Finding a jacket pattern for a tiny five year old was a little tricky.  I ended up using Vogue V9043 and heavily modifying it.  I went with view A and shortened and curved the front pieces.  I also lengthened and exaggerated the curve… — Finding a jacket pattern for a tiny five year old was a little tricky. I ended up using Vogue V9043 and heavily modifying it. I went with view A and shortened and curved the front pieces. I also lengthened and exaggerated the curve of the back.

The fabric was a navy bottom weight that I picked up at Joann.   I omitted the lining in in the jacket as well as interfacing since the fabric was pretty stiff anyway.  I ended up using bias to hem everything because I was having a hard ti… — The fabric was a navy bottom weight that I picked up at Joann. I omitted the lining in in the jacket as well as interfacing since the fabric was pretty stiff anyway. I ended up using bias to hem everything because I was having a hard time getting a nice curve pressing the stiff fabric.

I split and widened the sleeve caps so I could add a dart to put the feathers in.  I pinched and hand stitched to make the 'inset' for the feathers. — I split and widened the sleeve caps so I could add a dart to put the feathers in. I pinched and hand stitched to make the 'inset' for the feathers.

This photo turned out a little blurry but I love it :)

For the skirt I ended up just drafting a kind of flared pencil with a high-low hem.  It has an elastic waist.  To finish off the look I ordered a pipe and pocket watch from Amazon.  The black tights and shoes were from Target.  W… — For the skirt I ended up just drafting a kind of flared pencil with a high-low hem. It has an elastic waist. To finish off the look I ordered a pipe and pocket watch from Amazon. The black tights and shoes were from Target. We styled and sprayed her hair with color (earlier in the week we tried a wig but this looks better I think). I used a plum shadow on her eye and used a black liner with a little cat eye. For her lip color I used my birthday freebie I got from Sephora (Tarte tarteist lip paint in birthday suit), its a matte nude that leans a little lavender.

It was cold and windy this morning as we took the pictures!

This photo was taken earlier in the week with the wig.  I used little hair chalk in it to get the blue streaks that Miss Peregrine has.  You can see the pocket watch here too. — This photo was taken earlier in the week with the wig. I used little hair chalk in it to get the blue streaks that Miss Peregrine has. You can see the pocket watch here too.

My daughter is super happy with her costume.  We can't wait until trick or treat tonight!!Happy Halloween!!!! — My daughter is super happy with her costume. We can't wait until trick or treat tonight!!
Happy Halloween!!!!

Hi friends!! I wanted to share with you this Lane Raglan by Hey June. I actually made this almost a year ago now. My mom had requested something like this for Christmas and I thought I might like one too :) I used some knit fabric that I ordered from Fabric.com (I think they were all Telio).

(sorry for the wrinkles - I wear this all the time)

I added the arm bands for a more sporty look. To add them I cut lengths of the mustard knit 2.5" wide. Then I pressed down 1/2" on each side. After that I sewed them to each arm before I inserted them into the shirt.

My mom loved hers too! I really love this pattern (I should make more!). I wear it all the time and even as a pajama top from time to time. Its such a quick sew and the fit is spot on.

I've been trying to be a bit more intentional about my sewing lately. I used to sew whatever pretty thing I felt like, not considering what I actually wear in my day to day life. Needless to say, I have a closet full of handmade dresses that I rarely wear. It feels good knowing what I am making I will ACTUALLY wear. I'm hoping to get some more raglans and sweatshirts made before it gets chilly here. After I get my daughter's Halloween costume made of course ;)

So here's to comfy clothes we actually wear!!