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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)”

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52 Week Sewing Challenge – Week 10

This weeks Challenge: Something Colour Blocked (Accepted)

Who knew you could mash the Zoo with the Artiste? The Zoo is one of my favorite patterns so I use the bodice pieces often. I decided the Palette skirt from the Artiste, would be perfect for this week’s challenge. Behold a fun mash up!

I used the stork flutters from the zoo for the bodice. I even used knit and which meant I had to line the bodice to complete the armscye.
The palette skirt is made from woven fabrics so I attached the two and added clear elastic into the waist seam to help with recovery.

I interrupted an intense game of flashlight hide n seek to get this picture. My toddler is never still it seems. She had to wear it as soon as I finished sewing it, so you know it was instant love. Have you been adventurous and mixed any Flosstyle patterns together? I’d love to see them! Did you accept or reject this week’s challenge?

 

Happy Sewing! Jen

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Sew Along with the Flosstyle Zoo

The Bucket Hat Sew A Long was such a success, I thought it would be fun to do another sew a long. I spoke with Gail and we thought doing a pattern that worked well with all season would be best. So, here I am, excited to announce the start of my first Sew A Long using the Flosstyle Zoo!

The Zoo is packed with a variety of options and includes some fun modifications in the pattern. Zoo consists of 17+ different shirts, rompers and dresses for babies from newborn to approximately 4yrs of age, and even has an 18″ doll pattern included. If you are overwhelmed trying to decide which version/combo to make you can always check out the Flosstyle Patterns Facebook Page for inspiration. There’s also a FREE long sleeve add on you can grab here.
With the Zoo being such a big pattern we decided to split the entries up. If you make just a top that’s one entry, if you make a romper or dress that’s two entries. Each entry is a chance at winning free patterns and discount codes to Flosstyle Patterns! You can join the event here, where I will upload daily photos for you to follow along in sewing your Zoo at home. After the sew along is finished you can upload your finished Zoo into the appropriate album and sit back while I do all the tallying and draw some winners.

The Sew A Long starts November 20th so you have time to buy your pattern, Gail even included a discount code for those who join to get 20% off, so don’t forget to join the event and the group to stay up to date and follow a long!

Thanks and hope you join me!
-Jennifer King