What I've Been Sewing: Kids Shirts

Now that I have a little side business of sewing, I am constantly sewing new things.  Each one on their own isn't really enough to write a blog post on but I thought I would combine a few and start a new series of what I've been sewing.  I've definitely come a long way from when I first received my sewing machine and wrote these two posts: things I can actually sew and things I can actually sew II.  It turns out that I can actually sew a lot of things, LOL!

I'm starting with shirts because that is what I've made the most of recently. The first pattern that I used for this post is the Jolly Roger Raglan from Patterns for Pirates.

This pattern has size options from 3m-14 and it has multiple sleeve and hem options.  For the deer one I made a straight hem with long cuffed sleeves and for the dinosaur one I made a curved hem with long cuffed sleeves.  You can also buy an add on pack to add other fun features to the shirt.  It was an extremely easy sew.

Next up is the Eeny Meeny Miny Moe from the Peekaboo Pattern Shop.  It is a very versatile pattern for a baby bodysuit that has multiple sleeve options and can have an attached shirt or dress or you can make the shirt and dress on their own like I did here.  The hood and kangaroo pocket are included in the pattern!  It is for sizes preemie to 4T.  In the picture I have it shown with a matching Adult Classic Sweatshirt also from Peekaboo.  I love Peekaboo Pattern Shop.  Their patterns are versatile and have easy and clear instructions.  This is already the 3rd thing I've made from this pattern.

Photo Credit: exposures by j.linnea

This sweet little peplum top is the Baby Bloomsbury by Little Lizard King.  There is also a version for older children that has dress versions as well.  Like all of Little Lizard King's patterns this one is packed with options. I made the 3/4 length sleeve option.  It was a quick and easy sew even though this fabric was a little bit of a beast to work with compared to other fabrics I have.  Isn't that photo from our recent professional photo session amazing!  I can't believe how much she's growing up!

And finally, my favorite pattern to sew up lately, the Hideout Hoodie from Peekaboo Pattern Shop.  It includes size 3 months-12. I love everything about this pattern: the crossover hood, the little mini pockets, and the color blocking options.  I have a few fabric panels that I plan to use for some hoodies for my girls soon.  Hoodies seemed so intimidating to me a few months ago but then I tried this pattern and the Eeny Meeny Miny Moe and now I'm hooked on making them!  I really want an adult version of this pattern.

I didn't list fabric sources for each of these because I don't want to spend all of my time attaching links so if you want to know where I got something just ask!

Next up for the blog will either be a post on Ana's first birthday or some updates in our mudroom.  We'll see what I feel motivated to write about first :).