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Asymmetrical Ellis sweater from Fibre Mood

There is a new Fibre Mood * released and I got to sew a great sweater from it, the Ellis sweater . The Ellis sweater is very quick sew but stands out because of the split neckband and waistband, such a fun detail! And of course the diagonal colour block is right up my alley.   Our girl picked out the fabric herself, at least the fireworks fabric. I picked out the matching fabric. The print works well with the large piece. The sweater is a bit roomy, that is because there is a size 6 and a size 8 and she doesn't fit in the size 6, but the size 8 is still a bit big on her. Well she can grow into it. At textielstad I bought a couple of multicolour threads . I felt this was the perfect project to try it out and indeed it matches the colours in the sweater very well. Fabric : Starburst French Terry from Second Star Fabric Pattern : Ellis sweater from Fibre Mood Sizing : 2 - 14 Options : just 1, the colour blocked sweater Difficulty : 1 out of 5 stars Sewing time : 1,5 hours # Fabric t...
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Bahari swimsuit release

I always find it hard to find great swimsuits for our girls. Either the fit is not so good or the design is not what we both like. I have sewed several swimsuits mostly for our eldest and I always love the result. Now our middle daughter wanted a bikini as well so I sewed up the Bahari swimsuit from Bella Sunshine Designs* for her, which is released today.
It is a great pattern for when you haven't sewn many swimsuits before and you can add a flounce or skirt if you like. Since I made a skirted bottom last year for our middle one I sewed one without a skirt. I did add a flounce, which everybody here at home thought would end up as a skirt. Blending for different width and lengths for the sizes might be tricky, but Bella Sunshine Designs has a very clear video explaining how to blend for the Bahari. Be sure to check that out.
Making photos of a swimsuit without a swim pool or nice water close-by was a new challenge. I tried to create a watery feel with the bath towel, chairs and sunglasses. Our eldest loved the setup. Our middle one loved making photos in the set up and showing off her new swuimsuit. A one piece swimsuit is also an option to which you can add a skirt or flounce as well. The fit is great and covers well.
The Bahari swimsuit Girl's is now on sale for only $9. Also the Ladies and babies Bahari swimsuit are released and are on sale. The Bahari Swimsuit for babies includes sizes preemie to 24M and includes the coverage over a swim diaper.
Fabric: Funky Lines and Mint lycra at Budgetstoffen
Pattern: Bahari swimsuit from Bella Sunshine Designs
Sizing: 6M - 12Y (also available in Ladies (0-30) and babies (preemie to 24M))
Options: one piece (plain, with skirt and/or flounce), two piece (with skirt and/or flounce)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing time: 2 hours

# Fabric this week: 0 in - 2 out (Total fabric in 2020: bought 26 new fabric - used 47 fabric - 23 scrap piece - 4 gifted fabric) - in total 26 in 74 out
# Patterns in 2020: 3 in - 5 out

* Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links”. This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, I will receive an affiliate commission, the price for you will be the same. Thank you for supporting my fabric and pattern addiction
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