I know, I know… it’s halfway through January already. But I’m claiming these as 2015 because they were mostly finished in December. :)
First up, a little Star Wars goodness!
I just couldn’t resist this fabric from Knitorious Fabrics (this was my first exposure to custom knit prints other than Spoonflower… it’s very dangerous territory!) so I made some leggings for myself and PJ pants for the guy. Mine were done minus hemming in time to go see the new Star Wars on Christmas Eve. His I completed after we got home from the movie and dinner in time to wrap up for Christmas morning :)
Naturally, I used my go-to Matilda Leggings for these (unfortunately they have fully switched over to kid patterns only… which are adorable of course but it’s sad for their women’s patterns which have disappeared – so glad I downloaded all of them way back when! ;) I went with my usual adjustments (added 1/2″ to the rise and sized down on the waistband). I also doubled the waistband height so I can fold it over.
**UPDATE: Spit Up & Stilettos / Sew Loft Patterns are no longer available at the source (she switched to only selling children’s patterns under her new label Sadie + Sam) but the entire library of her women’s patterns can now be found (still for free!) at Hoopes Park Studios!**
I only had 1 yard, and the cut was a little off, so I tried to get as much length out of it as possible…and almost lined up the pattern. One leg ended up slightly longer than the other which I know I could easily fix but let’s be honest… that’s most likely not going to happen. Close enough! :)
For the PJ pants, I used the same pattern I copied from his RTW ones a couple years ago (see here and here) but tried (unsuccessfully, might I add) to adjust the fit. I took length from the top and added length to the legs but somehow they still ended up shorter than his other ones. Not sure what I did there. But I did add pockets this time (using this tutorial) so that’s a plus I guess! :)
Next up, my favorite cozy new sweater!
It’s the Halifax Hoodie from Hey June! I made this one on New Year’s Eve day… but didn’t quite finish in time for our evening festivities (a.k.a. going to my parents house to work on a puzzle!) :D. Wore it anyway, though! (<– that picture was taken immediately after I woke up from a little nap… just in time for midnight!) And then finally finished it up this morning/yesterday/it’s too late right now I really should go to bed :)
I made view E, minus the drawstring. I cut a size small and didn’t adjust the length. I did, however, omit the band on the bottom. After I attached the arm bands, I wasn’t a huge fan of how bulky the seams looked in this knit… okay for the arms but I didn’t want that look on the entire bottom seam. Instead, I serged the edge and then hand-stitched the seam up. I really like the result.
The fabric is this french terry from Cali Fabrics. I thought about using both sides for some contrast but thought I’d get more use out of it in one color. It’s such a heavy and stretchy knit it was tough to keep control of it in my serger but it came together pretty nicely other than that.
Have I said yet how cozy this thing is!? :) I originally bought this fabric to make Hudson Pants… but I’m so glad it turned into this instead!
So that’s it for 2015! Happy New Year (again!) and let’s get this 2016 party started! I have two patterns sitting on my printer… just need so spend a little time with my scissors and tape tomorrow/today and get going!
Until next time,
Life by Ky 
Ooh, I love the sweater! It looks very warm :). I can’t believe Spit up and Stilettos doesn’t have women’s patterns any more! I was going to make one of their things in a couple days, and I needed to print off the pattern. Yikes!
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It is a bummer about the loss of the free Spit Up and Stilettos patterns. I got permission to share the Matilda pattern download on my blog in a few weeks. It sounds like they are fine with people sharing the free patterns they have downloaded.
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Yea, I emailed her a couple of weeks ago to ask about sharing because I got a request and she said she had no problem with that… I wasn’t sure if I should post that but lemme know if you’d like me to share any your way :)
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That fabric on the Halifax is amazing… Is it a sweater knit or just a knit? The leggings are cute too! Happy 2016!
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It’s a french terry but it seems like more of a sweater knit to me because it’s so thick and loopy :) Thanks! Happy 2016 to you too!
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I passed on by the Halifax because I thought it looked too sporty. Your modifications are definitely more my taste.
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Thanks! I really wanted something simple and comfortable and it definitely is. I love how the Halifax has so many variations.
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Looove your sweatshirt, looks so comfy and cozy….I might need to get some french terry and jump on that bandwagon asap…
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I know, now it has me thinking of everything else I can make out of french terry… :)
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Now that looks cozy! Great fabric, great pattern. I was wondering how the Halifax Hoodie sewed up!
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It really is :) Thank you! It’s a very nice pattern.
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A lovely range of me makes to finish the year. Fun SW bottoms, but particularly loving the sweater. Looks great!
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Thank you thank you!
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Hi Kyla!
I would absolutely LOVE if you could share the Matilda pattern with me! I have been looking all over the internet and saw the comment saying you wouldn’t mind sharing.
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Hi! No problem! Send me your info :) https://lifebyky.com/contact/
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Your sweater looks so comfy! And your apparel tag is wonderful. Love the fabrics you used for the leggings & PJ pants- I will have to check out Knitorious Fabrics!
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