Gift Sewing: OOP McCall's 7367

Yes, one more pair of baby sweatpants.  The first one fits, these are for when they are out-grown.  Same French terry fabric and out-of-print and vintage McCall's 7367 pattern, just two sizes bigger than the ones made yesterday.  

Another Canadian made and tariff free sewing project.  Exactly as yesterday's project.  

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightening bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  0.60 metres

Elastic:  0.70 metres

Pattern:  OOP McCall's 7367, circa 1994

Label:  1--KATM "You are loved" label

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, fabric scissors, pins, wrist pin cushion, measuring tape, measuring gauge, iron, ironing board, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, threads, thread clippers and tea.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

Gift Sewing: Baby Sweatpants / OOP McCall's 7367

Oh my goodness, these are so cute but it's hard to imagine that they will fit a wee little one.  They are so tiny.  Or maybe that is just my perception coming off sewing a pair of adult size pants.   

These are the pants from out-of-print (OOP) and vintage McCall's 7367, an infants layette pattern from 1994.  Super easy to sew, even a sleep deprived parent can whip these up while the baby is sleeping.  Or maybe sew them before the baby arrives.  😉  There are no side seams, and only two pattern pieces.  The only challenging part was sewing those tiny little leg bands.  I am thankful for the stretch of the fabric which made it a manageable task.  The fabric is a cotton French terry.  

I was disappointed when I found that my original copy of this pattern contained a disappearing pants pattern.  Half of the pattern did not print.  I'm really thankful for a second copy that I recently purchased after I discovered I lost a pattern piece for the onesie.  Once all of that was sorted out, this was a quick project to cut and sew.  I spent more time changing the threads on the sewing machine and serger.  

Sewing IS Political

This is another Canadian made and tariff free sewing project.  Everything needed to sew these pants were found in the stash.  The fabric came from Marshall Fabrics, a Canadian fabric outlet.  The patterns are printed in the U.S.A. but I'm happy to report they were not tariffed items nor did they contribute to the convicted felon's economy.  The second pattern that I picked up earlier this year came from a Canadian reseller.  The elastic used is a Tailor brand, an American company.  It is a product that was made in China and has been in the stash prior to the convicted felon's global tariff war.  The label is from KATM, an Australian company.  The Gütermann threads were made in Greece and were purchased at Fabricland, a Canadian fabric outlet.  The fabric scissors are Merchant and Mills, a U.K. company and were purchased from The Workroom, another Canadian fabric outlet.  

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightning bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  0.5 metres

Elastic:  0.45 metres

Pattern:  OOP McCall's 7367, circa 1994

Label:  1--KATM "made with love" label

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, fabric scissors, black marker, measuring tape, measuring gauge, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, thread clippers, seam ripper, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, iron, ironing board, pins, pin cushion and tea.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

October in Review

Sewing, Mending and Alterations

Clockwise top L:  cotton sweatshirt fleece baby onesie OOP and vintage McCall's 7367, wool and polyester skirt Daughter Judy pattern no. 407 (Henry skirt), cream coloured cotton fleece and gray merino wool saddle covers for a scoliosis brace (no pattern used), cotton pants OOP Vogue 1739.

Surprisingly, there was some sewing this month.  Even though I felt like I spent most of the month coughing up a lung or two, I did get some work done at the sewing machine.  Two items were gifted, the skirt was a fail (I got the sizing all wrong) and the saddle covers were the best thing I sewed this month.  Oh wait, it's probably tied with that cute little baby onesie.  

There wasn't a lot of mending and alterations done this month other than I managed to fix a couple of small holes while continuing to edit the wardrobe.  A shout out to Brace Buddies for designing the body sock tank top.  I am now able to wear the brace and sweaters (jumpers) without the worry of damage them with the velcro straps on the brace.  And best part, they are made with cotton knit.  Maybe, I can try to copy this design and add a couple more down the road.  We'll see.  

Stash busting

This month I stashed busted 6.4 metres of fabric, half a metre of twill tape, one snap, two sewing labels, one vintage button, one hook and eye set, three spools of thread, three sewing patterns and 0.6 metres of elastic.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

Gift Sewing: OOP McCall's 7367

I thought my days of sewing vintage and out-of-print (OOP) McCall's 7367 were well behind me.  All my friends are well past the days of starting families and I no longer have workplace baby showers to attend.  I was wrong, there will always be beautiful babies to welcome into the world.  And for this occasion here is the latest baby jumpsuit.  

This is such a cute pattern.  Sewing vintage and OOP McCall's 7367 puts a smile on my face.  Although, working that ribbing around the armholes and legs can prove to be a bit of a challenge.  This time I didn't have to struggle as my cotton ribbing had ample stretch.  It's a well-drafted pattern. 

The fabric is a cotton sweatshirt fleece that I has been in the stash for so long that I don't recall where I found it.  It is left-over fabric from this project.  It was previously pretreated with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer.  The cotton ribbing was a recent purchase that was not pretreated before cutting out the cuff pieces.  My bad.  I know that if I were to shop for cotton sweatshirt fabric like this today, I would leave the store empty handed.  Fabricland is selling cotton sweatshirt fabric for $50 / metre and now-a-days it rarely goes on sale.  Let's just say that I'm so grateful this fabric was in the stash because it's really cozy and cute.  

Sewing IS Political

This is the latest Canadian 🍁 made and tariff free project to come from the work table as the convicted felon and his cohort down south escalates his global tariff war and annexation rhetoric.  As inflation is again creeping upwards, it's nice to know that there is a stash to draw from and avoid some of the higher costs that are hitting the stores.    

The fabric was in the stash from non-tariff days.  The snaps were from the stash and were lingering in there for years.  The twill tape is a recent purchase from Marshall Fabrics, a western Canadian fabric outlet.  The out-of-print vintage pattern has been in the stash for over three decades and when I pulled it out my heart sank at the discovery that the back pattern piece was missing.  I was thrilled to find another copy of McCall's 7367 online find from an Ontario reseller.  Although, the pattern is a McCall's pattern and was originally printed in the U.S.A., no funds from this purchase supported the convicted felon's economy.  Same goes for the U.S.A. made Fray Check used on the tie ends as it was in the stash for years.  The label is from KATM, an Australian company and was purchased directly from the company.  

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightening bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  0.9 metres + 0.3 metres ribbing

Twill tape:  0.5 metres

Snap:  1 medium sized 

Pattern:  vintage and OOP McCall's 7367, circa 1994

Label:  1 "P.S. I LOVE YOU" label from KATM

Additional Tools and Supplies:  Cutting table, paper scissors, fabric scissors, measuring tape, pins, pin cushions, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, threads, AirThread 2000D serger, hand sewing needle, tailor wax, tailor's chalk, iron, ironing board, tweezers, lint brush and threads.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

Copy Cat San Francisco Baby Nursing Cover

This project is a request that recently came across the worktable, a baby nursing cover.  From the photo I was sent, I would be guessing at the details but thankfully there were more clues to be found within the advertisement.  

It is listed as 100 x 70 cm and it basically looks like an oversized rectangular shaped apron.  Sounds easy enough.  I had a piece of 100% cotton French terry leftover from these tops that fit the bill.  There was even enough to cut straps.  And the best part is that this piece was previously pretreated with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer.  I was all set to get to work.  

At first, I really didn't get the appeal of this project.  The frugal part of my brain thought why not just use a bath towel or blanket to cover up during breast feeding?  But it's the interior details that I started to "get it."  Yes, having those interior pockets can be helpful for having easy access to a burping cloth or soother for after the baby is fed.  

Sewing IS Political

This is another Canadian 🍁 made but sadly not a tariff free sewing project.  I've been trying hard not to avoid American products that could contribute to the convicted felon's economy or tax dodging oligarch's companies.  This is the first project this year that I purchased an American product to complete a sewing project.  

This project was finished with Tailor™ magnetic fasteners.  The package states that it's imported by Rose E Dee International Ltd. and was made in China.  Packaging information can hide some information from consumers but a little online research reveals that Tailor brand sewing notions are indeed an American company, founded in 1907 by professional tailor Frank Wawak.  Since these snaps are made of metal this project was impacted the tariff war.  I could have found a less expensive alternative to these snaps but I was considering the ease that these could provide while breast feeding.  I do like the product, I just don't like the tariffs and if it weren't for a gift project, I would have forgone this notion at this time.  

The fabric has been in the stash for quite some time and was originally found at Marshall Fabrics, a western Canadian fabric outlet.  The threads used on the sewing machine and serger were pulled from the stash and included some Coats and Clark threads that I'm trying to clear out of the stash.    

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightening bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Label:  "Made with Love" by KATM

Snaps:  2--25 mm magnetic 

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, ruler, measuring tape, measuring gauge, fabric scissors, pins, pin cushions, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, threads, thread clippers, Jean-a-ma-jig™, iron, ironing board, hand sewing needle, tailor's wax, computer research, chai latte and coffee.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.   

In Sewing News Today...

I have a reason to break out this pattern, out-of-print (OOP) McCall's 7367.  It's been in my stash since the early 1990s and I've made countless versions of view A over the past thirty plus years.  I am hoping to make more.  

I discovered that the back pattern piece is missing.  Drats!  Last time I made up this project was four years ago, I wouldn't even know where to look for this pattern piece.  Thankfully, I was able to find another copy of this pattern.  This made made me happy, it is such a cute onesie.  Until it arrives, I can get busy pretreating some knit fabrics for this future project.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

 

August in Review...

August, where did you disappear to so quickly?  This has been a crazy summer.  Restrictions lifted and then reinstated.  Mask mandates lifted to elevated anxiety levels as news reports of the Delta variant taking hold in neighboring regions, only to be reinstated.  Anti-masker and anti-vaxxer protesters turning the election campaign into one ugly scene reminiscent of what we thought of as American style politics only to be awaken to the fact that it's Canadian style ugly politics as well.  Anti-vaxxers stuffing neighborhood mailboxes with pages and pages of doomsday predictions.   

Actually, I'm happy to see August move into distant memory and I shutter to think what the final half of the election will bring.  There is so much hatred and anger displayed in the news, in what seems to be about pandemic restrictions and mask mandates.  I long for kindness and a world where kindness was the norm.  I'm sick of debating about the good of wearing a face mask.  Or watching a volunteer at a hospital or employee at a store take abuse from someone spewing their angry distaste for precautions we're asked to take.  I long to bear witness to kindness.   

I long to be sewing things that bring me joy.  These projects brought me some joy.  Sewing joyful colours were just what I needed this month.  

Output

Fabric:  10 metres (August) + 44.2 metres (previous months) + 1 recycled skirt = 54.2 metres + 1 recycled skirt.  

Zippers:  0 (August) + 1 - 20 cm regular zipper and 1 - 55 cm invisible zipper (previous months) = 2

Buttons:  12 (August) + 23 (previous months) = 35 

Seam binding:  0 metres (August) + 10 metres (previous months) = 10 metres

Knit 'N Stable Tape:  0 metres (August) + 9.5 metres (previous months) = 9.5 metres

Elastic:  1 metres (August) + 13 metre (previous months) = 14 metres

Twill Tape:  0 metres (August) + 0.5 metres (previous months = 0.5 metres

Spools of Thread:  1 - 100 metres spool (August) + 3 900 metres (previous months) = 4 K metres

Sewing Machine Needles:  0 (August) + 5 (previous months = 5

Hand Sewing Needles:  0 (August) + 1 (previous months) = 1

Sewing Label:  0 (August) + 1 (previous months) = 1

Input

Fabric:  2.3 metres (August) + 52.3 metres (previous months) = 54.6 metres

Sewing machine needles:  0 (August) + 3 (previous months) = 3

Buttons:  0 (August) + 10 (previous months) = 10

Sewing patterns:  1 (August) + 6 (previous months) = 7

Seam binding:  1 package / 3 metres (August) = 3 metres

Stay Safe, Be Kind & Happy Sewing!  

Easter Dress: OOP McCall's 8548

 

Goodness, I don't know where to begin with this project.  Hmm, let's start with the pattern. This little dress was created with out-of-print (OOP) McCall's 8548. Back-in-the-day, I had a copy of this pattern and made a little floral dress for my niece. That was a life time ago. This is a new-ish copy found at a second hand shop.  

It was with a sense of nostalgia that it made it back to the cutting table. The same can be said about the fabric. The ribbon decorated cotton was in my stash for a long time before I cut it into a skirt. Years later, it doesn't fit and it ended up on the cutting table as a refashion project. The bodice, sleeves and undercollar were cut from another green cotton from my stash.  

Project Details

Seams:  2.4 straight seam length, 4.0 gathering stitch length

Seam Finish:  Serged

Fabric:  Recycled skirt and 0.5 metres 

Interfacing:  1 metre fusible

Buttons:  7 - 3/4" buttons

Pattern:  OOP McCall's 8548

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, scissors, pins, pin cushions, seam ripper, thread clippers, iron, ironing board, sewing machine, walking foot, buttonhole foot, serger, screwdriver, threads (finished off 100 m spool), cutting board, buttonhole cutter, hammer and tea.  

Stay Safe and Happy Sewing!

June in Review...

As things start to re-open in this part of the country, there is certainly a shift in how I view things that I took for granted pre-pandemic.  I count my blessings that I have the equipment, supplies and skills needed to create my own wardrobe and mend clothes.  Shopping for clothes is the last thing I could imagine wanting to do at this time.  I get the sense that it is something felt by others as there has been a noticeable increase of people asking me to sew for them. 

The thought of sewing for others at this time makes me feel very uncomfortable. The idea of standing close to someone during a fitting is not in my comfort zone at all.  But yet, I am working on a bridal project that I never imagined that I would be partaking in during a pandemic.  Strange times.   

Sadly, the project has very large pattern pieces that won't fit on my cutting table. And this ol' aching body is not ready to head back to the chiropractor and lay face down on a table for 20 to 30 minutes. I'm going to have to figure out a safe way to lay out the fabric and get it cut without kneeling on the floor and twisting my body. My back and knees are not looking forward to the cutting stage of this project. I spent a couple of days this weekend with pain meds and laying in bed after altering the pattern pieces and marking the test fabric. It was not a fun weekend. There has to be a solution I haven't figured out yet. Suggestions are most welcome.   

Sewing wise, I continued to sew small items that fit on my cutting table from fabrics found in my stash.  Although, I did add to the stash this month, 6 metres of a test fabric for the bridal cape and it's not enough. I'll have to head back to the store for more. ~sigh~  Shopping for fabric at this time is also not in my comfort zone.  I think this is the first time I can say that sewing and fabric shopping are not relaxing activities.  

This month I managed to cut 20 scrub caps (seven of the twenty are sewn), made 2 face masks, 1 top, 1 coat, 2 slips, 2 baby onesies, 1 eye glass case and 1 pair of pants.  

• 28.9 metres
• 1 metre of interfacing
• 1.9metres of elastic
• 3.8 metres of bias tape
• 2 metres of twill tape
• 1 new, previously-owned pattern
• 4 previously used patterns 
• 2 free PDF patterns
• 3 snaps
• 3 buttons
• 2 labels

Stay Safe, Be Kind and Happy Sewing!

Baby Onsie: Vintage McCall's 7367

Vintage (circa 1994) out-of-print (OOP) McCall's 7367 has seen a lot of action on the cutting table over the years. It has also been years since I stitched up a version of this pattern.

Instead, I sewed two, both to be gifted. It's a sweet pattern and it has been a go-to baby shower and charity gift item over the years. But now I remember why I haven't been stitching more of these over the recent years. It's all about my sewing machine, there's nothing wrong with the pattern. The sleeve and leg cuffs are a very snug fit around the arm of my sewing machine.

 

Throw in that my wrists are not as cooperative as they used to be in my younger days, this has turned out to be a struggle to get it in position to sew the cuffs. Before I could finish this project, I had to unpack my older back-up sewing machine and dust it off to sew the cuffs for the simple reason is that the arm is smaller than on my newer machine.   

I'm so glad I still have the older machine for projects like this one. But I will tell you, I'm ready to pack up this vintage pattern for good. I think it's time that I retire this pattern, for the sake of my wrists.  

The fabric is a light-weight terry and the cuffs (plus the facing on one) is a cotton knit. These fabrics were found in the stash where they were hanging out for many moons. Pre-shrunk with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer before it hit the cutting table.  

Project Details  

Seams:  These were sewn with a 5/8" seam allowance and the lightning bolt (knit stitch) 1.0 zig-zag, 2.5 length.  

Seam Finish:  Serged

Tips:  Use a walking foot for sewing knits.  

Fabric:  2 metres (for the two)

Snaps:  2

Interfacing:  1 metre fusible

Twill Tape:  2 metres

Pattern:  OOP McCall's 7367

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, pins, pin cushions (wrist and table), tailor's chalk, scissors, thread clippers, sewing machines, serger, threads, tweezers, screwdriver, serger needle and cup of tea.  

Stay Safe, Be Kind and Happy Sewing!  

Charity Sewing: McCall's 8548

There was a request recently in the church bulletin to help out a refugee family with children clothing and I thought it was the perfect time to break out vintage McCall's 8548 once again. The request was for newborn to age 2 boys clothes.  

My wrist has been acting up so the thought of sewing this type of baby clothes is out of the question right now but I was able to manage a pair of pull-on pants for an age 2 young lad.  

This grey coloured cord fabric is heavy enough to keep a wee lad warm with the upcoming colder weather. Would you believe they're calling for snow tomorrow? Insert a happy dance here to celebrate the end of allergy season. 

Plus the first snow fall is so pretty. But I digress...

My hope is that these pants will keep the little lad warm in the upcoming season.  

The Stats

Fabric:  1 metre

Elastic:  1" wide

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, scissors, pins, pin cushion, measuring tape, measuring gauge, sewing machine, threads, serger, thread clippers, seam ripper and coffee.  

Happy Sewing!

September in Review...

Well, National Sewing Month is coming to a close. I would say that it is the first year that I wasn't all that into celebrating this event. Yup, my sewing mojo took a hit this month. There was sewing just not a whole lot of excitement.  

Fabricland acknowledged this American celebration of sewing with a big portable sign at the side of the road advertising a store-wide sale in it's honour. It was a disappointment that once in the store I learnt that the sale didn't apply to certain items. Why was I surprised?

I guess sewing wise, this month was filled with a few disappointments. I made a pullover top with Vogue 1642, a pattern that I couldn't wait to get to work on and then it just didn't work on me. That neckline is huge and it feels like half my head disappears under it. As if I have no neck. It's funny actually but I don't think I'll be wearing this one.  The wool pants that I made from the same pattern just don't sit right even though the other two I made previously worked. I don't know what I did wrong. Something. Then there is Vogue 8939, a pattern that I've sewn so many times before. Where Vogue 1644 neckline was too big and loose, Vogue 8939 turtleneck was tight. Also quite funny when I think about it. At least its a good way to help flatten my hair as I struggle to get it over my head. And then there was the feather trim that I added to Simplicity 8529. I adore this update but whenever I try to wear it with a pair of pants I quickly take it off disappointed with the weight gain that seems to be highlighted at the level of where the feather sit. Maybe that's what got me on this sewing funk. I need to lose weight. Seriously. I need to lose weight. That's why I haven't started the jeans now that I have Vogue 1642 in my sewing room.  

There were some successful sewing projects this month, a men's shirt made with Vogue 8889 and a son's shirt in matching fabric made with vintage Simplicity 4166. They turned out great but I will admit that I was on a deadline to complete these and I pushed through when I wasn't feeling my greatest. It kind of takes the fun out of sewing when you're not feeling up to it. 

Plans for next month, maybe nothing sewing wise. I have no more sewing for others projects to do. But yesterday at church there was a call for "requested items for newcomer families," asking for clothes for baby boys newborn to 2 years.

Previous made OOP McCall's 7367

I do have a go-to newborn onesie pattern that has been a winner over these years but I'm not sure if my wrist can't handle sewing those arm and ankle bands. That part of the project always presents a bit of a struggle. Instead, if I do decide to go ahead and sew, I might break out OOP McCall's 8548. This pattern has size 2 pieces.

Or I might take a much needed break from the sewing machine and take care of me. No more sewing for moi until I drop ten pounds. We'll see how that goes. I'm going to start by making sure I get 10,000 steps in each day. I can't accomplish that sitting at the sewing machine.   

Happy Sewing!

March in Review...

Sewing

There has been sewing! I finally finished that shirtdress, sewed the cutest little jeans for a wee little cutie to grow into, a little baby onesie (unblogged but just like these ones except it has a little animal patch on the front), and a navy skirt. It felt great to get back to sewing. I even added pockets to a dress I made Mama R over six months ago. My sewing mojo took a hit for a while and then a tore ligament in my knee certainly slowed me down. I'm happy to report my knee is healing very well and the sewing desire is back and strong.  

It's Easter weekend and it is the time that I usually wrap up a Lenten Sewing project. But this year, I didn't get around to doing any charity sewing projects. I just didn't have the energy to tackle one this year. Maybe later in the year. 

Easter bonnet {source}

I didn't even made an Easter outfit or a festive egg carton Easter bonnet. I'm boring this year. 

RTW & Fabric Fasts

I am happy to report after that slip last month that I haven't added any fabric to the stash. It might be because I was less mobile this month. Instead, I've been admiring what the ladies, who attended Sew Camp this month, added to their stashes. There was a lovely paisley added to a couple of stashes that reminded me that I have a gray and black paisley sateen I've been meaning to use.

I did make it to the fabric store for some thread. The clerk asked if I had a membership and was shocked when I replied that I don't because I spend too much when I have one. The lady next to me laughed but I wasn't joking.

The only thing magical about the local chain fabric store are those membership cards and how they can empty one's wallet.

Coming Up Next!  

Now that the sewing mojo has returned, there are plans. This weekend I'm working on Simplicity 8229.

I have nineteen pairs cut and pieced together just waiting for the elastics to be sewn.

And then I plan to work on this pattern. I purchased and printed it two years ago. I could use some shirts for work and hopefully it will fit without too many alterations.

That's all I have planned for now.  How about you?  Are you done with winter sewing and moving onto spring / summer projects?

Happy Easter and Happy Sewing!

Baby Long-Johns

I love these baby onesies in the red knit because they remind me of long-johns. Excuse my lack of modesty for a moment but I think they are too cute in these colours. 

They almost make me want to make a red onesie for myself, in a bigger size of course. The only thing stopping me is that there is no more of this knit left. This fabric was left-over from the Euro Cup dress that I found at Northwest Fabrics. And the last time I was there, I didn't see anymore of this cotton knit. I shouldn't be surprised that it is all gone, it is a beautiful weight knit. The white knit is another Northwest Fabric find and left over from this project. I'm quite thrilled that I was able to squeak out two of these onesies out of scraps.

The Stats:

Fabric:    1.8 metres 

Buttons:  2

Ribbon:  1 metre

Pattern:   OOP McCall's 7367

Additional Tools and Supplies:  Sewing machines (I used both machines to make these), serger, walking foot, thread, scissors, cutting table, thread clippers, tweezers, screw driver, sewing machine needle, hand needle, bandage, and coffee.  

Happy Sewing!

2015 Favourite Makes

Vogue 9060, a Marcy Tilton design and the most comfortable skirt in my closet. This is my second version and there is another on that has been in the plans for months. I can't get enough of this pattern.   

Vogue 9096 is a lined jacket without sleeves but yet I can't get enough of this jacket. Perhaps it is the 100% cotton jacquard rose motif fabric or the ease of wear or the unconvential design that I like. I really like this make. 

Vogue 1455, a Lynn Mizono design and the most fun I had this year was making up seven different versions of this dress.  In my eyes, this design is beyond cute.  

Vintage Simplicity 4166, a geek-chic look for a little boy who likes to wear shirts and ties.   

Simplicity 2372, Mama R's all-time-favourite pattern.  Jacket and dress made up in a cotton sateen, a perfect summer-time look. Even though I'm made countless versions of this dress (first time sewing the jacket), this made it to the favourite list because of how happy Mama R is with this outfit.   

OOP Butterick 5760, a cardigan sweater for Mama R made it to the favourite list because of how well the fabric worked with this pattern and the look of the gross grain ribbon on the band facings.  

OOP Butterick 5790, maxi-length skirt. Comfortable and funky fabric--win, win.

Vogue 8016 jacket made in a wool tweed.  Even though I've seen this motif in the RTW landscape, I've only found this wool tweed at Mitchell's and I wish you could see and touch this fabric, it really is beautiful.  

Butterick 6182, one of the most comfortable tops I own made up in a teal crepe.

Vogue 8975, another Marcy Tilton design made in a oh-so-soft animal print knit.

Butterick 6097, seriously I can't recommended this pattern enough. It is the cat's meow!  I love everything about this pattern.  The ease is spot on and it is a well-drafted pattern.  

Butterick 6253, a kAtheRine Tilton design. This is the second one I've made and even though I already have two I wouldn't mind another one in a quilted knit that I've spotted at the fabric store recently.  Or perhaps a summer version in that tie-dyed cotton fabric I spotted over at Northwest Fabrics awhile ago?  

OOP Vogue 8939 made it onto my favourite list because I'm all smitten over this colour.  

OOP McCall's 7367 made it to the favourite list because this velour fabric is oh-so-soft and I could just stroke all-day-long.  This little onesie is a so cuddle worthy.  

What were your favourite makes of 2015?  

Happy Sewing!  

Pink 'n Soft

Stash-busting 2015:  Baby Onsie

This little onesie is for a co-worker's baby shower, but I was missing from work the day of the shower. It has been handed off to my co-worker's friend yesterday who will deliver it this weekend.

The Pattern:

McCall's 7367 has been in my pattern stash for a very long time and the little once is my go-to baby shower gift. I've made so many of them over the years that I've honestly lost count.  

Memories are stitched with love.  ~Author Unknown

And I do love this pattern. I wish I had this pattern when my niece and nephews were wee little things. I would have certainly made a few more over the years. It is well-drafted and easy to sew. It is an out-of-print pattern but if you do happen to find a copy I would recommend picking it up for this is an item you're looking to sew.  

The Fabric:

Pink velour! Now, is the little gal this is going to be gifted to going to be one stylish little gal, or what? I've been spotting velour in the fabric store this fall before I realized that it was fall's hottest fabric. Luckily, I spotted this super soft baby pink velour at Northwest Fabrics before they caught wind of velour's recently upgraded fabric status as it was priced in a manner that actually made me buy pink fabric.  Eight metres of it as matter of fact. I'm not quite sure what is up with all the pink fabric that has found it's way into my fabric stash this past year other than I do like a good bargain.  

I thought that this fabric would make some comfy pyjama's but darn it, it also made a cute onesie as well. I contrasted the facing, leg and sleeve bands with a ivory coloured knit.  

Both fabrics were pre-treated with a tumble through the washing machine and dryer and held up very well. I stitched the onesie using a knit (lightning bolt) stitch and interfaced it with knit fusible. Instead of a button and buttonhole I used a medium sized snap.  

The Stats:

Fabric:          1 metre velour

Contrast:       0.60 metre cotton knit

Interfacing:   0.60 metre  

Snap:             1 - 15 mm snap

Needle:          1 serger needle

Ribbon:          0.50 metres of cotton twill tape

Pattern:          OOP McCall's 7367

Additional Tools and supplies:  Sewing machine, serger, serger needle, walking foot, seam ripper, pins, scissors, seven hours of labour, and one Bodum® of coffee.   

Happy Sewing!