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Color your own New Year’s Eve party hats and ring in the new year in your own unique style! You can add stickers, glitter, pom poms, ribbons and gems. Just have fun!
Hello and Happy New Year my dear followers! Wish you all the best in the year 2024! It’s been a while since I posted my last free pattern, because I spent the last few weeks enjoying the holidays and taking care of my two adorable boys. Now I’m back with lots of energy and enthusiasm! The pattern for today is a men’s oversized sweatshirt, with blocking detail. It is a wonderful stash buster – so you can use your smaller pieces of fabric to create a whole new garment. Let’s have a closer look at the design: Tiana’s Closet sewing patterns are made in 10 sizes from XXS to 5XL so you may find a suitable size for yourself. If you are not sure which size suits you, take a look at the measurement table before doing anything here: SIZE GUIDE. The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your desired size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. I have included a first page with many details about sizing and printing, so please first read the first page and make sure you know what size you need! If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the printing instruction in this post: PRINTING GUIDE. My patterns are now made in both A4/Letter paper and A0 paper format so you can print at home or at any print shop! For home printers, you can print this using your home printer and either A4 or Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern – avoid waste of ink and waste of paper, save the earth! Some PC may print smaller than actual size even when you choose 100% scale – I don’t know why this problem exist, but my HP laptop cannot print true to size. I have to scale up to 103% to get the right size. You may need to check with your PC to see if it prints true to size, if not, scale up a bit. I was informed by a reader that you can also print the pdf as image to get the right scale, however I never tested it on my computer. SEWING INSTRUCTION You will need: Fabric of your choice. This pattern is intended for sweatshirt fabrics. Scissors, pencil or fabric marker, ruler, pins Sewing machine/Serger or needle and thread Printed pattern How much fabric do you need for this piece of garment? To be precise, you may need to check how much fabric you need before buying. It will depend on the selected pattern size, the width, and design of the fabric you plan to use. Just to be sure, print all the paper patterns and lay them out at the width of fabric you plan to use (usually from 90 to 150 centimeters or 35 to 60 inches). Measure how much fabric you will need. Don’t forget to account for pieces that need to be cut multiple times and pieces that are cut on the fold. Cutting instruction: After printing out and taping all the pattern pages together, you will get something similar to this: All my patterns already include 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance. Just cut the pattern pieces as is and use a 1cm seam allowance when you sew. The fabric will be cut into following pieces: Back: cut 2 mirrored pieces Upper Front A: cut 1 piece Lower Front A: cut 1 piece Upper Front B: cut 1 piece Lower Front B: cut 1 piece Sleeve: cut 2 mirrored pieces Sleeve Cuff Ribbing: cut 2 Waist Ribbing: cut 1 piece on the fold Neck Ribbing: cut 1 piece Place the pattern pieces on the fabric, pin the pattern pieces to the fabric to secure them in place. Using sharp scissors, carefully cut out the fabric pieces along the outer lines of the pattern. Take your time to ensure precise and clean cuts, as this will affect the fit and overall appearance of your garment. Make sure to mark all notches and other design features such as darts, pleats, draw marks etc. from the pattern pieces onto your fabric. When sewing the garment, pay attention to notches, they must match up. Sewing instruction: 1. Place two Back pieces right sides facing, pin and sew the center back seam. 2. Place Upper Front A and Lower Front A right sides facing, pin and sew to join. 3. Place Upper Front B and Lower Front B right sides facing, pin and sew to join. 4. Place the two Front pieces right sides facing. Sew the center front seam. 5. Place the Front and Back right sides facing. Pin and sew the shoulder and side seams. 6. Fold the Sleeve right sides in, align the underarm seam and sew. 7. Sew the Sleeve Cuff Ribbing to the Sleeve. Video tutorial: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/12/14/how-to-attach-sleeve-cuff-ribbing/ 8. Set in Sleeve. Video tutorial: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/11/06/how-to-sew-set-in-sleeve/ 9. Use similar method as in Step 7 to attach Waist Ribbing to the main garment. 10. Use ribbing to finish neckline. Video tutorial: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/05/02/how-to-sew-t-shirt-neckline/ In just a few simple steps you are able to create a totally new garment. Make and enjoy it! This is the download link: ELIAS MEN’S OVERSIZED SWEATSHIRT (SIZE XXS-5XL) A4/LETTER PAPER ELIAS MEN’S OVERSIZED SWEATSHIRT (SIZE XXS-5XL) A0 PAPER To download just click on the link above and choose “Save link as”. The PDF file will be downloaded to your device. An advertisement may pop up, just close it and continue with your download. In case some ads attempt to make you enter your personal info, just ignore and close it. I do NOT require any kind of information to download my pattern files. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Because of many cases of copyright infringement, I have restricted permission on my patterns from now on and you will not be able to open it using pdf editing software like Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw etc. Please use PDF readers to open and view the files – there are many free PDF readers that offer layer viewing and printing, like Adobe Reader, Foxit Reader… Happy sewing! And don’t forget to share your project on my Facebook page: Tiana’s Closet Sewing Patterns or tag me on Instagram #tianasclosetsewingpatterns, I will be thrilled to see the garment in real life!
Want to plan a New Years Eve party for kids? Whether you need New Year's Eve activities for toddlers, New Year's Eve party ideas for kids and adults, or New Year's Eve party ideas for family at home, you'll find something on this easy list of party ideas! Here's how to have a Happy New Years party!
Gracie was a sweet Border Collie rescued by friends some years ago. She enjoyed a loving, happy home in her senior years, but sadly passed away this fall. I designed this ornament to honor Gracie. …
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Every crocheter has a go-to gift pattern. This collection of pretty crochet bookmark patterns can probably help you for next rush of holiday gifts.
Labor Day Coloring Pages for Kids Welcome to our collection of Labor Day Coloring Pages. Coloring is a magnificent activity for little ones. Coloring teaches them to focus, develop motor skills, and recognize colors. Our vast and ever-increasing collection of kids' coloring sheets will appeal to children of all ages! Printing coloring sheets is also easy - simply click the link under your preferred coloring pages. Parents, teachers, and caregivers - please note that our coloring pages are strictly for your own personal use. Check out our large collection of coloring pages and print as many as your child wants.
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Spiced and creamy (yet cream-less) butternut squash sauce tossed with whole grain linguine. Top with fried sage for a healthy, comforting main dish. Serve with salad or roasted vegetables to further lighten up the meal. Recipe yields 4 large servings.
Halloween! It will be here before I know it. Costumes have been decided (well, one for sure, and the second keeps changing between a hockey player or a baseball player—my money is on a combo of the two). Crafts have already begun, and this year, we will be hosting a Halloween party—which means... Halloween Games
Labor Day Coloring Pages for Kids Welcome to our collection of Labor Day Coloring Pages. Coloring is a magnificent activity for little ones. Coloring teaches them to focus, develop motor skills, and recognize colors. Our vast and ever-increasing collection of kids' coloring sheets will appeal to children of all ages! Printing coloring sheets is also easy - simply click the link under your preferred coloring pages. Parents, teachers, and caregivers - please note that our coloring pages are strictly for your own personal use. Check out our large collection of coloring pages and print as many as your child wants.
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Happy New Year to everyone! After taking a nice little break last month to manage all the happenings the holiday season brings, it’s good to be back in the kitchen playing with food again. To start the new year off, I’m sharing a Key Lime Cake recipe. I’ve always been curious about cakes made with...READ MORE
Monthly Planning Lists to help you plan a year of intentional living. Each month includes: - Monthly list of holidays to celebrate - Suggestions for planning ahead - What's on sale each month - Suggestions for things to take care of around the house each month - A few activity ideas for the kids each month - An encouraging or motivational quote each month - A suggestion for a useful list to make each month Also included is a list of helpful links to resources available on my website, Must Love Lists. These links lead to articles with ideas related to each month, along with free downloads available in my free resource library. Upon purchase, you will receive a zipped PDF file formatted to print on 8.5"x11" paper. This file includes pages for all 12 months. You may print and use as many copies as you wish for personal use. Please do not share or resell this file. This listing is for a digital download only. No physical product will be sent. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Planning List Bundle: http://etsy.me/3swOrC9 Monthly Bucket List Ideas: https://etsy.me/3Pw8E6z Monthly Themed Activities for Kids: http://etsy.me/31ceyTr Thank you for your support of my small business! Visit my blog for more resources to help manage your home and homeschool. WEBSITE: www.mustlovelists.com Follow on FB: www.facebook.com/mustlovelists Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mustlovelists/ Follow on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/mustlovelists/
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It's that time again - the end of the school year! I've come up with a list of 37 end of the year activities that you can use in your own classroom to make those last days of school special and fun for you and your students. Click through to read all of the ideas - lots of links are included to more resources!
This Free Printable Birthday Hat is a fun, inexpensive way to help celebrate student birthdays! Hop over and download it now!
Ah, Fall... the leaves are changing colors, the air is getting cooler, the coffees are infused with pumpkin spice... It's a nice time of year. I'm linking up with my blog tribe to share some of my favorite fall lessons! I am lucky enough to teach in a school that is very pro-Halloween. We have a huge costume parade and every class throws a party. It's easily one of my favorite days of the school year. So I have lots of fun doing Halloween songs along with other seasonal songs this time of year. I'll share some great things I've found to do with each grade level... Pre-K Our Pre-K students just learned the letter "M" in their classroom, so I decided to reinforce that literacy component with a fun movement activity called, "Monsters Stomp Around the House." This is a piggyback song to the tune of, "The Ants Go Marching" which we are going to be learning later in the year. Now that they've heard the melody in this song, it should be more familiar to them when we get to it! Kindergarten I learned this song in college and love doing it with my primaries: To trace the melodic contour, I use foam leaves that I bought at a craft store a few years ago. You could also use scarves or paper cutouts for the same effect. 1st Grade Another favorite song that I learned in college is a piggyback song to the tune of "The Muffin Man." This one is called "The Pumpkin Child." Oh, do you know the pumpkin child? The pumpkin child, the pumpkin child! Do you know the pumpkin child Who goes to [ school name]? I start the lesson by telling my students a story of a day when a little pumpkin came to the school and he went to different teachers in the building and asked them if they knew the pumpkin child. Each time I mention a new teacher, we sing the song again. By the time I've finished the story, they've had at least six or seven repetitions of the song and can sing it independently. Then we play a beat passing game and pass a pumpkin around the circle. Whoever the pumpkin lands on is the pumpkin child! I let the pumpkin child pick a movement (pat, clap, snap, etc.) for us to use to keep the steady beat. 2nd Grade I LOVE the book "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything" But do you know what I love even more than the book? This great video that has the story set to a song! I had my students sing along and then act out each part. After singing the song, I bring out the book and we add instruments for each part as well. 3rd-5th Grade For my intermediate students, I've found a couple of fun activities on Pinterest that I use... The kids love reading the notation for Ghost of John in this shape! And we sing it in a two or three part round. I'm excited to try this cup passing game next week. I also do a contest with The Addams Family Song... since music class is a place where we practice performing and stage presence, I challenge them to sing the song like Wednesday Addams: with a frown the whole time and NO SMILING. There is nothing funnier than watching a bunch of kids try their hardest NOT to smile!!! I hope you enjoy these Falloween (as my second graders called it) activities. Don't forget to check out some of the other blogs in the linkup! An InLinkz Link-up
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