2015 - UNGLOGGED ROUNDUP

2015 was a great year! I tested for the first time for pattern designers, discovered new techniques, made something for myself and, the cherry on top of the cake, got to meet in person an amazing group of very talented Portuguese sewing bloggers.

What I tremendously failed in 2015... was to blog about my makings!

So, I thought that before starting to show what I have already sewed in 2016, I should redeem myself and show some of my makings that were never blogged: 

1- Aster Cardigan by LBG Studio for Willow and Co. in a yellow knit fabric from Joann's and some liberty.

2 - Elasticized gathered skirt (self-drafted)

3 - Elasticized raglan tunic (self-drafted)

4 - Myrantine Tunic by Citronille.

5- Baby Sunbonnet by Purl Soho and Bloomers from Citronille's "Intemporels pour Bebes"

6 - Roller Skate Dress and summer shorts by Oliver and S  

7 - Paneled Sunsuit by Call Ajaire.

8 - City Gym Shorts by Purl Soho

9- Boy Shorts by Ruriko Yamada (Happy Homemade: Sew Chic Kids)

10 - Marie Tunic by Citronille

11 - Night gowns (self-drafted)
12 - Baby Tunic and Bloomers both from Citronille's "Intemporels pour Bebes"

13 - Button-back Puffed Sleeved Blouse by Akiko Mano (Linen, Wool, Cotton)

14 - Summer Romper by Purl Soho

15 - Gathered skirt with braces (self-drafted)

15 - Myrantine tunic by Citronille turned into dress  

For 2016, I definitely want to sew more for myself. You can check what I have doing on Instagram! ;-)

CHRISTMAS PAJAMAS

Hope everyone had a peaceful, healthy and merry Christmas! We stayed in Houston, so we did not get the chance to be with our families. Yet, thanks to skype, it almost felt as if our family was here with us.

Alike last year (though I never blogged about them...), I managed to make matching pajamas for Teresa and Manuel. 

The fabric is a jersey blend knit from Girl Charlee. I choose red and green for Teresa and blue and green for Manuel. 

The fabric is very soft and I really love the print. The only issue is that this jersey only has 30% stretch, which can be problematic depending on the pattern used.

I used the Heidi and Finn's All you need Jammies. I think this pattern is perfect! It comes with a number of options: long sleeve t-shirt, t-shirt, leggings, lounge pants, shorts, gathered t-shirt and nightgown.  So, if you have this pattern you really do not need to buy any other pattern for knit pajamas. The instructions are also clear and the construction is flawless. Perfection! 

I chose the long-sleeve shirt with leggings for both Teresa and Manuel.

The pattern asked for a fabric with at least a 50% stretch, which was a problem, since my fabric only had 30%. I decided to use one size up, 5 for Manuel (which fits a 4) and 10 for Teresa (which would fit a size 8 with a different fabric). I was a little worried, but it worked! 

I like how they turned out and most importantly Teresa and Manuel don't want to take them off. 

You may have noticed that I made a mistake when cutting Manuel's t-shirt and the pattern is upside down... 

It took me a while to convince him that frogs and castles are way cooler that reindeers and hearts...but he was convinced!) Uff...

Happy Holidays!!