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Around here, winter typically isn't a big deal. Our average winter high is around 50F. We might have a day where we don't get above freezing but the temperature quickly climbs back up. We also don't see much snow. There are years we don't see a flake of the white stuff. We might have some flurries or maybe a dusting of snow that lasts 24 hours at the most.
This year has not been average. We've had two snow storms combined with temperatures that stayed below freezing for days at a time. Some winter gear sewing was in order.
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pattern: Double Thick Ear Muff Style Polar Fleece Headband (free pattern/tutorial by Laura of Daily Improvisations)
fabric: leftover double sided fleece from my jacket
My coat is the Minoru that I made last year. It's still going strong!
I have been wanting to make one of these since the weather turned cooler. Do you know how hard I looked for a pattern for one of these? The biggest problem was I wanted it to be shaped and not straight. Green Pepper Patterns has one but of course, that was the one Green Pepper pattern that my local Joann Fabrics didn't have in stock. And once I got it in my head that I wanted to make one, I didn't have the patience to order it and wait for a week+.
Luckily, in all my googling and searching I came across Laura's pattern. The headband did the trick and kept my ears warm/hair out of my face while I went sledding.:)
Last but not least, I finally made the scarf from the Little Things to Sew book.
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Around here, winter typically isn't a big deal. Our average winter high is around 50F. We might have a day where we don't get above freezing but the temperature quickly climbs back up. We also don't see much snow. There are years we don't see a flake of the white stuff. We might have some flurries or maybe a dusting of snow that lasts 24 hours at the most.
This year has not been average. We've had two snow storms combined with temperatures that stayed below freezing for days at a time. Some winter gear sewing was in order.
pattern: Oliver + S Nature Walk Pants
size: 6
fabric: brown polar fleece from Joann Fabrics
mods: added an additional 6 inches to the length
I made these for MG to wear under the nylon pants she wears to play in the snow. Since it doesn't snow often we don't have snow clothes for everyone. MG got the short end of the stick this year as the one pair of snow pants I had for the little girls was way too big in the waist for her. She had a pair of hand-me-down nylon jogging pants to help keep her dry. With tights and these pants underneath, she stayed warm enough.
pattern: Double Thick Ear Muff Style Polar Fleece Headband (free pattern/tutorial by Laura of Daily Improvisations)
fabric: leftover double sided fleece from my jacket
My coat is the Minoru that I made last year. It's still going strong!
I have been wanting to make one of these since the weather turned cooler. Do you know how hard I looked for a pattern for one of these? The biggest problem was I wanted it to be shaped and not straight. Green Pepper Patterns has one but of course, that was the one Green Pepper pattern that my local Joann Fabrics didn't have in stock. And once I got it in my head that I wanted to make one, I didn't have the patience to order it and wait for a week+.
Luckily, in all my googling and searching I came across Laura's pattern. The headband did the trick and kept my ears warm/hair out of my face while I went sledding.:)
Last but not least, I finally made the scarf from the Little Things to Sew book.
pattern: Little Things To Sew
size: the largest but I also added some length to it
fabric: polar fleece left over from this hoodie and hot pink flannel
mods: added 8" to the length (finished length is 47")
I found this handy, dandy stitch on my machine to finish the short ends of the scarves. Now, I've had my sewing machine for a number of years (hand-me-down from my mother) but I was hesitant to try the cartridges that came with it. There are several embroidery designs and stitches. But none of the stitches on the main cartridge (it's always in the machine) were quite what I wanted. So, I looked through the other cartridges, saw this one, and gave it a try. I'll definitely be trying out some of the other ones on future projects!
Even though it's still winter and still cold, I'm ready to start on summer sewing. Surely, it's not going to be cold much longer....
