Finished projects 2014 (Me)

I've set up this page to show a snapshot of my finished non-toddler projects for the year (2014). I've included both my "hits" and "misses" in this list.

StyleArc: Slip-on Suzie Dress

Easy-to-sew faux wrap dress with long or short sleeve options.

• Pattern link: http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=402&category_id=5&keyword=suzie&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=39
• Fabric used:  ITY jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/10/finished-project-stylearc-slip-on-suzie.html

StyleArc Slip-on Suzie dress

HotPatterns: 1130 Weekender Triple Torque Top

Set of patterns for three different draped knit tops with various sleeve options.

• Pattern link: Out-of-print
• Fabric used:  Heathered gray cotton spandex blend jersey from Girl Charlee.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/09/finished-project-hotpatterns-1130.html

HotPatterns Triple Torque Top

 

HotPatterns: 1121 Riviera Cote D' Azur Knit Dress

Flattering and easy to sew pattern with dress, tunic, and top options. All views have ruching at the bust, and the tunic and dress have faced hems. The dress view (what I sewed) has a hi-lo hem.

• Pattern link: http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-1121-riviera-cote-d-azur-knit-dress-tunic-top/
• Fabric used:  Daisy print cotton spandex blend jersey from Girl Charlee.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/08/finished-project-hotpatterns-1121.html

HotPatterns Cote D'Azur Dress

HotPatterns: 1158 Fast & Fabulous Tailored Trackpant (4-Aug-2014)

Quick-and-easy and very on-trend lightweight print pant.  

• Pattern link:  http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-1158-fast-fabulous-tailored-trackpants/
• Fabric used:  Silver dot print rayon challis from FabricMart
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/08/finished-project-hotpatterns-1158-fast.html

HotPatterns Fast & Fabulous Tailored Trackpant

SBCC Patterns: 309 Mimosa blouse (28-Jul-2014)

A cute, easy-to-sew raglan woven blouse.  

• Pattern link:  https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/moneta
• Fabric used:  Coral cotton pique from Fashionista Fabrics
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/07/finished-project-sbcc-309-mimosa-blouse.html

SBCC Mimosa blouse

Colette Patterns: 1028 Moneta (28-Jul-2014)

Another Moneta dress for summer, this time in a solid bright blue.

• Pattern link:  https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/moneta
• Fabric used:  Peacock blue cotton-spandex blend jersey from Girl Charlee.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/07/finished-project-colette-1028-moneta.html

Peacock blue Moneta

McCall's: 6966 knit maxi-skirt (21-Jul-2014)

A total PIA to cut out and fit, but in the end, a very cute and comfortable skirt.

• Pattern link:  http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6966-products-48445.php?page_id=113
• Fabric used:  Blue and white striped cotton French Terry from Girl Charlee.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/07/finished-project-mccalls-6966-knit-maxi.html

McCall's 6966 maxi-skirt

HotPatterns: Weekender Daytona Hoodie (18-Jul-2014)

A fun, versatile hoodie pattern.

• Pattern link:  http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-1168-weekender-daytona-hoodies/
• Fabric used:  White cotton-lycra jersey from Fashionista Fabrics.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/07/finished-project-hotpatterns-weekender.html

HotPatterns Weekender Daytona Hoodie (in white)

And this is the final look for the hoodie, after it lost a battle with a red t-shirt in the wash, and my husband and I dyed it "radiant orchid" to make it wearable again:

Hoodie dyed orchid

 HotPatterns: Weekender Daytona Hoodie (26-Jun-2014)

A fun, versatile hoodie pattern.

• Pattern link:  http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-1168-weekender-daytona-hoodies/
• Fabric used:  Main body: Rayon jersey from Emma One Sock. Contrast: Rayon jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/06/finished-project-hotpatterns-weekender.html

HotPatterns Weekender Daytona Hoodie

HotPatterns: Fast and Fabulous Blouse-Back Tee (23-Jun-2014)

Quick and easy t-shirt pattern with a twist.

• Pattern link:  http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-1170-fast-fabulous-blouse-back-t/
• Fabric used:  Main body: Rayon jersey from FabricMart. Contrast: Bamboo/rayon remnant from fabric.com.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/06/finished-project-hotpatterns-blouse.html

HotPatterns Fast&Fabulous Blouse-Back Tee

SBCC: Julep Skirt (and another Tonic tee) (13-May-2014)

Fast and easy hi-lo hem skirt specifically drafted and proportioned for petites.

• Pattern link: http://www.sbccpatterns.com/shop/sb320/
• Fabric used: Skirt and top: Both ITY jerseys from FabricMart.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/05/finished-project-sbcc-320-julep-skirt.html

SBCC Julep skirt (and Tonic tee)

StyleArc: Amber top (1-May-2014)

Pull-over top with overlay and piping options.

• Pattern link: http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=531&category_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=44
• Fabric used: Ponte knit with lace overlay, both from FabricMart.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/05/finished-project-stylearc-amber-top.html

StyleArc Amber top

Colette Patterns: Moneta dress (29-April-2014)

Super easy and flattering basic knit dress.

• Pattern link: https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/moneta
• Fabric used: Poly-lycra jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/04/finished-project-colette-1028-moneta.html

Colette Moneta

Colette Patterns: Mabel skirt (16-April-2014)

Comfortable pencil skirt pattern designed for stable knits.

• Pattern link: https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/mabel
• Fabric used: Ponte knit from FabricMart.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/04/finished-project-colette-1029-mabel.html

Colette Mabel skirt

StyleArc: Olive spliced tee (17-Mar-2014)

Pieced t-shirt pattern with long and short-sleeve options.

• Pattern link: http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=499&category_id=8&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=45
• Fabric used: Sophia knit that had been sitting in my stash for a project I decided to not proceed with. Originally purchased from Vogue Fabrics.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/03/finished-project-stylearc-olive-spliced.html

StyleArc Olive spliced tee

SBCC/Deer and Doe mashup: Plantainized Tonic tee (6-Mar-2014)

Details of the popular Deer and Doe free download pattern morphed onto the SBCC Tonic tee.

• Pattern link: http://www.sbccpatterns.com/shop/sb322-tonic-t-shirt/, http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/29-tops-plantain-t-shirt.html
• Fabric used: Merino wool jersey from FabricMart
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/03/pop-will-eat-itself.html

Tonic tee with Plantain details

Lekala: 4319 draped tunic (26-Feb-2014)

Made-to-your-measurements draped tunic pattern from Lekala. This one was a total fail.

• Pattern link: http://www.lekala.co/catalog/women/tunics/4319#sthash.10MvLCyq.dpbs
• Fabric used: Merino wool jersey from FabricMart
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/02/feeling-meh.html

Lekala 4319

HotPatterns: Fast and Fabulous Four Seasons Kimono Jacket (10-Feb-2014)

On-trend kimono-style jacket. I used a sweater knit and made a cardigan version.

• Pattern link: http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-1157-fast-fabulous-four-seasons-kimono-jacket/
• Fabric used: Vera Wang wool jersey (more of a sweater knit, really) from fabric.com, purchased a few years ago.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/02/finished-project-hotpatterns-1157-fast.html

HotPatterns Fast and Fabulous Kimono Jacket

SBCC: Tonic tee - version 2 (20-Jan-2014)

Another version of the SBCC tonic tee.

• Pattern link: http://www.sbccpatterns.com/shop/sb322-tonic-t-shirt/
• Fabric used: Striped ITY jersey purchased from Mill End during our fall visit to Portland.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/01/finished-project-sbcc-322-tonic-t-shirt_20.html

SBCC Tonic Tee (version 2)

SBCC: Tonic tee (14-Jan-2014)

The popular free download SBCC tonic tee.

• Pattern link: http://www.sbccpatterns.com/shop/sb322-tonic-t-shirt/
• Fabric used: Leftover rayon jersey remnant from Emma One Sock.
• Full post: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/2014/01/finished-project-sbcc-322-tonic-t-shirt.html

SBCC Tonic tee