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Wrapping it Up on Day 5 of the Charlie Tee Sew-Along!
It’s the last day of the Charlie Tee Sew-Along at Pattern Revolution, and it’s time to finish up your tee!
I bet there’s a little boy or little girl who will be thrilled to receive it!
I have had so much fun sewing along with you guys this week, and I can’t wait to get started on the Charlie Hoodie Sew-Along right here on Monday. Are you joining in? I hope so!
The Fisherman’s Fidget Apron
Whew! I finished my second Busy Hands Fidget Apron just before the end of the month. This Hopeful Threads project is all wrapped up now, but I know that the folks at Communities of Faith Liaison of Hospice in Charlotte would be thrilled if you sew and send them a fidget apron or two anytime! You can find the details about this project and where to send aprons right here: Fidget Apron Project. The free pattern will stay available right here on my blog for you to use for family, friends or charity whenever you’d like: The Busy Hands Fidget Apron.
I really enjoyed making this fishing themed apron. I’m hoping that a gentleman who loves fishing will be excited to receive it!
I kept my eye out whenever I was out shopping this month for anything that I thought would work and fit the theme. That squishy worm-like creature has disappeared from my sewing room enough times since I purchased him — I’m fairly certain that he’s great for keeping fidgety hands busy.
I think my favorite part of this apron might be the “fishing net” pocket, though. It has a great texture to it, and it makes the perfect home for any little loose additions.
Thank you so much to those of you who sewed and gave this past month! Be sure to stop in at Hopeful Threads this morning and read all about this month’s project for the kids at Pine Ridge Reservation!
Adding the Sleeves in the Charlie Tee Sew-Along Day 4
We’re getting close to the end of the week, and there are only a few steps left in our Charlie Tee Sew-Along at Pattern Revolution! Today, we’re sewing in the sleeves. Just click on the photo above to join in the fun!
A quick reminder, too, that the Charlie Hoodie Sew-Along starts here on the FD Blog on Monday, and you only have two days left to grab your Charlie Tee & Hoodie patterns for $5!
Sewing in the Neckline on the Charlie Tee Sew-Along Day 3
Did you get your hemming done yesterday? We’re sewing in the necklines on our tees today in the Charlie Tee Sew-Along at Pattern Revolution. Just click on the picture above to find it!
Twin-Needle Hemming on the Charlie Tee Sew-Along Day 2
It’s Day 2 of the Charlie Tee Sew-Along at Pattern Revolution. How did your color-blocking go yesterday? Today, we’re hemming our shirts, and I’m sharing a new tutorial on sewing with a twin needle! To check it out just click on the picture above.
The Charlie Tee Sew-Along Begins Today!
The Charlie Tee Sew-Along starts today at Pattern Revolution! Just click the picture above to sew along with us. Today we’re getting our patterns ready, our pieces cut out and our color-blocking done.
Bundle Discounts, Upcoming Sew-alongs and Busy Hands
Are you ready for the Charlie Tee & Hoodie Sew-alongs?! The Charlie Tee sew-along starts Monday at Pattern Revolution, and the Charlie Hoodie sew-along will follow a week later right here on the Fishsticks blog. Oh, and in case you didn’t already know, you only need one pattern for both the tee and the hoodie! AND, it’s on sale for one more week for only $5!
The Charlie Tee & Hoodie pattern is available in three size sets. You can find each one right here: Infant & Toddler, Big Kid Sizes, Teen & Adult.
In addition to the Charlie Tee sale, I’m introducing a Buy 4, Get One PDF Pattern Free Bundle Option! For every 4 PDF patterns you purchase in a single transaction, you will receive a fifth PDF pattern free of charge. If you buy 8 patterns in a single transaction, you can select 2 additional patterns to be emailed to you FREE! Each multiple of four PDF patterns in a single order, earns you a free PDF pattern. If you purchase in the Etsy store, simply note the free pattern(s) that you’d like in the comments section of your order. If you purchase through the main store, just add a note in the comments on Paypal or send an email to leigh@fishsticksdesigns.com once your order is complete.
Finally, have you sewn a Busy Hands Fidget Apron for this month’s Hopeful Threads project? Time is winding down and the Flickr album needs filling! I’m working on the man’s fishing apron that you see above right now. Sewing these is so much fun because you really get to be creative with them! If you can spare a few hours this weekend, I encourage you to sew one to donate. Just click on the picture below for the free pattern!
KCW Summer 2013 – Days 6 & 7: Lorax Jammies
Wrapping up my Summer 2013 Kids Clothes Week sewing are Lorax jammies for both of my boys! The Lorax is a favorite book and movie in our household, and these two have been anticipating these PJs since the fabric arrived on our doorstep.
I don’t mind admitting that I struggle not to cry when I read the book or watch the movie . . . when that last truffula tree falls. I want to jump into the story, grab the Once-ler by the shoulders, look into his eyes and scream, “Listen! Look around you!” My kids sing the songs and giggle at some of the silliness in the movie (are you singing, “Everybody needs a thneed . . . ” yet?), but I know they see that doing our part in taking care of Creation is an important subject to me. I love the hope that springs forth at the end of the story in one tiny little seed. Life can be like that, can’t it? Just when we feel like there’s nothing that can be done, a little ray of light shines through.
Back to pajamas . . . that’s what this post was supposed to be about, wasn’t it? These PJs were sewn using my Pajama Party PJs pattern, and the fabric is a lovely soft organic cotton. (How could it be Lorax fabric, and not be organic cotton?)
My little guys loved wearing their pajamas into the backyard to read together and to look up at all of the trees in our yard!
They were happy to curl up back inside and watch the movie together before bedtime, too.
I’m calling this first Summer KCW a success for me! I’m thrilled that I managed to get three pairs of jammies done for each of my two youngest boys. These have been on my list for a while, and they will definitely get plenty of use!
KCW Summer 2013 – Days 4 & 5: Viking Jammies
How did your Kids Clothes Week sewing go? I hope you managed to make a good dent on your little ones’ sewing lists! I didn’t finished everything that was on my list, but I did get quite a bit done, and I’m excited to have some new PJs in my boys’ dressers. I’ve got one more KCW post coming later today or tomorrow morning, but first here are Jamie’s new Viking jammies!
I used my Pajama Party PJs pattern for these pajamas. It’s my go-to when I’m using quilting fabric. This organic cotton fabric, by the way, is amazing. Sadly, though, there’s not much of this Timeless Treasure Vikings fabric left out there online. (I had quite few people ask me about it when I showcased it in my Legos-on-the-Go Bag a few weeks ago.) I love the soft feel of it, and I feel good about my little guy sleeping in organic cotton. This tough guy, however, just loves that the fabric is covered in Vikings! He even showed off his best Viking poses for me in our little bedtime photo shoot.
The Charlie Tee & Hoodie Sew-along & a Sale!
I am so excited to announce that we’re planning a sew-along for the Charlie Tee & Hoodie starting the week of July 28th! The Charlie Tee sew-along will be hosted at the incredible new Pattern Revolution site the first week, and the following week, we’ll move back here to my blog for the Charlie Hoodie portion of the sew-along!
The Charlie Tee & Hoodie pattern has my widest size range and is a basic that I think everyone should have in their collection! It’s available in infant & toddler sizes, big kid sizes and adult sizes. In my sewing studio, this is absolutely my most-often used pattern. I worked hard on this pattern to give you a ton of options. It’s one that you’ll be able to get comfortable with and go back to again and again for a whole wardrobe of tees, and no two need to look exactly alike. Oh, and it’s perfectly gender-neutral, too!
During the sew-along, we’re going to walk together step-by-step through each detail. I’ll help you decide which options to use the first time through and give you plenty of ideas for a list of tees to take you through every season.
If you’re new to sewing knits or just want some tips for better results when you’re sewing knits, you’re going to want to jump in and join the fun! We have a Fishsticks Designs Sewing Group set up on Facebook that we’d love to have you join. It’s the perfect place to share your Fishsticks sewing, to ask questions and to be inspired! You’ll also want to make sure that you have the right fabrics ready to go before we get started. If you’re a beginner with knits, I highly recommend starting with cotton or cotton blend interlock. If you need guidance in choosing knits, check out my Knit Knowledge Series!
Of course, if you don’t already have it, you’ll need the Charlie Tee & Hoodie pattern! In honor of this sew-along, you’ll find all three size choices of the PDF pattern on sale for only $5 starting today and running for two weeks, through the end of the first week of sew-along on August 2nd. Go grab them right now and start getting ready!
