Let’s first go over the basics of the main Bralette Tank. This is available in a huge range of sizes XXS to 5XL (also available in children’s sizing). This can be worn alone as a bralette/crop top however it is not intended to be worn as a sports bra. A regular bra underneath is recommended for full support when worn for exercise. It can also be worn as a tank with pleated or gathered flowy sides. It is a fully lined pullover style with optional back pocket.
Okay, now that the basics are covered let’s go over all the extra fun options in the Advanced Bralette Add-On! This is a great mega add-on that features nine different strap and three different back options not included in the basic pattern. Don’t be intimidated by the “advanced” in the title as it is totally beginner friendly with tons of detailed steps in the tutorial. Take a look at the line drawing below to see what you can choose from.
I sewed up two different bralettes choosing Option H and Option E for mine. I used an athletic knit from Hobby Lobby and paired mine with the Sports Shorts in the legging option short length modified to have a foldover waistband. I sewed up a size medium on both with no alterations to the size and both bralettes fit fantastic. As they aren’t intended to be stand alone supportive I wear mine for yoga or weight training days instead of cardio so that I don’t have to wear a bra underneath and distract from those fancy back straps!
I would love to sew up the tank option next and maybe even a swim top! This pattern is on sale for a short time so scoop it up here and sew up some fancy bralettes! I’d love to see what you create:)
**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THIS PATTERN AS PART OF THE BRAND AMBASSADOR PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**
My kids love dolls and pretend play so I knew that the new Rebecca Page pattern for Felt Dolls would be right up their alley! We had already sewn up the Dollhouse Quiet Book a few summers ago (and it still gets TON of playtime) so I was excited to try out the new dolls! The best part is that these dolls are the perfect size to use with the quiet book so we even sewed up 4 new rooms to add on to ours.
First, let’s chat a little about the Felt Dolls pattern and details. The finished size on these dolls is approximately 8.6 inches tall and 5 inches wide. The pattern includes TONS of options to personalize these including 8 different hairstyles, 4 types of shoes and 12 garments that are all mini replicas of RP patterns (how cute is that?!). There are instructions included on how to hand embroider the faces as well. You can use fabric scraps, felt, vinyl, and really almost anything to create these. I did buy velcro and interfacing because I was out but other than that I used materials I already had for everything else. That is a huge bonus to make these as cheaply as possible!
All four of my kids wanted their own doll so we sewed up every option included and ended up with 4 dolls, 15 mix and match pieces of clothing, 4 pairs of shoes and 4 hair styles to choose from. They helped design every step and loved picking out the different fabrics and accents. It was a great summer project that we had fun working on all together as a family. My oldest even did all of the detail tracing for me so that all I had to do was run the clothing pieces through the sewing machine! Take a look at the line drawing below for a better idea of the options that are all included.
My kids all wanted a doll that resembled themselves and they turned out so cute! We used felt for the dolls and hair (please note the blond pigtails are purposely upside down to mimic my 2 year olds crazy pigtails in real life). The hair slides onto the top of the head for easy changing. For the clothing and shoes we used a mix of solid and patterned felt, glitter and patterned craft vinyl, craft foam and extra accents like ribbon, pom poms, buttons and bows. The clothes all attach with velcro so they are super easy to mix and match for tiny hands. They really remind me of playing with paper dolls as a child.
Once we finished our sets of dolls the kids asked to add more pages into our Dollhouse Quiet Book. Our book is already quite large at 8 pages but since the pages attach by velcro it is easy to add in more. Most of the traditional rooms already included in the pattern were already in our book so most of the additions are our own creations. We still used the pattern pieces for the pages and the bathroom but otherwise I really let the kids use their imaginations to create. We added in a bathroom, kids bedroom with bunk beds, laundry room and sewing/craft room (my favorite room!). I recently started sewing with a projector (LIFE CHANGING PEOPLE) and it came in handy with this too. I use Chrome Cast to cast my desktop onto the projector so I was able to pull up clipart of accessories (the sewing machine for example) and simply project the shape onto the fabric to get it the perfect size, traced it and then cut/sewed the pieces. It was so easy! Here’s a few pictures of the new pages we added in, I wasn’t able to dig up pictures of the rest of the book. The best part of this book is that is completely interactive, you can make as much (or as little) as you want removable via velcro, button, etc.
Laundry Room
Bathroom
“Bath Toys”
Kids Bedroom
Bunkbeds with Removable Pillows (Velcro) and “Dolls”
Sewing/Craft Room
Fabric Swatch Inspiration
Sewing Desk
The Felt Dolls and the Dollhouse Quiet Book are such a perfect pair and the possibilities truly are endless! This pattern is on sale for a short time so scoop it up here and I’d love to see what you create:)
Dolls Inside the Quiet Book
**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THIS PATTERN AS PART OF THE BRAND AMBASSADOR PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**
When you live in South Florida in the summer you need LOTS of swim suits to make it through the heat! The two piece ruched swim suit just released from Rebecca Page and it’s full of options.
This pattern comes in a large size range from 12 months up to size 12 which means it will fit all of my girls without buying baby sizing as well! For the swim top you can choose a cropped or tankini length with ruched sides. There is an optional decorative zipper you can add to the top. The bottoms have a high or mid rise and choices for plain or ruched sides and/or back. There is full booty coverage and the entire suit is fully lined. If you choose to leave off the decorative zipper this is a surprisingly quick and easy swim suit to sew up!
For my first one I sewed up an 11/12 length blended to the 7/8 width for my eleven year old. It was very simple to grade between sizes and the fit was spot on. This is the crop length and mid rise side ruched bottoms. We used a solid swim fabric from Raspberry Creek Fabrics and added a strip of stretch lace to break up the solid color.
For my youngest I sewed up the 18/24 month sizing with no modifications. The fit is great as well and it is also a crop length with mid rise side ruched bottoms. The striped swim fabric is also from Raspberry Creek Fabrics and the pink swim solid is from Knitpop.
I already have several hacks planned to add a peplum or band or ruffle to the crop length top and ruffles on the legs! This pattern is on sale for a short time so scoop it up here (also comes in ladies sizes!) and sew up all the swim suits this summer! I’d love to see what you create:)
**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THIS PATTERN AS PART OF THE BRAND AMBASSADOR PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**
We love a comfy but stylish outfit for these cooler months in South Florida and the new Children’s Hoodie Dress pattern from Rebecca Page fills those requirements perfectly!
This pattern comes in a large size range from 12 months up to size 12 which means it will fit all of my kids without buying baby sizing as well! This is a raglan style pullover hoodie that has a loose fit. There are options to add drawstrings in the hood and/or a kangaroo pocket. The sleeves and hem are both cuffed instead of hemmed (so quick!). There are two length options of mid-thigh or knee length and it has a subtle high low hem. This is a very beginner friendly sewing pattern and is extremely quick and simple!
For my first one I sewed up an 11/12 length blended to the 7/8 width for my ten year old. It was very simple to grade between sizes and the fit was spot on. We used a French Terry that I have had for a couple of years in my stash from Knitpop. We added the kangaroo pocket but opted out of the drawstring on the hood and did the mid-thigh length. My daughter is getting to the age where she is a bit more particular about what she wears and immediately asked for several more of these as soon as she put this on. We paired it with simple leggings and it’s the perfect comfy outfit.
For my littlest I modified the pattern to have a lined hood but otherwise followed the pattern. I sewed this with all the same options as my oldest with the kangaroo pocket and mid-thigh length and also paired hers with leggings. For this one I used a cute succulent print from the Doodles line at Joann Fabrics and paired with with a stretch faux sequin from my fabric stash.
This pattern is on sale for a short time so scoop it up here (and also comes in ladies sizes!) and sew up all the hoodies! I’d love to see what you create:)
**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THIS PATTERN AS PART OF THE BRAND AMBASSADOR PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**
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