Butler Britches by Brownie Goose

It's not very often that I sew for boys, especially my own son. Nearly ever time we go to the local fabric store, he finds some sort of super hero or cartoon print he wants. He always request pajamas. I'm assuming because that is all he thinks his mother knows how to make for boys.

When Amy asked me to test this pattern, I knew my boy would be super excited that mama was sewing for him. We had to compromise on a fabric though. He's ALL BOY.  If you can't shoot it or shoot with it, it better be something that is dangerous or really fast.  When I found this race car print from Riley Blake I knew it would be perfect for him.  I paired it with Robert Kauffman Chambray for the main fabric and Riley Blake navy gingham for the trim.  

 

  

That cute face saves him from a lot of trouble. :)

This pattern is fun and a bit funky with asymmetrical cuffs and button tabs. The cuffs are fully lined and that little button tab is a cute accent and scrap buster. If you are like me, you have more than a few scraps that need busting. :) Now about this pocket....

 

I love pockets. There are two pocket options on this pattern, so you can have fun with it and choose whichever you like best. There are also two different waist band options. I did the elastic waist but the instructions also include a flat front with elastic in the back only. This pattern comes in size 6 months all the way up to size 10.

The Butler Britches are a great pattern; but that's the norm for Amy. All her patterns are great. Easy enough for beginners, yet refined enough for experts. And her humor will make you want to buy more of her patterns just to read the instructions.

This pattern is available for purchase in the boys BundleUp sale now through August 29. The more patterns you buy, the more you save! 

  The Butler Britches will be in Amy's shop, Brownie Goose around Sept 10.

Jujube Dress

I'm sure this is news to no one now, but LilyGiggle has reopened!  Four new patterns are making their debut this week.  I've managed to find time to make three of them so far.  The only one I have left to complete is the Sassafrass Skirt and I know I'm going to love it.  (Btw, it's featured on Pattern Revolution today in case you want to check that out!) 

If you are looking for a new pattern for fall, look no further.  The Jujube Dress is here and you need it! I can hardly stand how cute it is!  For my first test I used the Arizona line from Art Gallery Fabrics. This fabric---oh my!  I can't say enough about how much I love Art Gallery.  Their knits are so soft! 

  

This pattern has ruffles down the front, but I felt like the style of this fabric was more suited to a simple silhouette. So, I choose to leave off the ruffles.  

 

I love the drop waist!  It's so classic, and yet I haven't seen many patterns with a drop waist lately so I love that this is a little different.  

The Jujube Dress is a quick and easy sew.  From start to finish this dress took me less than 1 hour to complete.  My daughter loves the comfort of the knit bodice.  She said the twirly skirt made her feel like dancing.  

 

 

 One dress down, but I had to try those ruffles.  Thankfully more Art Gallery goodies came last week and they were perfect for this pattern. I LOVE to fish so when I saw this print I knew I had to have it. It's so sweet and girly and again, this knit is so very soft!  This fabric is from the Emmy Grace line from Art Gallery Fabrics.  I ordered it from one of my favorite fabric shops, 

Hawthorne Threads. 

Look at that sweet fabric!

 

And ruffles those ruffles--  We loves ruffles here in the south!

 

LilyGiggle's patterns all have an awesome new feature that allows you to print size 2-12 nested for paper saving. Or, if you only need one size, you can choose the layering option and just print the size you need!  Beth has also added a quick sewing guide in the beginning of each pattern for the more accomplished seamstress. Her patterns are also full of great tips for sewing with knits.  

Go grab your Jujube Dress for 20% off until Friday with code "OHenry2014!".  Happy Sewing!