Extraordinary Girl Blog Tour

I’m so excited today to be part of the Extraordinary Girl blog tour and share this adorable pattern with you. I have a thing for envelope shirts (or lap tees)–it started in high school but they’re remarkably hard to find in women’s sizes. So when I saw this pattern came in both girls AND women’s sizes, I was elated.

Ironically, I ended up making both of the girls’ shirts, but didn’t get mine done in time (sad!) since I’m headed out of town today but let me assure you it’s on the cutting table, and the fabric is sitting right by the cut-out pattern. I want about 3 of these shirts! But for now, it’s photos of the girls.

The girl’s pattern goes from 12 months to size 14 and the women’s pattern is an XS to XXL and both include 3/4 or long sleeves. And you have the option to turn on/off layers in the women’s pattern so you only print your size. I love that feature.

Another thing I love? The optional color blocking. This was a great way to use up some of the smaller cuts I had in my stash. I wouldn’t have had enough of the stripes on either shirt to do a full shirt even if I didn’t match stripes (gasp!) so mixing them with solids was awesome.

I also left off the pocket detail from the pattern and on Saige’s (green) I cut the hi/low hem straight across. They were quick to sew up and I want mine next!

Want to see more versions of this pattern? Check out all the other stops on the tour–they’re all up since today’s the last day of the tour.

The blog tour is for The Extraordinary Girl by Filles a Maman. You can grab your own copy of just the girls sizes or just the women’s for $7 each or for a better deal can grab both patterns in the bundle for $13 (normally $19.58). These prices will only be available for the duration of the blog tour (which ends today!).

And what about a fun giveaway? There are two bundles up for grabs, so make sure you fill out the widget below to be entered! That’s a lot of FAB patterns to choose from.

Bundle #1:
Filles a Maman 2 patterns winner’s choice
Sofilantjes – 1 pattern winner’s choice
Julie pattern by Muffin Head
AimeLea & Finn – 1 pattern winner’s choice
FABulous Home Sewn -1 pattern winner’s choice
Fancy Schmancy – 1 pattern winner’s choice
E+M Patterns – 1 pattern winner’s choice

Bundle #2:
Filles a Maman 2 patterns winner’s choice
Sofilantjes – 1 pattern winner’s choice
Fancy Schmancy – 1 pattern winner’s choice
MCM Studio Designs – 1 pattern winner’s choice
MandyK Designs -1 pattern winner’s choice
Striped Swallow Designs – 1 pattern winner’s choice

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