July, 2023 - Sew and Tell Australia

Pattern Review of the Kodiak Pullover

Pattern: Kodiak Pullover
Designer: Peek A Boo Pattern Shop
Fabrics: Cotton Lycra and Sweater knit from Wattle Hill Fabrics
Skill level: Confident Beginner
Size made: 4
Adjustments: None
Pros: Super cute and easy to colour block, I love this one to compliment your winter wardrobe.
Cons: The placket can be a little tricky to get looking neat, but take your time and baste if you need to.

Pattern Review Recap

Let me tell you, the Kodiak Pullover is a perfect addition to any winter wardrobe! I sewed up a size 4 for my little one, and boy, oh boy, did it turn out amazing. I combined a super cute bear cotton lycra with an ochre/rust Jogging sweater knit to give it that extra pizzazz. It is a combo that made my heart melt and fall in love with making clothes for my kids all over again.

I enjoyed every moment of creating this pullover and I’d gladly do it all over again. Here’s a nifty trick I used as well: since the cotton lycra was a tad thin, I decided to cut the pattern pieces from both fabrics for the front and back bottom piece and treat them as one during assembly. It gave it extra warmth and you can’t even tell they are separate pieces!

Now, let’s talk about the placket. It may look a bit daunting at first glance, but fear not! With a little patience and taking your time, you can make it look absolutely fabulous. If you need a little extra help, go ahead and baste stitch it together first. Trust me, it’ll make your life so much easier.

In summary, the Kodiak Pullover is a winner in my book. The pattern is a joy to work with, the fabric choices are endless, and the final product is simply heart-melting.

Definitely a ‘Beary’ cute garment 😉

What next?

CONQUER SEWING STRUGGLES!

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Reignite Your Sewing Mojo: Finding Inspiration for Your Next Project

Sewing is such a great way to unleash our creativity and create unique and personalised items. However, even the most passionate sewers can occasionally find themselves in a rut, struggling to find inspiration for their next project. Let’s take a look at these 4 tips to help get you back in the sewing chair.

1. Jump on social media for inspiration.

Sometimes having a browse on dedicated sewing facebook groups or instagram sewing accounts can be a great way to kick start your creative streak. Seeing what others are doing and being inspired by real people, can help give you that little nudge to try what you’re seeing

2. Shop your stash

If you find yourself not knowing what to do next, sometimes going and having a look through your fabric stash can really help spark ideas for projects to do. You don’t just have to shop your fabric stash either. Looking through your pattern stash (let’s be honest, patterns can also be ‘stashed’ haha) is another way to be inspired to jump back into sewing.

3. Remake an old favourite

If you have a pattern that is your absolute favourite, go back and make it again. Being able to just cut the pattern out, sew it up and know that it’s going to fit and feel good on you can be a big motivator. And who doesn’t love your favourite tee pattern in 5 different bases when you know you’re going to look fab in it!

4. Go for a quick win

Sometimes you just need a quick win to get you over the hump of being in a sewing slump. Make a pillowcase, sew up a new cushion cover for the couch or some other quick easy project and watch your creativity come back. You don’t always have to be going for the big projects for sewing time to be worthwile.

Finding yourself in a sewing rut is normal, even for the most experienced sewers. Remember that inspiration can be found in unexpected places. By reflecting on past projects, engaging with sewing communities,shopping from your stash and trying some quick win projects, you can reignite your sewing mojo and get back to creating beautiful items in no time. Embrace the journey of rediscovering your sewjo, and enjoy the process of bringing your creative visions to life!

Christmas Pre Order with Frankie Bear Fabric

Who doesn't love Christmas?!

Jingle bells, jingle bells, let’s prepare to deck the halls!

It might not be Christmas yet, but what better way to prepare to get into the holly-jolly groove than by diving into a world of enchanting fabrics? Brace yourselves, because Frankie Bear Fabric is bringing you an exclusive collection of Christmas-themed fabric that will make your heart skip a beat. Your favorite designs will be available to pre-order on your preferred fabric base, making it easier than ever to get exactly what you want for Christmas! You need to hurry though, the pre-order window is open until July 12th 2023, with a delivery set for September, giving you plenty of time to sew up merry creations!

Frankie Bear Fabric’s Christmas collection is brimming with whimsical designs perfect for all your christmas creations. I got to sew up some ROAR-some christmas dinos, the most delightful soft Christmas tree’s, festively fun Christmas Characters and a gorgeous decoration inspired print. With these enchanting designs, your imagination can roam free and create holiday magic like never before.

Curious to see what wonders await you? Frankie Bear Fabric has brought their Christmas fabrics to life with a sprinkle of creativity! Head over to their website or join their social media channels to see lots of festive inspiration sewn up for you to be inspired. Check out all the fun fabrics I got to work with below and let your imagine start to explore the possibilities.

Pre-Order Details:
Santa may check his list twice, but you only have until July 12th, 2023, to secure your fave designs and bases in the Christmas fabric extravaganza! By pre-ordering now, you’ll be at the front of the line to receive your delightful fabrics come September 2023. Don’t let the holiday rush catch you off guard—be the smart elf who plans ahead and ensures a stress-free season of creativity. So, grab your hot cocoa, cozy up by the fire, and pre-order your favorite designs before the clock strikes midnight on July 12th!

Dino Sweater - Tadah Slim Fit Tee

For the Dino Sweater fabric I sewed up, I made a super cute tee for Ted. He thought it was ROAR-some.

Christmas Tree's - Sibling Set

I absolutely loved how this sibling set turned out! Jemma is wearing a Little Lizard King Cannes dress and Ted is wearing the Tadah Troop Shirt.

Santa Squad - Sibling Pj's

Is there anything cuter than matching pj’s on xmas eve?! I had the best time sewing up this adorable set. You will not be disappointed with this print.

Both kids are wearing the Peek A Boo Pattern Shop Night Owl Pj’s

Decorations - Margot Peplum

The kids didn’t get all the fun in this sew up, I got to have my fun with this gorgeous Margot Peplum from Love Notions. I have written about this one before and love shortening the bodice to give it a more empire waistline to better suit my shape.

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Month: July 2023