Halloween Fun Sewing Project!

Sometimes, I just want to make something using a bold or fun print! I tend to sew a lot of prints and knits, so when I saw this fabric, I knew it was for me! I thought, why not stitch up some Halloween fun! The fabric in the post is from Minerva Crafts and there’s a link at the end if you’d like to check it out for yourselves. *The fabric was provided to me free of charge.

This stretch jersey knit is so easy to work with. And as soon as I saw this, I knew which pattern that I wanted to use. I used Hot Patterns #1168 Weekender Daytona Hoodie which I got around 2014-2015. This pattern is now out-of-print unfortunately. I have made this before with the short sleeve option. Late September to early October temperatures here in Maryland are pretty comfortable. Therefore, I like to make and wear pieces that can go together easily without too much fuss. I also love to make the occasional themed make for whatever holiday is coming up.

Hot Patterns 1168 hoodie with Minerva fabric

Considering the times we live in, I think making a mask (two fabric layers) to match the top is a good idea. The mask is comfortable and breathable as well.

Hot Patterns Daytona hoodie with matching mask

This design features a hooded top. The front can be closed with a zipper or made as a solid front. I made the solid front with the front pocket.

woman wearing Hot Patterns 1168 made from Minerva Halloween fabric

This is a super fun print to use to make something for yourself (or your kids). It’s a medium weight knit that’s stable enough to make the beginning knit sewer comfortable. It’s light enough to be the perfect layering piece for cooler weather. I’m wearing sweatpants in these pics, but you could certainly pair it with denim, corduroy or many other things.

I love a good, fun project to kick off a new season of sewing!

Here’s the link to get this fabulous fabric for yourself click here! As always, I encourage you to, just keep sewing! It doesn’t matter whether you’re stitching up some Halloween fun or some neon brights for that pop of color. It’s so important to enjoy yourself in what you make and in what you’re doing.

*The fabric in this post was provided to me by Minerva Crafts in exchange for a blog post.

A White Hot Tank From Hot Patterns!

I made this “tank” from a cotton eyelet material that’s pretty lightweight. I put tank in quotes because it’s not what you would typically think of as a tank top. This pattern is for woven material so it’s an interesting take on that style of top. There are variations on the bottom of the tank so for this, I chose the flounce.

Now the problem is that because the fabric is thin combined with the way the top is constructed, I did not like the look of having a partial facing showing through the front and back.

So, rather than take it apart and start over, I just extended the facings.

I did this for both front and back which solved the problem. I might add that this wouldn’t be necessary with a heavier (not see-thru) fabric. I also raised the neckline on this (as I usually do).

But this is a comfortable, versatile top that can be worn into early Fall depending on your fabric choice (and location). In the pictures above I’m wearing the top with these jeans I made a few months ago (best jeans ever!).

That’s all for now.

Enjoy!

Hot Patterns Joyful Top

Hello friends. I know it’s been a while since I posted, but I needed to take a little break. Anyway, I’ve been going through some of the patterns I have that I never made and came across this one.

This was a free download from their site. It can be made from a combination of materials or just one. I had some printed gauze that I wanted to use and I figured this would be the right fabric fit.

The instructions are pretty clear and easy to figure out. I did make a muslin first since I really wasn’t sure what size would be best. I think I ended up making a 10.