Tag: pattern

  • ROSALIE

    ROSALIE

    I don’t know if it’s the same for you, but the weeks before holidays are always quite chaotic for me ! Emergencies at work to be handled in the absence of colleagues already on vacation, travel planning, preparing suitcases… and I have very little time left to sew ! but since I can’t do without it, I rather look for super fast patterns to make like Rosalie from Fibremood !

    .: The pattern

    Rosalie is a wide, unlined pattern with a V-neck and ruffled sleeves. The skirt attachment, below the bust, is slightly gathered. 

    .: The fabric

    For the body I used a medium thickness cotton (200g/m2), cream color decorated with thin and elegant lurex stripes. It has good hold and opacity. This fabric was included in Joli Lab’s June kit but it can be purchased separately. For the sleeves I used a one-meter remnant of Japanese cotton that had been offered to me at the Paris Creation Salon held in October 2021. 

    .: The size

    The available sizes range from XS to XXXL. I opted for size S but if you don’t like the cut too loose opt for a size smaller than your usual!

    .: The modifications

    Absolutely none !

    .: The difficulties

    Super simple, in a couple of hours the dress is ready! The fabric is super easy to sew, and you can wear it from the head without the need for either zippers or buttons. It is an ideal pattern for beginners.

    .: The cost

    As I said, the fabric was included in a monthly kit that I buy from time to time, but you can also find it by meters at a metre price of €9.95 EUR. I would say I needed less than two meters. For the sleeves, the fabric was free :-). I purchased the paper pattern at Veritas.

    Let’s say that with less than 20 EUR I made myself a nice little dress !

    .: Would I make it again?

    Yes yes I would remake it in black sangallo lace !

    🍎 See you soon ! 🍎

  • WHITMOOR

    WHITMOOR

    Let’s just say it’s not exactly the ideal time of the year to wear a wool sweater with 30 degrees outside, but you know how it is, knitting is my new addiction, and I can hardly go a day without knitting (does it happen to you too?) and I’m so pleased with the result that I wanted to show it to you as soon as it was  blocked 😊

    .: The pattern

    This is the Whitmoor Sweater, by Ami Lowden available for purchase on Ravelry. You can find this pattern in English or French.

    The sweater is worked from top to bottom, in round, without seams.

    The stitch used is jersey, with circular needles number 3.0 mm (for ribbing) and 4 mm.

    The pattern includes both graphic diagrams and written instructions for the laced part; it is very intuitive and easy to follow. The shapes makes me think of Alocasia leaves.

    Two sleeve options are possible, a more adjusted one, which is the one I chose, and a bishop version.

    .: The wool

    To knit it I used two yarns, Lanivendole’s chic blend, composed of 60% Brogna wool, 20% alpaca and 20% mohair (50g – 225m approx.) color Berry, and Knitting for Olive’s soft silk mohair, 30% silk and 70% mohair (25g – 225m approx.), color Off-White.

    I had already used the same yarn combination for the Copenhagen cardigan and was very pleased with the result. 

    The soft silk mohair from Knitting for Olive is really good value for money.

    It took me less than 4 balls of chic blend and 4 balls of soft silk mohair to realize the pattern.

    .: The size

    The pattern offers so many sizes, from 3XS, which I didn’t even know existed 😉 to 4XL.

    As a size I opted for a size S, with a recommended ease of about 12.5 cm.

    .: The modifications

    I did not make any changes to the proposed pattern. For a second version, I would make twisted ribs since I like the definition better than simple ones.

    .: The difficulties

    I did not encounter any particular difficulties. I followed the description step by step, using the written instructions since I am not practical with grids. Just beware that the paper pattern redirects to different sections based on the size chosen and it is easy to get lost between pages. Small tip: always highlight all the parts related to your size before you start! 😉

    .: The cost

    To make the sweater in size S, I used 4 balls of Chic blend on sale for 11.90 EUR each and 4 balls of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair Off-White for 7.45 EUR each (excluding shipping).

    Total: 77.40 EUR (pattern price not included).

    .: Would I knit it again?

    Yes it is a pattern I would gladly remake, maybe with a solid yarn, without speckles, on hazelnut colors. It is also available in Cardigan version 🙂 definitely worth trying!!!

    I hope you were interested in my article and if you have any questions or curiosity, please write to me 😊

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  • PASSION

    PASSION

    I was looking for a blouse with a straight cut and adjusted to the body, which I could wear comfortably under a pullover. And long enough to fit into the pants.

    Passion by Atelier Scammit responds well to these requirements. Made with French seams, I find this model very elegant and refined, with its Victorian collar and froufrou sleeves.

    Johanna proposes alternatively the smocks for the finishing of the collar and of the sleeves , which can be short or long.

    In terms of modifications, I did not sew the pockets on the front to avoid the thickness under the pullover and, for the sleeves, instead of making the flounces I used an embroidered border that I had available.

    On the back, the blouse closes with a teardrop cut and a button.

    If you follow the tutorial, the designer explains how to make the buttonhole with an embroidery thread. It’s the first time I’ve tried it and I find the result quite nice.

    For the fabric, unfortunately, I don’t remember where I bought it, but it is absolutely soft! With its golden details, I love it!

    I recommend this model. I think I would gladly do it again. Besides, I find that it goes very well with my Betty slipover, which I will tell you about shortly.

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  • BURDA #113

    BURDA #113

    Finally last week I managed to go home! I really needed few days of sun and sea.

    What a satisfaction to be able to almost fill the suitcase with clothes sewn by me!

    Today I want to show you the photos of a summer dress that I sewed some time ago. This is model n ° 113 Burda Style 02/21.

    To the original model I only added the frills to the sleeves. For the rest I have not made any changes.

    For the fabric I chose a satin cotton purchased on the Nerida Hansen website. I’m super crazy about the colors and softness of this cotton!

    What do you think?

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  • LISON

    LISON

    And also the March box of Joli lab has reserved a wonderful surprise for me. The colors of this viscose cady are magnificent.

    Lison trousers (in 7/8 version or shorts) have a super comfortable fit!

    On a technical level, nothing to complain about, the tutorial is always very clear and easy to follow. Be careful to the fabric, not to the washing (at low temperatures eh !!) but to the use of pins (fine-tipped and new ones would be better) and of the needle. Personally, I used a Schmetz 60/8 mychrotex.

    What do you think of the result?

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  • CORDOBA

    CORDOBA

    The name of this pattern gives me a great desire to travel, I would love to be able to leave freely like a year ago! For the moment I imagine being in Andalusia with this wrap skirt, although perhaps for the temperature of the south of Spain I should already opt for a lighter fabric instead of this superb Gucci wool that I have bought on the SuperCut site!

    I must say that this model from Bélène Paris is fantastic, the cut well structured.

    The skirt is fully lined.

    For the lining to use, the explanatory booklet gives different suggestions depending on the chosen fabric. For my skirt, the wool is not very stiff, so I opted for a cotton poplin.

    I found the two 4cm D-rings for closing the belt on the Atelier de la Création website, but if you have trouble finding them you can reduce the height of the belt accordingly (everything is well explained in the booklet!).

    Technically, you should pay a little attention to the seam of the belt due to the thickness.

    I also lengthened the length of the skirt by 5 cm like this:

    Little extra top: the tutorial from Atelier des Prèmières!

    What do you think ?

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  • SANDRINE

    SANDRINE

    In my wardrobe I really lacked a nice straight skirt with a classic cut (at least sewn by me 😉), not too mini to be easily worn at the office😊. Sandrine skirt by c’est moi le patron is mainly available in three versions, mini, with or without ruffles, or 47 cm long with a back slit. It also features side pockets and pentagonal-shaped rear patch pockets.

    I opted for the 47cm length as I wanted to experiment with sewing a back slit for the first time. I didn’t find it particularly complicated to make, just be careful in the pattern not to cut the lower part diagonally as indicated but in a rectangle (pink lines below).

    It will be easier to assemble the skirt later. Also, in the instructions I have not found the indication to finish all the edges of the back of the skirt, before sewing the invisible zipper, which I recommend.

    A step-by-step video is available here.

    Personally, I didn’t sew the back pockets because I wanted a really classic model.

    For the fabric I opted for a beautiful blue Flannel Blue Rivière from Stragier that I love! For the bottoms of the side pockets, I used a 3-thread cotton poplin of the same color, also by Stragier.

    The skirt does not have a lining but for the next time I think I will add it to have a more refined work.

    Here the result!

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  • RECYCLING

    RECYCLING

    Do you ever had a garment in your closet that you never wear but you didn’t want giving away? Here, I had a pair of wool pants that I didn’t wear because they itched too much. Every year at the change of season, the usual dilemma. What do I do? The wool is of beautiful quality. The other day I finally decided, I cut them and sew a pair of pants for polpetta .. obviously lined!! With a nice poplin cotton veeeery soft! 😊.

    For the pattern I used the Sacha pajama pants as a base, but I opted for the belt of the Jim model, wider, both by Ikatee, which I had on hand having sewn these two models recently and which you can find described here and here (ok, I am addicted to Ikatee 😊)

    Here is the result!

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  • SACHA

    SACHA

    It is the third Ikatee model I have sewn in a month (see here and here… will I have become addicted? 🙂

    Actually polpetta grows fast and needed new pajamas. The Sacha model is a mixed model.

    Available from 3 to 12 years. Very simple to sew.

    I purchased a white jersey fabric with little gray stars, very soft, on the Atelier de la Création website.

    I assembled the pajamas with the sewing machine, straight stitches and stretch needle and then I finished it with the serger.

    I am very happy with the result.

    What do you think?

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  • CHARLIE

    CHARLIE

    For the first project of the year I thought about my polpetta. I was looking for a comfortable outfit for kindergarten. By subscribing to the Ikatee newsletter I received the Jim jogpants pattern as a gift, which I then combined with their sweat Charlie. A rather large model with a lined hood and raglan sleeves. I opted for the 4 year size for both the trousers and the sweatshirt (polpetta is 3 years old and measures 1 meter) but it is still a little big. I just finished sewing another Ikatee model (the Grand’Ourse cardigan – I will talk about shortly) and in retrospect I tell myself that I should have sewn the exact size since their models are quite large.

    For the fabric I chose a jeans-colored sweater (Maille Sweatshirt – extra quality – Uni – Jeans) that I had bought on Stragier and a patterned cotton that I had in stock for the hood lining and pockets.

    I am quite happy with the result.

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  • ALICE

    ALICE

    Alice by Clematisse Patterns, is a refined and very feminine model, like all of her patterns 😉. I love it!

    The dress can be declined in different ways. V-neck front or back; short or long sleeves.

    I opted for short sleeves and a V-neck on the back.

    I really like the effect of the puffed sleeves, which is actually very simple to make. In addition, if you want to accentuate it, you can add an elastic to the sleeve.

    In a few hours the dress is ready! And 1m50 of fabric is enough to make it in size 36F (38IT). For long sleeves you have to add 20 cm more.

    For the fabric I chose a cream and black spotted cotton jacquard purchased on Supercut website. I find it formidable and of excellent quality. The fabric is double face as you can see from the sleeves.

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  • POLLUX

    POLLUX

    It may be Christmas, but I really wanted to sew something red.

    In addition, I was looking for something soft and comfortable and fun to carry on my teleworking days. Pollux by Delphine & Morissette is pleasant to wear. The red dot gray cotton jersey is very soft. For the collar I used a red poplin fabric and a white cotton lace. The jersey and lace were purchased directly on Delphine & Morissette website.

    And with the leftover fabric I was able to make a nice Lino sweatshirt by Cactofil for my polpetta. This pattern offers a multitude of variations and is very quick to sew, especially if you have a serger.

    What do you think, so dressed are we ready to help Santa Claus?

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  • FANNY

    FANNY

    I was looking for an elegant but practical trousers model for my little polpetta. After various researches I found that Fanny from La Maison Victor matches perfectly what I wanted. Unfortunately, it is necessary to register on the site to be able to access the patterns in PDF format. Otherwise this model was presented in the 02/2020 edition of the magazine. It is not well indicated whether it is a unisex model or just for girls. I therefore opted to use for some details (pockets and belt) a purely masculine fabric, blue and gray, with little robots. The main fabric is a velvet that I bought on Antonietta Tessuti website and that I had already used to sew a dress for myself. The elastic is only in the back of the trousers. The belt is sewn on the sides, but if desired, it could also be omitted. Also this pattern comes to size 176 (17-18 years).

    So I really think that soon I’ll sew one for myself too 😉

    🍎  See you soon! 🍎