Aesthetic Nest - Pattern testing!

I was excited to receive an email from Anneleise from Aesthetic Nest a few months back to be one of the pattern testers for her new pattern - yes please! The pattern was for a child's top in a classic boat neck design. I loved every part of this process. It started with a pdf version of the pattern, complete with instructions and pattern pieces. Anneleise has provided a number of variations in her pattern as well at the original boat neck design. I decided to try the pleated version first and because I loved the look so much, I did the classic version as well. Such a versatile pattern - so much fun! Check out her pattern, formally released in her etsy pattern shop - Wee Muses Sewing Patterns

The pleated version

The classic version

Toddler Booster seat

This makes a square cushion (35cm x 35cm) and 15cm high - it is the perfect size for my dining chairs and lets Miss S fit snugly under the dining table.

For this project you will need:
0.7 cm outer fabric
0.6 cm lining fabric
35 cm velcro
36 cm zip
1.5 m Piping cord (I used a nice thick cord - approx 0.5cm in diameter)
0.3cm piping fabric

My first  decision was to make two cushions (well a cushion and a cover - you know what messy eaters toddlers can be!) Today we will concentrate on the inner cushion made from the lining fabric.

From the lining fabric cut:
2 squares (37cm x 37cm)
3 rectangles (37cm x 17cm)
2 rectangles (37 x 10cm)

To make the inner cushion, take the two smaller rectangles in the lining fabric and the velcro:

Now take the 3 rectangles from the lining fabric - these will form the other sides:

The 2 lining fabric squares become the top and bottom:

The lining cushion is complete ready to be stuffed with bean bag pellets - next time, the all important outer cushion, complete with spiffy piping!