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.
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.
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**
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