favorite shirt! 

The fabric is 1 yard of “Midnight Kaleidoscope” cotton lycra from Purpleseamstress, purchased in March 2015 for $10.  And 1 yard of “Peacock Blue” cotton lycra from Girl Charlee, purchased August 2015 for $6.50.  The total for this shirt is $16.50. 

I’m super happy with this pattern.  I can’t wait to make the “turtleneck” option.  I have that in quotes because it is not a true turtleneck, but a split one that lays flat.  It is really cute!

I would never recommend a pattern I didn’t’ truly like.  I do recommend this pattern though!  The Merryweather Top & Dress pattern is on sale for only 2 more days if you are interested in the pattern.  Use coupon code merryweather25 for 25% off (Through 12/15).  You can find the top here: http://stitchuponatime.com/product/merryweather-top-dress/

~ Happy Sewing! ~ Kristin ~