I made this for a Christmas present for our great-grand-daughter Skye I hope her daddy likes it. I have to say how hard the instructions for this McCalls pattern were! There were little to none on how to make the pocket mittens & I ripped out many stitches trying to get them right to the point where there no raw edges when you flip the mittens over the wee hands! I even added the inside flap so the zipper wouldn't catch her at all.
I should have added interfacing for the snaps but the instructions didn't say this & it was only after I did the snap that I realized they should have the interfacing in it, I will know for the next time as I have added it to the notes lol so I won't forget.My zipper was a little bit too long & since I wasn't sure what to do about it I tucked the little extra underneath the hood seam when I attached it.
I love how cute this is & hope to figure out a way to make this a hoodie that you pull over your head instead of the zipper one. I think I almost have it figured out too lol.
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It looks lovely and snuggly. Well done, love Chris
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by pldc
16 Sep 2016
thank you Chris, fleece is so warm & snuggly ( perfect phrase lol )they have much more cold weather up there then we do. ~hugs~
234496If the instructions were hard you have done an amazing job. Well done Loralye
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4443WOW!!! Looks great to me!!! It looks as if you had fun making this sweet jacket!!! I am sure the little one will be warm & cozy in it! Hugs & Blessings, Judy...
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by pldc
16 Sep 2016
thanks Judy, I hope dad likes it so he will put it on her to wear lol. Kids are funny if they don't like it they won't wear it or in this case they won't be it on their daughter. ~hugs~
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14579167271You can make it a Hoodie without the zip just do the Front on the fold as 1 piece instead of 2. Then use the rest of the pattern as normal.
If you can buy the Kwik Sew pattern books where you live they are great value. They have books for all ages the Toddlers one has Master patterns (which you make a tissue pattern from NEVER cut the Master) for just about everything you would ever want to make and in about 4 sizes. The instructions are so clear and easy to follow. The garment you make could be worn to a Wedding or play in the yard in all from the same pattern just depending on the fabric you choose.
Over the years I bought them all seemed a bit expensive at the time but paid for themselves over and over.
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by pldc
05 Sep 2016
wow I have never heard of these but will do a google search & see if I can find them, thanks so much for the help ~hugs~
by pldc
05 Sep 2016
thank you so very much I just found one on ebay for $4 complete with master patterns!
29726That is a lovely coat Loralye and the fold up mittens are useful for tiny hands. Nice work!
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145302The piece looks wonderful and you have fixed the engineered flaws! I would like to think we are alike, although I seem to make things harder on myself at times. I just love your fixes.
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by pldc
05 Sep 2016
thanks Christine, wish it would have been easier but now I know for the next time
173692Nice job, Loralye...I have used this same pink fleece on buntings in the past...
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27358What a super job you have done Loralye, love the turn back mittens idea. The set is terrific,well done. Sandra.
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24331234496I think your jacket for the little one is darling. I love the pink and also the turn back piece, that makes her mittens. Cute as can be!
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109780Well done. I have found mccalls instructions to be a little vague too. I usually end up working out easier methods of construction on my own. Love how you made the sleeve mittens
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