Love Notion's Girls Sunday Romper

It's Tuesday!!!!!

I started this make in April and put the finishing touches in May.  So this is a May make. 

I made this wearable muslin for my daughter.  She absolutely loves romper.

I purchased this pattern during one of Love Notion's Feature Friday sales. I also purchased the Ladies Sunday Romper.  Hopefully, I'll have time to make the Ladies Romper.

This pattern has front and back v-neck openings that allow for easy on and off. Patch pockets are super practical and look great! An elasticated casing at the natural waist makes this easy to fit and wear. Choose from a tank or dolman bodice. Four bottom options include 5″ shorts, cropped pants, full-length pants, and knee-length skirts. This romper is meant for knit fabrics.

This pattern is perfect because it allowed me to work towards this month's goal: to practice installing necklines in knit garments.  This pattern was interesting because it has a v-neck.  This was a first for me.  Installing the neckline was not that bad.  

For this pattern, I used a striped knit fabric that I found at Walmart.  It was $4 for 2 yards.  You will hear no complaints from me.

I cut a size 10.  The bodice was a little big and didn't lay as nice as I would have liked.  I am happy with the length of the bottoms. This was easy to make.   

My daughter would like a romper with butterfly print fabric.   For the butterfly print romper, I am going to cut the size 8 romper and lengthen the shorts.  I'm not sure if I am going to keep the V-neck in the back of the bodice.  I might round out the back neck and add a button.  We will see.  

I would also like to make the dress with the tank bodice. 

Here's some pics of my daughter doing cartwheels.  She's sooo happy.

Poncho for Autumn, Simplicity 8428

I am really behind on my posts.  There's quite a few projects that I need to update you on. 


A few months ago, I will looking for a pattern to make for my 3 year old.  I came across this poncho pattern and knew I had to make it.  I decided to use a fleece fabric.  I've worked with Fleece before, so this was an easy project.  Check out my previous fleece projects here.   This is my first time making a Poncho and definitely

I decided to make View A without the ruffles.  The butterfly applique was purchased at Wal-Mart.

Sewing Pattern Review

Pattern Description:

This adorable Child's poncho is featured in two lengths with or without a hood and pockets.

Pattern Sizing:

S-M-L

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes it does!!!

Were the instructions easy to follow?

The pattern was very easy to make.  The instructions included tips for working with fleece.  Most of the tips in the instructions mirrored my Fleece tips from my previous post ( link post here)

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

There's nothing to dislike about this pattern.

Fabric Used:

Fleece 

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I decided not to add the ruffles.  If I make this pattern again, I will make it with the ruffles .  I would also add ruffles to the good.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I would love to sew this pattern again but I have quite a few items on my sewing plan.  

Conclusion: 

This poncho was very easy to make.   I took my time making this project and enjoyed the sewing process.  My sewing machine struggled with the thickness of the fleece fabric.  I will avoid using fleece for a while.  

This was my first time hand pick.  So it took me some time to wrap my head and hands around it.  Lol! If anything I would say this is a perfect for a beginner.  

My favorite part of this poncho is the neckline and the butterfly applique..

Fall Sewing Plan

27 more projects in 57 days

5 tops

2 skirts

1 pair of pants or a jumpsuit (first time for everything 

7 dresses

1 cape

2 tops for my tween

2 shorts for my son

1 romper for my 3 year old

1 dress for my 3 year old 

Add on----> Poncho for my 3 year old!  I will make changes to my sewing plan later.

2 dresses for my 6 year old 

2 rompers for my toddler

1 dress for my mom

And something for DH--> Done. Check out my post here