UFOs - Sort of

I'm not sure if these are UFOs. I sort of think of UFOs as things you cut out or start sewing but never finish. These are things I have planned to do but never got around to it. So these are PUFOs or something. I think I'll call them puff-os.

First up, Kwik Sew 2561 (review at patternreview.com) for my husband. I bought the random assortment of sweatshirt fabric from Wazoodle forever ago and made up sweatshirts and a hoodie for my husband. I've been meaning to do this last one forever. Finally got 'er done. Changed the sleeves on this version because he didn't like the cuffs. Your welcome, honey.


I had enough extra to make a little pair of pants for my girls. These are a little long but they will be perfect for winter.


Next up, recylcing a skirt. I loved this Geoffrey Beane skirt when I bought it years ago but I never wear it. It is a true wrap skirt so it's a bit scary to wear to work. It's a little tight on the waist and it is really long. The waist to hip curve isn't quite right for me either. But I love the fabric.


Here is a close-up of the fabric.


This is BWOF 10/08 #103. It is a pretty simple skirt and it will be perfect with this flowy fabric. I may have to reduce a pleat or two because the fabric is not that wide. I may actually have to piece the back to get it to work but I hope not.


This all came about because I cleaned out my sewing space and got rid of three, count 'em, three kitchen-bag sized bags of debris (I generate a lot of fabric scraps with my Cabin Baby business). I realized that I have quite a bit of fabric in flat stage that I need to sew up. See, it's not really UFOs but all of it has plans.

Jalie 2319 Hooded Sweatshirt

Full review coming soon at Pattern Review. This is my weekend project for my husband. This is his so it is huge on me. I made him the size Y which is women's size 18. I went up a few sizes for his chest measurement because I didn't want this to be too tight around his shoulders. He was working on the boat and didn't want to get it dirty. So, I am standing on a ladder so he can take a picture of me. Neither of us like the GREEN color but it came in the grab-bag from Wazoodle.

See Ma? No hands!

Here is the front of the envelope. I guess this is a pattern that is OOP. I have never seen it before and PR doesn't have any reviews on it (they have several reviews). I saw it on the Classifieds and bought it. I love Jalie patterns and this would be a great staple for my kids and family. I am planning on making another one in the smallest size to see how it works out. On the next Husband-version, I will make the pockets larger. You can see on the model photo how they look small. I will probably never make the collared version but I love the hoodie.


Here are the line drawings and sizing chart.

 

I made a kid version too for my daughter. Of course, since there are two of them I will have to make another one.