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Tutorial: How to add a Tulle Skirt to the Regina

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Arina is back to share another modification with us. Adding the tulle skirt to the Regina is right on trend. This style is something I see a lot in the store. Now you can make your own. Follow the directions below, and do not forget to show us your result in our Facebook group or tag us on IG (@Sofilantjes_anne).

Say hi to Arina on IG and thank her by following her account.

Photo 1: Measure how wide your elastic is, and cut that amount from the pattern piece of the bodice. Continue making everything like the pattern. I used one layer of tricot and three layers of tulle and processed it just like one skirt. Assemble the skirt and the bodice as well. Do not fasten the bodice to the skirt yet. First, you will now cut the elastic to size. I used the same size as the bodice. Add 2 cm seam allowance and cut. Close the elastic by aligning the two short sides and sewing 1 cm from the edge. Topstitch the short sides at 0.5 cm.

Photo 2: Now, you will put the elastic on the upper body. You do this by placing the wrong side of the elastic on the wrong side of the body. Short stitch the elastic on the side. 

Photo 3: Now, you fold the elastic to the right side, and you may see some protruding fabric. Cut this off very carefully. 

Photo 4: Right side up, topstitch the same stitch again. 

Do everything exactly the same with the skirt. Finished! 

Now for the finished product. Ready to sew your own?

Find the patterns here:

A Happy New Pattern – Felix Top, Tunic, and Dress

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For many, this is a happy time of year. Schedules are a little less hectic, and clothes are A LOT more fun. We love our summer dresses here at Sofilantjes and this new addition to the collection will surely be a favorite. The Felix Top, Tunic, and Dress has three lengths and 1 neckline option. Offered in sized 32 – 54 for adults and 9m/74 – 18/188 for children.

Top:

Tunic:

Dress:

Modifications:

The Felix release sale runs from June 17, 13.00 CET (June 17, 7 am EST) through June 21 13.00 CET (June 21, 7 am EST). The adult pattern is €6,50, and the child is €5,51  – both excluding taxes, no code needed.  You can get your copy using the links below.  These are affiliate links so that the author will get a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you.  If you are a Sofilantjes Sew and Show member, join us to show off your Felix Top, Tunic, and Dress.

Child:

Dutch – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/felix-top-tuniek-en-jurk-kind-nederlands/?affiliates=4

English- https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/felix-top-tunic-and-dress-child-english/?affiliates=4

French – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/haut-tunique-et-robe-felix-filles-francais/?affiliates=4

Adult:

Dutch – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/felix-top-tuniek-en-jurk-volwassen-nederlands/?affiliates=4

English – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/felix-top-tunic-and-dress-adult-english/?affiliates=4

French – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/haut-tunique-et-robe-felix-femmes-francais/?affiliates=4

New Release: Paradisum Dress

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Springtime is here, and we’re ready to shed our heavy layers from the winter and wear something light, airy and fun. We think we’ve achieved just that with the Paradisum Dress. Packed with many options this will certainly be a pattern that you can use for most occasions. The adult version comes in sizes 32- 54 and includes the following options; one neckline, four sleeve, two skirt, and one length. The child version has the same options and comes in sizes 9m – 14/ 74 – 188.

Sleeveless

Flutter

Half Sleeves

Long Sleeves

Processed with Focos

The Paradisum Dress release sale runs from May 13, 00.00 CET (May 12, 6 pm EST) through May 17 00.00 CET (May 16, 6 pm EST). The adult pattern is €6,50, and the child is €5,51  – both excluding taxes, no code needed.  You can get your copy using the links below.  These are affiliate links so that the author will get a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you.  If you are a Sofilantjes Sew and Show member, join us to show off your Paradisum Dresses.

Child:

Dutch – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/paradisum-jurk-kind-nederlands/?affiliates=4

English – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/paradisum-dress-child-english/?affiliates=4

French – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/robe-filles-paradisum-francais/?affiliates=4

Adult:

Dutch – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/paradisum-jurk-volwassen-nederlands/?affiliates=4

English – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/paradisum-dress-adult-english/?affiliates=4

French – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/robe-femmes-paradisum-francais/?affiliates=4

Tutorial: Sleeveless Regina with Ruffles

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With Spring here and summer coming, how do you make the already perfect Regina even more perfect for the season? Make the Regina sleeveless and and ruffles! Follow the directions below and do not forget to show us your result in our Facebook Group or tag us on IG (@Sofilantjes_anne).

This tutorial is made by Noortje, go say hi over on IG and thank her by following her account.

Step 1.

You follow the instructions of the Regina Ruffle Add-On until you have pinned the ruffle right sides together with the Regina bodice.

Step 2.

Instead of basting the ruffle, you stitch it with a 1cm seam allowance. Make sure your ruffle is the right length before stitching.

Step 3.

After you stitched the ruffle you lock or zigzag the entire sleeve opening.

Step 4.

Close the side seam.

Step 5.

Turn the bodice right side out.
Turn the raw edge below the ruffle (the part that will be under the arm), to the inside. Use a seam of 1cm.
Stitch the entire sleeve opening, just next to the raw edge. Use a slightly larger stitch.

Step 6.

Give it a good steam.

Step 7.

Repeat for the other side.
And you’re ready to attach your skirt to your bodice.

It’s absolutely perfect.

New Release: Link Underwear Set

Written by Melissa on . Posted in Girl, Pants, Bottoms, Tricot. 2 Comments on New Release: Link Underwear Set

The Link Bodysuit’s older sibling releases today, introducing the Link Underwear Set! It’s only natural that we finally have an underwear pattern. We’ve been clothing your kids for years now. They need that comfortable Sofilantjes style under their favorite Sofilantjes outerwear patterns. The Link Underwear Set comes in sizes 6m/68 – 14y/164 and features two top options and two bottom options.

Cami:

Short Top:

Shorties and Briefs:

To take this set over the top add some ruffles or turn it into a fun swimsuit.

The Link Underwear Set release sale runs from Friday, March 18, 00.00 CET (March 17, 6 pm EST) through March 22 00.00 CET (March 21, 6 pm CET). The pattern is on sale for €5,51 excluding EU taxes.

You can get your copy using the links below.  These are affiliate links so that the author will get a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you.  If you are a Sofilantjes Sew and Show member, join us to show off your Link Underwear Set.

Dutch – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/link-ondergoed-set-nederlands/?affiliates=4

English – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/link-underwear-set-english/?affiliates=4

French – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/ensemble-de-sous-vetements-link-francais/affiliates=4

New Release: Magistra Top, Tunic, and Dress

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Happy New Year! We are happy to be here another year bringing our first pattern of 2022. Introducing the Magistraaaaa! We like this one a lot. There are FIVE different lengths, three sleeve options and one neck option. This pattern can go almost anywhere. Your creativity is the limit. The adult version comes in sizes 32- 54, and the child comes in sizes 12m – 14/ 80 – 164.

Crop Top:

Short Top:

Long Top:

Tunic:

Dress:

Embellishments:

Add a button
Eyelets
Thumbholes
Side Split
Colorblock
Create a collar

The Magistra Top, Tunic, Dress release sale runs from February 11, 00.00 CET (February 10, 6 pm EST) through February 15 00.00 CET (February 14, 6 pm EST). The adult pattern is €6,50, and the child is €5,51  – both excluding taxes, no code needed.  You can get your copy using the links below.  These are affiliate links so that the author will get a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you.  If you are a Sofilantjes Sew and Show member, join us to show off your Magistra Dresses.

Child:

Dutch – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/magistra-top-tuniek-en-jurk-kind-nederlands/?affiliates=4

English – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/magistra-top-tunic-and-dress-child-english/?affiliates=4

French – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/haut-tunique-et-robe-magistra-filles-francais/?affiliates=4

Adult:

Dutch – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/magistra-top-tuniek-en-jurk-volwassen-nederlands/?affiliates=4

English- English- https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/magistra-top-tunic-and-dress-adult-english/?affiliates4

French – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/haut-tunique-et-robe-magistra-femmes-francais/?affiliates=4

Link Up with the Link Bodysuit and Cami

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We’ve reached the time of year that layers are a necessity. The Link Bodysuit and Cami will keep your littles nice and warm when the Arctic blasts come through. Doing double duty it’s also perfect for those hot summer days. The Link Bodysuit and Cami is available in sizes NB/50 – 2Y/92.

Bodysuit

Cami

Embellishments

Add a ruffle
Do all binding
Make a bikini out of it

You can get your copy using the links below.  These are affiliate links so that the author will get a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you.  If you are a Sofilantjes Sew and Show member, join us to show off your Link Bodysuit.

The Link Bodysuit release sale runs from Friday, December 10, 00.00 CET (December 9, 6 pm EST) through December 14 00.00 CET (December 13, 6 pm CET) €3,50 excluding EU taxes.

English –  https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/link-bodysuit-and-cami-english/?affiliates=4

Dutch –  https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/link-romper-en-hemd-nederlands/?affiliates=4

French –   https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/debardeur-body-link-francais/?affiliates=4

Good Fortune Comes with the Fortuna Sweater

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We need some good fortune, and the Fortuna Sweater is just the thing we need. If you’ve been a regular customer, you already know that we can NOT resist color-blocking. It’s our thing, but I digress. Allow me to introduce you to Fortuna. It comes in our standard sizes 12m – 14/ 80 – 164; there are two back options, sleeve options, and lengths. Our testers also figured out many different ways to embellish this pattern that adds no extra time to assembly.

Let’s take a look.

Front Bodice

Back Bodice A

Back Bodice B

Sleeves

Hacks

There are so many things you can do with this pattern. Add some ruffles, add piping, use a zipper on the pockets. Our testers have also used the Regem, Velocitas, and Omni hoods. The possibilities are endless.

You can get your copy using the links below.  These are affiliate links so that the author will get a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you.  If you are a Sofilantjes Sew and Show member, join us to show off your Fortuna Sweater.

The Fortuna Sweater release sale runs from Friday, November 19, 00.00 CET (November 18, 6 pm EST) through November 23 00.00 CET (November 22, 6 pm CET) €5,51 excluding EU taxes. The pattern is on sale for €5,51 excluding EU taxes.

English – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/fortuna-sweater-english/?affiliates=4

Dutch – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/fortuna-sweater-nederlands/?affiliates=4

French –  https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/sweatshirt-fortuna-francais/?affiliates=4

Dankje! Thank You! Merci!

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WHEW! What a rough three months. Growing pains are real, and we have the bruises to show for them, but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. That being said, we are so thankful for you, our customers. If not for you we would not be here. So how do we show you that we appreciate all of you? How about a free pattern?

How about a skirt for adults and children? Maybe one that comes in four lengths and has pockets?

Meet the Free Liberam Skirt. Would you like to see some pictures? Great I have many to show you.

Mini

Knee and Midi

Maxi

The Liberam release party will run from Friday, Oct. 1 00.00 CET (September 30, 6 pm EST) through October 5 00.00 CET (Oct 4, 6 pm CET). You will need the code posted in the Sofilantjes Sew and Show Facebook group to get this pattern for free.

Child

Dutch – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/gratis-liberam-rok-kind-nederlands/

English –  https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/free-liberam-skirt-child-english/ 

French –  https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/jupe-liberam-gratuite-filles-francais

German – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/freebook-liberam-rock-kind-deutsche

Adult

Dutch – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/gratis-liberam-rok-volwassen-nederlands

English –   https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/free-liberam-skirt-adult-english/

French –  https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/jupe-liberam-gratuite-femmes-francais

German – https://www.sofilantjes.com/product/freebook-liberam-rock-erwachsene-deutsche

Once you get your copy, please make sure you download your pattern as soon as possible. Once in your account, the link will expire after 30 days.

Thank you all again and we can’t wait to see what you make with the Liberam Skirt pattern!

Thumbhole Cuffs – The Hack We All Need

Written by Melissa on . Posted in Boy, Girl, Hacks/Tutorials, Blog, Omni Tempore, Otium, Pattern hacks, Shirt, Shirt patroon. 2 Comments on Thumbhole Cuffs – The Hack We All Need

It’s finally cooler, but it’s not quite cold enough for gloves.   Or if your children are like mine, they can’t keep up with any gloves.  They also pull and tug on their sleeves, which drives me insane, but I digress, lol.

How do we avoid that? THUMBHOLE CUFFS! Deborah was nice enough to demonstrate three different quick tutorials for thumbhole cuffs.  Try all three and let us know which is your favorite.

Method 1:

Method 2:

Method 3:

That’s it! Three different ways to add thumbhole cuffs without adding a ton of time to your project.  You can add these to any of our cuffs.  Be sure to show us your thumbhole cuffs on Facebook at Sofilantjes Patterns Sew and Show and IG @sofiantjes_anne.

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