Lullaby Line Sleep Sacks--Some Baby Gifts!

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A lot of friends have had babies. And, a lot of girls.

I am waaay behind in sewing up baby gifts, so when I had to choose another pattern for the Go-To Brand Ambassador program, I thought I'd hit two birds with one stone.

I'd sew up some fun baby gifts while sewing up a pattern available in the Go-To Patterns shop!

I chose Peek a Boo Pattern's Lullaby Line Sleep Sack available at Peek a Boo Patterns Go To Patterns!

I sewed it up in size 12-24 months, using flannel for the main part and a cotton/lycra for the neck band and arm bands.

I only had two separating zippers that were long enough, otherwise I would have made a couple more!

I let my 16 month old try them out and she had fun pretending she was napping.

The fit is pretty good--the only thing with the fit is that I'm used to sleep sacks that are a bit longer, only because my kids are usually wearing ones that they can 'grow into.'

This pattern has to have the fit spot on so that the footed sleep sacks can be used properly without tripping up the child.

It's a pretty quick sew. The zipper is the most time consuming part!

I think I'd seam finish the front center edges before I inserted the zipper, the next time.

It would provide a cleaner finish, I think.

Again, you can get the pattern in this shop, or here.

Shake It Up! Contest

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Ok, so I usually never watch pop music videos.

Like NEVER!

But, I thought it'd be fun to join in this contest, so I watched one--Shake it Off.

I was reminded why I don't like watching them.

But, all that put aside, here is a screen shot of what was my inspiration for the outfit I'm entering:





 

And....here is my version:

 

I used the Peek-a-boo Skinny Jeans for the orange jeans and the Alex & Anna Winter PJs for the top.

I couldn't resist adding a little something to liven up the shirt--so I used my free Corsair Applique pattern, traced it on freezer paper and did a freezer paper stencil.

 

Fabrics for the top are from Girl Charlee and the denim for the jeans is from Canadian National Fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

Orange Skinnies and a Marc Shirt

So...

This post is rather exciting for me!

Rather, I was excited when I received the orange denim in my mailbox...

And, I'm super excited with the results!

 

 

Canadian National Fabric is a new-to-me shop which I found as I was looking for Canadian shops that sell Art Gallery Fabrics. (Yes, those are some of my favourite!)

But, when I saw their selection, prices, and shipping costs within Canada, I knew they'd be a go-to shop for me! Seriously--$3.50 shipping and over $50 shipped free?!

 

Anyway, I talked to them, and they sent me some fabric to try out and share with you all what I thought of it. I must admit, I ordered more from them and you'll be seeing their fabric pop up on the blog more frequently, I'm sure.

 

So, the first thing I sewed up was these jeans.

 

They're bright, they're fall-ish, and they are soft yet sturdy.

I wish I could wear them.

But, they're for my youngest son.

And, I'll just have to be content to admire them on him.

 

The pattern I used is Peek-a-Boo's Skinny Jeans (affiliate link).

I sewed up the size 2, made an adjustable waistband for my super tiny 2.5 year old, and did the top stitching in a contrasting blue.

The jeans sewed up very nice and relatively quick.

 

To make a complete outfit for Sunday, I whipped up the Marc Shirt from Filles a Maman.

 

The blue fabric in the shirt is also from Canadian National Fabric, which I ordered from them myself.

I used it for the shirt but also for the pocket lining on the jeans.

The knit fabric is from Girl Charlee (referral link).

And, the snaps are Kam Snaps.

 

As is usual with Mel's patterns, the Marc Shirt sewed up great and the sizing is quite accurate!

My son is quite petite, so even the smaller sizes are a bit big on him, but that's to be expected.

My hope is that he'll actually grow enough to fit into it this year.

 

And, because I had a very willing model who wanted to go stand by every tree, I have some more cute pictures to share!

Watching the neighbour's tractor and machinery go by.
Definitely a boy!

A huge thank-you to Bebe over at Canadian National Fabric for the great fabric!

 

Make sure to stop by there and have a look around--their prices and shipping are AMAZING!

 

Thank-You!

I want to extend a huge thank-you to these companies that have supported us in Sewing for Pregnancy Care Centres!

We couldn't have done it without you!

 

 

Fat Quarter Shop for sending us a box of fabric again--we were able to do so much with it!

Peek-a-Boo Patterns for sponsoring a giveaway--the Lullaby Line! (affiliate link)

 

 

Birdiful Stitches for sponsoring a giveaway of all 20 of her patterns (some were given at the retreat as door prizes) over at CraftyHour Mom!
Hop over before we wrap up on the 28th to enter!

 

And, these friends and bloggers who helped organize and scheme:

 

Laura over at CraftyHour Mom

Suzanne over at Making More with Less

 

Plus, all the ladies who have sewn or contributed in other ways.
(Thanks again for the thread to finish my quilt, Jess ;) )
 

Look what we've accomplished this year:

 

Picture from Laura at CraftyHour Mom :)

There is more in the works yet--I know at least 5 more quilts are being worked on!

(To see most of these items individually, hop over to the Flickr group!)

 

Also, the ladies who attended the Quilty Pleasures Retreat for the quilt blocks that will be made into a quilt or two! (This isn't counted in the 5 quilts to come yet!)

 

 



Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!

I can hardly believe the amount of items that have been made and the support we've received in doing this.

We hope to be back next year for another sew-along!

(If you want to join us or sponsor us in this for next year, feel free to contact me at:

fenna_otten (at) yahoo (dot) ca)

If I missed someone, I'm so sorry!
You know if you've contributed and we appreciate it so much!

Saturday Spent Sewing Skinnies



This past week while washing my second son's Sunday pants that he usually wears to Church, I noticed a hole on the knee.

And, it wasn't just a little hole anymore.

Seems that boys tend to crawl a lot when playing...sigh...

 

So, Wednesday night I took out my copy of Peek-a-Boo's Skinny Jeans pattern, and I started to trace.

I was feeling rather sick and ended up tracing a size 6 instead of a size 5, and I was just too tired to start over. So, I finished tracing it, thinking I could use that tracing for my other son eventually...

 

 

Well, I also didn't have any stretch bottom-weights in my stash, so I pulled out this corduroy on Saturday and decided to wing it on the size 6, thinking I could always take it in if necessary.

 

I'm glad I used the size 6--it'll get a bit of longer wear than if I had done the 5, though I had to hem a 2" hem.

 

My machine had a bit of a hard time which is weird since I've sewn with corduroy more often and had no problems. So, I didn't add the belt loops as I thought it'd be too much for my machine.

I did the adjustable waistband which is a must for my kids!

 

I love the detailing on these pants. If I had actually used a contrasting thread for topstitching, it would have added a lot of fun as well, but I just used black and you can't see the topstitching though it does make a more professional finish.

 

I had a special request to add a tag on the leg again--so they could see the fun fabric that was used as the lining of the pockets.

And, a faux fly since I was in a definite hurry to get these sewn--I had Saturday--the day that I usually clean house, so that was done as quickly and thoroughly as possible so I would have some time to sew. The button does open!

 



 

As usual, pockets are a must!

 

Even a cute little extra pocket.

 

A couple of notes about the pattern:

-if you have the older version, it doesn't tell you to use a 1/4" SA for attaching the back top to the back. Amy clarified for me very quickly--thanks Amy!!!

-if you want to do the actual fly, the instructions aren't in the pattern. You have to go to the Sew-Along which can be found here: Sew-Along.

All in all a great pattern that I will probably sew up again and again!

 

If you want to buy a copy of the pattern, you can find it here:

 



 

Lullaby Line Giveaway! *CLOSED*

I am so excited!

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Patterns has graciously offered to sponsor a giveaway here--the whole Lullaby Line--a $35 value, or if bought individually, a $45 value!

So, that is what we're kicking this month of sewing along off with!

 

 

If you are sewing along with us for the Pregnancy Care Centres, you can enter to win this great bundle!

Just leave a comment below letting me know you are sewing along, and if you haven't joined us yet, you're more than welcome to join us yet--we have a whole month to go.  

For fun, sharing and discussion, you can join us in the Event page on Facebook or upload your pictures to Flickr.

**Make sure to comment on this blog post to be entered to win!!**

The giveaway will end on the 8th of February when I will randomly pick a winner.

 



And, if you don't win, the pattern bundle is available for purchase here!

**And, the winner is wcook!! I've sent an email and need a response in 48 hours. If you didn't get the email, please email me at fenna_otten (at) yahoo (dot) ca**
 

 

V-Neck Cardigan

 

My daughter is a little short on tops--actually her tops are a little short on her...

So, I thought this sew along would be the perfect opportunity to whip her up a nice top.

 

 

I made size 4T--a little big, but then she can wear it next year too hopefully.

She's somewhat between sizes now anyway.

The fabric is Patty Young interlock that is some of the first fabrics I purchased when I first started sewing!

I still have the original skirt I made for myself and my daughter was quite excited about this fabric--'Flowers?! Pink?! For me?!'

 

The sew along ends on Saturday, pictures needing to be uploaded by 9AM!

So, if you are quick you can still whip one up and upload it in the Peek-A-Boo pattern group on Facebook!

The pattern is available here: (click on picture)

 

 

Patterns, Patterns, Patterns....

I am often tempted to buy patterns.

There are such cute patterns out there.

Here are a couple of NEW patterns that are super cute:

 

 

All three are from Peek-a-Boo Pattern shop.

Today (Thursday) this one is on sale for $4 !

 

 

 

And, some that are not necessarily new, but very cute as well:

 

 

These two are both from Shwin Designs

 

And, at Go-To Patterns, Andrea has a 7-pack of patterns for $45!

It includes:

 Go-To Signature Dress

Anywhere Dress

Go-To Leggings and Skirt

Go-To Shift Dress

Go-To Cape for Girls

Carousel Top

Boardwalk Skirt

 

A great deal!



 

Lastly, I think I'm going to have to go shopping at Straight Grain.

 

I love the European look, or should I say Belgian Style, of An's patterns!

Frances Suzanne is hosting a Flip this Pattern and An's pattern, Tinny, is selling for 15% off during the month of August! Use code FLIP at check-out!

 

 

Her new pattern is still being tested but shucks, that one looks super cute as well! It is the Hanami:

 

 

I'm not sure when this one will be available, but it is cute!!!

 

More Belgian patterns for boys are here, at Zonen 09!

Some of them are only in Dutch, but some are written in English as well.
And, some are available as downloads and paper patterns!

 

 

Anyway...that is a bit of a round-up of some nice patterns!