Patterns For Pirates Yo-Yo Henley

One for the boys!
This was my first time using the YoYo Henley Pattern from Patterns for Pirates but definitely not my last.

Great fit for slim boys!



I chose the banded tunic length version and here is why: the shirt is fitted through the body and the band gives us some extra growing length.
Currently it's being worn turned under.

More about options: the big Henley has an unlined hood, thumbhole cuffs , henley placket with snaps and lower band.

The little henley  was maded with wide front placket, hemmed bottom and sleeves, shirt length.
Both are comfy, although for a toddler, I would size next up next time.

Colorblocked thumbhole cuffs: the color-blocking was a necessity and  not a design element : I simply ran out of fabric. As a matter of fact, no scrap of fabric from either color left.

Basically, this pattern will cover all options for T-Shirts for my boys the next few years:

•  Short Sleeve T
• Long Sleeve T, 3/4 sleeve
• Banded Tunic Length
• Hooded
• Henley
• curved hem
• banded cuff
• hemmed sleeve, etc.

It will most likely not work for my bigger boys, but the the slim fit is just perfect for the younger ones.
Sizes: 3moth-14 years.

Fabric used: cotton lycra blend. It would also work in interlock, but really needs to have stretch recovery for proper slim fit.
Camo cotton lycra print  from stash and black cotton lycra from BWD fabric on Etsy. 

McCall's M7100 ladies zip cardigan

A new project I started.
Using cotton stretch velour in 2 colors and cotton ribbing.
I really like the darts on the sleeves to reduce bulk and streamline the sleeves.
Using Wooly Nylon in both loopers in the serger to reduce shedding.

Doll Clothes

These are for my daughter's birthday.
All made to fit 18" dolls, we are giving her Journey Girl, but they will fit all 18" dolls.

I used free patterns, graciously provided by 2 designers. Links below.

 Here are the links to FREE patterns I used to make the dolly clothes below:

Pink Leggings and Leggings Skort - Made For Mermaids Bonny Dolly Leggings
Doll T-SHirt -  18" Doll Tee from Peek-A-Boo Patterns

Dolly Dress: I used the Free Tee pattern mentioned  from Peek-A-Boo  and this dress design to add - on a skirt

Pieced Circle Skirt for Dolly - I used a tutorial on Peek-A-Boo blog

Dolly Cardigan: Use the free Dolly T pattern, cutting the back piece on fold and front pieces separately, adding 1" for snap band. Use colorful ribbing for bottom band, sleeve bands an neck band.Use colorful snaps for buttons for closure.

Coming soon: Free Dolly Hat Knitting Pattern

A Quick Update

I had 3 shirts planned for this week.
So far 2 are close to completion.
Don't have correct fabric for the third and every attempted trip to fabric store has failed.
The last one, today by a cute toddler with fever and cough.

Shirt 1:

PATTERNS for PIRATES Raglan

This one has been quite a project.
The size I chose was too wide in the sleeves and body. I took it apart and re-cut for smaller size.
The main body is cotton interlock fabric with no recovery, so we'll have to see how it drapes.

Shirt 2:

Skinny B*tch Curvy Chick TONIC 2

I love, love the fit of this one.
It's an excellent cut for short curvy girls.
I raised the neck by 1.5'' and not happy with neck binding. Redoing it now.