I got picked again! I love pattern testing for Heidi and Finn - their patterns are super stylish and they are usually straightforward, quick sews with really great results. I always feel drawn towards more "adult" (I don't mean tarty!), sophisticated looks for the kids clothes but then feel bad as they are just kids and want to be kids. I am not sure if I get the balance right sometimes when I shop for them, but the Heidi and Finn patterns epitomise the perfect mix of looking a bit classy while being functional and fun and appropriate for the dudes. Gushing aside, this one was a real winner: It only took me three hours from start to finish, including taping and tracing the pattern. As you can see the pattern is pretty simple, with the only real details being patch pockets: And button tabs: I got the buttons from The Stash Cupboard (a local yarn shop who also sell fabulous buttons) - I chose something to girl-it-up just a little, a kind of sparkly