Summer Hack-stravaganza: Coral Wrap Dress and Stoplight Skirt

On day 2 of the Summer Hack-stravaganza, Audrey is sharing a delightful combination of two exclusive Project Run & Play patterns:

Coral Wrap Dress, Top and Skirt 

and 

Stoplight Skirt

Wow!  Check out that stunning combination!  Here's the tutorial:

The first thing that needs to happen is the alteration of the skirt pattern pieces.  They have a waistband built into the pattern piece, but you'll be using the waistband from the Coral Wrap Dress pattern.  So remove the waistband part from the top of the pattern piece, and add 2" of length to the pattern piece at the lengthen/shorten line.

Next, construct the Coral bodice as instructed in the pattern except be sure to INCLUDE the short ends of the bodice when sewing the side seams.  (The instructions specifically state to NOT include the short sides, but this dress hack will be a faux wrap, not a true wrap.)

Next construct the waistband.  This tutorial works for both the wide and narrow waistband options.  Use the 2 back waistband and 4 front waistband pieces from the Coral Wrap Dress pattern.  Place 2 of the front waistband pieces with the right sides together.  Sew around 3 of the sides, leaving a short end open.  Turn them right side out, and you have created 2 ties.  

Now take the two back waistband pieces and place them right sides together.  One of these will be the back and one will be the front.  Sandwich one of the front waistband/ties in between the front and back waistband pieces across each short end.  Since the ties are sewn together and the seam allowance has been used, they will not be as wide the back waistband pieces.  Sew across both short ends.

Next, follow the instructions to construct the panels of the Stoplight Skirt.  Incidentally, you can use any of the 3 views of the skirt for this tutorial!  

Then it's time to put the top, skirt and waistband together.  All 3 of these items are sewn into circles, so it's just a matter of sewing the top to the top of the waistband and the skirt to the bottom of the waistband.  Be sure to not catch the long ties when you are sewing the waistband, bodice and skirt together.

  Mark the top and waistband into quarters, match those spots and then sew them with the right sides together.  After the top is attached to the waistband, attach the skirt to the bottom of the waistband in the same way.

For fabric links and more photos of this super fun dress, please visit Skirt Fixation.

See you tomorrow for more Summer Hack-stravaganza fun!!

Summer Hack-stravaganza: Cobalt Shorts, Thyme Shirt, & Aurora Raglan

The first entry in the Project Run & Play summer Hack-stravaganza is by Audrey.  She hacked 3 patterns to create this adorable brother/sister coordinating look.  (Scroll to the end for today's giveaway information...)

What patterns do you see here?  On the sister we have the Aurora Raglan hacked into a dress with a circle skirt!  On the brother, we have the Thyme Shirt and the Cobalt Shorts; both of which recommend WOVEN fabrics, sewn with KNIT fabrics!  Ready for the details?

Cobalt Shorts woven to knit details:

This was literally the easiest hack ever!  Because the elastic back allows you to fit the finished garment to the child, NO ADJUSTMENTS were needed to change from using a woven fabric to a knit fabric.  I sewed the Bermuda length with the faux fly option.  I did use a stretch stitch when sewing these Cobalt Shorts.  So easy and FUN!

Thyme Shirt woven to knit details:

Again, this was a super duper easy transformation.  When I measured him, he was between sizes, so I decided to use the smaller size since I was using a knit fabric.  It worked out perfectly!  This is the Thyme Shirt with short sleeves.  I used a stretch stitch, and that's the only adjustment needed!  Such a cute shirt and so easy to make with knit fabric.

Big sister got a maxi Aurora Raglan Dress with a skirt skirt.  She hasn't stopped spinning since...

Aurora with a circle skirt details:

I measured to where the waist is on my girl and used the Aurora Raglan pattern pieces for the bodice, sleeves and ties.  Then I used the Aurora pattern's finished measurements chart and my daughter's waist to ankle measurement to calculate the dimensions of a circle skirt using the By Hand London circle skirt calculator app.  (You can also use the Janie Dress pattern pieces for this if you detest math!)  Once I had the circle skirt cut out, it was simply a matter of sewing it to the Aurora Raglan top and hemming it.  Easy peasy!

For fabric links and more photos of these two in their coordinating clothes, please visit Skirt Fixation.

Today's giveaway information:

Enter to win 2 patterns of your choice from the Project Run & Play shop in and of these 3 ways:

Follow Project Run & Play on Instagram and comment on the post with these outfits.

Follow Audrey on Instagram and comment on her post with these outfits.

Leave a comment on this post!  

Winner will be drawn at random on July 24.  

Aaaannnnndddd...now you can win Project Watercolor Beach!

Project Watercolor Beach is releasing TOMORROW at 10 AM!  

We know this is a day later than we planned, and we're disappointed too! But in these tumultuous times we feel that understanding and patience is the best therapy.

So we're going to give you a chance to WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT!!!  

That's right...we're going to draw 3 lucky random winners to win all 10 patterns and 16 digital designs!!!  

Enter to win the entire Project Waterolor Beach collection by:

1: Like/Follow Project Run and Play and then comment on this post! (Tag fellow sewing lovers, comment about which pattern you're going to sew first, anything! Each comment is an entry.) Share this post...spread the news!

2: Join the Project Run & Play Fans group

3: Follow us on Instagram and comment on our giveaway post there: https://www.instagram.com/projectrunandplay/

One winner will be drawn from each of these 3 ways.  Winner will be drawn and announced before collection releases tomorrow morning!

Loungewear Patterns for Kids: L&J Hoodie and Four Seasons Joggers

For our final day of loungewear week, we've chose patterns we'd like in our size every time we sew them for our kids.

Today only: buy the L&J Hoodie get the Four Seasons Joggers for 50% off!  Use the code hoodiejoggers at checkout. 
Offer expires at midnight tonight...hurry!

The L&J Hoodie works for any kid in any season!  A comfortable and relaxed hoodie jacket to wear all year round. With long sleeves, a lined or unlined three-piece hood, fitted waistband and sleeve cuffs, front zipper and two different styles of kangaroo pockets to chose from.

Sew it in a heavy weight sweatshirt knit, to keep warm in cold weather, or in a medium to light weight knit to wear in the warm seasons.  This pattern is designed for sweatshirt knit fabrics or similar, with or without spandex, with good stability. Ribbing for the cuffs is optional.

Grab the L&J Hoodie pattern in the shop here.

The Four Seasons Joggers are perfect for lazy days all year long! The Four Seasons Joggers are a Slim Fit joggers with four length options.  There are two pocket options.  You will be sewing these up all year long!  Light – Mid weight knit fabrics such as cotton/lycra jersey, French Terry etc. is recommended.  Now you know why we want these in our size!

Grab the Four Seasons Joggers pattern here in the shop.

And now for today's giveaway.  One random winner will receive one of these patterns for themselves and the other for a friend!

Leave a comment about the last thing you sewed for your child that you wanted in your size!  Then head over to Instagram for another chance to enter this giveaway.

Loungewear Patterns for Kids: Trailblazing Socks & Fireside Slippers

Now let's not leave our kids feet out in the cold during Loungewear Week!  It's Day 4 of Loungewear Week!

Today only: buy the Abby's Trailblazing Socks get the Fireside Slippers for 50% off!  Use the code socksslippers at checkout. 
Offer expires at midnight tonight...hurry!

Today's featured loungewear patterns are all about feet:

Abby's Trailblazing Socks are probably the only sock pattern you'll ever need!  A fun socks pattern for infants through big kids from Mini Crew to Overknee with lots of fabric options.

Soft anklets with lace trimming, peppy knee highs to liven up the school uniform, so many options and styles! This PDF sewing pattern is sure to be an instant stash favorite. It has quick sewing time and fabric requirements as little as scraps with the most beautiful and unique results. Make airy lace socks, warm winter socks from sweaters, add boutique worthy details with trim, accents and buttons.  The socks are easy and quick to make. The pattern can be made from print to sew in well under half an hour! This pattern is beginner friendly and offers skills to learn such as French seams and creating trim accents.

Grab Abby's Trailblazing Socks pattern in the shop here.

The Fireside Slippers are perfect for slow days and for saving those socks from getting holes in the bottom!  Or is that only my kids socks?  The Fireside slippers are boot style slippers.  There are so many options, and this pattern is definitely worth the effort it takes to make them!  A new favorite.  Medium weight woven fabrics are best. Great choices include wool blends, tweed, corduroy, velvet, soft denim. Heavier, stable knit fabrics can also be used. 

Grab the Fireside Slippers pattern here in the shop.

And now for today's giveaway.  One random winner will receive one of these patterns for themselves and the other for a friend!

Leave a comment about if you've ever sewn socks or slippers.  Then head over to Instagram for another chance to enter this giveaway.

Loungewear Patterns for Kids: Umaru Shirt & Natsu Shorties

It's Day 3 of Loungewear Week!  Are your kids loving their new loungewear?

Today only: buy the Umaru Shirt get the Natsu Shorties for 50% off!  Use the code umarunatsu at checkout. 
Offer expires at midnight tonight...hurry!

Today's featured loungewear patterns are quick and easy basics:

The Umaru Shirt is definitely a basic, but also has ALL the options!  From basic to completely kawaii, the Umaru Shirt is a unisex t-shirt pattern featuring sizes from little toddler 12/18M all the way up to 16Y, long, short, and sleeveless options for all seasons, and a plethora of customizations (there are thousands of different ways to make it!)

Grab the Umaru Shirt in the shop here.

The Natsu Shorties are the quick and easy sew that your kids will wear approximately 1 billion times.  The Natsu Shorties PDF Pattern is a relaxed fit, knee length, knit shorts pattern featuring contrast cuffs and drawstring waistband.  Perfect summer shortens for girls AND boys; for kids 12/18M all the way up to 16Y!

Grab the Natsu Shorties here in the shop.

And now for today's giveaway.  One random winner will receive one of these patterns for themselves and the other for a friend!

Leave a comment about the loungewear garment your kids WON'T stop wearing!  Then head over to Instagram for another chance to enter this giveaway.

Loungewear Patterns for Kids: Aurora Raglan & Dressage Leggings

It's Day 2 of Loungewear Week!  Are you having fun sewing loungewear yet?

Today only: buy the Dressage Leggings  get the Aurora Raglan for 50% off!  Use the code auroraleggings at checkout. 
Offer expires at midnight tonight...hurry!

Today's featured loungewear patterns are all about fun LINES:

The Aurora Raglan of course has those fun raglan sleeve lines.  The Aurora is a semi-fitted knit raglan tee, tunic or dress that is easily sized up for a looser fit.  The optional ties on the shoulders come together in a bow and look pretty with the simple neckline.  Leave them off, perhaps, and keep it a bit more sporty with a banded neckline.  There are three sleeve lengths.  The long sleeve is created by adding a long cuff and is my favorite for the colder seasons.

Grab the Aurora Raglan in the shop here.

Continuing our theme of loungewear with fun lines, The Dressage Leggings are the other featured pattern today.  Dressage Leggings are a true close-fitting legging with inset panels in front and rear to mimic riding pants with a saddle grip. Perfect for highlighting interesting fabric combinations or to preserve lighter colors with a darker seat panel.   Basic pattern pieces are also included for a fast sew version.

Grab the Dressage Leggings here in the shop.

And now for today's giveaway.  One random winner will receive one of these patterns for themselves and the other for a friend!

Leave a comment about the worst thing your kids have done to the loungewear you've sewed for them.  Then head over to Instagram for another chance to enter this giveaway.

Loungewear Patterns for Kids: Easy Street Tee & High Kick Harems

Let's start off loungewear week with some really fun and comfortable patterns for kids.

Today only, buy the Easy Street Tee, get the High Kick Harems for 50% off!!! Use the code easykick 
Hurry!  Offer ends at midnight tonight!

The Easy Street Tee offers 2 views. Unisex for every boy and girl, and soon to become their favorite tee ever. The dolman sleeves offer ultra comfort. The front is slightly cropped to show off the lines of a sassy skirt while providing just the right amount of coverage from the scooped back. The long sleeves boast a layered look with a faux rolled up cuff and extra long sleeves. The short sleeve tee is cuffed for on trend fashion. A raw edge pocket can be added to either tee. Seriously the fastest tee you’ll ever sew!

Grab the Easy Street Tee here.

And since we have some relaxed sleeve action going on with the Easy Street Tee, the other loungewear pattern we're featuring today is the High Kick Harem Joggers!  The High Kick Harem Joggers are a Slim Fit harem style joggers.  The relaxed part here is of course the crotch!  There are lots of options including: Optional colorblocking, elasticated cuffed waist, through pocket.

Grab the High Kick Harem Joggers here.

And now for today's giveaway.  One random winner will receive one of these patterns for themselves and the other for a friend!

Leave a comment about your kids favorite thing to do in loungewear.  Then head over to Instagram for another chance to enter this giveaway.

New Patterns: Star Boy Skinny Jeans and Abby's River Romper

Today we're featuring 2 of the 20 new patterns in the shop!  Remember they're all on sale and INCREDIBLE bargains right now...

The first featured pattern is the Star Boy Skinny Jeans.  The Star Boy Skinny Jeans are a classic skinny jeans pattern.  There are lots of options including: zip fly, modified faux fly or yoga waist, hip and back patch pockets.  And of COURSE they can be made for boys and girls both!

Jenny of Made of Starlite is sharing her version of the Star Boy Skinny Jeans today.  Don't these look like about the cutest pair ever?  Let's head over to Made of Starlite for a better look...

Be sure to follow Made of Starlite on Instagram for your chance to win 1 new pattern for free!

Grab the Star Boy Skinny Jeans here in the shop.

The 2nd pattern we're featuring today is the amazing Abby's River Romper.  Abby’s River Romper is a romper pattern with three lengths.  There is also an optional short or long open front skirt.  Perfect for all the sunshine the year has to offer! This pattern has so many variations and is, above all, comfortable! The pattern includes an integrated (optional) skirt, an elastic waistline, loose fitting bodice and several lengths of shorts to choose from!

Carissa of Love Hazel Grace Designs had so much fun with this pattern!  Such cuteness...  Head over to Love Hazel Grace Designs for more of this cuteness!

Be sure to follow Love Hazel Grace Designs on Instagram for your chance to win 1 new pattern for free!

Find Abby's River Romper here in the shop.

Looking for the full details?  Here you go:

The Pattern Release:

Because of the large space of time since we added patterns to the shop, we have 20 (TWENTY!) new patterns for you!  These twenty fantastic patterns are so fun and unique and you're going to love them.  There's everything from basics to accessories to really special pieces.  

See all 20 new patterns in the Project Run & Play shop.

The Sale:

All new patterns on sale for 20% off from 2/17 - 2/29, which makes for some fantastic deals, believe me.

The Giveaways:

Now 20 patterns is a lot to digest all at once, so each day for the next two weeks, we'll be featuring a couple of these new patterns.  And of course some of your favorite Project Run & Play designers are going to be providing inspiration!  Each of these designers will be giving away one new pattern of your choice, and there will be a daily giveaway on social media too.  Be sure to follow Project Run & Play on Instagram and each designer as they share their makes too.

We'll see you tomorrow for the next featured NEW patterns.

New Patterns: High Kick Harem Joggers

Today we're featuring one of the 20 new patterns in the shop!  Remember they're all on sale and FANTASTIC bargains right now...

The featured pattern is the High Kick Harem Joggers.  The High Kick Harem Joggers are a Slim Fit harem style joggers.  There are lots of options including: Optional colourblocking, elasticated cuffed waist, through pocket.  This pattern uses knit fabric.

Sarah of Made by Jack's Mum used this pattern in her Holiday Fashion look.  Don't you just adore that harem shape?

Grab the High Kick Harem Joggers here in the shop.

Be sure to like, follow and comment on Project Run & Play on Instagram this week for your chance to win a new pattern of your choice!

Looking for the full details?  Here you go:

The Pattern Release:

Because of the large space of time since we added patterns to the shop, we have 20 (TWENTY!) new patterns for you!  These twenty fantastic patterns are so fun and unique and you're going to love them.  There's everything from basics to accessories to really special pieces.  

See all 20 new patterns in the Project Run & Play shop.

The Sale:

All new patterns on sale for 20% off from 2/17 - 2/29, which makes for some fantastic deals, believe me.

The Giveaways:

Now 20 patterns is a lot to digest all at once, so each day for the next two weeks, we'll be featuring a couple of these new patterns.  And of course some of your favorite Project Run & Play designers are going to be providing inspiration!  Each of these designers will be giving away one new pattern of your choice, and there will be a daily giveaway on social media too.  Be sure to follow Project Run & Play on Instagram and each designer as they share their makes too.

We'll see you tomorrow for the next featured NEW patterns.

HUGE pattern release, sale and giveaway!

Today we have a HUGE pattern release, sale and giveaway!  It's been a while (we had to go back and check...it was August!!!) since we've added any patterns from our designers to the shop.  The Project Run & Play shop is an exclusive collection of patterns that our designers have created or used during their Seasons.  That means it's a whole bunch of amazing, prize winning patterns!  

The Pattern Release:

Because of the large space of time since we added patterns to the shop, we have 20 (TWENTY!) new patterns for you!  These twenty fantastic patterns are so fun and unique and you're going to love them.  There's everything from basics to accessories to really special pieces.  

See all 20 new patterns in the Project Run & Play shop.

The Sale:

All new patterns on sale for 20% off from 2/17 - 2/29, which makes for some fantastic deals, believe me.

The Giveaways:

Now 20 patterns is a lot to digest all at once, so each day for the next two weeks, we'll be featuring a couple of these new patterns.  And of course some of your favorite Project Run & Play designers are going to be providing inspiration!  Each of these designers will be giving away one new pattern of your choice, and there will be a daily giveaway on social media too.  Be sure to follow Project Run & Play on Instagram and each designer as they share their makes too.

So let's get started!

Today's featured pattern is the Abby's Spin + Twirl Top & Dress.  This fun pattern has a semi-fitted bodice with a circle skirt.  Every girl's dream, right?  This pattern uses knit fabric, and has so many options besides skirt length; 5 different sleeve lengths, 2 necklines, 2 bodice lengths, and optional inseam pockets!

Saskia of The Wolf and the Tree used this pattern for her Home Sweet Home look on Season 21.

Today Tami of SewSophieLynn is sharing her version of the Abby's Spin + Twirl Top & Dress.  There is so much goodness in this picture...the dress of course, but that fabric!  And pockets?!?!?!  You're going to want to check out Tami's post on SewSophieLynn for all the details.

And be sure to follow SewSophieLynn on Instagram for your chance to win 1 new pattern for free!

We'll see you tomorrow for the next featured NEW patterns.

Pajama Party with Skirtfixation

Our pajama party is almost over!  It's been so fun.

Our next pajama party sisters come from Skirt Fixation!  

Audrey used the Aurora Raglan to create these cozy sister nightgowns.

Raspberry Creek Fabrics sponsored the fabrics for these cozy pajama sets.  This adorable winter fabric is the Stocking Caps and Mittens french terry.  It's the softest thing available on the market!

The other fabric is the perfectly color coordinated Winter Wonderland Stripes french terry.  It's equally luscious.

Now you MUST head over to Skirt Fixation to see how she modified the Aurora to make it safe for sleeping time wear.

Along with daily pajama inspiration, there is a new set of pajama themed digital designs in the shop!!  Which one is your favorite?  

Which one would you grab for FREE???  Yes, that's right!  Everyone who signs up for the newsletter in the month of January will receive a pajama digital design absolutely free!  And one January sign up will win the entire collection!!!

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Pajama Party with Inspinration

What a delightful pajama party!  Today we have another incredible set of family pajamas!!!

Our next pajama party family belongs to Miranda of Inspinration!  

You're not going to believe this...Miranda used the Cicero Jacket, and the Turnip Up Trousers patterns to create theses pajamas.  I know!!!  I can't believe it either!

Katia sponsored Monica's fabrics for these adorable pajama sets.  This adorable fabric is the vampire bats sweat fabric  Look at their little fangs!

Miranda also used the elves sweat fabric.  I definitely want some of this for me, don't you!?!?

The next fabric is this unique and special xmas snowflakes fabric.  Each snowflake is so unique...just like it should be!

And finally she used this super fun Fear Hug jersey fabric.  Also, it looks to me like Miranda mashed both the patterns together on the pajamas with this fabric, so I'm heading over to Inspinration to find out more about that...

Along with daily pajama inspiration, there is a new set of pajama themed digital designs in the shop!!  Which one is your favorite?  

Which one would you grab for FREE???  Yes, that's right!  Everyone who signs up for the newsletter in the month of January will receive a pajama digital design absolutely free!  And one January sign up will win the entire collection!!!

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See you next week for more pajama party fun!

Pajama Party with Puzzle Patterns

Are you enjoying this pajama party?  Today we have a set of family pajamas where everyone (even the dollies) got involved!!

Our next pajama party family is Amy from Puzzle Patterns. 

Amy rose to the challenge and used the Tip Top Dress and Tunic pattern and the Seed Pattern to create these adorable pajamas!!  Absolute genius choice of patterns, don't you think?

Now you MUST head over to Puzzle Patterns to see more cute photos and for how she made those doll sets too!

Along with daily pajama inspiration, there is a new set of pajama themed digital designs in the shop!!  Which one is your favorite?  

Which one would you grab for FREE???  Yes, that's right!  Everyone who signs up for the newsletter in the month of January will receive a pajama digital design absolutely free!  And one January sign up will win the entire collection!!!

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See you tomorrow for more pajama party fun!

Pajama Party with A Jennuine Life

  Today the pajama party is in full swing because we have ANOTHER incredible set of pajamas!!!

Our next pajama party designer is Jenn from A Jennuine Life!  

Jenn used the Rita Dress and Nightgown pattern for her pajama creations.  A very wise choice, don't you think?

Raspberry Creek Fabrics sponsored Jenn's fabrics for these adorable pajamas.  This fun fabric is the Winter Wonderland double brushed poly fabric.  Lucky the child who wears those pajamas to bed!

The other nightgown uses Nutcracker Ballerina double brushed poly fabric.  That fun pop of red trim on the neckband and cuff tho!!!

Now you MUST head over to A Jennuine Life to see the other matching part of these epic pajamas!

Along with daily pajama inspiration, there is a new set of pajama themed digital designs in the shop!!  Which one is your favorite?  

Which one would you grab for FREE???  Yes, that's right!  Everyone who signs up for the newsletter in the month of January will receive a pajama digital design absolutely free!  And one January sign up will win the entire collection!!!

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See you tomorrow for more pajama party fun!