Thread Faction Patterns #106 and #108 {Review, Blog Tour & Giveaways!}

After working with Liz from Thread Faction (formerly Hatchlings Patterns) this fall with her M is for Moto Jogger pattern tour, I was excited to see that she released a full line of children's wear PDF patterns this spring.  I sewed patterns #106 and #108 for today's stop on the blog tour.  Keep reading for all the details and to see how you can be entered to win one of the many giveaways during this tour - and I hope you'll take the time to use the direct links to visit all the tour participants.  At the end of my post I have a link to the four big giveaways on the Thread Faction blog, discount codes from our sponsors, as well as a giveaway here on my blog, and the entire tour schedule with links.  Also - Liz is really amazing and has been putting up a new tutorial, pattern hack, or related post each day of the tour - visit her blog to find them all.  Note - Thread Faction patterns are priced in AUD, so US buyers will have the price converted to USD (the US price is lower than the AU price).

Disclosure: I received these patterns for free in order to participate in the tour.  The Thread Faction links in the post are my affiliate links, which earn me a 15% commission is you make a purchase within 30 days of using my link.  I aim to provide a helpful and honest review and appreciate your support, but if you prefer a non-affiliate link I provide one here:  www.threadfaction.com

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M is for Moto Joggers from Hatchlings Patterns {Blog Tour}

As I type this blog post, I am wearing a pair of the most comfortable pants.  Ever.  And, I sewed them for myself using the new M is for Moto Joggers women's pattern* from Hatchlings Patterns (now Thread Faction as of May 2016) and the softest, most buttery-feeling french micro-terry fabric from LA Finch Fabrics.  I am excited to tell you about the pattern, which is the first woman's pattern from Liz at Hatchlings Patterns, and to participate in the M is for Moto Joggers Pattern Tour which begins today and continues through October 31.  Also, I'll be on Periscope showing the inside of my pants and talking more about the pattern, so follow me @SewNotPerfect to catch it live or watch the reply.  (you can view it at this link until 8pm EST on Tuesday).  I wrote a lot for this post.  I tried to bold the most important info for those who skim.  If you want to cut to the nitty gritty, read my bullet points, especially about the awesome sizing of this pattern and why you should trust the chart and fit modification instructions.

Disclosure:  I was contacted to participate in this tour and received the pattern for free in order to participate.  My review and comments are honest, straight-forward, and my own.  This post contains affiliate links marked with *.

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