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Sewing Challenge 2020 – Week 7

This weeks challenge: No Black
Accepted/Rejected: Accepted and then rejected

So I started this week with good intentions of sticking to this weeks challenge of no black, I went back and had a look at my past sewing and I son’t sew with a lot of black usually so this should have bee a super easy week for me.

Mr 4 has had a bit of a growth spurt lately and his shirts have all started getting a little short, the Ventura is a raglan tee that is perfect for everyday wear for kids and it sews up so quickly too.

I had intended to use vinyl to make it a bit more interesting but after talking to Mr 4 about what he wanted on his shirt ( “a ceratops with sunglasses”) I though an applique would work much better.

All was going well with the applique until I forgot about the no black challenge and gave my triceratops black sunglasses. I still think he looks pretty cool and Mr. 4 is in love with it so I’m okay with that.

Happy Sewing
xx Gail

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Sewing Challenge 2020 – Week 6

This weeks challenge: Heart
Accepted/Rejected: Accepted

So initially I thought this weeks challenge was great for me because my son’s daycare are having are having a dress up day for Valentines Day. But after talking to him about what he would like dress up as he decided he would like to be a Valentines Super Hero, with a cape. Do you know what that looks like?? Because I was over here scratching my head for a quite awhile.

After some more chatting we decided on some Sprouts Twigs like the ones I made for Book Week last year but in red and a red cape to match.

I was already planning on making a Valentine’s Shirt after I saw something similar and the little monster approved it to be a part of his costume. The Ventura is perfect for iron on decals.

Here he is all dressed up and ready to go to daycare for the day.

Happy Sewing
xx Gail

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Sewing Challenge 2020 – Week 5

This weeks challenge: Sew Your Favourite Pattern
Accepted/Rejected: Accepted

If you’ve been following along with my weekly sews so far this year it will come as no surprise that my favourite pattern at the moment is the Ultimate Bucket Hat.

Although I did mix it up just a little this week and made this one out of two linen tea towels at the request of my mother in law.

I wasn’t super convinced that the tea towel with the wine glasses was going to work when she first brought them to me but she was convinced it would. As I was sewing the hat up it grew on me and by the end I had decided I liked it.

I promise I won’t be making another hat next week! I think I’m all hatted out for awhile.

Happy Sewing
xx Gail

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Sewing Challenge 2020 – Week 4

This weeks challenge: Swim
Accepted/Rejected: Accepted

This weeks challenge is Swim, we usually end up swimming outdoors which means the kids need extra hats for swimming, because once they get out of the water they want a dry hat to wear.

I saw this amazing fabric at Spotlight a little while back and knew it would make amazing hats, they are part of the Jijaka range. The colours are so vibrant and the patterns are so detailed.

How are you going so far with the challenge? I would love for you to pop over to Flosstyle Fair and let me know.

Happy Sewing
xx Gail

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Sewing Challenge 2020 – Week 1

Oh my gosh I can’t believe it’s 2020 already! This year I thought I’d have another go at the 52 Week Sewing Challenge, its a great motivator to try and sew something each week.

If you want to join ion too you can find the Facebook Groups for the Aussie Group here, and the US Group here. Both follow the same concept but the tasks for each week are slightly different, I will be following the Australian group since I’m in Australia, because the tasks align better with the seasons here.

This weeks challenge: Clean your sewing space
Accepted/Rejected: Accepted

I decided to do something a little different this week and make a video you can find it on the Flosstyle Patterns Facebook page here. Want to see what I made and how far I got last year? You can find all the my past 52 Week Challenge Post here.

Will you be joining in the challenge this year? I’d love to see what you make over in the Flosstyle Fair.

Happy Sewing

xx Gail

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5 Essential Sews for a New Baby

New babies are always so exciting!

My first thoughts when I find out that a family member or friend is expecting is “what can I sew?” so I decided to put together a round up of my top 5 essential sews for a new baby.

Flosstyle Pattern Super Suit has got your baby essentials covered. Sleevles, short sleeve and long sleeve options along with skater dress hack.

Super Suit
The Super Suit is perfect and has your onesie needs covered all year round, with sleeveless, short sleeves and long sleeve versions. Starting at 00000 all the way up to size 2. The pattern also includes tank and dress options.

Check out the Skater Dress Hack

Flosstyle Patterns Rainbow Hat is perfect for kids of all ages and all seasons with the included beanie option.

Rainbow Hat
No matter what time of year it is there is a Rainbow Hat option to suit. There are 3 brim options straight, floppy or ruffled and even the option to make a beanie. A matching beanie is the perfect addition to any outfit to keep that little newborn head cozy and warm.

Flosstyle Patterns Sprouts, this pattern has so many options you won't need any other shorts/pants pattern!

Sprouts
With six different styles and a size range to cover from newborn to preschool the Sprouts are the only pants/shorts pattern you will need. My favourite option to make are the Bloomies, they are just so cute!

Watch the pucker hack video on our Facebook group.

Flosstyle Patterns Babys First Toys is great for babies who are just finding their hands and looking for something to play with. For older babies try the balloon ball cover.

Baby’s First Toys
The Baby’s First Toys make great gifts for boys and girls in fun fabrics and they can be made with or without the ruffles. Sized for little hands and designed with safety in mind they are perfect for little ones of all ages.

Kanga Carrier
The Kanga Carrier is probably my most fulfilling sew ever, being able to look at the finished carrier and say “I made that” is a pretty awesome feeling. The carrier can be made on most domestic machines and no overlocker is required. Plus it’s much simpler than it looks. (I promise).

We would love to see photos of your creations in our Flosstyle Fair group.

Happy Sewing
xx Gail