Hey folks!
Pattern Anthology has done it again, four amazing Indie designers, eight great patterns and endless styling possibilities for your little fashionistas. Winter Wonderland is their latest installment and if you have been floating around the blogosphere, chances are you have seen some of the beautiful creations from some pretty talented sewists. To be honest with you, I am humbled and in awe to be part of this tour.
I was VERY lucky to have the opportunity to be part of the Pattern Anthology Tour and my pattern choice was the Juliet Capelet from none other, Kate from See Kate Sew. The pattern is easy to follow and was a quick sew. A great project for those who seek instant gratification with "WOW" factor.
When I saw the pattern it was a no brainer. After making a few hoodie scarves with ears, I just had to give it a try on this baby.
I had a little bit of the sherpa fabric left from my last project {HERE} to use for the back of the ears. Let no sherpa fabric go to waste... that would be sacrilege!
If you ever plan to add ears on your Juliet Capelet, be sure to check out my tutorial for perfect ear placement {HERE}.
The outer fabric is a medium weight wool blend and the lining is yummy fleece fabric. The fabric combo will keep her nice and toasty during the colder weather. I added 3 inches to the length for two reasons. ONE: the longer it is- the more wear she can get out of it and TWO: it'll keep her warm(er) on chilly days.
When Lala first tried the capelet, she was lost. She kept stretching out her arms searching for the sleeves and when she realized there wasn't any, it was game over. She wanted this thing off and off quickly. No sleeves=no wear.
So what do you do when a capelet gives you no sleeves? Just add buttons!
Now Lala was on board.
Happy.
Toasty.
Cute.
Are you ready to get your sewing on? Make sure to go to the Pattern Anthology site {HERE} and get your own Winter Wonderland Collection. Folks, it's a great collection and you will not be disappointed.
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Oh I love this!! The plaid and the ears are darling!
ReplyDeleteKids are so funny about things. Glad the buttons fixed the problems =)
Thanks, Andrea! It was hilarious to watch Lala search for the sleeves and then turn around with this bewildered look.
DeleteAdorable!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd it's sooooo comfy... Thanks!!! :)
DeleteSoooo pretty!! And that sherpa!! "No Sleeves = No Wear" happened last winter in my house too.. I just made a cape for A, hope she like it!
ReplyDeleteOooo.... I wanna see A's cape!
DeleteI used every last bit of the sherpa fabric.
How cute is this! And the button addition is so genius!
ReplyDeleteSo so cute! Thanks for being on the tour.
ReplyDeletethe ears!! you slay me! adding ears to somebody's hood is a high priority for me! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI think both Bean and Reese needs this! ;)
Deletelove-love-love it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my I love this so much! The fabric, the ears and the buttons- just perfect!
ReplyDeleteLOVE! I love the ears and the button under the arm it's all so so so great!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! Ears should be on ALL THE THINGS!!
ReplyDeleteRight?! I agree.
DeleteThe eeeeeears! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I love the paid too. I made my caplet longer too, but I think I need to take your advice and add buttons for sleeves too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jill! I saw your caplet and now I'm wishin' I used toggles...so cute!!!
Deletethe fabric, those ears, that face.... GREAT Job - I keep looking at it thinking..... my boys could wear capes.... hmmmmm, the hubs might not agree
ReplyDeleteThanks, Suzanne! Ah, the hubs... Have you seen Elsie Marley Blog? Meg did a fabulous version of this capelet that could pass for both boys and girls. Maybe this might work?
Deletecan i use a shot from this post for a kcw guest post?
ReplyDeleteHi Tara! Yes, I'd be honored!
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