Girl's BundleUP Blog Tour

By now I'm sure you've all heard of the fabulous Girl's BundleUP over at Pattern Revolution.  If you haven't, you NEED to see this!  11 different pattern designers all together in one bundle for an amazing price.  The more patterns you add to your cart, the more you save per pattern.  We're talking $4.00 for sewing patterns from some of the best designers.  I'm so excited to be a small part of this blog tour in honor of the Girl's BundleUP event and I've been itching to show off what I was able to create, and now I get to finally let the cat out of the bag (pun intended)!

This is the first time I've ever sewn a jacket, and the first time I've ever sewn with a pattern from Winter Wear Designs and let me tell you, I was not disappointed.  Suzanne has created something really special and unique in this Phresh Blazer!

I let Rylea choose the fabric for her blazer and she went for this foil-printed, gold suedecloth.  The great thing about this pattern is that you can use virtually any type of fabric, and end up with a very professional result.  This one is a show-stopper for sure.  The fabric was difficult to sew, but the tutorial and the hugely helpful photos and line drawings really eased me through this project.

The Phresh Blazer pattern has options for ruffles, puffed sleeves, and different sleeve lengths.  I went with a more classic look for my girl opting for long, straight sleeves, and no ruffles.

I also did the welt pockets.  I've never done welt pockets before, and they were not hard at all.  The instructions were very comprehensive with really clear pictures leading me along the way.

I can't say enough great things about this pattern and I love that it was different than anything else I've seen in the girls market.  I just love the little fishtail flare in the back.

My sweet, silly girl loves it, and I do too!

The Phresh Blazer pattern was easy to follow, and Suzanne has an impeccable attention to detail.  She's always available if you have a question too!  This will absolutely be my go-to pattern for a jacket and I can't wait to make one for me!

Winter Wear Designs Phresh Blazer

• Sizes: 1-14
• Sleeves: Straight or Gathered, Long or 3/4 length
• Optional back ruffles
• Optional welt pockets
• GREAT instructions
• Line drawings and color photos included
• Includes instructions on altering the pattern pieces for a custom fit

Lucky me, I got to sew up TWO patterns from the bundle, and I thought that the Phresh Blazer would pair really well with the LilyGiggle Cecille Top and Dress.  I have several LilyGiggle patterns and I love every single one so I knew I was going to love this one too.

As soon as I saw those amazing bishop sleeves, I couldn't wait to sew this up!

This was a super fast sew, and from cutting my fabric to sewing it all up, it only took me about an hour.  I see many more Cecille's in our future.  The pattern also includes instructions on getting the perfect fit.  For my girl, I did a 3T width with a 5T length and the fit is spot on, couldn't be better.  

Her leggings are also another LilyGiggle pattern, the Petunia Petal Pants which are not in the bundle but everyone needs them anyway.  They look fantastic paired with the Cecille!  Cecille has a TON of different options.  I went with the flounce peplum with the long sleeves to suit our freezing, mid-west winter weather.

The peplum gives it just enough twirl factor to keep my very girly girl happy, and it doesn't slow her down in the least.  The end result is such a classic, age-appropriate look.

LilyGiggle Cecille Top and Dress

• Sizes: 2-12
• Sleeves: Short, 3/4, Long
• Skirt: Flounce Peplum, Gathered Peplum, Dress Length
• Optional cowl neck
• Optional waistband
• Dress length skirt can be made from woven fabric
• GREAT instructions
• Line drawings and color photos included
• Includes instructions on altering the pattern pieces for a custom fit
• Print options for nested pattern pieces or one size at a time

So, what are you waiting for?  Go BundleUP!

Don't forget to check out these other talented ladies along the blog tour as well.  We're all sewing up all the different patterns and giving you the details of each one.  You don't want to miss it!

While these patterns were provided to me free of charge, the opinions are all my own.