I present to you the Hugo pattern that I had the chance to design with Lise from the Lise Tailor blog! Release planned within a week, Tuesday 27/11 in PDF version and to discover in cover version exclusively at the CSF show where we will have the joy of meeting you.
How was this collab born?
Lise discovered Ikatee thanks to the pattern of the Marcel t-shirt that she sewed countless times for her son Mathias. He had never shown much interest in her sewing him, anything, but, thanks to Marcel, that has changed. He could choose “cool” fabrics and proudly wear mom's creations. Then, once pregnant with Hugo, Lise sewed a lot of Ikatee patterns with, at the top of the list, her two fetishes: Cordoba and Lisboa , which she sewed a good ten times each.
For my part, I discovered Lise via her podcasts on her blog lisetailor.com .
In the meantime, we met at the workshop-boutique in Lyon. Lise goes there regularly for a coffee, to chat about sewing and to buy fabric of course!
I then proposed to Lise to do a collab together because you know it now, I love working in collab with sewing enthusiasts. And Lise, we can say that she is passionate, even a go-getter! I like his dynamism and his concern for a job well done.
The idea machine was launched!
Launch video
Lise and I wanted to shoot a video together to introduce you to our collab, starring Hugo. You can find her on Lise's blog lisetailor.com
What inspiration?
It was obvious to both of us from the start that we were going to design a pattern for babies (6 months to 4 years old) that would be suitable primarily for boys. The ideal remains of course for both of us that the model works for girls and for boys.
Lise quickly offered me to mix knitting and sewing by adapting a basic knitting to sewing. However, we didn't want a model that was too simple or too "infant" (like birth bras for example). Pinterest then turned to Ikatee with Camille (my new collaborator) at the helm, who made us a hell of a selection.
The little jumper with a bridge came up very often because it had the advantage of being very identifiable in knitting and non-existent in sewing, but also of lending itself easily to the game of variations and pretty details that I like so much and which make the mark of our ikatee creations.
Finally, just to add a little complexity to all this, Lise suggested that I integrate elements of foxes into our collaboration. The fox is his favorite animal!
She particularly wanted to place this detail on a chapka-type beanie because Mathias had had one like this (from the store) when he was little and she loved it.
So with Camille we got to work and here is the result!
Discovery of the pattern and its variations
The pattern offers a sweatshirt and hat set
The sweatshirt is available with several options:
– Buttoned front opening with 2 or 4 buttons
– Zipped front opening
– Closed front opening with a small button placket
– Single side or with a slit closed by a button placket
– Stitched pocket on the front
– And of course, the little fox tail to sew in the back or not
The chapka is fully lined. It is available in simple or fox inlay version.
We wanted to take care of the finishes for an optimal rendering. The top of the sweatshirt is lined with a sheath (or burrito) construction so that the seam allowances are trapped between the lining and the main fabric. It is a simple finish and very frequently used for blouses for example.
We really like the different versions of the front opening closure: the rather classic 4 buttons or the more modern zip. This pattern will allow you to progress little by little depending on the options you choose.
And of course, the absolute favourite: the fox finishes!
What fabrics?
In general, we recommend that you use a knit fabric such as a terrycloth, quilted or brushed sweatshirt.
It is imperative to have a fabric with elasticity for the sweatshirt so that the child can move easily. For the lining of the bodice, we recommend the use of a thin fabric such as cotton (poplin) or jersey in order to avoid layers.
It is quite possible to imagine a more summery version with a sailor fabric for example.
For the chapka, you can choose a more rigid fabric such as velvet for example. Avoid fabrics that are too light so that the chapka holds up well but also protects the child from the cold. You can perfectly use a lining with a little thickness like minky or fleece.
The cords of the chapka can be made in the main fabric or bought in haberdashery.
All the fabrics used for the versions presented here are available on the Ikatee store.
What sizes?
The pattern will be offered from 6 months to 4 years old
It's difficult ?
Hugo requires an intermediate level in sewing. I thought of it for recently beginner seamstresses who have learned the simplest patterns (like Cordoba) and who now want to learn new techniques and take on new challenges.
But don't worry, you'll be taken care of every step of the way. The explanations provided with the pattern are very detailed and full of diagrams. And if you need an extra push, the paragraph below is for you!
A little help sewing Hugo?
As soon as the pattern is online, you will be able to access a video tutorial that Camille is preparing for you to follow Hugo's creation step by step. All the variations are presented for the sweatshirt and for the chapka.
This is a very precious and appreciable help if you get stuck on a step. Very often, the written explanations and the diagrams are sufficient, but the first time you perform a new technique (zipping, fitting in a sleeve, etc.), seeing the technique on video will undoubtedly save you time!
Where to find it and when?
Hugo will be available on the Ikatee website in PDF version from Tuesday 27/11 and in a cover version exclusively at the CSF show. The covers will then be put online on the site and present at some of our retailers in the days following the end of the show.
See you at the Créations et Savoir Faire fair?
Ikatee will be at CSF booth E047
...and Lise will be with us at the following times:
– Thursday, November 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
– Friday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
– Saturday December 1 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
I hope that many of you will come and meet us to discover Hugo but more generally to chat about couture!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Also come and meet Fanny de Petites Choses on our stand
We will introduce you to Ida and Louise child and Mum that we developed in collaboration
- Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
