5 out of 4 Annabeth Top & Tunic Sweatshirt

I know there are a million raglan style shirt patterns  out there. But most are not designed to give you  that relaxed fit you get from a good old sweatshirt that has very little stretch. The new Annabeth from 5 out of 4 gives you just that! It's designed to be used with thicker fabrics with very little stretch. The fit is relaxed without looking sloppy.

I made this Annabeth with a thick french terry solid from Wherehouse fabrics and a reverse french terry from Little Roots. Both of these fabrics only had 10% stretch horizontally and none vertically.

This top is so comfortable! I just want to live in it right now as the colder weather has finally settled into north Texas.

I made the shirt length. This was my first one to make in testing and I had removed 2 inches from the length. The next version that came out was made slightly shorter, so my tops are slightly longer than  intended.

Fabric choice really affects the fit of the Annabeth. For my second one, I grabbed some french terry that was thinner and had a bit more stretch. This french terry had between  15% and 20% stretch both horizontally and vertically. As you can see, this one hangs a little longer. This one looks more like the tunic version of the Annabeth even though I made it using the same exact pattern pieces as the one above.

I also messed up the sleeves - a little bit. The sleeves have two cut lines, one for hemmed and one for banded.  I wanted banded - as I was feeling lazy and didn't want to get my coverstitch out, but I cut the sleeves at the hemmed line.

When I realized this, I took the cuffs off and cut off the end of the sleeve and reattached the cuffs. I apparently did not cut enough off and my sleeves look really long. Or maybe I can blame the fabric for this too.

Either way,  I really love how comfortable and cozy this Annabeth  is and will be wearing it a bunch. Since making it I've worn it a few times. I love it with my jeans and it looks great with joggers and leggings.

The Annabeth is on sale through Sunday, November 3 for $7.95. While you are buying the Annabeth, be sure to check out the free patterns. My son absolutely love the pajama pants. They are his favorite pajamas.

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5 out of 4 Resolution Tank

5 out of 4 has so many great patterns that I have never tried. One of those is the Resolution Bra and Tank. Looking at the listing, it really didn't grab my attention. Then I noticed the line drawing for the contrast option and it looked  like my kind of tank.

It's hard to see with this fabric, but I did the contrast option. The contrast option has a wider back piece that wraps around to the front. I only had a remnant of this confetti supplex from Zenith & Quasar, but I was able to get the tank out of it using the front cross grain and love the subtle contrast it gives.

I am not a fan of sports bras, so couldn't convince myself to make one. So ignore my ugly grey sports bra underneath.

But seeing the grey sports bra underneath really tells me I do need to make a few cute sports bras. sigh

I paired my Resolution Tank with the Zen pants I made a few years ago. These are made with a teal supplex from Zenith & Quasar.

I really love the Zen pants. They make a great casual outfit with the resolution tank.

Plus - they have pockets!

All patterns at 5 out of 4 are on sale for Labor Day weekend and are 30% off! Sale ends Monday, September 2nd!

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5 out of 4 Patterns Michelle and Sheila

5 out of 4 Patterns has two new patterns that are great wardrobe basics - the Michelle Fitted Tee and the Sheila Everyday Tee and Dress. I really didn't think I would like Michelle as is is a fitted tee, but I think it actually makes me look thinner. However, I have been hesitant to actually wear my Michelle out of the house for fear that my belly is too obvious in it. I know - I should probably get over that irrational fear.

I have a laundry basket of fabric stashed under my sewing room table. This basket contains fabric that I had intended to destash before I moved and ended up using as packing material for my fragile items. I am honestly too lazy to destash and told myself to use that fabric for fit tests and when I'm not too sure I will like something I am testing.

This elephant print brushed poly came from that basket and I love this Michelle Tee so much! I love how it looks with these taupe distressed knit pants that I made recently. Now I just need to get over my insecurities and actually wear this outfit out of my house. It is so comfortable!

Here is Sheila! Sheila definitely has a more relaxed fit. I can throw my Sheila Tee on and not worry about those cookies that I ate for breakfast showing through.

I made this Sheila using a cotton/poly/spandex jersey from that basket under my sewing table. I was drawn to this funky print at a shop in the fabric district, but once I got it home, I wasn't too sure about the colors and it was a wonky cut remnant.

It was the perfect knit to use for the Sheila. Perfect weight and just the right amount of stretch and drape.

 Now that I sewed up this fabric, the print and color combination are interesting and my Sheila looks amazing with my taupe pants! I immediately wore this outfit one weekend when I had a bunch of shopping to do and was so comfortable.

So, which one do you like the most Michelle or Sheila? They are both currently on sale, so no need to pick just one. I love both and hope to make a few new ones for this fall. I will probably make a few Michelle's as layering pieces and a few Sheila's for casual wear. Both patterns are on sale through Sunday,  August 4th.

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5 out of 4 Jessie Top & Dress

Ever since I made the Rosanna (Tank, Tankini, Dress, and Swim Dress) from 5 out of 4, I've been wanting to make the Jessie (Top, Tunic & Dress). The Rosanna has a low back with the option to add fun straps, but it's a tank only with a peplum. The Jessie also has a low back with the option for fun straps, but it has sleeve options.

Here's a look at my strappy back.

I'm lucky that my friend Sharon (Sweet Mama Life) tested the Jessie and was able to tell me how much I needed to move the back scoop up to hide my bra. She told me she moved hers up 1.5" and since I'm shorter than her at 5', that I should move mine up 2".  She was right - it came out perfect.

I made a size large bust graded to size large hips. I also wanted a looser fit and cut at the dress width cut line to give a little extra ease. I love how my Jessie turned out.

I used cotton lycra from Made Whimsy for my Jessie. This Steampunk Floral needed to be made into an edgy top. The Jessie was perfect for it.

Here's a closer look at the Steampunk Floral print.

I'm not usually into real girly florals and loved the colors of this print and the fun steampunk elements in it.

I paired the Steampunk Floral with the Dark Turquoise Dream Solid Cotton Lycra. I love the dream solids. They are so soft and smooth, and the weight is 220 - 230 gsm like the custom prints.

Made Whimsy has many fun & beautiful designs currently at preorder through March 5th. Check it out HERE.

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5 out of 4 Jenny Cross Front Tunic

5 out of 4 Patterns just released the Jenny Cross Front Tunic. I see this style of cross over sweater on Pinterest all the time and have always wanted a pattern for one - and I finally have one.

The crossover front is banded an it is suggested to use clear elastic in the seam. I used a braided 1/4" elastic instead. I think I accidentally stretch my elastic sightly in a few areas. I'm hoping it relaxes after a few more washes or hits with the iron. But the waviness doesn't bother me much.

The pattern also include a tank to wear underneath for modesty. I did make the tank, but I am not wearing it in these photos. I was making a second Jenny Cross Front Tunic and made the tank first and ended up throwing my second Jenny Cross Front Tunic in the trash. Don't use a super lightweight and sheer sweater knit. Trust me - it will not go well.

The Jenny Cross Front Tunic goes together pretty fast. For some reason every time I make a top that requires you to hem it first, they seem to go faster.

The Jenny Cross Front Tunic in sweater knit is perfect for the cold weather. Several testers made short sleeve versions in brushed poly and ITY knits for warmer weather. I'll definitely be trying a short sleeve Jenny as soon as it warms up.

The Jenny Cross Front Tunic is on sale through January 20th!

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