The Phresh Blazer is perfect for SOOOOO many reasons as you will soon find out but I am going to start out with saying that my little loved this so much that even after an extremely long day she was ecstatic to hit the town and model this beauty!
There are many options that you will be able to pick and choose from when making the blazer. You have the ability to either sew this up with long sleeves or 3/4 sleeves and the option on the sleeves for them to be straight or to be gathered depending on the look that you want. You can also add the 3 rows of ruffles on the back as I did or you can go without the ruffles. Another cute detail on this blazer is the option to add a welt pocket which I opted out of on this blazer. So many looks in just one pattern!!! In addition to having lots of different options, the Phresh Blazer goes from a size 1 to a size 14 so it will be one that you will be able to use time and time again!
The instructions are very organized, detailed and easy to follow and understand. There is great information regarding the pattern as well as general information on how to get the best fit for your child. The pages are numbered and there is just such a neat appearance of this pattern it is a joy to actually construct. I know I have had issues with other patterns I have come across that use cutsie fonts and they could be a little on the wordy side which in my opinion really can get annoying. Not this one! Suzanne is amazing when it comes to the flow and ease of her instructions!
The fit on this was spot on! This pattern is recommended for fabrics with stretch but it can be made with fabrics that do not have stretch. I chose to use a beautiful red woven cotton that had very little stretch. Since I know that my little likes nothing tight anywhere on her body (seriously....even her swimsuits have to be loose!!!) I just went up a size to compensate for the fabric not having much stretch. Easy as pie!!!
I love the tailored look of this piece! When I first saw this I figured that there would be so much time and effort that was going to have to go into it to get such a professional looking end result and that it would be a pattern for advanced sewists. I was wrong!!! I would highly recommend even beginners to give this Phresh Blazer a try!!
In addition to amazingly well written instructions, the pattern pieces fit together like a dream! Everything matched up perfectly and it went together quickly and easily! There is also a key on page 4 to help guide you to make sure the pattern pieces are placed properly when taping together!
So, lets just review one more time how amazingly awesome this pattern is! Great fit, check! Well written, detailed and easy to understand instructions, check! Enough options to be worth your money, check!! A great size range, check! Pattern pieces that fit together like they are supposed to, check!
In closing.....everything about the Phresh Blazers amazing! It is a must have and one that your little is going to love! Dress it up, dress it down....it doesn't matter how you dress it, it is just amazing!
XOXOXOXOXO
~Rebecca~
