Sisters New Knit Outfits - Thread Faction SS2016



Hi! Today I am showcasing new coordinating knit outfits I made for my girls as part of the Thread Faction SS2016 tour.

Do you know Thread Faction patterns? (formerly Hatchlings patterns) 
It's a pattern company owned by the amazingly talented Liz Elliott, who lives in Australia. Believe me, you want to know these patterns! I am so (so!) impressed by their overall quality! 

Thread Faction just launched a new pattern collection. The Spring/Summer 2016 collection presents several knit girls patterns. (But you can hack a few of them into boys patterns! Just check what my friend Diana did here. Super cute, right?)

There's a mix of 7 patterns that make up for the perfect beach/Summer styles: shorts, romper, circle skirt dress, racer back tank & dress, boxy top, etc. They are all super trendy and easy to make! And the best part: Liz makes use of all the proper techniques for sewing with knits. These patterns will take you to the next level on your sewing skills! 




Pattern: #108 (half circle skirt dress), by Thread Faction.

Fabric
Suggested fabrics are knits with a moderate amount of stretch (25% or more in the crosswise direction), which includes light to medium weight jersey or interlock. I used a giraffe jersey knit in mustard.

Details
This pattern is available in sizes 2 to 10. It's a simple and perfect design! 
It's a girls round neck dolman sleeve dress with a half circle skirt OR you can make it as a peplum top! The skirt has the twirl factor that every girl loves. 

This pattern is suitable for beginners.





Pattern: #110 (romper), by Thread Faction.

Fabric
Recommend fabrics are stretch knits with a moderate amount of stretch (25% or more in the crosswise direction). I used a zebra jersey knit in dark green and a black waffle double knit.

Details:
This pattern is also available in sizes 2 to 10. There is something about romperswith a short's length that I love and this pattern is no exception. It features a back opening and flutter sleeves for an added dose of cuteness! 

I made a small hack on this one. The original pattern closes at the back with an elastic loop + button but I have opted to make a tie closure. I used the width of fabric to cut a 1'' binding strip. I notched the center (width wise) of it and matched it to the front center (which I also notched by folding the front piece along the center). I then matched both notches and stitched the binding all around the neckline, leaving the ties at the back. I actually think they are just a bit too long so I may snip them a bit. 

This pattern is suitable for confident beginners or intermediate sewists since it includes knit binding, ruffles stabilized with elastic and an elastic waistband.




Both of these knits are from the same jersey collection. My local fabric store sells the remnants from a few local fabric mills that make fabric and knits for some well known RTW brands (like Zara). Since these brands have several seasonal collections I always find new fabrics every month on a limited availability. And once they're gone, they're gone... 

I was able to get a few meters of both of these prints several months ago and I kept them in the vault. (You know the vault, that place where you hide your most precious fabrics, the ones you swear you'll only use on the.perfect.projects.)

Well, after seeing what my friend Inês did with the giraffe knit (she is a knit ninja!) I took the plunge and grab them from the vault! (That's what friends are for, right?) 



These have become some of my favorite patterns ever! (For real!) I can't wait to buy the whole collection and make them all! 

See this SS2016 collection's lookbook here


Tour line up


31/5   Sew Very  |  Rebel and Malice  |  Call Ajaire 


Giveaway 

Liz is running an amazing giveaway on her blog for this tour. You can win $200 in prizes! Go try your chance here!

You can also win one pattern of choice from this amazing collection! Just enter the rafflecopter below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Happy Sewing!



IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THE SEWING HUNT LOGO...YOU FOUND IT! CONGRATULATIONS! 


If you have no clue what am I talking about, read all about it here


42 comments

  1. These are both so cute! Every new post I see makes me convinced I need all the patterns!

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    1. Yes you need! :) They are very, very good, so go for it! Liz has a special bundle price for the whole collection. I am getting all the other I don't have!

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  2. Both styles are SO cute but I'm kind of obsessed with that romper. Ans the photos....gah, so so good!

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    1. Thanks Mie! That romper... it was love at first sight when I first saw it on the website!
      And you know a funny fact? I was thinking about you all the time I was sewing these two patterns. You love to sew with knits and I was thinking the whole time how you would enjoy sewing these patterns. The construction is very good!

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  3. I love the dress. Adorable. I also followed Made By Sarah on Instagram although the rafflecopter didn't show it 😉

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    1. Thanks Becky! Yeah, rafflecopter was doing something funny to my Instagram link, it seems it doesn't like underscores... :) I changed my handle on IG and it is all good now. Thanks for letting me know!
      (PS: I deleted your other comment since it was an exact repeat. ;) )

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  5. this thread faction tour is everywhere I look! But can I just say, your version is one of my all time faves so far!!! I love the fabric you chose, and your pictures are incredible! You can just feel your kids personalities when looking at the photos, I love it!!! So well done my friend :)

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    1. Thank you Jessica! <3
      And yes, you can tell her personalities by these photos. :) :)

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  6. These are adorable! I'd go with that racerback dress (#107)
    I'm jealous of your fabric store!!

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    1. Thanks Michelle!
      I think the racerback dress is going to be my next making from this collection! Love it!
      Oh my fabric store... what can I say? Since they get new fabrics each week it's usually a hit-and-miss. Sometimes I go there and I found nothing I like. But other days I leave with bags full of precious treasures! And that's the reason why I am going to file for bankruptcy one day... :) :) :D

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  7. I'd pick #108. My girls love to twirl!

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  8. I love your daughter's hair, the garments you sewed, the pictures, eveything!

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  9. Totally Love these ! I was searching for à Nice And easy dress for My girl! Perfect ! Thanks

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  10. They are so cute together! You put your precious fabric to good use. The romper is adorable and the dress is such a nice shape. Thanks for the shout out! :D

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  11. Adorei os dois looks! Esse tecido de girafas ganhei de uma amiga que foi a Oporto também e é joia! Adorei o vestido mas a saia com shorts parece perfeita para as meninas brincarem . Obrigada pelo sorteio!

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  12. Haven't heard of this company but I love both the garments you made, especially that adorable romper! Great fabric choices.

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  13. I thought I wanted the Grow With Me Shorties but the romper is way too cute!!

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  14. I would definitely get #108!!! Love your choice of fabric!!!

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  15. These are adorable! I love the choice of fabrics. I made #108 for the tour too and I loved sewing it together! It was my first experience with a Thread Faction Pattern and I am hooked.

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  16. Your girls are so sweet together :) Such precious photos :) Love their new outfits, of course! Such fun fabric! I would have saved it for something special also!

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  17. Awr - too adorable!! Perfect fabric choice. I would love to make the 108 as well :-)

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  18. I LOVE them ALL but that Romper, ACK! Cutie Pie-ness OVERLOAD!!!! Thank you for participating!!!

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  19. I love the fabric you have used - am so envious of your fabric store :)

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  20. I would have a hard time choosing pattern but maybe the romper! Thank you!

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  21. That dress is so ccute. Thank you.

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  22. These are both stunning! I want that giraffe fabric in my vault too!

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  23. I love both. Prob the dress a bit more but they are both a must!!

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  24. Lovely patterns! I would pick 108.

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  25. I like the circle skirt dress.

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  26. "The Vault" This is sooo true. I have quite a few items in my vault currently!

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  27. Great giveaway and I love the dress

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  28. Great giveaway and I love the dress

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  29. Love both of these. I would love the romper pattern for my girl. It's so cute!

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  31. Lovely fabrics, and your daughters hair is gorgeous!!! Beautiful pictures too.

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  32. Muito giras!!! Já agora, sabe onde posso adquirir as malhas a preço acessível? e já agora giras! Obrigada!

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  33. I love the coordinating sister outfits and I share your love for Liz's (Thread Faction) patterns! Great style and technique. Thanks for sharing such beautiful pictures. Oh, and I think I want to be your neighbor and shop at that store. What great knits!

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  34. I love your two outfits! I already purchased a couple of patterns from the collection, and I love them!

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  35. I love how you used two fabrics for the romper... thinking I may have to copy since my 5 yo just decided she likes rompers :)

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