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Jenny Tote Bag Pattern Release

This pattern release will always hold a special place in my heart as this Tote Bag pattern has been made in honor of my mum, Jenny Fotheringham who tragically passed away due to Pancreatic Cancer in August 2018.

When you purchase this PDF Pattern 50% of all proceeds from the sale will be donated to Pancare Australia’s not-for-profit pancreatic cancer organisation. If more can be done to help people find out sooner that they have the cancer, then there will be more hope of curing it. Early detection is the key!

Sewing your own bags gives the exciting option to personalize to your own taste. This functional, durable, multisize bag can be rolled and stored in your purse, pram or glove box until you are ready to use again.

This PDF document comes with all the pieces you need to make 4 handy sizes of Tote Bag with 3 roll up fastening methods. Included in the pattern are 2 video tutorial links. The first links to a tutorial for the entire bag, the second links to a tutorial for just the ‘Burrito Method’ used to construct the handles of the bag.

Due to the internal French seams you will only require your sewing machine straight stitch and no overlocker. This finish gives you a clean look on the inside and a super-strong bag so you will feel confident loading them up.

Size Range: S, M, L, XL
Fabric: Wovens. Quilting cotton, lawn, poplin, nylon rip-stock.

Sizes L and XL sizes can also be made in duck or canvas.

Thank you to all my lovely testers that helped test and edit and promote this pattern. Your support has be remarkable and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. xx

Amy Hodge, Angie Leung, Ashleigh Danson, Brenna SmithCarolyn Chambers, Crystal Sears, Ellen Green, Fea Stephens, Jess Norris, Kate n Lyn, Kel Curteis, Kestrel Procter, Krysten McGillivray, Lauren Chapple, Margo Parkyn, Mariah Fair-Wall, Nabilahrazif, Nathalie Van den Bossche, Rachael Harris, Rachael Swatling Sarafin, Sami Smith, Sandra Schommer, Shaina O’Dell, Shannon Smith, Stephanie Woods, Sue-Ann Jones, Tina Woodhouse, Trish Sullivan,Shalini Verma, Jodie Stephenson, Tanya Karolina

Thank you everyone that has purchased the Jenny Tote Bag. In release week we raised an initial $575 for the Pancare Foundation. To date we have raised $1327.40 for the Pancare Foundation

So, please know that if you are yet to make your purchase of the Jenny Tote Bag Pattern, 50% of all profits will continue to be donated to the Pancare Foundation.

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #jennytotebag #11600jennytote #sbppjennytote

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19/03/2019
Girls Fun Tee Dress Add On Tester Round Up
For a while now people in our sewing group have been requesting an Add On to our Girls Fun Tee. It is with great excitement that I am here to tell you that we now have this option.

This pattern is an Add On so, therefore, you will need to have access to the Girls Fun Tee pattern and will need to print the sleeves, neckband, and cuffs from that base pattern in order to create the dress.

As a bundle you will have all you need to make these sleeve options each with the choice to add Mini or Full Flutters:

A. Short Sleeve;
B. Long Sleeve;
C. Gathered Short Sleeve;
D. Gathered Long Sleeve;
E. Full Flutter on its own.

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS 50% 4-way stretch knit fabric blend containing lycra/elastane/spandex.

Sizes supplied in this pattern 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,12,14.

One of the newest features is … wait for it… drumroll, please… It has POCKETS! Yes, how exciting is that? Now your little ones can store all their treasures while on the go in these easy to install side seam pockets.

If you like to have FABRIC PANELS or have bought them in the past and you want a dress pattern that does not use up a lot of fabric, you have come to the right place. This is the perfect a-line dress that does not use up a heap of fabric.

This was a Stenzo Panel that I bought from Zebra Fabrics

Girls Fun Tee Dress Add On Tester Round Up

The pattern test was so much fun. It was lovely seeing the enthusiasm of the ladies in the group choosing their favourite fabrics to make the dresses and even the children themselves helping decide from the various stashes which fabric the dresses should be made from. Thank you to all our lovely testers for the time and effort you put into each test that you do.

Alison Daines

Amy Hodge
Beth Dodlady
Beth Dodlady
Beth Dodlady
Beth Dodlady
Fea Stephens
Jess Norris
Karen Grimshaw

Kel Curteis

Leanne Axelson
Linda Stilling
Meg Moore
Melinda Jane Walker
Michelle Ball Johnson

Nabilah Razif

Sue-Ann Jones
Tanya Karolia
Do you need a little dress pattern that has pockets, and does not use up too much fabric from your precious stash? You have come to the right place.

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #sbppfunteedress #funteedresspdfpattern #21100funteedress

Pinterest Page: HERE
25/10/2018
Girls Norma Jean Juniors Tester Round Up

First we gave you the Ladies Norma Jean Shorties and now we have sized this pattern down to childrens sizes. We have been amazed at the popularity of this pattern. It seems to have become a staple in so many childrens wardrobes. This is something that continues to bring me joy.

The Girls Norma Jean Juniors PDF Pattern makes the perfect every day under pant garment, suitable for all seasons. Featuring soft comfortable bands on the waist and legs and designed to stay in place and not ride up.

Instructions for 4 different finishes have been supplied in this pattern being;

Wide self-fabric bands,

Narrow self-covered elastic bands,

Picot, and

Fold over elastic (FOE).

The PDF pattern includes 4 Video tutorials links for the ‘flip’ and ‘burrito gusset methods’ and application of ‘picot’ and ‘FOE’ elastic.

From above left to right and bottom left to right. Wide bands, Narrow bands, Decorative FOE and Picot.

Thank you to all from the Norma Jean Juniors Test. I really appreciate all that you do to make our test fun and run smoothly. Due to the nature of this release, I will not be providing your names. I do hope all your little ones are enjoying their new Norma Jean Juniors are getting a lot of wear out of them.

Weren’t these just the cutest line of photos. If you would like to find out more please hit one of these links below and you can view our shop, Insta hashtags, and Pinterest Boards. Happy browsing!

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #normajeanjuniors #sbppnormajeanshorties #sbppnormajeanjuniors

Pinterest Page: HERE

31/05/2018
Ladies Norma Jean Shorties Tester Round Up

The Ladies Norma Jean Shorties PDF Pattern makes the perfect every day under pant garment, suitable for all seasons. Featuring soft comfortable bands on the waist and legs and designed to stay in place and not ride up.

Instructions for 4 different finishes have been supplied in this pattern being;

Wide self-fabric bands,

Narrow self-covered elastic bands,

Picot, and

Fold over elastic (FOE).

The PDF pattern includes 4 Video tutorials links for the ‘flip’ and ‘burrito gusset methods’ and application of ‘picot’ and ‘FOE’ elastic.

The Norma Jean Shorties are great to wear as a separate or to attach to our Glamour Swirl Skirt. The Glamour Swirl Skirt is available for FREE online in our Facebook Group.

Thank you to all the Ladies from the Norma Jean Shorties Tester Round Up. You never cease to amaze me with all your gorgeous makes and fantastic suggestions to make these patterns the best that they can be. I really appreciate all your help. Due to the nature of this release I will not be providing your names but you know who you are and I thank you. I hope you all enjoy wearing your new comfy shorties.

If you would like to find out more please hit one of these links below and you can view our shop, Insta hashtags, and Pinterest Boards. Happy browsing!

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #normajeanshortiespdfpattern #normajeanshorties

Pinterest Page: HERE

31/05/2018
Girls Playtime Dress Tester Round Up
“Winter days are made for Playtime … and what better way than to do that in clothes, and with toys, you’ve made for your kids!”
One Thimble | Issue 19

Playtime Dress | Issue 19 | One Thimble

What an exciting pattern release this is. Releasing alongside the Pixel Pullover, Alfie Sweatpants, Monster Mash Pinny, and the Pinky Promise bag is the Playtime Dress PDF Pattern for Issue 19 of the One Thimble Magazine. I am here today to present to you the complete Girls Playtime Dress Tester Round Up.

The Playtime Dress is the perfect base garment for summer or winter. This is a comfortable A-line Swing Dress that your girls will love wearing. It can be made plain or by making the front a feature with the fabulous circle pockets. Perfect teamed with stockings, socks or leggings.

The Girls Playtime Dress PDF Pattern comes with all the pieces you need to make 3 sleeve styles:

A. Cuffed Short Sleeve
B. Cuffed 3/4 Sleeve
C. Cuffed Long Sleeve

It also includes two dress lengths:

Knee-length and short, and with optional feature pockets.

Lauren Wernli

Alison Daines

Amy Hodge

Fee Stirt

Fea Stephens

Karen Grimshaw

Kel Curteis

Linda Stilling

Pam Allen

Sandra Schommer

Sue-Ann Jones
- Tanya Karolia
Whitney Hyer

Jennifer Van Meter Deshazer
Girls Playtime Dress Tester Round Up. Such a cute line up of beautiful, fun Playtime Dresses. If you feel your little ones need a Playtime Dress in their lives? Would they love a one with pockets or plain?

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #playtimedresspdfpattern

Pinterest Page: HERE

Have a happy time sewing!
08/05/2018
Apply the Sunshine Tee Template to your favourite t-shirt pattern

We have Katie to thank for this beautiful post today. She has completed the most outstanding top using the Girls Sunshine Tee Template to adapt one of her favourite t-shirt patterns.

Why not hack the girls’ tee to make one for yourself or with a different t-shirt base pattern. Apply the Sunshine Tee Template to your favourite t-shirt pattern.

As we knew you’d love to see how to do this, as you have been asking in the group, Katie graciously offered to take photos of each step on her top that she was making, so that we can share how she has made this top with us.

Print and assemble the corresponding size of Spliced Sunshine Front Piece Template for your sewing project. For example; If you are sewing a size 2, then choose the “Size 2 Template Pattern.” If you are sewing a ladies size then choose the largest youth size, which is the youth size 14. This size template will be a suitable size ratio for most ladies sizes.

Begin by tracing both sides of the chosen shirt pattern so you end up
with a full front piece.

Transfer pattern marks. Fold your new traced piece in half and fold whole Sunshine Tee Template Piece in half to make it easier to line up centre using the crease. Line up traced shirt front pattern on top of spliced pattern. Line up the armsyce so the sun will stay in about the same place.

Trace sun and rays lines, extending if necessary.

Number the pieces! Also, I’d suggest adding a grain line arrow on each piece at this stage – I wish I had done that! It was a little hard to figure it out once it was cut up.

Play with fabric arrangements.

On piece #13 be sure to mark all the corresponding notches for the sun ray lines. This will assist you when sewing this curve.

Cut up new pattern pieces.

Don’t forget to add seam allowance when cutting out your pieces or retrace and add all your seam allowances to your pattern pieces!

Pieces rearranged before sewing the front together to keep them in order.

When ready to sew, I recommend following the instructions from page 28. This will show the correct layout for sewing the pieces together this way all seams lay the same direction on the finished garment.

Ta da! Front piece done. Continue tutorial as written to add sleeves and back.

Beautiful t-shirt made, yeah!

The lovely Amy Hodge has also been able to make one of these for her son. It is a boys version of the Sunshine Tee, using the “Front Piece Template!”

In this version Amy has made and adjustment to better fit her print of CP30 in the semi-circle. Note; all the the “grainlines” and “direction of most stretch” placed on the pattern pieces which just assist when going to cut out fabric.

Amy went the route of retracing and adding seam allowances to the pattern pieces before cutting.

The completed Tee. Looks awesome doesn’t it?

We hope that you will get the time to make one for yourself or loved one and put a little Sunshine into their life too.

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #sunshineteepdfpattern #sewbypatternpieces

Pinterest Page: HERE

24/09/2017
Girls Sunshine Tee Tester Round Up

Welcome to the Girls Sunshine Tee tester round up. We have had so much fun creating this pattern.

Something that just started out as a fun scrap buster for a shirt for my daughter has turned out to be a great hit. We could not wait to get started on this pattern test.

We broke this test into two parts. Testing the plain version of this pattern and then the spliced Sunshine version. The plain version of this pattern really shows off fun prints and panels in a basic, fun and quick sew.

I am so thankful for the beautiful sewing and photos that all the Girls Sunshine Tee Testers provided.

Alison Daines

Emilie Griffin Zaugg

Emily Harrison

Fea Stephens

Felicity Williams

Heather Heidlage

Jan Crawford

Jennie Lindstrom

Karen Olivia Mathews

Kristen Prystupa

Linda Stilling

Magda Estrela

Ondinneke van Hoof

Sarah Mumford

Sue-Ann Jones

Whitney Hyer

During this part of the test we decided it would be fun for kids to design their own Girls Sunshine Tee. At the beginning of the PDF pattern instructions you will find this colouring in printable. You are welcome to print it off and have your kids design their own with your scraps or just have fun colouring in while you sew.

This colouring in sheet – minus the competition details – is available in the instructions PDF.

It was now time to pull out those boxes of fabric scraps and design away. These wonderful testers blew me away with the pretty combinations they came up with. Enjoy the colourful round-up ahead!

Abigail Shelling. Such a fun way to use stripes.

Alison Daines

Amy Hodge

Emily Harrison

Fea Stephens

Heather Heidlage

Jennie Lindstrom. Supporters Jersey!

Kyrsten Prystupa

Lynsey Breivogel

Linda Stilling

Ondinneke van Hoof

Pam Allen

Pam Black

Rachel Barnes

Sarah Mumford

Sue-Ann Jones

Tee Bee

Margo Parkyn

Such a fun Girls Sunshine Tee Tester Round Up. Don’t you think the testers provided such a great line up of colour? Which colours or fabrics will you choose to use to make up your Girls Sunshine Tee? I hope you will show us in our Facebook Sewing Circle.

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #sunshineteepdfpattern #sewbypatternpieces

Pinterest Page: HERE

03/09/2017
Sport Dress Tester Round Up

The Final photographs sent to me from the lovely testers of this pattern were so gorgeous I just had to share them in one location for all to see as a Sport Dress Tester Round Up.

I have been very fortunate to have many testers come back a second, third, and fourth time to test my new patterns. I feel very thankful for that and for the friendships formed through this process.

Thank you to all the lovely testers that helped work on this pattern. Without you, it would not have been possible.

I have shown the widths and lengths testers have used to make their model clothes to demonstrate that not many people are standard height and width. Through using the layers function when printing the patterns you can easily make the correct size required for your model. Full instructions for making combination sizes come with the pattern.

Photographs shown are in order of size.

Size 1 width 3 height
Mirelle Melanson

Size 1 width 2 height

Rhonda Bowen

Size 2 width 4 height

Megan Ray

Size 2 width 3 height

Kary Davis

Size 2 width 3 height

Linda Stilling

Size 3 width 3 height

Amy Hodge

Size 3 width 4 height

Thao Luxa

Size 3 width 4 height

Shalini Verma

Size 4 width 5 height

Megan Ray

Size 3 Chest 5 Hip and 4 length

Juanita Bell

Size 4 width 5 height

Rena Knotingham

Size 4 width 5 height

Alison Daines

Size 5 width 5 height

Danielle Kuznia

Size 6 width 6 height

Lauren Wernli

Size 7 width 6 height

Dianne Firth

Size 7 width 7 height

Jessica Vert

Size 10 width 10 height

Lauren Wernli

Size 12 width 14 height + 3″

Cindy Parett

Size 14 width

Donna Welburn

Well there you have it, so many amazing testers showing just how you can utilize this pattern, in all its views whether that be the Top, Tunic, Knee length, or Long length.

We cannot wait to see your version of this fabulous Sport Dress if you’d like to share photos in our sewing group.

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #sportdresspattern #sbppsportdress

Pinterest Page: HERE

28/05/2016
Sport Dress – Free Star Heart Template

The latest pattern from Sew by Pattern Pieces has arrived! The Sport Dress is the perfect base garment for this up and coming Summer.  The pattern can be adapted in so many ways. Featuring 4 lengths it can be a comfortable tapered top, tunic, or dress along with 3 back armhole options. The Tbar, Sport, and Sleeveless.

Every little girl wants to feel comfortable while they are playing and this design sure makes them feel this way but feminine at the same time.  As I have two girls, I watch which items of clothing my kids pull out to wear time and time again and I design with this information in mind.

You will love how quickly these garments come together. It has an easy to follow tutorial with a combination of line drawings and photographs and video links to help you every step of the way.

The size chart and finished garment measurement chart ensure you will get a perfect fit on your little model. The coloured and layered printing function helps you to achieve the combination sizes for when your child is having those growth spurts. Sizes included are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14. The PDF pattern is available for download on tiled pattern pieces that can be printed and taped together using US 8.5″ x 11″ and or A4 paper or take your A0 file to the copy shop and do away with all the taping.

It is not always easy finding gorgeous prints on stretch so I have put together two fun applique templates, which you will be able to access in my sewing group as a Free Download Sure to add some fun to your next project. These templates are in a layered PDF printable document and are available in three sizes to suit sizes 1-14 and will also suit the Fun Tee pattern already available in the store.

Download your FREE star and heart sewing template. HERE

Projector File HERE    1″ and 5cm Grids for calibration, toggle on and off in layers menu.

We were having so much fun in testing we came up with a pattern hack at the same time and this has also been included in this pattern release.  The technique to add ties or splits to any of your existing favourite patterns, is fully described and comes with a “Turnback Template” to help you adapt your pattern and add these features.

So much included in this pattern, so why not head over to our store and purchase your new Summer staple pattern today.

While I have your attention also be sure to be on the lookout for our leggings pattern which also looks lovely paired together with the Sport Dress.

The 3/4 length leggings look great with the tunic or top from this pattern release.

Thank you for viewing this post and have a great day!

If you’re having trouble downloading from here pop into our sewing group and look in the files menu to download your FREE star and heart sewing template to add to your next project.

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #sportdresspattern #sbppsportdress

Pinterest Page: HERE

23/05/2016
Girls Basics Range Leggings
A good leggings PDF pattern is something handy to have on hand when sewing a wardrobe for kids. From the experience I have had with my kids, it so much easier to get them to wear leggings, rather than jeans in the winter. Meet the Girls Basics Leggings Pattern.

This PDF document comes with all the pattern pieces you need to make any of the 4 lengths of leggings being; full length, 3/4, knee , and boyleg.

Size Range: 1-14

Fabric: Jersey 25% and Lycra 4 way stretch 50%

If you would like to learn how to measure the fabric stretch, hit the link to watch a short video on how to do this HERE.
This pattern was fortunate to have a mini-review written by Janet on the Blog 7 Pine Design if you would like to check it out.

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #skipskirt #zipitgoodrashie #sewbypatternpieces

Pinterest Page: HERE
18/05/2016
Girls Skip Skirt PDF Pattern Tester Roundup

Today I’m sharing our new Girls Skip Skirt PDF Pattern and Leggings PDF Pattern makes from the testing group with you. I will forever have so much appreciation for all that our Testers do! They provide so much valuable feedback on the instructions and fit of the patterns we are testing. It can be an anxious time to put a new pattern to the test and expose all its flaws but as we reach the end I’m so grateful for the whole process and the sewists that test for us.

Alison Daines

The original style option I came up with for the Skip Skirt was as shown above by Alison Daines that has been paired with the Fun Tee PDF Pattern. It is a cute 2 tier 1/2 circle skirt a style my girls adore wearing. As I started putting the pattern together I became inspired to offer other options that could also attach to the the yoke and offer more options, within the one pattern, that could look great being worn with our Fun Tee.

I am excited to tell you that through the design process these are the options that have been made part of the new Skip Skirt:

Single Tier Skirt, View A.
Gathered Single, Tier View B.
Plain Pocket Single Tier, View C.
Gathered Pocket Single Tier, View D.
Gathered Patch Pocket, View E.
Plain Double Tier, View F.
Gathered Double Tier, View G.
Leggings, 3/4 Length and Boyleg

Bunky Bell. View C, and G.

Carmen West. View C.

Carmen West. View G and Bike Pant.

Cindy Parrett. View C.

Cindy Parrett. View G.

Dianne Firth. View C.

Dianne Firth. View G.

Emma Schmack. View A and Bike Pant.

Linda Stilling. View A and Leggings.

Linda Stilling. View C and Leggings.

Linda Stilling. View G and Leggings.

Lisa Neri. View G and Leggings.

Lisa Neri. View E and Leggings.

Meahd Farnaby. View C.

Meg Moore. View F and Leggings.

Megan Ray. View A and Leggings.

Merav Ganz Ruthman. View C and Leggings.

Michelle Peterson. View A.

Sarah Benbrook. View B.

Sneha Nirody Monga. View B

Sneha Nirody Monga. View C.

Laurie McDonnell. View D.

I hope you have enjoyed looking through all the fabulous photos of the Girls Skip Skirt PDF Pattern that our wonderful testers have provided us of all the fun options the Skip Skirt offers. Which one will you be making up first? We hope you will give it a try.

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #skipskirtpattern #skipskirt #sbppskipskirt

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Thank you for your time here and happy sewing!

11/11/2015
Girls Fun Tee PDF Pattern Piping Hack

I am really excited today to share with you the technique of adding piping to a sleeve. This technique can be used for many projects. I will be adding piping to the “Gathered Long Sleeve” of my Fun Tee, however, you can add piping to any project.

1. Firstly, cut a long strip of fabric and piping, enough for your entire project. We are using stretch fabric so you will need to make sure that the stretch goes along the length of your strip of fabric. For this project, the piping will be going around the body. You will need to determine the width of your fabric by wrapping it around the piping and making note of that length and adding twice your seam allowance.

2. Next, using your zipper foot and a long straight stitch sew a row of stay stitching along the edge of the piping. If you wish you can sew this in a contrasting thread to make it easier to see if you wish to remove it at the end.

3. Stitch the strip of prepared piping to the lower edge of the sleeve using your zipper foot and straight stitch. This stitching could also be in a contrast colour for removal later.

4. Prepare the gathered portion of the sleeve by sewing two rows of gathering along the top and lower edges.

5. Now attach the upper sleeve to the lower sleeve, again using the zipper foot and a straight stitch Prior to sewing, reduce the length of the straight stitch and ensure that you sew in the colour of your main fabric, slightly stretching your work as you sew.

6. This is what your project will now look like from the right side.

7. Now you can remove the piping and any of the gathering or stay stitching threads that are exposed.

8. Now that the bulk of the piping has been removed you may wish to add a row of overlocking or edge stitching to neaten the raw edge. However, as this is made from knit fabric it is not necessary as the fabric will not fray, it would purely be done for aesthetics and neaten the inside.

The Gathered Long Sleeve can be completed by following the instructions that come with the Fun Tee pattern.

If you would like a matching skirt for your new Fun Tee the Skip Skirt and Leggings go really well and are a great wardrobe staple for summer or winter.

You can also visit our sewing group to ask questions or to gather more sewing inspiration.

Shop for Pattern: HERE

Instagram Hashtag: #funteepdfpattern #sbppfuntee #sewbypatternpieces

Pinterest Page: HERE

01/11/2015

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