It's never been easier to create the perfect fabric for your project
It's never been easier to create the perfect fabric for your project
We're excited to have Ashley of Little Bit Co. on the blog today!
Hello everyone! I am happy to be back with my second post for Raspberry Creek Fabrics. It’s hard to believe but I am more excited to share this project than the first I shared back in the fall so thanks for being here.
We have a pretty mild winter here in Virginia through Christmas but in January things start to get a little wet and slushy and we always always get snow in February. I wanted to make something that would help me get through the tail end of the winter to stay cozy and warm which is why I chose to work with flannel. This was my first time working with Robert Kaufman flannel and much to my surprise it was a lot thicker than I imagined.
I initially planned to make a Cheyenne shirt. If you’re not familiar with the Cheyenne, it’s a classic collared button down shirt/tunic pattern from Hey June. I wanted to make a tunic length so I could wear it with leggings. With the flannel being so thick, however, I considered making something else. On second thought, I was seeing these plaid flannel shirt type jackets pop up everywhere so that’s how the Cheyenne “shacket” was born.
To make the Cheyenne pattern feel less shirt-y and more of a layering piece, I omitted the waistline curves and cut straight down the sides. I cut straight across the hemline as well. I sized up one size as I wanted plenty of room to wear over a long sleeve and even sweatshirt.
This thing is WARM. I threw it on over my tank to get mail and take out trash and didn’t feel a thing. I have worn it to my appointment, grocery store and it made me feel just as warm as my Eddie Bauer coat did. Seriously, I was impressed!
Do not sleep on this flannel you guys. This specific print is out of stock but there are other colors/patterns in the shop that are cute. There is a burgundy off white and gray one that I almost got but I chose this instead because I wanted to work with colors that I don’t work with often. As for the pattern itself, it’s one I have made several times and it comes together flawlessly each time. It’s a classical pattern with different options and lengths that is suitable for all seasons.
Thank you so much for reading! I have to include one more photo of my dog photobombing. I had been taking photos for a good hour while this little girl was sleeping in her bed. I guess she got tired of waiting because she walked over, sat on my shirt and wouldn’t move. I would love for you to follow my sewing journey over on my instagram account @littlebitco.
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Loni
February 24, 2021
LOVE THIS, Ashley.