Happy Homemade sew-along
May 28th, 2014
I’ve been saying I was going to do it forever and finally it’s here–a Happy Homemade vol. 2 sew-along! I’m super excited to partner with Cherie from You & Mie to bring you this sew-along. Happy Homemade vol.2 has long been my favorite pattern book. Recently it’s been translated into English and renamed Sew Chic Kids. If you’ve ever wanted to sew with Japanese patterns, but were too nervous to start this is the sew-along for you. You can jump in the deep end with the Japanese version of the book (and we’ll help you the whole way) or you can just get your toes wet using the English version. Either way, it’s going to be great!
Cherie and I picked the pull-over parka pattern for the sew-along and it’s one of my favorite favorites. We will go through the pattern step by step, sewing along with you the whole time. This is a super fantastic hoodie pattern. It’s good for girls or boys, summer or winter, woven or knit, so many options! And we’ll give you even more options in the weeks leading up to the sew-along: changes you can make to the pattern, things to add, cool fabrics to use.
I’ve made this pattern a bunch of times, and I’m excited to make it again! Won’t you join us? The sew-along goes from June 16-20. In the weeks leading up to the actual sew along Cherie and I will post about where you can get the book, what fabrics work best, and changes you might want to make. Then you will be good and ready to sew-along with us–from tracing the pattern all the way to the last stitch.
When you finish sewing, you can add your hoodie to our newly created flickr group: the Happy Homemade Sew-along. Your photos in the flickr group will automatically enter you to win some fabulous prizes. We are kicking off this sew-along with some prizes too! Tuttle publishing has generously offered to giveaway a copy of Sew Chic Kids to 3 lucky people!
So are you in? Yes, yes you are! Copy and paste a button on your sidebar to let everyone know. And like Cherie said: Bookmark it. Pin it. Don’t forget it!
Hello! This book looks really cute. Can you tell me the size range for the patterns? My daughter wears an 8/10, and sometimes we are too big for all the cuteness. Boo.
Robin, the pattern goes up to a 7/8. It would definitely fit if you made it with a knit fabric, but it’s not super hard to size it up a little. I know how you feel–my daughter is the same size.
Thanks very much! Maybe I’ll give it a shot.
I would make one for my oldest boy :)
I want! I’ve been wanting to try out Japanese patterns! I’d make a pullover for my daughter!
Yay! I got Sew Chic Kids for Christmas but felt a little intimidated when looking over the patterns and instructions. This will be the kick in the pants I need!
oh my goodness! my kiddo would look like the cutest little elf in that hoodie
My youngest….. he’s seven.
I’d like to give it a try for my daughter — she’s right on the edge of sizing too and soon it will be too late – wah!
I purchased the book about two months ago and have yet to get sewing from it…will definitely be trying to take some time to now!!! :)
my little girl and boy would love this! I’d make one for each!
I love this book! I’d make a pullover for my son, who sort of gets the short end of the sewing-for-kids stick. I love the gender-neutralness of these patterns!
Sarah M
My daughter! But only if I win a copy… I’ve pledged to buy no patterns this year (I went way over budget last year. :P )
Cool–my son needs a new spring/summer jacket and he loves hoods–this looks like the perfect pattern and lots of fun!
This looks like a really cute book! My daughter is lacking in dresses lately, I need to get on that!
Always been too intimidated to try Japanese patterns, but I love this aesthetic! This is just the right kind of motivation I need to give it a try. :)
I think I would make the hoody for both my kids- but first The Boy who is 6 and complains that I always sew dresses for his little sister- which may be completely true;)
I’ll be making a pull over for our daughter’s best friend from college, her name is Eden and I think she’ll be adorable wearing it – any suggestions for find quality fabrics ?
My grand daughter who is 2
I think I’d make it gender-neutral for my oldest, a daughter, then it could be passed along to her two younger brothers. :)
Both my 3 and 5 year old daughters who still love to match!
I am so intrigued by japanese patterns but reluctant to try them. This will be so helpful!
I’d make one for either my 8 year old boy or 8 year old girl, depending on what fabric I can find!
Id love to make one for my son.
my sons! They’re begging me to make them more clothes :)
I’d like to attempt to make one for either my 7 year old daughter or my five year old son.
I would make a pullover for my two-year-old daughter who is insisting on wearing coats and hats every time she goes outsdide even though it’s finally warm.