In Melbourne you really need a warm jacket in winter and I was finding that many jackets in the children's clothing stores were too thin and had no lining. When I was at a quilting show last year, I purchased the Make It Perfect Uptown Girl Pattern. The pattern suggested using two different quilting cottons lined with pellon for a reversible jacket, but for this one I used quilting fabric on the outside and a snuggly polar fleece for the inside.
The fabric is called Mermaid Garden Spots and I picked it up in the bargain bin at Spotlight for $6 metre. What a great buy, and I just love the colours in the print.
The pattern was very easy and came together so well - I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting something lovely for their little one for winter. There is also a boy's jacket in the Make It Perfect pattern range called the Downtown Boy. My friend Lyndelle bought that and made a gorgeous jacket for her little boy Liam.
So bring on winter - Anna will be toasty in her Uptown Girl Jacket!
Linking up with other creative people here today.
Cute! You're one clever Mama! I'm currently doing a bit of winter sewing for my kids... trying to decide whether to make hoodies with zips or a button at the top similar to yours - tending towards button. Are you joining in with Elsie Marley's Kids Clothing Week challenge next week? x Jen
ReplyDeleteWhat a spunky jacket! Looks so comfy. I agree, the shop-bought ones are too thin.
ReplyDeleteI love it! You've done an awesome job! It looks like a big project... ones like that still scare me... lol
ReplyDeleteLove that jacket especially in that fabric.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous, Ros!!! Great idea to use fleece on the inside! I've had the pattern for ages, but haven't used it yet. Must get around to it before Winter hits.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that material and wtg you on making the jacket
ReplyDeleteHey Ros. I have that pattern and made one up last year. It is such a great pattern, isn't it. I actually used the pellon but I really like your idea of the polar fleece instead.
ReplyDeleteI love the way your jacket turned out, and I especially love that fabric ;)
There is now an Uptown girl pattern for older girls. I'm thinking that will be the next pattern I buy for my 10 year old.
It's gorgeous! Love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteHer jacket is gorgeous! Fabulous fabric choice, it looks so good on her.
ReplyDeleteOh I love it!! And I can't believe thats a Spotlight fabric, it looks too nice!
ReplyDeleteAnna's jacket looks great...
ReplyDeletebrings back memories of when my girls were little, I made them all little fleecy jackets with tartan lining...no pattern, just made it up...always got comments on where did you get that...
just love the colours you have used here.
Lovely jacket On such a cutie! Great job Ros, I might just check out the boy version of I get brave enough!!!
ReplyDeleteYes a great pattern I have done and look forward to doing again. Love your fabrics!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely, I have this pattern sitting unused... I may have to grap it out and whip up one for my lil girl :) thankyou for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the loveliest jacket. Love the choice of fabric and purple lining and it really suits your wee girl. Wish mine were still small enough for me to sew for. Greetings from a Roz in New Zealand!
ReplyDeleteI really like this jackets so much. Its fabric, colour, design is too fantastic and amazing. I impress by this post. Your all image is too good.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful jacket. I love it and I could so definitely see my daughter wearing this coat. Excellent. I am stopping in from TheStuffofSuccess - enjoy your week and feel free to stop by and say hello. Thanks
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