Love Notions Terra Tunic

Oh man where to start? Have you seen all the options this pattern has? It has six options just in the neckline alone! (V-neck, V-neck with a hood, scoop, funnel, boat, and asymmetrical collar) Its one of those patterns where you can have a closet full and no two will look alike. I did the funnel neck with welt pockets in my tester version. I used a brushed sweater knit from So Sew English for mine, and combine my fabric choice with the funnel neck and it makes it a dressier type sweater. But with a v-neck, or a hood, or short sleeves or elbow patches you can turn this into absolutely anything. 

This hi-low hem side vents have me wanting to add them to every shirt I make from here on out.  And I love welt pockets. I love that you can make them in a contrasting fabric for a fun bold look, like faux leather, or the same fabric for a classic understated look. I also love that you could add them to the v-neck option and you basically have the perfect tee - a v-neck tee WITH pockets! Or leave out the pockets completely. Seriously, have I mentioned all the options that come with this?

 This pattern works for any mid weight knit like cotton lycra, brushed poly, ponte, sweater knit, etc. Your fabric choice and amount of stretch and drape totally change the look. Which is great if you want something for work, or to throw on with your favorite leggings. Also another bonus - you can use this pattern year round with the multiple sleeve options! 

Its on sale now here, no coupon needed, so be sure and grab it and start creating some wardrobe staples! and be sure to check out the other blog posts on it and the Facebook group so you can see all the beautiful versions!

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William Vest Pattern Release

 I have been more excited for this pattern to release than maybe any I've ever tested. When I showed my husband what I was making him he said "I wont wear a vest." I thought I'd make it anyway just in case. Then life got busy and he was still adamant about not wearing it so I almost dropped out of the test. I am beyond glad I didn't! I am in love with it and he hasn' stopped wearing it. He has since requested another, as well as a coat!

So without further ado - the William Vest, brought to you by the amazing Marisa of Laela Jeyne Patterns. She has already released a women's version (Willa) and a kid's version (Billie) and I am pretty confidant that I now need all three. 

The pattern comes with lots of options, (all of which you can view on the shop website) like a removable hood,  chest pockets, a zipper cover flap with snaps, and it can be reversible! Its also super easy to alter the pattern to make it fit your man perfectly. My husband is six foot two and very broad up top so I slashed the back piece and overlapped to remove some extra width at the bottom. I also added two inches and did a sloped shoulder adjustment. Most of these adjustments are included in the pattern - so bonus - you get those instructions, too! And Marisa is always around to give suggestions and is incredibly helpful.

I did my welt pockets in a navy vegan leather from Girl Charlee and I love the contrast they give. Its pretty subtle since its all the same color, but I felt it took it up just a notch. The outer vest is made from quilted polyester from my local Joann Fabrics. Yours probably has it, too and I was so happy I could get a quilted look without having to quilt the fabric myself. But if you want to quilt your fabric yourself, or can't find quilted fabric you like, instructions on quilting are also included! The lining of the vest is a Robert Kauffman Plaid flannel form Raspberry Creek Fabrics. My husband picked all his fabrics and I loved his choices. He still wasn't sure he would wear a vest but I had him pick the fabrics to make it a little more likely. 

I don't sew for him very often but I am getting more and more requests. He has a hard body to fit in torso length and sleeve length and he is loving the custom fit he gets from me making clothing for him. So if you've never sewn for your guy or son before - don't be afraid - most likely, they'll love it! 

The patten is on sale currently so be sure to grab it here for only $6.50 through Saturday (and maybe the women's and kids version too) and make vests for the whole family!