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I recently drafted and sewed up a test pair of cream cotton jeans and I really couldn’t be happier with the fit! I thought I would share some photos of my #memade outfit. First of all, I made these jeans purely out of selfish reasons. I needed some new jeans that weren’t covered in holes and I’m super particular about how I like my jeans to fit. So far these jeans tick all the boxes. Flattering fit (for my body), high waist (but not “mom jeans”), made from sturdy 100% cotton non-stretch denim, button up (or zip), narrow leg without being too restrictive on my calves. I used the narrow pants pattern as my guide and added a back yoke in place of the back darts along with all the other typical jeans pockets. I don’t know whether or not to make this pattern available as a sewing pattern. Mainly because there are already so many great jeans patterns out there! I *will* be releasing my narrow pants pattern (eventually...), however. But let me know if you think you would want yet another jeans sewing pattern as well! (P.S. I’ve worn these quite a few times without washing yet and they have stretched out a bit...) — The top I’m wearing is a tried and true Vogue 9643 pattern in a gingham linen from @fabricsstorecom . I decided to only sew up the bust darts and leave out the waist shaping darts for a more casual blouse. I also added a button front opening instead of the side zip. I love how flattering this neckline is, however I will say cap sleeves aren’t always super flattering on me! I may change the sleeves for a different style the next time I make this blouse. — Okay that was long! What have you been making and wearing this summer? . . . . . #annaallenclothing #sewing #sewingjeans #vsco #vscocam #sewcialist #handmade #handmadewardrobe #indiesewing #indiesewingpattern #pdfsewing #inmynisolos #jeans #summer #summerwardrobe

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When I was in high school I started to feel self conscious about my inability to tan. All of my friends had at least a bit of tan and sometimes people would glare at my legs in summertime and remark on how white they were. I used to try that horrid spray tan in a little bottle I picked up at the drugstore. It gave me that lovely shade of orange, but somehow I felt it looked better than my natural pasty white skin. Then one day I noticed a picture of myself at a party and you could see my white feet and hands, and orange legs. It was kind of hilarious actually! Back then I decided I’d stop wearing self tanner, but I also decided to stop wearing shorts. What a silly girl! If I could go back and tell my 17 year old self a thing or two, I’d include a bit about how my natural skin was beautiful and to stop caring about what others think of me. Most of the time people are too worried about themselves anyway, to think about your insecurities. Anyway, all that to say, I wear shorts now and I’m totally rocking my freckled knees and white untanned legs. ❤️ — P.S. Thanks everyone for all of your amazing hiking boot suggestions! I can’t wait to look through all of the different boots! I’ll make sure I update when I end up with a pair! . . . #annaallenclothing #annaallenpatterns #persephonepants #persephoneshorts #indiesewing #sewingpattern #sewingpatterns #etsyshop #pdfsewingpattern #pdfsewingpatterns #pdfsewing #shorts #summerwardrobe #vsco #vscocam #summertime #linen #canvas