Monday, March 12, 2012

LTTSA: Explorer Vest Part 1 and Important NEWS!


First off, you sew-alongers are waiting very patiently for a winner...

It's #8 Grandma G! I'm so happy she won because she has participated almost every month, if not all of them! I'll be emailing you about which fantastic Figgy's Pattern you would like.







Moving on to March's sew-along, I've actually got my fabrics cut out in the first half of the month- I'm not a loser! I'm using khaki corduroy leftover from these pants and Echino prints for the pockets. I think those really fit the whole explorer thing. I'm using that brown stripe for lining, just haven't cut those pieces yet. (Ok, so maybe I'm a little loser-y.) I plan on doing the bellow pockets because I want to learn how, so I'll throw up some pictures of the process for you next week.




Now, originally I had planned on also making the cape this month and then people could do either. They still can, but I will only be making the vest. Also, this will be the last month of the sew along :(

But it's not because I don't love sewing along with you guys! I actually have a really good excuse. I'm going to be competing in this season of Project Run & Play! Yes, it came as a BIG shock to me too :) I'll have to post more on my feelings about this whole business another time soon, but I wanted to make sure everyone knew this would be the last month of the sew along because this contest is going to take A LOT of sewing and blogging energy, so there is no way I'll be able to lead a little quilt-along too (even if I don't last very long!)  So if you have been putting off joining, do it now!!

This month's prize will be a gift just from me to show my gratitude for you guys being so enthusiastic about this with me. I'm getting the random winner a brand new copy of Growing Up Sew Liberated! It's a fantastic book and I think anyone who loves Little Things To Sew will really enjoy this one.


So are you guys making the vest this month? Who are you making is for and what are you using?













18 comments:

  1. Congratulations, Jessica! That is super exciting news! Can't wait to see what creations you come up with.:)

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  2. Oh congratulations on being chosen for PRP! I really can't wait to see what you make. You are going to do great.

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  3. Wow Jessica!!! That's so exciting. I'm so in for this last month of the sew along--the vest looks pretty exciting. I feel so excited that you're in PRP, I'll definately be rooting for you :)

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  4. Congratulations to Grandma G for winning last month's prize and a big congratulations to you Jessica for Project Run and Play! I already managed to sew the Explorer Vest for my son's birthday last week and it was so much easier than I expected! The pocket bellows are really no big deal at all! Here's mine: http://sew.sarahbdesigns.net/2012/03/little-things-to-sew-explorer-vest.html

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  5. So, I made one of the vests last fall and this month we are moving!!! So, maybe not making another one, but I will link up a picture, maybe just to share with everyone.

    And I'll be cheering for you in your new project. Obviously.

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  6. Oh, wow! I'm excited to be the winner! Thank you! I have the perfect little granddaughter to use one of those patterns for. :)

    Congrats to YOU on PR&P! I'll be watching to see what you do!

    I won't be making the vest... my granddaughter said no to that one. ;) And the cape may become part of her Halloween costume later this year. So I think I'll make a hat (or two), since that's the only month I think I missed. I do plan to make the messenger bag sometime, too.

    Thanks so much for hosting this sew-along! If it weren't for that, I probably wouldn't have made half the stuff I have from the book!

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  7. Congratulations!! I can't wait to watch the competition unfold.

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  8. WOOHOO, so excited for you!!! Cannot wait to see what you come up with - I'll be cheering you on! :)

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  9. Congratulations on the Project Run and Play! That's so exciting! I've loved doing the sew along, so thank you for organizing and leading it.

    I made 14 of the Explorer vests earlier this year for a birthday party, and I can't face another one right now. I have three that I didn't put the bias tape on, so maybe I'll finally finish those. I also love the cape, so I might do that instead.

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  10. The vest is So. cute!! The Echino prints are perfect for the pockets. Oh, this will be adorable!

    And congratulations!

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  11. Congratulations on PR&P! I'm definitely making the vest this month. I've got some old old men's khaki cargo pants in my stash I'm going to try & upcycle for this...hoping I'll be able to re-use the pockets too...we'll see!

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  12. Congrats. What exciting news. I am going to miss the sew along but enjoy reading about your new adventure.

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  13. I am so excited that you are going to be part of Project Run and Play! I follow it every season and I am always amazed by what everyone creates! I know you will do a great job, congratulations! Thanks again for all the work you put into LTTSA I have enjoyed it so much and it was a big part of what made me start my sewing blog! I'll be cheering for you!

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  14. Congrats!!! So exciting. You deserve it! I'm sad that the sew-along is ending. I'm wondering if one of us should keep it going?

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  15. Sounds exciting - best of luck!!!

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  16. Congrats! PR&P looks awesome!!! I'll be following it this season for sure! Thanks for hosting the sew along! It's been so much fun and a great way to make fun things and learn new skills. I think I'll make the vest this month. Redding really loves pockets :)

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  17. oh friend! you are going to win!!!

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  18. Wow,congrats!
    I signed up with you but have not sewed one thing! I have enjoyed watching you do lots of hard work!
    Good luck!

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