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The Flip Vest: Pattern Review and Giveaway

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I was lucky enough to be asked by Dana of Made if I would be willing to test her newest pattern, the Flip Vest, a few weeks ago. Ummm, yes!  Of course I would!  I just love Dana and all her patterns and tutorials…well, her whole blog is pretty darn perfect in my opinion.  
Her newest pattern, the Flip Vest is a reversible child’s vest and it was just released last week. Can I tell you what a keeper it is.  You will definitely want to have this in your go-to sewing pattern stash, it’s a pretty quick sew…I’d say I made Penny’s in about 1 1/2 hours.  In classic Dana fashion, this pattern is beautifully designed and doesn’t miss a single detail.  
Easy to understand?  Yes ma’am.  
Lots of beautiful step-by-step pictures?  You got it. 
Lots of sizes for lots of little bodies?  Sure thing, it’s for ages 6 months-5 years
Lots of details to make every vest unique? Of course!
You can use Fleece, Flannel, Cotton, and even Denim to make the Flip Vest.  For Penelope’s I chose to use a pink fleece on the outside and a funky dotted striped cotton for the inside.  You can have as little as two or up to a whole row of buttons as a closure (or even velcro if you desire to make it reversible!) I knew I wanted lots of buttons as Penny is 4 years old and I figured she would want it totally buttoned up to keep warm while playing outside!
And what a hit it was!  She loved the sweet little flower button details all along the front.  Girly…just like her!
And she loved to unbutton it and show off the lining, even in the 20 degree temps of Chicago! It was like a crazy fun secret that only she knew about!
For this pattern you will learn how to sew with fleece (yup, it can be a bit stretchy!) and knit ribbing (for the armholes and neck!) But I know you can do it…Dana really does make it so easy for you to learn.  Her pictures are perfect for beginners, detailing every step so you can make the perfect little vest for that perfect little one in your life!

And guess what?

Now is your chance to win one!!

Dana is offering up one Flip Vest pattern to THREE lucky winners today!  How’s that for sweet!

To enter, click here, or enter below!

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XOXO,

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    Comments

    1. Monica says

      Here’s hoping #1 is picked. Fabric options for me are upcycled from the Thrift Shop OR the standard Joann’s and Hancock Fabric.

    5. The Nelson Family says

      To be honest, Walmart. I sometimes really luck out and they will carry really good fabric for a much better deal then any other fabric shop. Like last night they got in some knit fabric for $4 a yard! 😀

    8. robertkaye says

      I usually buy fabric at my local thrift store, and if they don’t have anything that I fancy then I go to my local Walmart. After that I’d have to travel to Joann’s or Hancock Fabrics. I do have a local quilting fabric store also I have been too.

      Amanda Kaye Grant
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      Thank you!

    10. Sabrina says

      I buy most of my fabric at thrift stores lately, but I also spend a fair amount of money at Joann’s. Wanting to try online retailers other than fabric. com

    13. Lori says

      I buy a lot of fabric online from Fat Quarter Shop, but am also learning to stash away old clothes to repurpose them. Love the vest pattern – thanks for the giveaway! laklivak at syr dot edu

    16. Nathalie says

      I live in France, and buy my fabric at a local store. Yet i feel we have less choice for printed cotton, so I also order for US online shops from time to tim (like fabrics.com and hawthronethreads.com)

    17. livesimplenatural says

      I love fabric.com! The selection is really good, and the $1.95 clearance can’t be beat! I find a lot of good fabric at the thrift store too- repurposing vintage sheets and tablecloths. Fabricworm.com has really nice designer fabric but it’s kinda pricey.

    24. Kerry says

      I usually buy fabric from Hobby Lobby and Hancock Fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win! Your daughter looks so happy! 🙂

    27. Zenobia says

      The local Joann’s is 5 minutes from my house so it’s a little too easy to head over there for fabric looking that turns into fabric buying.

    37. Julie says

      I love the pop of color on the inside! I also didn’t realize you were In Chicago. I am about an hour north west.
      I would love to try out this Pattern!

      Julzhustead(at)gmail(dot)com

    42. erinmalia says

      my fabric mostly comes from wherever i can find it online! joann’s is kinda close, and the quilt shop with beautiful fabric is full of mean women! so online will have to do.

    43. Megan says

      I would love to sew this up for a friend, and for myself! Ok… I am not a kid anymore… but it sure looks fun, and I LOVE Dana’s patterns!

    44. Megan says

      Oh. My favorite place to buy fabric would have to be Joann’s, though gifts of fabric from family and friends definately work!

    48. Sarah Vine says

      I love thrift store fabric for things like pyjama bottoms, but I do drool over the offerings online, and have been known to treat myself at SewMamaSew….. x

    50. Jade says

      So adorable! I’ve got the fleece and knit rib ready and waiting! I’d love to get my hands on a copy of the pattern 🙂

    54. Anonymous says

      I have so much stash I’ve bought ‘because’ but also love fabric rehab in the uk and a few small local shops.
      Jo Mc

    55. Siencja says

      I like to buy fabrics in polish internet shop (like robinspatchwork.pl) and at fabrickshack.com – they have 1/2 shipping price, what is very beneficial for me. 🙂

    56. libertykp@hotmail.com says

      Spool of Thread, thrift stores and Hobby Lobby are great fabric shops for fabric purchasing.

    57. Kristi says

      I generally buy fabric at JoAnns, but I am also developing a new love for making new things out of old clothes we have lying around. Hooray for free!

    59. veronica says

      This pattern looks great. I do buy locally,but
      prefer Michael Levine’s LOFT – fun to pick and
      choose and many small pieces, just perfect for
      these types of patterns.

    62. Jess says

      I’ve been picking up my fabric lately from my local Walmart.

      What a cute vest!

      jess(dot)wood(at)gmail(dot)com

    64. Tara says

      My favorite Quilting Fabric to buy is at Thimblecreek in CA – Locally owned is always the best! Thanks for the giveaway!

    81. Else49 says

      My favourite place to buy fabric is a quilt store but for fleece and such I go to Fabricland as that is the only other store we have available in our neighbourhood.

    92. Nancy says

      Your version of the vest is very cute and cozy, I like the stripe side too. I don’t have too many fabric store options where I live so I would have to say spotlight at the moment and of course thrift stores can be lucky at times. I haven’t ventured into ordering fabric online yet but I need to do that soon. Thanks for the chance to win.

    93. Yuanita a.k.a Tacik says

      I live in Indonesia. I always buy fabric at local store near my house, but sometimes i have to go out of town which hundreds miles just for buy batik fabrics.
      I never buy online because it’s more fun if i know the actual condition, i could feel the texture and see the original color that is usually different from the picture

    95. Sara R. says

      So cute! I usually buy fabric from JoAnn’s – they have the best sales, but also love shopping at a local boutique called Stonemountain and Daughter here in Berkeley, CA.

    103. Kate says

      I’d love to have a go at making this! But where to get fabric is a bit of a problem for me – there’s a local shop that sells loads of pretty quilting cottons but I’m not sure where I’d go for fleece. Probably adult clothes from the charity shop that could do with a bit of upcycling!

    113. Jo says

      I like to browse fabric but in the UK it is so pricey so once I have browsed I tend to go online to fabric worm and order in bulk from the US

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    117. WonkyM says

      I live in Sweden and my favorite place to buy fabric is my local fabric store as they have a great selection. Your girl is adorable in her new vest!

    119. Eleanor James says

      Soo cute! I love the pink and yellow. Fabric.com and spoonflower.com are currently my favorite places to buy fabric. I’m always looking for new shops though. 🙂

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    123. Nicole says

      I get fabric from the local fabric shop or a place called Reverse Garbage (they have fabric that would otherwise end up in the landfill).

    125. bekah says

      I usually get fabric from wherever i can find a sale. Joanns, hobby lobby, or walmart. Hoping to go to Los angeles soon and check out there deals on Fabrics. I heard they have fabric for cheap sometimes.

    132. Max of Max California ★ says

      Well I broke up with my local fabric store, and have just recently starting seeing the only other fabric store in town. It’s motivating me to just sew from my stash and buy plain solid colours on eBay or from the op shops!

    133. Anonymous says

      I´m waiting for the dutch fabric market coming to my hometown in Germany- they have lots of fabrics…
      Would really like to sew the vest for my son and daughter!

    134. Carissa says

      I usually buy from Joann, but if I could afford it, I would buy from a beautiful little local fabric shop in town.