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Scrub Cap Sew Along

Everyone seems to love a video sew along, and we have had quite a few people asking lately for a Scrub Cap Sew Along so here it is.

The Scrub Cap pattern is part of our amazing Ultimate Bucket Hat Pattern which already has a sew along you can check out here.

How It Works

Each day of the sew along a new step by step tutorial video will be posted to the Flosstyle Patterns Youtube Channel and a blog will be published with the link for you to follow along.

We will also post the link to our facebook page and group.

The Sew Along will be broken down into 3 days

  • Day 1 – Fabric Choices, Which pattern pieces you will need and cutting out the fabric
  • Day 2 – Sewing the inner and outer walls and attaching the lid
  • Day 3 – Sewing the two crown pieces together and attaching the band

Don’t worry if you can’t keep up, the videos won’t be taken down, you will be able to go back and watch them again later.

Once you have finished your scrub cap we would love for you to share a photo in the Flosstyle Fair Facebook Group.

Important Details

Sew Along starts January 19th 2022.

Post a photo of your completed scrub cap to the group by 3rd February 2022 for your chance to win awesome prizes.

You can get the pattern here and join the Facebook event here.

Happy Sewing xx
Gail

in Capsule Wardrobe· Flosstyle Patterns· Pattern Hack· Sew Along· Sew For kids· Sewing for Baby· Sewing for Boys· Sprouts· Trees· Tutorials· Uncategorized· Zoo

Pajamas – Winter Sewing Series – Sewing The Facing and Top 02

This series will show you how to make snuggly pajamas for your little ones this winter in the Southern Hemisphere! See my previous blogpost on hacking the Zoo pattern to make a facing.

In this post we will go through the steps to sew up the Zoo PJ top for my son. I have made a few changes to the construction and shall note them throughout.

Step 1: Pin facing right sides together at the shoulder seams. Sew them together with 1/4″ or 7mm seam allowance.

Repeat this with shoulder seams of the top too. Finish the rew edges with a serger or zigzag stitch.

Step 2: Interface your snap placket pieces and face the short ends right sides together, pin and sew 1/4″ or 7mm. Trim seam allowance to turn out sharp corners. Turn right side out and press well.

Step 3: Pin the placket raw edges along the raw edges of the top front. Then take the facing and pin right sides together around the neckline, then thr front, sandwiching the placket inbetween.

See that the shoulder seams on the facing and top are nested inopposite directions to reduce bulk.

Step 4: Sew from the bottom of one front around the neckline and down the opposite front. See image bottom right – sew 1/2″ or 1cm hem seam allowance – ONLY of the facing and hem. See bottom left – Trim back the seam allwance at the corners of the hem facing and neckline facing.

Step 5: Turn the facing towards the inside of the top. Press and Topstitich 1/8″ or 3mm around the top next to the snap placket and around the neckline.

Memory press the hem at this stage.

Step 6: Attaching the sleeves right sides together matching the halfway point to the shoulder seam. Serger, sew. (Do not catch the facing in the shoulder seam.)

Step 7: Once the shoulder is sewed. Place the sleeve and side of the top right side togther. Nest the armpit seams to reduce bulk. Sew or serge from the bottom of the top up the sleeve.

Step 8: I changed the construction and hemmed by overlocking the hem and with the facing stitches the hem naturally wants to curl under. Press and topstitch down.

Step 9: Overlap the snap placket as per the instructions for either boys and girls. Add your snaps evenly as per the instructions.

Step 10: Arm cuff. As per insdtructions sew the cuff on.

Congratulations! Your Pajama top is complete. I love the finish and my son keeps asking me to wear them. So I better make some more! I would suggest using flannel, fleece or even a quilting cotton for warmer weather.

Happy Sewing – Stay tuned for my sprouts Pajamas pants blogpost next!

Tash

“IMPORTANT: Most nations have strict regulations surrounding children’s sleepwear – in order to sell it, it must meet certain fire resistant standards, in both fabric content and construction/fit. Please do not sell anything you make from this pattern without first checking to see that you have adhered to those regulations. Even for personal use, it is a good idea to be aware of the standards and choose your fabric/fit accordingly. (snug fit is important if not using flame retardant fabric, per most government regulations)”

in Capsule Wardrobe· Flosstyle Patterns· How To· Pattern Hack· Sew Along· Sew For kids· Sewing for Baby· Sewing for Boys· Sprouts· Trees· Tutorials· Zoo

Pajamas – Winter Sewing Series – Facing Hack 01

This series will show you how to make snuggly pajamas for your little ones this winter in the Southern Hemisphere!

I’ve been wanting to make my littles winter PJ’s for some time now. Following Laura’s Post on our Facebook Fair Group. I used the Zoo and the Sprouts pattern to make the pj sets.

Lets start with the Zoo PJ Top

Option – Panda top and Wombat tail With Long sleeve add-on
Fabric – Flannel

For my sons version I ran out of fabric so instead of fully lining the shirt I made facings. It is very easy and heres how I did it.

Step 1 – Take the front Zoo pattern piece and trace the shirt length line and blue line in the size you are making.

Step 2: Using this pattern piece you are going to measure the front snap placket front and use this as the snap placket facing. Width around 2″ or 6cm. (you will cut 2 of the placket facings mirrored)

Step 3: Place on a piece of paper and trace the neckline. width of 2″ for the neckline facing. (You will cut 1 of the back neckline facing)

Voila – Your facing pattern is done. This can be applied to any garment that requires a lining for example a coat, dress bodice etc.

Follow for my next Blogpost on sewing the PJ top together using this facing.

Happy Sewing!

Tash

“IMPORTANT: Most nations have strict regulations surrounding children’s sleepwear – in order to sell it, it must meet certain fire resistant standards, in both fabric content and construction/fit. Please do not sell anything you make from this pattern without first checking to see that you have adhered to those regulations. Even for personal use, it is a good idea to be aware of the standards and choose your fabric/fit accordingly. (snug fit is important if not using flame retardant fabric, per most government regulations)”

in Flosstyle Patterns· Sew Along· Sewing with Braden· Sewing with Kids· Star Shorts· Tutorials

Star Shorts Sew Along

The Star Shorts Sew Along is starting soon and we have decided to do something a little bit different, my eldest son Braden will be sewing and making the videos.

​Braden has been telling me for a little while now that he wants to be a YouTuber when he grows up, I asked him if he wanted to help make some sewing videos for Flosstyle and he jumped at the chance. 

I’m so proud of the effort he has put into the sewing and making of the videos (I think I was lucky enough to make an appearance once before I was told that I was better behind the camera punching the record button for him) and can’t wait to share them with you. 

All the videos will be posted to our YouTube channel. 

And if you haven’t already got it you can grab the Star Shorts Pattern here. 


Happy Sewing
x Gail

in 52 Week Sewing Challange· Flosstyle Patterns· Sew Along· TTT· Video

52 Week Sewing Challenge – Week 18

This weeks Challenge: Purse or Wallet (Accepted)

This week was the Tidy Travel Tote Sew Along so it made it an obvious choice to use as this weeks sewing challenge item.

The Tidy Travel Tote is a handy nappy clutch with snap-able handle that can be looped over your pram or trolley. Perfect for quick trips out of the house when you din’t want to take the whole nappy bag. This is my go to baby shower gift, especially for those mum’s who aren’t finding out what they are having as you can make something in fabrics/colours to suit the mum.

You can get the pattern here: Tidy Travel Tote

You can find all the event details for the sew along here: Tidy Travel Sew Along

 

Happy Sewing xx

Gail

 

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in Behind the scenes· EZ Wrap Wallet· Flosstyle Patterns· Sew Along

Whoops!

By now I think you all would have seen my finished wallet from the EZ Wrap Wallet Sew Along, how many of you noticed the purple patch that appeared after Day 4?

I had a little helper sitting on my lap (which isn’t unusual while I’m sewing, he likes to push the scissor button on the machine to cut the thread for me) and while I was cutting away my seam allowance after joining the outer to the card slots I accidentally cut into the corner of my outer. Normally I would have pulled it all apart and started again but because of the sew along I needed to get it finished. I unpicked just that corner, cut a purple patch big enough to cover it and put some vlisofix on the back of it to attach it to the outer and then sewed it in place. I then re attached the back to the outer and continued as normal.

I would prefer it without the patch, but it does add some character. If you haven’t shared photos of your finished wallet already I would love to see them. You can share them in the Flosstyle Fair Group or the EZ Wrap Group.

    

Happy Sewing xx