Comfy Cozy Fleece Bathrobes

I was wanting to wait and give these bathrobes to JubeJube and Amelia as Christmas gifts, but then, I just couldn't wait. I used the Comfy Cozy Robe by Peek-a-Boo Patterns* and the fabric is fleece from my stash from a couple of years ago. I had no fabric to spare, I didn't even have enough to make the oversized pockets. That'll teach me not wait so long to sew up fabric when I buy it.

I let the girls choose their fabrics, JubeJube went with the pink and Amelia screamed out CHOCOLATE! YAY I WANT CHOCOLATE! She didn't make herself available for photos at this point, and I wasn't about to argue with her but you do get to see JubeJube in her finished robe.

I made a size 6-7, the sleeves are a little long, but at least now it will fit her for some time.

Here are some pattern details:

• Size range is from 6 months to 12 years
• 18" doll size included
• Yardage and measurement charts included
• 1/2 " seam allowances included
• Photos along with step-by-step tutorial
• Cowl or hood options included
• Designed for fabrics such as fleece, flannel, and light weight knits.

One thing I did, was add that sitiching midway the sash, not because I was affraid of loosing it in the wash, it was more because I didn't want the girls to tie each other up with them (yes my girls don't always play nice with eachother)

Until next time, xx.

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Fleece Jacket by Whimsy Couture

In mid November I had the chance to test out another pattern by Whimsy Couture. With JubeJube in tow I went to the store to choose some fleece. She spotted it and would not change her mind. JubeJube wanted a pink plaid fleece for her new jacket. You might have seen parts of it here. This jacket was so easy to put together and the results, well just take a look and see for yourself! 

The length of the coat goes to the hips and flares out slightly. The pattern and  tutorial offers so many options; with or without hood, ruffles down the front and round the hood and even the option to have a removable hood (it attaches with snaps!). 

JubeJube really loves the hood on this jacket!

I had mine close up with 3 buttons and used button loops which was not one of the options offered in the pattern but I wanted the jacket to stay closed up tightly since it was getting cold outside. The pattern suggests one hand sewn snap at the neck line.

I think you'll have to agree that JubeJube is getting pretty good at choosing fabrics that suit her.

Lily Knit Blazer by Peek-a-Boo Patterns

Amy form Peek-a-Boo patterns has done it again! She has designed the  Lily knit blazer (affiliate link) . And guess what, for the next 2 days there is a special discount, use the code lily20 at checkout. I had the opportunity to get my hands on it before it was released to test it out and make some modifications to the sizing of it for my niece. As you have seen here, my niece is tall and slim so to get a perfect fit for her I needed to modify the pattern before cutting the fabric and sewing it up. This is a little of what I did.

The first thing you must do when choosing the size you need to cut out is measure your fit model. I've already established that I need as far as height goes a size 8 and width I need to be making a size 5.

I start with the first pattern piece, the side back, by tracing on traceable interfacng as shown by the dotted line. I like using the interfacing because it sticks to fabric so I don't use as many pins or no pins at all depending on the fabric, and it stores easily after I'm done. 

I then move my interfacing over to get the width of the size 5 as shown by the solid line, and trace. With one piece down and 5 more to go...I think you can all get the idea. 

When all my peices have been traced and fabric that I'm not in love with cut out I then make a sample of the garment to make sure everything lines up. 

Some things that you will need to remember when considering size for this blazer: Does the child that you're making it for need the pit of the arm to go up as for a size 5 or 8 or somewhere in between (those are adjustments that can be made after your first sample garment), don't forget to adjust your sleeve according to the arm hole opening. You also need to consider the collar, what size is the neck opening, the collar needs to fit the neck line you cut out.

If you do have any questions on any of the alterations that I've made, please feel free to leave me a comment or email at sproutingjubejube (at) hotmail.com, I'll be more than happy to help you out!

Here's the first look at the finished Lily Blazer. I made mine with fleece, but I could have gone with a medium weight knit, french terry or jogging fleece.

Now for the true test...to put in on my model!

Look at all the beautifull detail that Amy has put into her design, princess seams with piping, appliqué pockets with rounded bottom edges, cuffs at the sleeves.

The accent piece at the back with a flattering ruffle are just more details to the design. 

Thanks to Tanya from Tanya Zaleski Photocreations for lending me her daughter as a fit model and also for taking such amazing pictures!