5 Oceans Fabric - Round 11

Hi everyone,

We are currently in a heat wave in my corner of the worlds and I've been enjoying wearing my latest creations with the latest preorder from 5 Oceans Fabric- R11.

My first project I completed was the Bianca pullover from Greenstyle*.  This was my second attempt at the Bianca.  At my first attempt, I found the pullover too big for me. It was very boxy and oversized but my teenager though it was very trendy!  So I decided to give it another try. The fabric choice really made the difference.

Journal note

Pattern Greenstyle* -Bianca pullover:  size D with banded hem, hood and sleeveless.  I used the sleeveless hack from the Greenstyle blog, available here.

Fabric: Bamboo Spandex French Terry - Light blue faux denim from Five Oceans Fabric (280-300 gsm 95% bamboo fiber 5% spandex)

Project number 2 was a second attempt as well from a fail first attempt!  The Elevate is one of my favorite sport top pattern. I tried the overlay with a very light weight fabric and I found the back to drape too much and showing too much skin!  My lesson learned on this one was to try to add an elastic to help with the edge of the back piece.  For the version below, I used two front pieces and I like that a lot. 

Journal note

Pattern Greenstyle *- Elevate overlay: size D; used two front pieces

Fabric: Bamboo Spandex French Terry - Turquoise faux denin from Five Oceans Fabric (280-300 gsm 95% bamboo fiber 5% spandex)

For my last project, I used one of the latest release from 5 out of 4 patterns*.  The Maria tank and dress has a cute twist cross in the back.  I used the next size up to create more drape (less fitted look) for my beach cover (more going on a boat ride than beach!).

Journal note

Pattern 5 out of 4 *- Maria: size S, tunic length. 

Fabric: Bamboo Spandex French Terry - Amethyst faux denin from Five Oceans Fabric (280-300 gsm 95% bamboo fiber 5% spandex)

I'm very happy with the Bamboo Spandex French Terry, it is very soft and lots of drape!  The Round 11 is open until Aug 32 2021. If you are a Schitt's Creek fan you may want to have a look! 

take care,

Nadine

p.s. This post includes affiliate links to Greenstyle and 5 out of 4.

Rebecca Page - Picnic Blanket

Can you believe we're more than halfway through August already? Summer is flying by but we still have time for a few more outings.  Perhaps a trip to the beach, a hike along the river, or a summertime picnic?  No matter what we have planned, I got the perfect gear to take along. 

 

I adventured to try to the picnic blanket from Rebecca Page as part of the Ambadassor brand program. As being a member of the program, I received a free copy of the pattern to try it out.

 

The pattern was easy to follow, it's pretty much all just straight lines but it took a while to sew. The reversible blanket is quilted, yep this was my first attempt at quilting. Most of time was associated with the quilting process, which is less difficult than I was expecting.   It is not perfect but I am happy with the results.

 

The pattern is available in 3 sizes for the blanket (60X60; 60X80 and 80X80).  I completed the 60 inches X 60 inches based on the fabric I had on hand. You will require mid-to heavy-weight woven fabric. In addition, you will require polyester batting, bias strips, webbing and buckles.

 

We have used the blanket a few times and it is big enough for a family of 4 or for a nap.

 

One of my goal with this blog is to keep an electronic journal of my projects and modifications. I've been keeping notes in a bullet journal, on the pattern pieces and some other places.  I haven't found a good system yet.   Below are my notes for my next picnic blanket.

 

I found the straps too long for the smaller version, next time I will reduce the length by a few inches.  But keeping in mind the thickness of the padding being used may affect the length of the straps.   If you are looking to explore the outdoors on a regular basis you could use a water resistant fabric for the back.   

 

Fabric – Fabricland & Club Tissu (I don't often use woven fabric, I had this butterflies fabric in my stash for many years!)

Supplies – Cleaner’s Supply (Polyester batting, bias strips, webbing and buckles)

Pattern – Rebecca Page (affiliate link)

 

Take care,

 

Nadine