Pattern 27 |swimsuit| Ottobre 3/2016

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Andava aqui a ver umas fotos de há uns anos, quando me deparei com este fato de banho que fiz há um par deles, para a filhota de uma amiga. Já nem me lembrava, que eu sou um bocadinho fraca disso da memória. E aquelas sandálias da foto? Oh my, oh my! Viagem flash para o passado, a minha filha tinha dois aninhos quando as calçava... onde vai já esse tempo?!

I was going through some older photos when I came across this swimsuit I made a few years ago, for a friend's daughter. I couldn't even remember it, since the memory department isn't much my thing. And those sandals? Oh my, oh my! It's a flash back to the past, to when my daughter was two and wearing them... wher'e that time gone?!

 

Quando vi estas fotos, resolvi partilhar por aqui, embora não seja uma peça recente. Quando mexo em albuns antigos é que me apercebo da quantidade de peças que não chegam a ser publicadas, o que é uma pena. Acima, são fotos que a mãe me enviou na altura, da pequena com o fato de banho, não é uma fofura? 😍

When I saw these photos, I decided to share them here, although it's not something I made recently. Whenever I go through these older photos, I realise how many things I sew that never make it to the blog, which is a shame. Above, are the modeling photos the girl's mom sent me back then, isn't she so cute? 😍

Então, usei o molde 27 da revista Ottobre, 3/2016 que vem com duas opções, o folhinho no peito ou então um folho maior, tipo saia na cintura. Eu não sou dada a folhos, como sabem, então escolhi o mais pequeno. Podia não ter usado nenhum? Podia, mas este até nem era assim coisa muito má. 😆😅

So, the pattern used was number 27 from the magazine Ottobre 3/2016, which comes with two option for the ruffles, the smaller one on the chest or a bigger one, like a skirt on the belly. Since ruffles and I aren't the best friends of all, I went with the smallest. Could I have skipped both? I could, but I guess it wasn't that bad to use just a small one. 😆😅

Lembro-me que na altura sofri horrores para o conseguir terminar. A linha partia a cada 5 cm costurados e depois de tentar de tudo quase arrancava os cabelos. Já nem sei como, lá consegui terminar a peça e até fiquei satisfeita com ela, dadas as circunstâncias. Não foi a primeira vez que costurei um fato de banho, mas deve ter sido a mais complicada, isso sim. 

I recall I suffered like hell to get this thing sewn together. My thread would break at every two inches I'd sew and after trying everything, I almost ripped my hair out. I can't tell how anymore, but I got the whole thing put together and I even got very pleased with it. It was not my first time sewing swimwear, but it was by far the most nerve breaking for sure. 

Se bem me recordo comprei o tecido numa ida à Espanha, aliás é o mesmo tecido que usei no meu biquíni, agora que penso nisso. Estão a ver, também não me estava a lembrar disso. O meu, fiz em 2017 e já o mostrei aqui. O elástico é de dobra e sinceramente não é da melhor qualidade, mas na altura foi o único que encontrei. O fato de banho não é forrado, apenas no entre pernas para conforto.

If I remember well, I bought this fabric in a trip to Spain, actually it is in fact the same fabric I used for my own bikini. You see, I couldn't even remember that until right now. I made mine back in 2017 and I have shared that one already, in here. I used fold over elastic, but it isn't the best quality, honestly, it was the only one I could find back then. The piece is not lined, only in between legs for comfort.

Para este ano comprei um novo pedaço de licra para fazer um fato de banho ou biquíni para mim e um para a minha G., assim bem piroso mãe-filha, mas vamos no fim de Julho e nada. Se calhar faço batota, uso o que me resta deste tecido e faço só um para ela (uma vez que já tenho o meu), ainda por cima adora o padrão. 

This year, I already bought a piece of lycra to make matching swimwear for my daughter and I, like a very mom & daughter corny style, but it is the end of July already and nothing made. Maybe I cheat and use what's left of this same fabric and just make something for her (since I already have mine), on top of it, she loves this print. 

Rerelease of The (Buzz Puffer Coat and) Mackinaw Coat by DbCA

I just had the chance to work with one of my favorite people of the sewing community, again, that is Ajaire, from Designs by Call Ajaire... and it was great. I had my mind all set on sewing only the things that were really necessary for my kids, but somehow I found myself signing to sew yet another coat for my daughter... of course, she has at least 5 more, but I just couldn't pass on the chance to try on the Mackinaw coat. 

And it payed off. The girl loved it so much! She's been a picky rat and it kinda makes me frustrated when I think she's gonna love something and then she doesn't. Oh well, so happy it wasn't the case, because, this little fellow here needs a little love, time and dedication to be finished. 

I won't lie and say it is the easiest project out there. It isn't, but IT IS one of those so worth the time and work you spend on them! Besides, in case I just scared you away because you've only sewn a t-shirt in your life; don't worry, you can still sew it, the pattern comes with great instructions you just have to follow, and with patience, you'll end up with a great coat for your little one, and you can drool over it.

Don't believe me? Just look how beautiful it gets on the inside? It is fully lined and depending on your choice of fabric it can be pretty warm and cosy too. I used a medium weight cotton for the main, and this absolutely adorable polka dot satin in one of her fave colors. I actually bought this one and the same day, I knew where I'd use it. Not what I bought it for - as I had a cute set of top and shorts, as in pajamas for me, but well, I gave it a use use anyway. 

What about this back? I love the back. I love when I sew a pattern and it has something new to me. I had never sewn a belt loop like this before, so interesting. And just one more thing... How did this girl grow up so much? Or when? Because I look back and it seems she was just a tiny little human not long ago. Her shoulders are nearly as wide as mine, I know I am small, but gosh, she's 9. I made her a size 10, which fits her as you can see, BUT, if it wasn't for the too short sleeves, it would fit me to - as a shorter kinda coat, of course (yes, I do like to try her clothes too...ahahaha). 

And there you go. Happy girl, happy mom. Check out all the features of the coat on Ajaire's shop, both the Mackinaw Coat and the Buzz Puffer are on sale until November 15th, 50% off people!!

More underwear

I can't say that underwear is THE thing I've been sewing the most around here these days, because I'd be lying, only because masks requests have been more than many, and I just can't say no. I guess I could say that underwear, is indeed the second most sewn in this house for the last couple of months. I don't know if anyone remembers I did a one year no buying clothes back in 2013, and recently I just felt like I needed to do something like that again, I was going no control lately. OK. I did these underwear pieces before I made the decision again, but I guess somehow I was already made up about stopping the waste around here. Waste of our money, waste of my time... So, when I say my kids always had and still have a lot of clothes, I's no joke, or at least, it looks like too much for me, anyway. They do have plenty enough to go through each season without the need to buy anything... except for... yeap... drum roll... underwear! They get lots of hand-me-downs from their cousins and also some friends, so when each season changes, I know I am prepared. However, underwear is something that isn't passed away as the rest of the clothes and they get shorter on these, eventually. 

So, this brings me to my post today. A couple of weeks ago, I got both my kids a few new pieces - well, only one for him, and a new set for her, but more are coming for him, that's for sure. Anyway... I had bought my son three new boxers and one day, looking at them, I thought "I should do this, instead of buying more", and I did. I used those RTW boxers to draft the pattern from, making it a bit bigger to last a little longer. Then I grabbed a striped shirt from my refashion pile (I should refashion more often again, shouldn't I?), and in a blink of an eye, I had the boxers done. For the waistband I used leftovers from a pre-loved baby onesie I didn't even know I still had. I found it on a quest for red knit fabric, on my own stash.

This is the shirt I used. I will hunt any striped knit shirts at op-shops and markets, especially if they are red, or black. This shirt was cute as it was, but it didn't fit me, and the lettering on the front... just, no, no! I've put it to a much better use, I am sure. 

All said about his piece, let's see her entire set now. This isn't anything new either when it comes to two of these pieces, I used the very same patterns I have used before for the top and the panties. The socks though, it's a different story. It is the first time I used the pattern, and might as well be the last, at least if it is to sew for my girl again, which is a shame, they fit her so well. The socks look beautiful, but she can't stand the seams on her toes, she just tried them on, never really wore them.

I bought this fabric from Paula @Serafina a few years ago, and been saving it since then. It was just half a meter and was right enough for the three pieces. I almost had no scraps left when I was done. I was so happy to used it to it's most and make somethin I really enjoyed seeing after all. It might be my favourite so far. Not only because of the fabric I used, but also because I payed a little bit more attention to detail in this one, and instead of following the tutorial for its finishings, I encased the seems and it looks much better like that, outside and inside. 

Patterns Used:
#123 Girls Tank and Pants by Thread Faction
Sew It Forward Sock Pattern by Ellie & Mac - which is a FREE pattern guys!

As seen before on the blog... 

When the time comes to make her some new panties, I might try to change the pattern, and go back to Serger Pepper's Big Girl's Briefs.

I made socks patching this one too, but I draft my own pattern back then.

Baby Doll Basket

When I had a baby girl of my own, - nine years ago - I pictured myself sewing her lots and lots of baby doll acessories. I grew up surrounded by all sorts of dolls (although Barbies were my number one), and really thought it would be the same with her. Until she was about two, I didn't give up hoping she'd play with baby dolls, but turns out I got an intelectual and her favourite things were books, puzzles, drawing, painting... except for the time we had her baby brother, when she'd carry a baby doll all around, she really didn't pay much attention to those. I'm fine with that now. I got to sew her so many clothes, she has been my own baby girl doll... and I just get extra happy when I get the chance to sew these sort of items for my friends daughters. 

This baby doll bed was one of the things I once hoped to make my daughter, but never got the chance to. I made it for my friend's daughter a while ago though. I started by searching for a free pattern – I was using this only once – and I found this one, but I liked this other one much more. I knew I could easily draft this on my own and that's what I did, my own version, own measurements and all that. However, you can get the well written/tested pattern, from a proper designer, with three different sizes available HERE (this is not sponsored). 

For the bed's main fabric I used the one I bought to make some Christmas presents about two years ago (links below) and for the lining, I used some curtains cut offs. To make it stand on its own, I interfaced all pieces and used batting as well. It worked quite well, and at the same time, it was also pretty foldable, which is great – as I see it, because, kids toys easily pile up, don't they? 

This was made a while ago, and it's kinda funny, that a couple of days after I looked into these photos to edit, my friend sent me some pictures of her cat using the bed, I couldn't laugh any louder when I saw it. 

Chromium Cropped Hoodie

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Para finalizar esta série de publicações dos moldes que testei para o último catálogo do Project Run and Play  (aqui), já só nos resta o que terá sido talvez o segundo preferido da minha filhota, o Chromium Cropped Hoodie (Designs by Call Ajaire). 

To finish the set of posts about the patterns I tested for the latest Project Run & Play pattern lookbook (here), there's only one left, which might have also been my daughter's second best choice, it is the Chromium Cropped Hoodie (Designs by Call Ajaire). 

Como nas outras peças, fiz-lhe o tamanho 9 e ficou perfeito. Foi ela quem escolheu todas as opções, cropped, manga comprida, capuz com orelhinhas de urso. Estava verdadeiramente feliz quando o estreou, acho que o usou durante dois dias seguidos. 

Just as for the other pieces, I did her a size 9 and it was spot on. She picked from all option, cropped lenght, long sleeve, hoodie with bear ears. She was truly happy to try it on and I think she wore it for two days in a row. 

Este tecido foi-me dado pela amiga Patrícia, e era perfeito para este projeto, que pede um tecido com pouca elasticidade. Infelizmente era retalho não muito grande, e quase que não tinha suficiente para terminar a peça. Acabei por improvisar para cortar e costurar o cós, mas já vos conto como. 

This fabric was handed to me by my friend Patrícia, and it was perfect for this one since it calls for a non very stretch fabric. Unfortunately the piece of fabric wasn't much and I barely had enough to finish my garment. I had to improvise to make it to with the waistband, I'll tell you how in a bit. 

Este é mais um daqueles moldes que se tornam um bom investimento devido às mais variadas opções de escolha no design da peça, mas também pela quantidade de número disponíveis. Por exemplo, este vai até aos 16 anos (o que para uma baixinha, magrinha como eu se torna ainda melhor, de certeza que até para mim eu podia costurar com ele se me desse na real gana). 

This is again, one of these patterns that are a very good investment due to the many design options but also the size range available. For instance, this one goes from newborn to 16Y (even I could sew for me with this one if I wished to, since I'm both slim and short). 

E foi assim que me desenrasquei quando percebi que não tinha tecido suficiente para cortar o cós numa só peça. Felizmente dava para fazer um enxerto casando as riscas do tecido. Uni os dois pedaços de tira e depois, pelo lado direito costurei uma fita de viés para tapar a costura. Posso sempre dizer que não é erro, é design, toque especial. 

And this is how I made it up when I realised the fabric wouldn't be enough to cut my waistband in an only piece. Luckily for me, I had just enough to patch two bits, allowing stripes on the fabric to match as well. I sewed them both together and then covered it up with a bias tape. I can always say it's not a mistake, it's a design touch. 

Como já tinha dito, também fiz uma para ele, mas não chegámos a tirar fotos decentes, o miúdo sentia calor com a sweatshirt e não quis massacrá-lo sem necessidade. Na falta de um tecido apropriado, reciclei uma sweatshirt do primo, e aqui também usei a frente nas costas. Para a gola, usei um retalhinho de tecido que sobrou de um outro vestido que fiz para a miúda (por partilhar ainda). 

As I said before, I also mede the boy a sweatshirt too but it was too hot for this already and he didn't want to do a shoot with it on. I didn't want to bother him with that either. Not having a better fabric for him, I used one of his cousin's sweatshirts, and again I turned it the other way around, using the back as the front. For the cowlneck I used a scrap left from another dress I made for the girl (still to share). 

Golden Dress & Lemon Tee

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Há duas publicações atrás partilhei muito por alto as últimas peças que costurei, e que fizeram parte do último catálogo do Project Run and Play (aqui). Na última publicação, partilhei mais sobre o molde Abby's Marigold Pants (The Wolf and the Tree), seguido do Viridian Swimsuit (Jennuine Design). Hoje venho mostrar-vos dois moldes Suco by Susana, o Golden Dress e o Lemon Tee.

Two posts ago I quickly shared the latest pieces I made, which were part of the latest Project Run & Play pattern lookbook (here). In my latest post, I shared more about the Abby's Marigold Pants pattern (The Wolf and the Tree), followed by the Viridian Swimsuit pattern (Jennuine Design). Today I am sharing two patterns by Suco by Susana, the Golden Dress and the Lemon Tee.

GOLDEN DRESS 

Este vestido não tem muitas opções para se escolher mas sinceramente também não precisa. Gostei imenso de o fazer e a miúda de o vestir. Mais uma vez, os moldes da Susana, destacam-se pela clareza das instruções e qualidade dos acabamentos nas peças. Mesmo nos moldes mais simples (e também existem em português!). 

This dress doesn't have a lot of options to chose from but hnestly it doesn't need them. I really liked sewing this and the girl loved wearing it too. Again, Susana's patterns stand out by having clear instructions and excellent finishing touches. Even in the simplier of her patterns. 

 Aqui está outro exemplo de um molde simples mas que assenta perfeitamente na minha criança mais nova. Para a t-shirt dele usei uma de adulto que estava por estrear. Tinha-a comprado em segunda mão num mercado porque gostei imenso da estampa, que na original estava na parte da frente. Eu usei-a nas costas. 

Here's another example of a simple pattern that fits perfectly on my youngest. For his t-shirt I used a second hand (but never worn) adult tee that I got at a flea market because I liked the print on it, only it was on the front on the original one. I used it for the back. 

Eu fiz a versão mais simples desta peça porque o miúdo não suporta costuras na barriga ou nas costas, qualquer etiqueta por mais suave que seja tem de sair das t-shirts de compra pelo mesmo motivo. Mas como podem ver acima, o molde tem várias opções para tornar esta peça única, qual gostas mais? Se queres ver mais fotos da última peça que fiz para a coleção passa por cá amanhã. 

I made the simpler version of this piece for the fact that my little boy doesn't like any seams on his belly or back. All labels on ready to wear have to be cut out no matter how soft they might be for the same reason. As you can see above though, there are many options for this pattern too, so you can make a unique piece with it, which one you like better? If you'd like to see the last piece I made for the collection, come back tomorrow. 

Abby's Marigold Pants & Viridian Swimsuit

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Na última publicação partilhei muito por alto as últimas peças que costurei, e que fizeram parte do último catálogo do Project Run and Play (aqui). Ficou prometido mostrar cada uma dessas peças em maior detalhe e é precisamente isso que vou começar a fazer, com estes dois desses moldes, que podem encontrar agora não só na coleção no site do PR&P, como individualmente no site de cada uma das designers. O primeiro é o molde Abby's Marigold Pants (The Wolf and the Tree), seguido do Viridian Swimsuit (Jennuine Design). 

In my last post I quickly shared the latest pieces I made, which were part of the latest Project Run & Play pattern lookbook (here). I promised to show each one of them in more detail and that's precisely what I am starting doing now, with these two patterns, that you can find,not only over at PR&P collection, but also over each designer's site too. The first is the Abby's Marigold Pants pattern (The Wolf and the Tree), followed by the Viridian Swimsuit pattern (Jennuine Design). 

ABBY'S MARIGOLD PANTS 

Este é capaz de ser uma das peças preferidas da minha filha. É uma miúda que gosta de se mexer e gosta, muito, de se sentir confortável. Das várias opções disponíveis, nós escolhemos a mais simples, na versão mais longa. 

This one might be one of my daughter's fave pieces. She's a girl who likes to move and really, really likes to feel comfortable. From all the options available, we picked the simpliest, in the longest version. 

Os tamanhos disponíveis neste molde vão desde os três meses até os 14 anos, por isso é um bom investimento, uma vez que é uma peça que tenho a certeza que não será usado apenas uma vez. 

The sizes available in this pattern goes from 3M to 14Y, which makes it a damn good investment, since it is a piece I am pretty sure I'll make again, so it won't be used a single time. 

Para além dos tamanhos, a outra vantagem, é que consoante os tecidos utilizados é um molde que pode ser usado/costurado para qualquer estação do ano. Acho mesmo que a versão calções vai entrar na lista de peças que gostava de fazer para este verão - mas já se sabe, a lista já vai grande... 

Another good thing to add to the good size range available, is that according to what fabrics you choose, this pattern can be used all year long, suitable to all seasons. The shorts version is probably making it to my to do list soon, though we all know that list is already long... 

VIRIDIAN SWIMSUIT

Quando vi o anúncio de teste deste molde fiquei completamente encantada com o corte vintage da versão em biquíni e mais feliz fiquei ainda quando fui selecionada para o mesmo teste. As opções de construção do fato de banho ou biquíni são inumeras, podendo brincar-se com o color blocking, entre as outras escolhas disponíveis. 

When I first saw the test call for this pattern's test, I was delighted with the vintage design of the bikini option, and I was even happier when I was selected for said test. There are numerous available options and you get to play around with color blocking, among other choices. 

Fiz a versão de duas peças, todo forrado e com as costas tipo racerback. Gostava que este molde fosse também até aos 14 anos, mas não, este vai de recém nascido até 12 anos. Para a minha miúda fiz o tamanho 9 em ambas os moldes (biquíni e calças acima). 

I did the two pieces option, fully lined and racer back top. I wish this one went through 14Y too, but it doesn't though, it goes up from newborn to 12Y. I did size 9 for her on both pieces (bikini and pants above). 

Tenho mesmo que arranjar outro tecido e fazer outro para esta miúda, a cor do tecido não a favorece mesmo nada sendo ela tão branquinha. Isso sim, não é o suficiente para que ela não se tenha fartado já de o usar nas visitas à piscina em casa da tia. Volta amanhã para mais duas das peças costuradas. 

I really have to get some new fabric and make another one for this girl, she's so pale this fabric does not suit her at all. That's for sure not a reason to stop her from using it over and over everytime she goes to my sister's swiming pool. Come back tomorrow for another two of the sewn pieces.