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Love Notions Boyfriend Cardigan – Mum and me sewing makes

Love Notions Boyfriend Cardigan – Mum and me sewing makes

by | Mar 26, 2021 | Indie sewing patterns, Love Notions, Sewing

Am I the only one who loves twinning with my daughter? I am almost sure the rest of you are less cheesy than I am. I had the honour of pattern testing the updated version of the Love Notions boyfriend cardigan. I also thought it was the perfect opportunity to sew up the Love Notions boyfriend cardigan for girls in the same fabric. At this point in time, I am still the coolest mum ever and I guess I should make hay while the sun rises.

The Love Notions boyfriend cardigan for ladies has been redrafted and It is on a release sale. Both the ladies and girls boyfriend cardigan are the feature Friday pattern(s) and are on sale for $5 (today only 26/03/2021). However, the ladies version will remain on sale throughout the weekend at $9.

I am both a pattern tester and an ambassador with Love Notions patterns. This means that any purchases you make using the Love Notions patterns links I share on here earns me a small commission which goes to support this website. However, this comes at no extra cost to you and you are under no obligation to use them.

Here are more of my Love Notions sewing pattern reviews

I have uploaded a pattern review video of the Boyfriend cardigan in a collaboration with other two ladies and we all show our spin on this pattern. Here below is the video if you would instead watch it.

The Patterns

The Love Notions Boyfriend Cardigan comes in both the ladies and girls version.

Pattern features

Ladies
  • Three collar options: Shawl collar, plain collar and hoodie.
  • Two length options: mid-thigh and duster
Girls
  • Two collar options: shawl collar and hoodie.
  • Mid-thigh length

Pattern Sizing:

The ladies Boyfriend cardigan comes in 9 sizes ranging from sizes XS-5XL. It is worth noting that all these sizes come with full bust pieces which is a bonus for anyone who often needs to make a full bust adjustment. I made size XS for my version which fitted perfectly well with no alterations.

The boyfriend cardigan for girls comes in 16 sizes ranging from 2T -16. I made size 7 for my missy because she will be turning 7 really soon. It fitted her really well and I did not need to make any alterations.

Were the instructions easy to follow?


The instructions were very easy to follow and this pattern is quite easy to sew up within a short time. I Made the shawl collar version with mid-thig length.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

This is the second time I am making the boyfriend cardigan. I made my very first version before the recent pattern update and I am really happier with the overall fit I am getting with the new one. I did not have any issues with the previous one but having made the second version in the same exact fabric I can easily make a comparison.

Another aspect I love about this cardigan pattern is the coverage it gives at the front which comes in handy when it is chilly.

  • First Cardigan
  • Second cardigan

Fabric Used:

This cardigan is recommended for knit fabrics such as Ponte, Cotton Lycra/spandex, Rayon spandex, French terry and sweater knits. The structure of the cardigan is greatly affected by the amount of drape in the fabric chosen.

I used Red Marl Brushed Knitted Fleece I purchased from TFG Fabrics, an online store in the UK, which stocks a variety of knit fabrics. This fabric a sweater knit texture on the front and a fleece one at the back. I used the same exact fabric for my very first Boyfriend cardigan and I was happy to buy the same exact fabric for this one too. This fabric is warm and it washed really well too.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I made no single alteration to both cardigans and the both fitted really well.

Sewing tips:

I was able to sew up both cardigans out of 2 1/2 metres of fabric. This was only possible because I laid the fabric on the floor and placed all the pattern pieces on it so that they all fitted well before cutting out the pattern pieces.

Conclusion:

I love our twinning cardigans and I would recommend this pattern to any confident beginner who has had a go at sewing with knit fabrics. These won’t be the last boyfriend cardigans in my wardrobe. There are more to come …

Thank you for stopping by. xx

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Four Prisma Dresses by Love Notions

Four Prisma Dresses by Love Notions

by | Jan 3, 2021 | Indie sewing patterns, Love Notions, Sewing

I have in the past not sewed up a single pattern more than twice because there are so many patterns to try. This changed when I first sewed up the Love Notions Prisma dress which has become my tried and tested little girls dress pattern. It offers many mix and match options while being a great scrap busting project too. It can be made up as either a casual or dressed up dress depending on the fabrics used.

Here are more of my Love Notions sewing pattern reviews

I am both a pattern tester and an ambassador with Love Notions patterns. This means that any purchases you make using the Love Notions patterns links I share on here earn me a small commission which goes to support this website. However, this comes at no extra cost to you and you are under no obligation to use them.

Prisma Dress Sewing Pattern

Prisma Dress Sewing Pattern

Pattern Features

  • Girls size 2T – 16
  • Three neckline options: scoop, Peter Pan collar and button boatneck
  • Three sleeve lengths: short, elbow and long
  • A-line, drop-waisted flare of pleated skirt
  • Two-pocket styles
  • Recommended for a confident beginner

The Fabric

This pattern is recommended for Knit fabrics such as cotton jersey, rayon jersey, Ponte, ITY, Liverpool and Scuba. However, if you are sewing the pleated skirt, a more stable knit is recommended.

The Making

I sewed up four dresses for my daughter using the Prisma Sewing Pattern and I have played around with various fabrics and features.

I sewed up size 6 for version 1 with the bodice lengthened to size 7. And I went for size 7 for the rest which I lengthened by two inches. I added an inch to both the bodice and skirt pieces.

Version 1

I went with a scoop neck and short sleeves for this version. I used cotton jersey fabric pieces which were leftover from previous projects. I did not have enough fabric for the flared skirt and I instead gathered the skirt. I used an elastic (braided) to gather the fabric which gave it more even gathers.

Love Notions Prisma dres =

Version 2

This version was her Christmas day dress and I wanted to make it more festive. I went with a scoop neck, elbow-length and flared skirt options. I used stretch velvet fabric for the bodice and gold sequined fabric for the skirt. The Gold sequined fabric is a woven fabric which I lined with gold satin fabric.

I was confident to use a woven fabric for the skirt because it has a dropped waist which does not need to fit over the body. This pattern allows for woven fabrics that match the stretch bodice fabric.

Version 3

This is a flared skirt version with elbow length and a boat neck. The boatneck option comes with buttons for easy access. I opted for plastic snaps for my version which are way easier than sewing buttonholes on jersey fabric. I also used a cotton jersey fabric in a ballerina print from Minerva.

Version 4

This was made out of an animal-print cotton jersey fabric I bought from Fabrics for all. I went with a flared skirt, elbow-length and a scoop neck. This version was the fastest to make because it was basic with no complicated options.

Conclusion

I love all the versions of the Prisma dress I have made and I know there are more to come. This pattern offers very many options to work with ranging from the pattern features to prints and types of fabric you choose. I hope you will give the Prisma pattern a go.

Thank you for stopping by. xx

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