Pattern Reviews

Pattern Review: Petite Stitchery Thistle

I was able to test out one of the newest patterns for Petite Stitchery that released this week in their unwind collection.  They released four (plus a FREEBIE) different patterns for the ultimate in comfort and relaxation in this collection.   The Thistle Sleep Set is available in baby, girls and women’s sizing.  I tested out both the girls and babies for the cutest matchy sleep sets for my girls!

The Thistle includes SO many options to create the ultimate sleep capsule that are perfect for warm summer nights!  You can choose from a shorts romper, shorts and tank set or nightgown.  There is an optional placket on all options and ruffle as well.  The tank comes in regular or crop length and nightgown in dress or maxi length.   The baby sizing runs from newborn to 24 months and the girls sizing runs from 2T to 17.  A knit fabric with 50% 4 way stretch is needed such as cotton lycra, rayon spandex or double brushed poly.  The Petite Eye Mask is a fantastic freebie that released as well that we added to our sleep capsule.  This mask is available in adult, child and doll sizing and has a traditional or cat ear shape. 

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As you can see from my capsule lay outs above I went a little extra sewing these up!  For Eliana I sewed the baby pattern in 18 month width mashed with 24 month length.  I chose the tank/shorts separates (with no ruffle or placket so they were SUPER fast) and the nightgown with ruffle.  For Ava I sewed the girls pattern in size 7 width mashed with 12 length.  I chose ruffled and plain separates for her as well as a plain nightgown and the sleep mask.  All pajama solid fabrics used were cotton lycra from Purple Seamstress, the tiger stripes are an oooooold fabric from Girl Charlee in jersey knit and the giraffe floral is from Mabel Madison (who has since closed) in cotton lycra.  The sleep mask used the tiniest scraps of cotton woven and I used FOE from my stash for the band. 

 

I wanted a collection that was easy to mix and match that presented lots of options and the Thistle did not disappoint! These patterns are on sale for a short time and are eligible for bundle discounts on the website as well!   

I’d love to see what you create:)

**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THESE PATTERNS AS PART OF THE TESTING PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**

 

Pattern Reviews

Petite Stitchery Rey Overalls Pattern

I was able to test out the newest pattern for Petite Stitchery amongst the chaos of quarantine with 4 kids and Covid-19.  The Rey Overalls in adult, kids and baby sizes all released this week and are packed full of options like all PSCO patterns are!

I sewed up the adult option for myself and am so excited to share it with you!  This pattern requires a stable knit with 50% 4 way stretch.  I am including the line drawing below so you can see how many options are available to mix and match.  Just a few of them are overalls in shorts, skirt or pants, stand alone pants, skirt or shorts and tons of different accents such as pockets, drawstrings and closures.

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I opted for the shorts overalls since it is already getting quite hot in South Florida.  I sewed a size medium using the front tie straps, bib pocket, 5″ shorts inseam and drawstring in the waistband.  For my fabric I used a dreamy stretch suede I scored on clearance at Hobby Lobby for super cheap.  I only had one yard and was able to squeeze my entire set out including the lining!   I love that the front bodice, back bodice and waistband are all lined for a really clean professional finish.  I paired my overalls with a sleeveless Juliet leotard in cotton lycra from Purpleseamstress for the perfect Spring outfit.

 

 

These patterns are on sale for a short time here and are eligible for bundle discounts on the website as well!  I’m going to sew up all the shorts and overalls for summer over here.  I’d love to see what you create:)

**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THESE PATTERNS AS PART OF THE TESTING PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**

 

Pattern Reviews

Pattern Review: Petite Stitchery Baby Sunflower Pattern

I was able to test an updated pattern with NEW baby sizes and extra features this month from Petite Stitchery and it is so perfect for Spring and Summer!  The Baby Sunflower Crop, Skirt and Dress features several different options to customize your perfect lightweight Spring outfit. This pattern is intended for lightweight flowy woven fabrics such as rayon challis, chiffon or double gauze.  The size range goes from newborn up to 24 months and the pattern is also available in girls and womens sizing.

The Sunflower is a true wrap and includes options for a dress in knee or maxi length, a stand alone skirt in knee or maxi length or a crop top.  You can choose sleeveless, flounce sleeve or long bell sleeve and there are optional ruffles on the bodice and skirt.  For my daughter I combined an 18 month width with 24 month length according to her measurements and the fit is perfect on her.  I decided to sew the stand alone maxi skirt with ruffles when I found the perfect fabric as it screamed summer swim cover up to me!  I found this striped fabric at Hobby Lobby in their Spring Line and it is perfect for this pattern.  They actually had several lightweight flowy woven fabrics in the Spring line that you could pick up at a great price to sew up your own Sunflower!

I paired her maxi skirt with a Juliet leotard with shoulder flutters to play up the ruffles on the skirt.  I also decided to add a back flutter in the easiest pattern hack of all time.  I simply used the pattern piece for the shoulder flutter and added it to the back neckline.  I LOVE how extra girly and feminine it makes this simple leotard allowing the skirt to shine.  I used a cotton lycra from Purple Seamstress for the leotard, CL is my favorite fabric to use on this pattern!

The pattern is on sale for a short time here and don’t forget the women and girl sizes as well.   No worries if you miss the sale pricing, they have build your own bundle discounts available on the website as well!  I’d love to see what you create:)

**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THIS PATTERN AS PART OF THE TESTING PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**

 

Pattern Reviews

Petite Stitchery Harper Top, Mickie Joggers and Billie Bomber Patterns

I was able to test out a few new patterns for Petite Stitchery these last few weeks.  I tested the Kids Billie Bomber, the Baby Mickie Joggers and the Harper Top and Dress in Baby and Adult sizes.  They all released this week (and all 3 come in baby, kids and women) and all are on sale!

First, let’s talk about the Kids Billie Bomber.   The kids sizes offer a huge range from 2T all the way up to 17 and this jacket is a great unisex option.  Like all PSCO patterns, this jacket is loaded with extras.  There are long sleeves or balloon sleeves, inseam pockets, zipper or snap closure, fully lined so you can opt for reversible, designed for knits or wovens and crop, waist or hip length options!  Phew, so much versatility in a jacket pattern!  I sewed up a size 6 for my daughter as all of her measurements fell into that size.  I used flannel outer and cotton woven inner lining (both from Joann) and I used a ponte for the bands and collar (these pieces must be knit!).  I sewed the crop length, long sleeve, snap front for my daughter.  I added the pockets BUT with the crop length it’s a bit difficult to actually use the pockets!  I paired her jacket with a Juliet leo and Lola skirt (both also PSCO patterns).  My cat obsessed little girl is pretty obsessed with her new jacket.

Next up is the Harper pattern!  The adult pattern can be made as a crop, top length or dress and the  baby pattern can also be made as a harem style romper.  My favorite part of these patterns are the pretty sleeve details.  You can do a sleeveless, short or long sleeve but there is also a tulip sleeve in short or long with a side tie.  The crop length can be made in a swing or waterfall hem and you can make any options with a faux or functional button placket (or NO placket!).  The romper comes in both shorts and pants lengths with grow with me cuffs available to stretch your wear out a little longer.  For my shirts I did the swing top length on both and did a short sleeve on one and a short tulip sleeve on the other.  I opted out of the placket on both as well.  I love how simple they are but so flattering and still dressy with the tulip sleeves and flowy swing hem.  My measurements all fall into the size medium so no size modifications were needed.  I paired the first one with ready to wear jeans, the fabric was from Knitpop.  I paired the second one with an a-line Jessica Skirt in a wonderful stripe fabric I got ages ago in a mystery box from Sincerely Rylee.

For the baby size I sewed up a tulip short sleeve dress, short sleeve shorts romper and several shirts.  I mashed the 18 month width with 24 month length to fit her measurements and all the pieces I made were very easy to adjust and all fit perfectly.   The dress is SO easy and simple but the swing silhouette paired with that tulip sleeve is just gorgeous.  I used a clearance double brushed poly from Hobby Lobby for this dress.  For the harem style romper I used the simple short sleeve, faux button placket, leg bands and crotch snap placket.  You can opt to go without a snap placket and the romper is designed to slide up and over with or without closures.  I used a waffle knit with Spring florals from Knitpop and love how it turned out!  For the black top I trimmed my tulip sleeves with stretch lace instead of bands and also did the same lace on the hemline.  I did the faux button placket on the shirt as well and used the waterfall crop length.  This was made with a 4 yards for $4 ribbed knit bundle from Walmart and I can’t love it more.  For the sage green top I added lace to the faux button placket and also did the waterfall crop length with short tulip sleeves.  I paired this top with modified Bitty Bells (also a PSCO pattern) and am dying over the boho vibes.

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Finally, I sewed up the Baby Mickie Joggers in so many combinations!  The baby pattern also includes a BONUS Lola skirt to match the kids and adult sizes!  When choosing the joggers there are shorts, capri and pants lengths available and any can be sewn in knit OR woven.  There are front pockets, back welt pockets, knit or elastic waistband, elastic ankles and a faux fly.  The Lola is an a-line skirt with optional pockets and elastic waistband.  Just like with her Harper tops I mashed 18 month width with 24 month length for both the pants and skirts.  The fit turned out perfect and both items were easy to modify sizing to her measurements.  First, let’s talk about Lola.  I used a Doodles pint from Joann and paired hers with another (I know, I know) tulip sleeve Harper top in the waterfall crop length.  Can I be as cool as my toddler when I grow up?!

For the joggers I sewed up three different pairs. I did pants length in woven with front pockets on all 3 and added the back welt pockets to two of them.  Welt pockets have terrified me for years and I have been too afraid to try them.  I tested this pattern for the sole reason that it would force me out of my comfort zone and make me try something new.  And, while they aren’t easy, the finished product looks SO amazing and SO professional that I am no longer swearing off patterns with welt pockets! The fabric for all 3 came from Joann and Hobby Lobby.  I paired the first pair with Harper and the second pair with a Juliet leo modified to have a back flutter.

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I can’t say enough how much I love the fit of all 3 of these patterns as well as allllllll the included options!  These patterns are all on sale for a short time and are eligible for bundle discounts on the website as well!  I’d love to see what you create:)

**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THESE PATTERNS AS PART OF THE TESTING PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**