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Free Sewing Patterns Review

During the month of March we focused on free patterns. We find that free patterns can be a blessing and a curse. It gives you the ability to try out the drafting and instructions of a specific designer. Overall, these patterns have had positive feedback. We look forward to adding more to this blog in the future.

PATTERN: Hey June Durango

FABRIC: Heavy Rayon Spandex in Emerald

“This was my first make from Hey June, the instructions were clear but the armholes were too large so I had to modify them. I’m excited to try a paid pattern from them.”

PATTERN: George & Ginger 40k Sway

FABRICS: Left – Pixlefly Eden AGF Cotton Spandex. Right – Oatmeal Ribbing

“I loved the 40K sway, the instructions were super straightforward and it even included hip and bust grading mark points which I thought was really great especially for a free pattern. It came together in less than an hour and looked great”

PATTERN: DIBY Anything but Basic Tee

FABRIC: Left – Striped Away Sky AGF Cotton Spandex Right – Light Gray Rayon Spandex

A boxy shirt available in women’s, men’s, and children sizing. The neckband might need a slight tweak

PATTERN: Grainline Studios Hemlock Tee

FABRIC: Chora Winds AGF Cotton Spandex

“This boxy tee had great instructions and the sizing was accurate”

PATTERN: Striped Swallow Cloud 9

FABRICS: Top – Royal Blue Rayon Spandex Bottom – Foliage Escape Lapis AGF Cotton Spandex

“Love the cloud 9 plus the flutter sleeves are adorable for my girls. It is beginner friendly, easy sew, and comes in kids and adult sizes.”

PATTERN: Violette Field Thread London Dress

FABRIC: Roses & Letters, Raspberry Rose, Tranquil Waters

“I LOVED it! And plan to make more! My daughters love them and won’t stop wearing them”

PATTERN: Misusu Rowan Tee

FABRIC: Gecko Trails AGF Cotton Spandex

“Loved the Rowan tee for ease, quick sew, and projector friendly”

PATTERN: Hey June Racerback Dress

FABRIC: Fields of Silene AGF Cotton Spandex

“The pattern is pretty awesome and turned out super cute. I’ve had the pattern for like 3 years and has been on the top of my list but this is when I finally made it”

PATTERN: Little Lizard King Galena

FABRIC: Serein Branchlet AGF Cotton Spandex

“I’m all about the puff sleeves, and with a half circle skirt, it gives twirl while also not using up so much fabric like a full circle skirt. I can see myself using it again!”

PATTERN: Swoon Dakota Tablet Clutch

FABRICS: Endless Paradise Denim and Breezy Blossom Lemonade

“Clear instructions and made a great teacher gift”

PATTERN: Bagstock Designs Sunshine Crossbody Pouch

FABRIC: Snowing Night, Tracery Floralia, and Tender Green

” I’ve sewn other bag patterns by this company. The bag & the pattern were great.”

Happy Sewing

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Car Seat Neck Pads

Phee Fabrics is finding ways to use up your Art Gallery scraps. This blog is focusing on Car Seat Neck Pads! Plus you have a chance to win a Scrap Pack! 

Over time the neck pads are on the car seat have become dingy plus they’re boring. So why not redo them? These only cushion the straps against the collarbone and do not reduce the safety of the car seat. These are the same size and thickness of the original ones.

  • Original
  • Inside
  • New Pads

SUPPLIES LIST

  • 4 cuts of woven fabric measuring 7″ x 5.5″
  • 4 cuts of bra foam measuring 7″ x 5.5″
  • A Leather or Microtex needle
  • Sewing Machine
  • Thread
  • Two 3″ cuts of hook and loop tape aka velcro

Instructions

  • Stack 2 pieces of woven fabrics, right sides together, on top of 2 layers of cut foam
  • Pin or clip pieces together
  • Using a 1/2″ seam allowance, stitch around all 4 layers. Important: Leave a small opening for flipping.
  • Clip your corners to reduce the bulk
  • Flip your woven pieces so the wrong sides are together with the foam sandwiched in the middle
  • Push out your corners. I used a wooden skewer
  • Press (Not necessary but I iron every single thing while I am sewing)
  • Topstitch around the entire rectangle using 1/8″ seam allowance
  • Measure 3/4″ from each short side and sew on the velcro. One side for the hook and one side for the loops.

Easy breezy lemon squeezy. New car seat strap pads!

We would love to see your scrap makes! Enter to win an Art Gallery Scrap Pack. 

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Happy Sewing

Melissa

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