Tag: Fall sewing

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.

Skull fabric from Minerva

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. 

Hot Patterns 1168 front

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.

Winter White, Winter Sweater

If you’ve checked out my Fall/Winter sewing list, you noticed that I’m trying to work on some classic wardrobe items. I used McCall’s 6796 pattern for this one. It has some variations that can be used at different times of the year as well as a turtleneck collar option.

This is a pretty simple design, but the collar detail is what really makes this stand out. The large collar with the buttons (they are sewn down, so no buttonholes) elevates the look of this.

The pattern has options for sleeveless, short sleeve, and long sleeve with a collar that can be made as I did or as a turtleneck. The material I used for this is a cable knit I bought at JoAnn’s last year.

I made no alterations to the pattern. Here is a picture of the pattern envelope and the buttons used.

So, this is a great wardrobe builder piece. As you can see in the pictures, I’m wearing it with jeans, but it could also be worn with something like a velvet skirt or pants for a holiday party. I love having pieces that are versatile and can be dressed up or down.