George and Ginger - Walk Around Top

 

I love George and Ginger, the designer always come out with a new trendy style. This time we tried the new release walk around top.  It is a fun T-back design hoodie!  

This is a very quick sew with bands. The hood is a nice size and a fun addition to this top. This top doesn't offer a built in bra, but you can definitely wear it over your workout clothes. 

The pattern comes in a wide range of sizes and in petite sizes!  

The suggested fabric for this top is a medium to heavyweight knit with at least 50% stretch, such as athletic knit or cotton lycra.  I used yoga stretch which is a fast-drying and breathable 4-way stretch. I love the color of this fabric, Surge Blue. 

fabric from Discovery Fabric 

pattern Walk Around Top from George and Ginger *

Happy Sewing!

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G&G - The Paranoid Flannel Shirt

 

Happy Fall everyone,

My latest project was for my teenager, I made her the paranoid flannel shirt from George and Ginger* Grunge collection.

This project took a little longer than my usual project, but I like how this turned out. George and Ginger patterns use a seam allowance of 1/4'' which doesn't scream mommy made! I made her a size 6 from a light flannel woven. She likes the oversize look.

Designer	George and Ginger
Pattern name	The Paranoid Flannel Shirt
Sizes	Tween sizes 12-14 and adult sizes 0-26
Options:	Pocket
Complexity level:	In my opinion, this is an Advance Beginner level because of the buttons!
Seam allowance:	1/4''

George and Ginger - The Janis top

Hello,

I did some selfish sewing, a new fun piece in my wardrobe for the fall. I have this pattern since the release in spring 2019 and finally give it a try. 

George and Ginger has upgraded their sizes chart, you can find this pattern under the old school section (old size chart from tween size to adult 26). 

I had selected another fabric for this project. When it was time to cut, I realized that my fabric was not wide enough (width of 125cm). Instead,  I used a fabric with a width measurement of 160cm.

This pattern has only a few pattern pieces, but it took a little while to make the gathered sleeve and ties. Next time, I will maybe use ribbon for the ties similar to the cover picture of the pattern.

Journal notes:

Fabric Bamboo Jersey knit (250 gsm - 95% bamboo rayon, 5% spandex) Huckleberry from L'Oiseau Fabric (check the resources page for a discount on your first order)

Pattern The Janis* top size 6

Overall I think it is a perfect top for a date night! I love the gathered sleeves and the slimmer waist.

take care,

Nadine  

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Fabric matching Challenge!

 

Hi everyone,

The blog has been quiet for a little while but it was not because of the lack of sewing.  I'm hoping to share more frequently when the summer is over.  Recently, I was provided with some strikes from 5 Oceans fabric and I wanted to share my happiness with my fabric matching.  This was my first time working with border fabric and I really love the end result.

Fabric - French Terry from 5 Oceans fabric

Pattern - Rival Dress from George and Ginger (affiliate link)

See you soon!

Nadine 

Un beau bonjour,

j'ai eu l'opportunité de travailler avec un tissu bordure.  Une première pour moi et je voulais partager mon petit bonheur de perfection avec vous!   Je prépare du nouveau contenu pour l'automne, j'ai hâte de partager avec vous. Pour le moment, je profite de l'été avec la famille. 

Tissu : Cotton Francais 5 Oceans

Patron : Rival de George & Ginger (lien affilié)

A bientôt!

Nadine