Stitches in the Wizarding World, Part I

Peanut and Baby Bear both have birthdays in the very near future. In celebration, we headed out for a birthday adventure at Universal Studios, Orlando last weekend. In this family full of Potterheads, there was no better way to celebrate than time spent in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and I couldn’t resist making a few outfits for the kids to wear on our adventures.

This was the perfect time for the Bug and Peanut to visit the Wizarding World. The Bug recently finished reading the Harry Potter series, and Peanut is almost 5/7 of the way through it. They loved being immersed in the stories and experiencing so many of the locations mentioned throughout.  They were also both tall enough to ride all of the magical rides. The Bear wasn’t quite so lucky, but with so much to see and do she still had a grand adventure.

I was so excited when I found this Deathly Hallows knit at Joann Fabrics. It was perfect for these Explorer Raglans from Made By Jack’s Mum. The colorblocked side panel really shows off the fabric and adds that little bit of extra to a simple raglan shirt.

I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut a few iconic symbols and quotes from the Harry Potter series to add the final touch to the coordinating shirts.

I mashed two patterns from 5 out of 4 Patterns to create the girls’ skirts. These girls love to twirl, so the Little Luna Skirt was a no brainer. To keep them comfortable in the Orlando sunshine I added a pair of Little Ninja shorts under each skirt before sewing on the waist band. There are several patterns out there that can acheive a similar look, but the Little Ninja Leggings includes a gusset option for all but the smallest sizes. Gussets make all the difference for ease and comfort of movement. And the best part is both of these patterns are available for free! What a great way to check out 5 out of 4 Patterns if you’ve never tried them.

These girls of mine are growing up fast. I’m glad we can create these memories with them. I hope they keep this magic alive for many years to come.

We love heading out on birthday adventures with the kids. How does your family celebrate birthdays?

 

 

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