Happy New Year 2019 - Bonne Année 2019

Happy New Year, Bonne Année

2018 has been an amazing year filled with sewing projects.  Only a few made it to the blog, but I would like to look back at some of them.

L'année 2018 à été rempli de projet de couture.  Seulement un petit nombre de ces projets se sont retrouvé sur le blog.  Voici une revue des projets qui méritent une mention!

Rebecca Page* - The Riley Vest

Love Notions -  Luna Loungewear*

5 out of 4 - Agility Tank*

Apple Tree Sewing - Slouchie (Freebie)

Menta - Neckwarmer

Tie Dye Diva* - Copeland Cardi

New Horizons* - Summit Hoodie

Love Notions - Moto Maxx
Love Notions - Jam Jam Sleepwear
New Horizons* - 11th hour

Jennuine Designs - Pixel Pullover

Jennuine Design* - Schooner Dress

Whishing you all the best for the New Year.

Meilleurs vœux pour la nouvelle année.

Nadine

* affiliate links - Liens affiliés

Handmade Holiday Tour

Hello,  

I love this time of the year.  Holiday music, baking, hot chocolate and marshmallows, and best of all watching “Home Alone” with the kids. The kids always laugh at the robbers when they try to get into the house (burning handle, iced front steps, tool box coming down the stairs…).  I love holiday traditions and I thought for this Love Notions Holiday Handmade blog tour I would share with you one of my family holiday handmade traditions.

This tradition started when my princess was a baby.  I was shopping at my local fabric store and saw a cute Angel print and decided to make her a new holiday pajama to wear on Christmas morning. Not only was it fun but made for great photos in the morning.  This was the beginning of a 10 year holiday tradition of kids matching pajamas for Christmas morning.

Usually, I select a new style for my Christmas morning pjs.  This year, I selected two Love Notions patterns:  Prisma Dress & Moto Maxx .  The Moto Maxx pj version is not new in our house, I have made a few of them using that pattern but they are now all too small for my middle child.

First up is the Prisma dress* , I made no modifications to the pattern.  I selected the scoop version, ¾ sleeve length and went up one size.  I was looking for a more loose style to ensure sleeping comfort.  If you have a closer look at the picture you can see another family holiday tradition.  My husband and I are having quite some fun with that guy.  As you can see, he gets in trouble almost every night!

Secondly, I made the Moto Maxx for the boys pjs.  No modification to the pattern. I skipped the pockets making it a quick sew!  I usually make the short sleeve version but I received a special request from this guy.

My princess’ AG doll also get her own version of this year Christmas pjs.  I used the latest pattern Doll LDT that was released during this Handmade Holiday Tour.

In conclusion, I wanted to share with you a new Holiday Tradition.  In November, I tested an advent calendar for Rebecca Page. I had so much fun with the kids creating each ornaments.  You can get your free pattern here* (for a limited time).  Go grab it and create your own Holiday tradition. 

Use the comments box below and let me know what is your favorite Holiday tradition. Be sure to check out all the other fabulous Handmade Holiday inspirations.

Merriest Christmas to everyone and wishes for a happy, healthy, peaceful New Year for everyone.


Nadine  

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

The Fabric Geek - Crystal Gems

 

 

Hello,

 

Over the last few weeks we discovered the world of Steven Universe. Steven is a young boy who lives in the fictional town of Beach City with the “Crystal Gems” – Pearl, Garnet and Amethyst, three magical humanoid aliens. This animated television series is created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network. It got my interest when I discovered that it was the first animated series to be solely created by a woman.

 If you are a fan of the cartoon or just love stars, the latest pre-order from The Fabric Geeks is for you. This 4-way stretch fabric is a Cotton Lycra knit (95% Cotton and 5% lycra - 58"/60" wide). The Crystal Gems panel is available in child size (15x18"), teen size (21x30"), and adult size (30x35"). I used a child size for my skinny 8 year old. The pre-order also features a cute spider print.

 

 

This time around I used the Love Notions Moto Maxx* pattern. This pattern is my all-time most used pattern from the Love Notions collection, I love using it for pyjamas.

This pattern is great for skinny boys. I only made a small modification to the pants pattern. The pattern doesn’t include a short version. If you are interested to see more projects with this pattern, I guest blogged about the Moto Maxx pattern on the Love Notions blog* (second blogger!) and here.

Take care,

Nadine

 

 

 

Bonjour,

Au cours des dernières semaines, nous avons découvert la série d’animation Steven Universe. Steven est un jeune garçon qui vit dans une ville prénommé ''Beach City" avec des Gemmes de Cristal, trois extraterrestres humanoïdes à l’apparence féminine dotés de pouvoirs magiques - Grenat, Améthyste et Perle. La série a retenu mon attention lorsque j’ai découvert que c’était la première série d’animation créé uniquement par une femme.

 

 

Le tissu The Fabric Geeks a une très bonne élasticité. C'est un mélange Cotton Lycra (95% Cotton and 5% lycra - 58"/60" de large).

Le panneau "Crystal Gems" est disponible en 3 grandeurs : enfant (15x18"), adolescent (21x30"), et adulte (30x35"). J'ai utilisé un panneau enfant pour mon grand garcon de 8 ans. (veuillez noter qu'il est maigrichon !)

Pour ce test, j’ai utilisé le patron de Love Notions – Moto Maxx* pour créer un pyjamas d'été. Le Moto Maxx est mon patron le plus utilisé de la collection de Love Notions. Le patron est parfait pour les garçons maigrichons. J’ai fait une simple modification au pantalon puisque la version au genou ne fait pas partit des options du patron.

 

Si vous voulez voir d’autre projets avec ce patron, je vous invite a visiter ma publication sur le blog de Love Notions* (deuxième blogger !) et ici.

Passez une belle semaine.

Nadine

 

 

* Affiliate links / liens affiliés

Love Notions - Moto Maxx

Fabric Funky Monkey

Bonjour,
Good day,

(La version française suit la version anglaise)

I decided to join the Love Notions takeover on Instagram and show you my favorite pattern from Love Notions.  The Moto Maxx (affiliate link) is pack of fun options for boys (and girls!).  My son was over the moon, when we did the photoshoot and I told him he will be featured on my blog.

The pattern is a two piece set which include a tee with short, long and layered sleeve options  along with hemmed or cuff choices and a contrasting yoke. My versions feature the short sleeve with contrasting yoke.

I used this pattern so many time, because of the slim-fit. I made pyjamas, halloween costumes, short and multiple shirts.   The pattern also feature a fun moto-inspired pants with reinforced knees. 

Fabric L'oiseau Fabrics

Here is an example of a hack of the pant pattern. I say "hack' because the pattern doesn't come with the short option, but this is an easy modification!














J'ai décidé de participer "à la prise en charge" de compte Instagram de Love Notions pour vous montrer mon patron préféré de la collection.   Le Moto Maxx (lien affilié) est un patron remplis d'options amusantes pour les garçons (et les filles !).  Mon grand garçon était très heureux de participer comme modèle pour cette publication. Il a choisit l'endroit pour les photos.

Le patron inclus un chandail et un pantalon.  Le chandail a 3 options de manche (courte, longue et double-manche).  J'adore la piece contrastante au niveau de l'épaule.

Tissue Funky Monkey

J'ai utilisé ce patron plusieurs fois du a son "style ajusté".  J'ai fais des pyjamas, des costumes d'Halloween, des bermudas et des t-shirts.  Le patron offre aussi un pantalon style motard avec un renforcement du genou.   Ma version pantalon plus haut est une modification facile du patron.  Le patron n'offre pas l'option de bermuda.

Voici un autre example du chandail en vedette sur ma publication sur le blog de L'oiseau fabrics.

Tissu L'oiseau fabrics

Passez une belle journée,

Nadine