Pemberley Pullover Pattern Review

Looking for a good Autumn Staple? Well you should check out the latest pattern by Peek-A-Boo Patterns. The adult version is called the Pemberley Pullover and the girl version is called the Piccadilly Pullover. I had the chance to test the XXS of the adult version and this fit my size 12/14 wearing 13 year old.

Between the 2 patterns you run the gambit of sizes, with the girl version stopping at size 12 and the adult xxs seems to be about a 14.

As for the pullover itself, it has 2 neck finishes, just a band and a cowl seen here.  The crossover at the band in the front is a nice added touch, which was not at all hard to do.

The nice thing about the pattern is that with different types of fabric you could have a casual, sporty or dressier look. The main body requires anything with 25% stretch and the bands and neck finish works better with something with a little more stretch.  I used a stretchy sweater like fabric that behaved similar to sweatshirt fleece for the body and just some knit that matched.

Sophia really liked the tunic length so she could wear it with her leggings.

This would be a great pattern for someone fairly new to knits, but ready to move on from pajamas and t-shirts. The instructions were easy to follow and the pattern came together easily.

So if you are looking for a new Fall pattern to sew, go check The Pemberley/Piccadilly out! It's a good one to add to the collection!

This one gets a 5 Bolts

 

for the easy sew and the trendiness of the pattern that will be a welcome addition to the Fall/Winter sewing repertoire.

Pattern Review: Blaverry - Cruise shorts and Star top

These are patterns that can easily transition into fall/winter.  They come in the different lengths of short, medium and long for sleeve and pant length.  I used my daughter's measurements to come up with a 7W and 14L, and they both fit well.  She does need a wider shoulder than the 7, so next time will be some different pattern grading.


Patterns:

Cruise Chinos - 5 different length options

Star Top - 3 different sleeve options

Pattern sizing: 2T-16Y – I blended 7W and 14L.  She will need a wider shoulder on the top for next version.

 

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern when you were finished sewing? Yes

Were the instructions complete and easy to follow? Yes - she uses illustrations and not photos. 

Fabric used: I used Modern Jersey from Spoonflower and a cotton/lycra knit for the top.  A stretch denim for the shorts, with woven in the pockets.

 

Did you alter the pattern in any way? I blended sizes.  On the shorts I did not add in the elastic, as when I tried them on her they fit perfectly.  She did say the back popped out a bit when she wore them, so next time I will put a little elastic just in the back.  I also didn't do the welt pocket perfectly, which was totally my error.  Late night sewing.  The length on her shorts are in between the shortest and next shortest for the size 14.  I had her try them on and put them at the length she wanted.  She gets picky.

 

Was there anything you disliked or would change? No

Would you sew it again? I will definitely be sewing these again for Fall in the longer lengths.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes.  They have nice details and finishing.

Do you consider the pattern beginner/intermediate/advanced? Advanced Beginner.  The Chinos have a zipper fly and welt pockets, which isn't hard to do, but time consuming.  Just follow the directions and you should be fine.

Does the pattern include layers for easy printing? Yes

Seam allowance used in the pattern? 3/8”

Is the pattern cut or no cut pages? Cut

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Pattern review: Blaverry Ollie and Nina

I love how this outfit turned out for her.  It kind of reminds me of a mod style.  The only issue she had with this, was she is uncomfortable in just a skirt.  She is a skort kind of girl.  I need to make up some shorts for her to wear underneath and then she will be all set!

Patterns:  Ollie (top) and Nina (skirt)

Pattern sizing: 2T-16Y – I blended 6W and 14L, BUT I didn’t make the armhole as long as the 14. I think it is a little long, so I cut mine a good inch shorter. You might want to compare the pattern with another tank to determine if you think it is long or not.  This is consistent with the previous review.  It might just be my daughter, too.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern when you were finished sewing? Yes

Were the instructions complete and easy to follow? Yes - she uses illustrations and not photos.

Fabric used: I used Modern Jersey from Spoonflower

Did you alter the pattern in any way? Just as I said above, blended sizes and had a shorter armhole. I had to piece my back due to some fabric challenges.

Was there anything you disliked or would change? Change the armhole length to a little shorter.

 

Would you sew it again? Yes, but I want to add some shorts underneath and turn it into a skort. My kid doesn’t like plain skirts, and feels self-conscious in them.

 

Would you recommend it to others? Yes.

Do you consider the pattern beginner/intermediate/advanced? Beginner, if you aren’t scared of knits. This was a pretty easy and quick sew.

Does the pattern include layers for easy printing? Yes

Seam allowance used in the pattern? 3/8”

Is the pattern cut or no cut pages? Cut

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