Handmade Holiday Tour with Love Notions

À tous les années, sans faute, les filles reçoivent un nouveau pyjama pour le temps des fêtes. Parfois, j'avoue que je les achète, mais cette année j'ai pris le temps de coudre.  

It happends every year, without fail, the girls get a new set of PJ's. Sometimes I must admit they are store bought, but most times I manage to take time to sew them up. 

J'aime bien un pyjama avec un thème de Noël mais quand le temps des Fêtes est terminé je ne veux plus les voire, alors un pyjama fleurie pour JubeJube cette année avec le patron Moto Maxx de Love Notions (lien affilié).  

I do like Christmas themed pyjamas, but then when the holiday season is over I can't stand to see them... especially come spring time, it's almost like seasonal depression, I want to see the flowers in bloom and feel the heat of the sun on my face. So now you know where I'm going with the fabric selection on this PJ set I made for JubeJube using the Moto Maxx pattern by Love Notions (affiliate link).

Je comprend pas que je n'ai jamais utilisé ce patron avant! Et je n'en crois pas que je dois faire un 7ans pour JubeJube! La première fois que je me suis servie d'un patron Love Notions j'ai confectionnée un Trendy Tunic grandeur 2T.

Le patron Moto Maxx n'est pas seulement pour faire des pyjamas, on peut s’en servir pour faire des vêtements de tous les jours. Il y a plusieurs options de manches ainsi que différents options d'ourlet pour le t-shirt.



I can't believe I haven't used this pattern before! I also can't believe I made JubeJube a size 7! Just a bit of trivia for you: the first pattern I ever made using a Love Notions pattern was the Trendy Tunic, I made JubeJube a size 2. Check out the cute face here (Click!) don't comment of the poor photography, lol.

The Moto Maxx set isn't just for PJ's, it can be used for everyday wear too. The top has a short sleeve option and also the long sleeve without the cuff, the hem line can be either a staight or scalloped. The usual features are included in this PDF, layered printing and trimless pages for quick assembly. 

Les pantalons ont aussi plusieurs options, avec ou sans poches, avec ou sans bandes à la cheville.


The pants have pocket options... front hip pockets and back pockets with flaps. I made the pants using a front hip pocket (note to self, check pockets before putting the pants in the laundry!). 

Avec la machine Brother j'ai pu personnaliser le t-shirt de JubeJube, j'ai trouvée le modèle sur le site Designs by JuJu. Le tissu Art Gallery de la collection Recollections à été acheter chez Club Tissus. 


I used the embroidery machine by Brother to add a special touch to the front of the t-shirt. I found Inspired Sayings by Designs by JuJu, and thought it would be a perfect match to the fabric and to JubeJube's way of thinking. The fabric is Art Gallery, Recollection purchased at Club Tissus.

Et vous voyez a l'arrière sur le mur, les drapeaux? C'est un aperçu d'un nouveau patron de Rebecca Page, il sera disponible en Janvier 2018!


And by the way, see that bunting in the back, just a sneak peek of a pattern being released in January 2018 by Rebecca Page. I'll have more about that when the pattern is released!

Jetez un coup d’œil sur les autres billet blog dans cette tournée, il y a plusieurs idées cadeaux! 

Take a look a all the other handmades on this tour, there are some great gift ideas! 

Monday: Handmade Boy The Wholesome Mama Four seasons and a Roadtrip Sew Shelly Sew

Tuesday: Third Shift Creations Handcrafted by RED All Things Katy!

Wednesday: My Heart Will Sew On Ma Moose Seamly Behaviour

Thursday: Sprouting JubeJube Very Blissful Sew Like a Sloth SewSophieLynn

Friday: Back40life Sewing Curves Princesse et trésors Ruby Rue Creations

Until next time, xx. 

Spring Break PJ Party Tour: Day 5

What a week this has been on the Spring Break PJ Party Tour! We've featured over 20 designers from 30 bloggers, had a number of giveaways, and walked away with tons of inspiration! For the last day take a look at:

Made By Jaime, Mae & K, SewSophiLynn, Amazing Adventures of Bubba & Bug and MahlicaDesigns 

A huge thank you going out to the 24 designers sponsoring prizes for this huge party! 

We are also lucky to have four fabric shops offering readers discount codes:

Mabel Madison is offering 20% off with the code JAMMIES. Code expires March 31st!

PhatQuarters is offering 10% off OR FREE shipping to US addresses on orders over 40$ US (with an equivalent discount for international shoppers). Use the code PHAT10 for 10% off OR FREE40 for free shipping within the US.

Raspberry Creek Fabrics is offering 15% off

Tangled Blossoms Designs is offering 10% off with the code PJPARTY. Code expires March 25th!


And now for today’s giveaway!

Today’s prize is sponsored by Felicity Sewing Patterns and StitchART. You could win 1 pattern of choice (excludes bundles) from Felicity Sewing Patterns and 2 patterns of choice (excluding bundles) from StitchART. Visit Felicity Sewing Patterns and StitchART to see what they have to offer. The giveaway ends March 26th at 11:59pm EST. See the Rafflecopter on how to enter! You have up to 8 chances to win! The winner will be chosen March 27th and will have 48 hours to respond to the email before a new winner is chosen.

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Want to win more prizes? You still have time to enter yesterday's giveaway! Go to Made By Jaime's post from yesterday to enter the giveaway that ends at 11:59pm EST tonight (March 25th)!

Missed a stop on the tour? The full schedule is below:

Monday, March 21st

Sew Far North  |  The Wholesome Mama  |   From-a-Box |  Pattern Revolution  |  Inspinration | Paisley Roots

Tuesday, March 22nd

Sprouting JubeJube | 5 Out Of 4 | Sew Happily Ever After | Beri Bee Designs |  Phat Quarters | Connected by A Thread

Wednesday, March 23rd

Create 3.5 | Handmade Boy | HattieLu Handmade | Made by Melli |  The Crafting Fiend | Sweeter Than Cupcakes

Thursday, March 24th

Lulu & Celeste | Sew Starly | Phat Quarters | Pear Berry Lane Rebel & Malice | Creative Counselor

Friday, March 25th

Made By Jaime | Mae & K | Mabel Madison | SewSophiLynn |  Amazing Adventures of Bubba & Bug | MahlicaDesigns


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PJ's for Spring Break

Its the first week of spring and its freezing here, so no short sleeved jammies for now. Instead I made a crowd favorite, Alex and Anna Winter PJ's by Peek-a-Boo Patterns! (affiliate link)

As usual, Amelia chose her fabric, she pleaded with me to buy this panda bear print. The fabric is 95% cotton and 5% spandex from Fabricville, its so soft and comfy.

This child is growing like a weed so I decided to make a size 6 and really glad I did. 

This pattern is really easy and fast to put together, only 90 minutes from start to finish including a number of interruptions from a little girl asking for snacks. As usual Amy's insturctions are easy to follow. The size range of this pattern is 3 months to 12 years, a fantastic range to make good use of this pattern.  

The final result is a cozy PJ to take Amelia into the warmer weather. I see more of these on my to-do list! I really do like the way they fit and she didn't want to take them off which means that she likes them too.

So this one is a winner, Amelia approved, and she even got her snacks! 

Special thanks to the 24 designers that sponsored the prizes for the giveaways!

 

 Along with today’s daily giveaway (see below!) there is also larger giveaway and a link up happening. Go to today’s post over at Create 3.5 to get the full details on how to link up and to enter the giveaway! We are also lucky to have four fabric shops offering readers discount codes:

 


Mabel Madison is offering 20% off with the code JAMMIES. Code expires March 31st! PhatQuarters is offering 10% off OR FREE shipping to US addresses on orders over 40$ US (with an equivalent discount for international shoppers). Use the code PHAT10 for 10% off OR FREE40 for free shipping to US. Raspberry Creek Fabrics is offering 15% off with the code PJPARTYTOUR. Good through March 26th! Tangled Blossoms Designs is offering 10% off with the code PJPARTY. Code expires March 25th!

And now for today’s giveaway!

Today’s prize is sponsored by Serger Pepper and Pollywoggles. You could win 1 pattern of your choice from both shops! Visit Serger Pepper and Pollywoggles to see what they have to offer. The giveaway ends March 23rd at 11:59pm EST. See the Rafflecopter on how to enter! You have up to 8 chances to win! The winner will be chosen March 24th and will have 48 hours to respond to the email before a new winner is chosen. a Rafflecopter giveaway This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

Want to win more prizes? Visit Lulu & Celeste tomorrow to see what new prizes will be up for grabs as well as see the previews for tomorrow’s bloggers. You still have time to enter yesterday's giveaway! Go to Sprouting JubeJube's post from yesterday to enter the giveaway that ends at 11:59pm EST tonight (March 22nd)!

Missed a stop on the tour? The full schedule is below:

Monday, March 21st

Sew Far North  |  The Wholesome Mama  |   From-a-Box |  Pattern Revolution  |  Inspinration | Paisley Roots

Tuesday, March 22nd

Sprouting JubeJube | 5 Out Of 4 | Sew Happily Ever After | Beri Bee Designs |  Phat Quarters | Connected by A Thread

Wednesday, March 23rd

Create 3.5 | Handmade Boy | HattieLu Handmade | Made by Melli |  The Crafting Fiend | Sweeter Than Cupcakes

Thursday, March 24th

Lulu & Celeste | Sew Starly | Phat Quarters | Pear Berry Lane Rebel & Malice | Creative Counselor

Friday, March 25th

Made By Jaime | Mae & K | Mabel Madison | SewSophiLynn |  Amazing Adventures of Bubba & Bug | MahlicaDesigns

Spring Break PJ Party Tour: Day 1

Welcome to first day of spring and Day 1 of the Spring Break PJ Party tour...potentially the biggest PJ Party EVER!!!! We're featuring 20 designers and 30 bloggers and so many prizes to give away, including a prize bundle for those who sew along and link up their project to the linky party!

We're kicking of this week long party with From a Box, Sew Far North, Inspinration, Paisley Roots, Pattern Revolution and the Wholesome Mama. Visit their blogs, leave comments because we love to hear what you think!

A huge thank you going out to the 24 designers sponsoring prizes for this huge party! 

We are also lucky to have four fabric shops offering readers discount codes:

Mabel Madison is offering 20% off with the code JAMMIES. Code expires March 31st!

PhatQuarters is offering 10% off OR FREE shipping to US addresses on orders over 40$ US (with an equivalent discount for international shoppers). Use the code PHAT10 for 10% off OR FREE40 for free shipping within the US.

Raspberry Creek Fabrics is offering 15% off

Tangled Blossoms Designs is offering 10% off with the code PJPARTY. Code expires March 25th!

And now for today’s giveaway!

Today’s prize is sponsored by The Handmaiden’s Cottage (affiliate link) . You could win 2 patterns of your choice! Visit The Handmaiden’s Cottage to see what they have to offer. The giveaway ends March 22nd at 11:59pm. See the Rafflecopter on how to enter! You have up to 7 chances to win! The winner will be chosen March 23rd and will have 48 hours to respond to the email before a new winner is chosen.

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This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

Want to win more prizes??

Visit Create 3.5 tomorrow to see the new prizes up for grabs as well as check out the previews for tomorrow’s bloggers!

Missed a stop on the tour? The full schedule is below:

Monday, March 21st

Sew Far North  |  The Wholesome Mama  |   From-a-Box |  Pattern Revolution  |  Inspinration | Paisley Roots

Tuesday, March 22nd

Sprouting JubeJube | 5 Out Of 4 | Sew Happily Ever After | Beri Bee Designs |  Phat Quarters | Connected by A Thread

Wednesday, March 23rd

Create 3.5 | Handmade Boy | HattieLu Handmade | Made by Melli |  The Crafting Fiend | Sweeter Than Cupcakes

Thursday, March 24th

Lulu & Celeste | Sew Starly | Phat Quarters | Pear Berry Lane Rebel & Malice | Creative Counselor

Friday, March 25th

Made By Jaime | Mae & K | Mabel Madison | SewSophiLynn |  Amazing Adventures of Bubba & Bug | MahlicaDesigns


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Sweet Dreams Vintage Style

I've been away a lot for the month of July and already we're the first week into August! Time just flies, and I want it to slow down...just a bit. Just because I was away doesn't mean I didn't get any sewing done, my sewing machine has gone on its first road trip! I made the girls each a vintage style sleep set using patterns from Rabbit Rabbit Creations. 

You'll want to read to the end because Jasmin has offered to give away to one lucky reader a bundle of 3 Rabbit Rabbit Creations patterns, winner choice! 

These sleep sets are perfect for those hot summer night. I used cotton that I've had for a while in my stash, but you could also use cotton voile, swiss dot, and I would even be game to try it in a cotton jersey however it wouldn't give the same vintage look to it but I bet it would be really comfy.

Although I used the same patterns and for both sets I want to make them a little different. JubeJube and Amelia really have thier own style and yes they both wear the same size in clothing, but seeing that JubeJube is 6 years old and Amelia only 4 years old I wanted to give JubeJube's PJ a little more of a big sister look to it by adding eyelet trim to it.

While making Amelia's set I ran out of single fold bias to make the elastic casing...its 2am, all stores are closed but I did have some cute elastic in my stash. Instead of putting the elastic in the inside I used a zigzag stitch and laid it on top as an embelishment. I added a little satin ribbon to make a bow. I also added some of that fun elastic to the cami so that both the cami and bloomers would have the same style.

For JubeJube I added some eyelet to the cami at the front and also to the hem of the bloomers. I used the seam allowances at the hem of the bloomers to create my elastic casing.

The pieces came together quite quickly and the pattern has great photos with the step-by-step instructions in the tutorial.

Just in case you're wondering, these are the woods right in back of my aunt's house, about 25 km from Mount-Tremblant, Quebec. This is where I spent most of the month of July.

Until next time, xx.


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Footed PJ's for Christmas

I was asked (a while back) by a friend of mine about some footed PJ's and me being me said "OH yes! I'll make them."  First, I had a hard time finding a really nice knit for the job. Second, had zipper issues (couldn't find any the right color and length). In the end I do love the way all 3 PJ's turned out! They're perfect for waiting for Santa!

I used Peek-a-Boo's classic footed PJ pattern. The pattern is sized to fit newborns to size 12 years (you know I'll be using this one often). You might just want to visit Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop, they have so many cute patterns available.

I made these PJ's with a light to meduim weight knit. Zippers are only half way down the front, zipper tabs, reinforced stitching at the crotch and non-skid soles just some of the features of these pyjamas.