Whew! Just in time...Bunny & Carrot.

Whew!  Just in time...Bunny & Carrot.

I offered to serve as a pattern tester for Liel.  This is an inde pattern maker who makes children's toys.  I wasn't chosen but did get this pattern half off for applying! 

The bunny was tricky but only because it's so small.  I think the next one I do will be 50% bigger.  He turned out very cute though.. I used minky fabric so he's incredibly soft.  I also used plastic eyes and nose and skipped the mouth.  These were inherited from my MIL and I always enjoy when I find a way to use her supplies. 

The pattern also came with a carrot suit.  This was a bear to make!  It looks easy enough and it really wasn't difficult but there was a lot of felt, inside and out.  I think it I EVER make it again, I'll use cotton fabric for the inside.  It would make the whole process much easier and since you really can't see the inside, I think it would be just fine.  

This is for my 10 year old granddaughter.  Here's hoping she loves it!  

Lane Raglan, times 3

Lane Raglan, times 3

I'm still working on perfecting that Lane Raglan by Hey, June patterns and I think I've finally done it. 

I added an inch to the neckline following this tutorial.  Then I downsized the hips to an XL and took in the waist one inch.  I shortened the neckband 1.5 inches.  The end result is an almost perfect fit and a super cute and comfy shirt.  I think I'm going to be living in these shirts. 

The fabric is brushed poly from Cali fabrics.  It has great stretch and recovery and it is unbelievably soft!  The price was very reasonable as was the shipping. 

Here's the final product:

Lane raglan, part 2

Lane raglan, part 2

I joined the Hey June! facebook group and asked for some help.  Fabulous people, sewers!  Another sewer had the same issue and had contacted the pattern designer who gave her some tips for making that neckline smaller and she, of course, shared them with me. 

I added an inch to the neck line and the tops of the sleeves.  I also thought I'd try the size small.  The neckline is MUCH better but the smaller size is a bit tight in the shoulders. 

I'm going to try this again with the added inch to the size medium and I think I will have found the PERFECT fit! 

Stay tuned....

Lane Raglan by Hey June patterns

Lane Raglan by Hey June patterns

I've been working on so many things lately that I never had time to finish this shirt and blog about it.  I had seen a ton of good reviews online about it and it looked easy enough so I thought I'd give it a go. 

I made it in a size medium with XL adjustment at the hip to accommodate the pear shape.  It sewed up easy but the fit was not great.  The top was just to big, and was showing my bra strap.   (hate that...)  I cut 3 inches off the neckband and reapplied and that helped.  It's still a bit big so next time I will ignore the sizing chart and just cut a size small.  The hips were also to big and I ended up adjusting 1 1/2 inches on both sides to make it smaller.  Definitely need to go down a size there too.

I love the look of it on the dress form but not sure how much I'll wear it because of the neckline issue.  I also wonder if the stretch of the body might have a lot to do with size.  The next fabric I bought to go with it is has a lot less stretch....Hmm...might cut larger and size down just in case.

Here's the final garment....