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Tutorial: Add a Pocket to the Stripes Sleeve (Option 2)

Written by Anne on . Posted in Hacks/Tutorials. 4 Comments on Tutorial: Add a Pocket to the Stripes Sleeve (Option 2)

Did you love the pocket tutorial we shared two days ago? You’ll love this one too.

A pocket worthy of a teenager. No more losing your phone! 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 Deborah, go say hi over on IG and thank her by following her account.

1: Cut the pattern as descibed.
2. The stripe piece will be the base for your pocket.
3. The pocket is the same width as the stripe. Length I used 1/4 stripe length for sz 14Y/164.
4. Position the pocket piece. Right side up.
5. Mark the bottom of the pocket piece.
6. Fold your pocket piece down, wrong side facing up. Sew the pocket to the sleeve stripe.
7. Fold back up.
8. Topstitch.
9. Hem the top of your pocket by folding it to the wrong side of the pocket (3/4″-2cm).
10. Add topstitches for holding pens.
12. Done
13. Sew a second one.

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

Tutorial: Cut it Up and Make it Bold

Written by Anne on . Posted in Hacks/Tutorials. No Comments on Tutorial: Cut it Up and Make it Bold

Ready for more fun? Add an extra layer to the sleeve stripe and get your scissors out. 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 Marieke, go say hi over on IG and thank her by following her account.

Step1.

Cut the center sleeve (part 1/2) 2×2 on fold and the long sleeve part 2/2 as in the instructions: 2 x mirrored.

Step 2.

We are now going to layer the center sleeve pieces. Place the outer layer (wrong side) on top of the inner layer (right side) of the center sleeve. To be clear: both pieces are right side up. Baste all around.

Now you can thread them as 1 piece and you follow the instructions from your pattern and finish your sweater.

Step 3.

Using a small pair of scissors, you are going to cut through only the upper layer of your sleeve. Be very careful.

Step 4.

Be as creative as you want; make smaller or longer cuts through your fabric. You can even braid them if you like: as long you cut only through the upper layer of fabric of the center sleeve.

(Mine are all 1 cm wide)
Enjoy your creation! 

And done!

Choose your stripe sleeve pattern below and create your own.

Thank you Marieke for your inspirational tutorial.

Tutorial: Add a zipper pocket to the sleeve stripe

Written by Anne on . Posted in Hacks/Tutorials. 1 Comment on Tutorial: Add a zipper pocket to the sleeve stripe

Ready for something fun? Add a pocket with a zipper to the sleeve stripe. Follow the directions below and do not forget to show us your result in our Facebook group or tag us on IG (@Sofilantjes_anne). English directions can be found beneath the photos.

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

1: Vouw een stuk patroonpapier dubbel, en leg het patroondeel van de streep tegen de stofvouw. Teken strak langs het patroondeel van de streep. Houd 15 cm aan voor de hoogte. Vouw het patroonpapier open. 
2: Nu ga je een rechthoek tekenen op het zakje. Doe dat 2,5 cm vanaf de boven en onderkant, en vanaf de zijnaad hou je 3 cm aan, de breedte van het rechthoek is 1,5 cm.
3: Knip het rechthoek uit.
4: Vouw een stuk stof dubbel met de goede kanten op elkaar, en strijk er een stuk vlieseline achter. Leg het patroondeel op de stof en knip de buitenranden uit.
5: Teken het rechthoek op de stof.Je kunt voor een mooie rechte lijn het beste een lineaal gebruiken.
6: Haal nu het patroondeel van de stof en zet de randen vast, om schuiven te voorkomen. Teken nu een kniplijn op je stof. Stop 1 cm vanaf de boven en onderrand en ga dan schuin de hoekjes in. (Stippellijn is kniplijn)
7: Naai de buitenranden van de rechthoek.
8: Vouw je zak dubbel en zet een klein knipje op de kniplijn. Let erop dat het zakje netjes recht ligt zodat je aan beide kanten op de kniplijn knipt. 
9. Knip precies op je stippellijn. Dan krijg je dit resultaat.
10: Vouw nu de bovenste laag van de zak door het rechthoek naar de andere kant, zodat het er net als op foto 11 eruit ziet.
11. Keer met de goede kanten naar buiten.
12: Strijk mooi plat.
13: Leg je rits nu onder het rechthoek, en zet eventueel vast met spelden of wondertape.
14: Stik de rits vast op 0.5 cm van de kant van het rechthoek. Ga aan de boven en onderkant 2x over het stiksel heen en weer. 
15: Knip het overige stuk van de rits af.
16: Lock of zigzag de boven en onderkant van de zak, vouw de boven en onderkant 1 cm om en strijk.
17: Markeer op de streep het punt waarop je wilt dat de zak begint, Doe dit aan beide kanten van de streep. Het beste kun je dit afmeten op je kind. Leg de streep op zijn of haar arm en meet hoe hoog je de zak wil hebben. 
18: Stik de boven en onderkant van de zak, die je net omgeslagen hebt, op 0,7 cm van de kant door.
19: Zet de mouw verder in elkaar zoals op het orginele patroon is weergegeven.
  1. Fold a piece of pattern paper in half, and place the pattern piece of the stripe against the fabric fold. Draw tightly along the pattern piece of the stripe. Keep 15 cm for the height. Unfold the pattern paper.
  2. Now you are going to draw a rectangle on the pocket. Do that 2.5 cm from the top and bottom, and keep 3 cm from the side seam, the width of the rectangle is 1.5 cm.
  3. Cut out the rectangle.
  4. Fold a piece of fabric in half, right sides together, and iron a piece of fleece behind it. Place the pattern piece on the fabric and cut out the outer edges.
  5. Draw the rectangle on the fabric. It is best to use a ruler for a nice straight line.
  6. Now remove the pattern piece from the fabric and fasten the edges to prevent sliding. Now draw a cutting line on your fabric. Stop 1 cm from the top and bottom edge and then go diagonally into the corners. (Dotted line is cutting line)
  7. Sew the outer edges of the rectangle.
  8. Fold your bag in half and make a small cut on the cutting line. Make sure that the bag is neatly straight so that you cut on the cutting line on both sides.
  9. Cut exactly on your dotted line. Then you get this result.
  10. Now fold the top layer of the bag through the rectangle to the other side, so that it looks just like in photo 11.
  11. Turn right sides out.
  12. Iron nicely flat.
  13. Now place your zipper under the rectangle, and possibly secure with pins or wonder tape.
  14. Sew the zipper 0.5 cm from the side of the rectangle. Go back and forth over the stitching at the top and bottom.
  15. Cut the rest of the zipper.
  16. Lock or zigzag the top and bottom of the bag, fold the top and bottom 1 cm and iron.
  17. On the stripe, mark the point where you want the bag to start. Do this on both sides of the stripe. It is best to measure this on your child. Place the stripe on his or her arm and measure how high you want the bag to be.
  18. Topstitch the top and bottom of the bag that you just turned up at 0.7 cm from the edge.
  19. Assemble the sleeve as shown on the original pattern.

Colorblock the Magistra

Written by Anne on . Posted in Hacks/Tutorials. 2 Comments on Colorblock the Magistra

Colorblock it. Follow the instructions below.

1. Measure and cut out your block on the pattern pieces (both front and back).

2. Cut your pattern pieces.

3. Add seam allowance to the fabric where the cut has been made.

4. Measure and secure the pivot point, the bortom of the V-shape, on both pieces together with a pin.

5.Sew the pieces together, preferably with an elastic seam on your houshold machine. Flip the fabric at the pivot point for a neat finish. Cut a notch in the seam allowance at the bottom point of the V all the way down to the seam.

6. Flatten out your front and pack pieces, give them a good press and topstitch if you like.

7. Follow the instructions to assemble your Magistra.

Enjoy your new Magistra.

Tutorial and picture credit: Jenny Svensson.

New Release: Magistra Top, Tunic, and Dress

Written by Melissa on . Posted in Girl, Adult. No Comments on New Release: Magistra Top, Tunic, and Dress


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

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