Pattern Reviews

Pattern Review: Petite Stitchery Phoenix Crop, Top and Romper

Petite Stitchery just released the Phoenix pattern and it will be your new summer wardrobe staple!   The Phoenix is available in baby, girls and women’s sizing.  I tested the baby size and can’t wait to grab the other two sizes as well.

The baby Phoenix pattern is a spaghetti strap tank style that includes options for a bikini, crop, top and romper.  The optional accents include flounce (front, back or both) or a peek-a-boo back.  The baby sizes include bummies and can be paired as separates or as a romper.  Multiple necklines are available which include scoop, squared or high.  Sizing runs from newborn up to 24 months in the baby pattern.  Check out the line drawings below for even more details on all the awesome options included:

I made two different views for my daughter in testing and love both of them. First, let’s talk about sizing.  Her measurements put her in the 18 month width and 24 month length.  This was super easy to grade and came out in a really great fit on her.  For the first set I opted for separates to mix and match.  I sewed up the bummies with a regular waistband (yoga band is also included) and tank top.  This tank is the regular scoop neckline with no extra accents added.  Both fabrics are cotton lycra from Raspberry Creek Fabrics and I added some glitter HTV with my Silhouette on the tank.  We are heading to the Grand Canyon on vacation in a few weeks and this National Parks fabric was too cute to pass up!

I am a sucker for rompers so I had to sew up the romper view for her as well!  For this one I used the flounce on the front only and scoop neck.  The pastel gingham is also from Raspberry Creek Fabrics and the solid pink is from Purple Seamstress.  Both fabrics are a cotton lycra as well.  I always worry on rompers without closures about over-stretching when taking it off/on.  But, this romper is very easy to get dressed without closures and without stretching it out.  The fit is spot on and SO cute with the flounce! I know a lot of sewists also shy away from patterns with bindings (I know I have in the past) but don’t be afraid.  Binding really isn’t difficult and the instructions in the tutorial make it so easy.  I don’t have a fancy coverstitch machine and just used a triple stitch on the longest stitch length to do my binding (and hemming) top stitching!

I love all the options packed into this fun summer pattern and plan to sew up a bikini top and peek-a-boo back tank top next!  The Phoenix is on sale for a short time and is 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

Pattern Review: Petite Stitchery Hibiscus Bodysuit, Top & Dress

Petite Stitchery just revamped the Hibiscus pattern and re-released it with loads of updates!   The Hibiscus is available in baby, girls and women’s sizing.  I tested the girls size and can’t wait to grab the other two sizes as well.

The Hibiscus pattern is an off-shoulder style that includes options for a bodysuit, top and dress.  You can choose from a flounce (in 2 lengths), ruffle or banded neck.  Sleeve options include sleeveless, short, half (elbow), 3/4 and long.  You can opt for crop, fitted top or flare top lengths.  The bodysuit includes leg bands or leg elastic and optional snap crotch.  If the top and bodysuit weren’t enough….there are 2 skirt lengths for a dress or stand alone skirt! Check out the line drawings below for even more details on all the awesome options included:

We started a tie dye tradition last summer and this pattern was PERFECT for tie dye this summer!  For this top I sewed my daughter a 7 width mashed with 12 length according to her measurements which was super easy to blend and ended up with a perfect fit.  This one is a fitted top length, short sleeve and short flounce.  We used a solid white cotton lycra from Raspberry Creek Fabrics and then dyed it.  The end result is so fun and unique!

My daughter is also in need of new swimsuits this summer so we slightly hacked this pattern for a new suit.  The only modifications I made to the pattern were to add a full suit lining and elastic to the underarm seam.  Super easy, right?!  I used the leg bands, short flounce and sleeveless options on this suit.  This swim fabric is one of my favorite new prints this summer from Raspberry Creek Fabrics.

I love how versatile this pattern is and can’t wait to sew up the dress and crop (as a swim top of course) next!  The Hibiscus is on sale for a short time and is 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 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**