McCall's 6549 Review

McCall's 6549

((made in triplicate))

Pattern Description: 
Children's/Girls' Unlined Jackets, Top, Dresses and Leggings

Pattern Sizing:
Size 3-14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, exactly. I made no changes to the design.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Very, not even a one-second "huh?" moment.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Very easy, quick pattern. Great when you need to make multiples!

Fabric Used:
Joel Dewberry; Medallions in turquoise, Swallow study and Damask in teal

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
None at all

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I dont know that I would need to make more of the tops (already made 3) but maybe the cardi (unlined jacket).

These Tops I made for my Nieces for Easter. They turned out beautifully. As an added bonus since I made them a little big, they will be able to wear in the fall with long sleeved tees for layering.

The Dinosaur Vest

 When your little man asks you to make something specific...

you do it. 

 (He probably won't be asking me forever)

 



Pattern Description: Children's and Boys' shirt, vest and pants. Shirt has long sleeves, side vents and patch pocket; vest has front zipper closure, patch pockets; pants have elastic waist casing, side seam pockets, cargo pockets and optional elastic at ankle.

Pattern Sizing:Children's sizes XS (3-4) S (5-6) and Boys M (7-8) L (10-12) XL (14-16)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?It looks exactly like the pattern envelope with the exception of my zipper.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Incredibly so.


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
This pattern was very fast to start to finish which I liked. There really was nothing that I disliked.


Fabric Used:I used some remnant bin fleece from Joann's. The little man picked it out and asked me to make him something with it. I was happy to oblige of course. The little man is very opinionated and even picked out his zipper.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I omitted the front facing and did an exposed zipper.


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?This is so very easy to sew and was very fast. It just takes an afternoon even with the little ones buggin' ya every thirty seconds. I already have plans for a sweatshirt one. 


The little guy loves it! As soon as he put it on he picked up his arms and said 

"RRAWRR"

McCalls 6020 Review

 

Stock photo from Mccalls

Pattern Description: Below mid-knee length dress with front band, gathered skirt, tulle ruffle on lining, back zipper and ribbon sash or tie ends. Sleeve options: sleeveless or gathered sleeves.

Pattern Sizing: 3-14. I made my three dresses in a 7, 8 and 12. All with changes except the sz 8. These were made for my brother's wedding this coming weekend.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? 
I think it does mostly.

Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't use them too much. I did the dresses assembly style; cut all the patterns on fabric, make all the bodices, ect.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked this pattern for the simple lines and square neckline.

Fabric Used: I used a Seersucker that was chosen by the wedding party.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:  I omitted the tie sash on the bodice and instead of using ribbon (too hard to match the colors right) I just used a scrap of the fabric and made it look like the ribbon. Again, omitting the tie on the ribbon opting for a clean front.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?  It is a cute pattern but I don't know that I'll need another dress like this.

KCW Day 4-7

 

So I was working away on KCW and in the middle of it a family reunion.

 

This is what I got done

 

Day 4

 

I got to the button holes but decided that I should NOT do button holes while drinking a margarita.

 

Yea, your seeing that right, a margarita in a to-go cup. Who does that?? Me. That's who.

Better question? What restaurant let's a girl walk out of there with a margarita in a to-go cup?
As the big man said " Nothing say's drinking and driving like a to-go margarita."
Luckily I was not actually drinking and driving!

anywhoo...

 

 

Day 5-6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I got them done! Yay:)

Here is a shot of the wonky pocket

and the cargo's rolled up.

 

 

 

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Day 7

 

 

I traced out McCall's M6020 for 3 girls for my brother's wedding in early September. I almost didn't have enough exam paper for my pattern tracing. Guess it's time to ask the Dr. for more!

The couple is doing a rainbow theme and the girls picked out their colors.





KCW Day 3

I figured out the pocket situation...I read the pattern wrong the pattern was all wrong. Haha

The directions for the pockets are pretty vague and hard to follow. I will have to sit down with it again and really see where it all went wrong. To many pocket pieces cut out and too few directions? I made it work though. The opposite lower pocket turned out beautifully once I figured out what was the dilly-o.

At least they are starting to look like pants though.


Big - < hurt my eyes to look at > - pants.

They are like Dino-Vomit pants.












However it is not what we think, it's what the wearer wants, even if he is a slave driver 3 yr old.

Kids Clothes Week Day 2

Have you jumped on the bandwagon yet?? Aww, Come on everyone is doing it, it's not to late for you to get in on it:)

Day 2:

We've got pockets people!

Some were easy

...some not so much...

 




See how my pocket and the picture doesn't look the same??






 

The bottom portion of the pocket is way wider.
I checked to be sure that I had the right pieces AND that I traced the right top piece right and not too short. . . I would do something like that. . . but I didn't.

I'll keep trudging along and see if it turns out.






I hate being pressed for time and something like this happens.

Well, there's always tomorrow. 

   

Kids Clothes Week Day 1

So maybe you've heard of it?

 Maybe your even doing it??



Here is what I've got done on day 1:

 
 I am one of those people who do not cut the original patterns. While it does add to the sewing time I prefer it so that I can get the most stretch out of my patterns. For my own use, I can use multiple sizes off the same pattern. Secondly, so that if I give them away or sell them later there is no question of their completeness. 


I tried to add my work in progress on this project...but...it won't let me. I think that it is because the McCall's 6502 has not been added to their database. I'll have to try again later. 

Kids Clothes Week

Kids Clothes Week kicks off today!

I have a few patterns picked out at the fabrics to go with them--let's see how much I get done. 

It is a challenge for me to sit down and sew for just an hour a day so I like that this gives me a push to do it. Two days a week I work 11 hours a day + drive time home...Maybe I'll have to do 1/2 hour in the morning and 1/2 hour after??

This is my game plan:

McCall's M6502
Two pairs of these pants on the right with the tab sides.

One in dino fabric and the other in a 21 wale camoflage corduroy.

Also from this pattern one tan tee shirt.

McCall's 4220

One style A jacket (the bottom left jacket with a hood)

in the faux shearling I got at for a STEAL a couple of years ago at a black friday sale.

This one I need some awesome wooden (or faux wood) toggles for the closure.

This vintage Simplicity 6863 from 1985 for my niece Azalea.
I want to do the one on the far right with the blue fabric being the top...maybe. It is a seersucker and I might switch it out tomorrow if I find something better at JoAnn's. I have a whopping 4 yards of the lower vintage fabric but I think it is WAY to busy to be both pieces.

I swear I had something VERY similar to this growing up!

Butterick B5585 for my nephew Eric-or as Hunter likes to call him "Baby Eric".

I think the only thing I might need for
this is some snaps.






Think you wanna join??

Go to KidsClothesWeek.com

The Final Reveal

 

Little guy is being a musketeer for Halloween but he normally will tell you he is being Puss is Boots. (Except of course today, when he decides he is being a fire fighter.)

I have posted all my parts of his costume but here are the pictures again.

The pattern I used is McCall's 5214 and I cut a size 3 for him.

Okay, Okay, Okay! Enough stalling HERE it is ALL together!



Puss in Boots costume is ALMOST done

I am this.close to being done!

Here is a picture of the tabard; again only a sneak peek until its all done and together.

It is McCall's M5214 if you were wondering.

When it has the doublet under it too OMG sooo cute:)

You will just have to take my word for it until 

the final reveal.

Now for my next trick-making a musketeer hat.

Did you know that it is dang near impossible to find a CHILD'S size musketeer hat? 

Here are my supplies:

This pirate hat will have to do as a base. I have a general idea of what I want to do but I haven't started that yet. Maybe...tomorrow? 

No worries, I'll post a tut when I'm done:)

After that I'm on to making boot/shoe covers with the same black felt you see above.

Puss in Boots?

So I'm getting there.

The under shirt AKA as the doublet is done.

 

 

Sorry no "action" shots until it is all done and together! The doublet with out the rest is ...

ummm...

a little girly.

BUT it is necessary in the final look to be lace trimmed and puff sleeve-d to the max.

Although it is cute, it is crazy complicated in my opinion. Fully lined and button holes on crepe backed satin just turn out wrinkly no matter what. Unless someone has some awesome top secret tip for me--it does have an interfacing under that area already.

However, when he see's his costume he says  "Puth in Boot". So I'm thinking that I may have to get some cat ears and tail together so he really can be Puss in Boots.

Here's a peek at the tabard (the over jacket thingie)

Also in weekend fun :

AHHMMMAAZING 

Carrot Cake 

with homemade butter cream frosting

I know you are wondering where I got the recipe:) Well it came from this fabulous blog I just discovered called Mom on timeout. You can get this recipe (and the frosting recipe) HERE . 

I opted to do mine in a 9x13 cake pan because I don't have 2 9" round pans. My cake also did not want to come out of the pan. I opted to Ninja up the pecans to sprinkle on the top and only put them on "my half" of the cake. Big man doesn't like nuts...so we wont tell him that there are Ninja-d pecans inside the cake!! 

I'm taking some to work tomorrow so don't worry that I'm actually going to eat half a cake HAHA

We also took the little man to the Apple Fest this weekend. The only thing he cared about was the kettle corn. Even though we had already purchased some he walked up to every.single.vendor. that was selling it.

How stinkin' cute is he wearing these fake glasses?







Linking up with:

 

Stuck...McCall's M5214

Halloween Sewing

So for my little man's Halloween costume I'm doing this costume:

McCall's M5214

 

Pretty much just exactly like the blue image on the left; which is actually 2 pieces. My concern is that it is not going to be warm enough for Halloween night here in Western Pennsylvania. 

**Remember last year??**

It was dark (duh), pretty chilly and raining. 

So it needs to be lined...and I'm feeling like layer of flannel just wont be warm enough.

AHHHH!!!!! I need ideas STAT!!

Pretty please :)