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Take Two for 2022: The problem with pants pt. 2

I finished my Pacific exercise leggings! Read all about it in The Problem with Pants: Part 2

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March 2019 & April 2019: Getting the hang of pants, part 2

March 2019 & April 2019: Getting the hang of pants, part 2 - the gripping conclusion of my pants project!

Pattern: Sewaholic Thurlow Trousers

Yes, I know it’s almost May.  But I swear this a project started in March and finished in April. In part 1, I made shorts to get out some kinks while I figure out how to make actual pants.

Anyways, I finished my pants using the same pattern as the shorts from the previous post. I was so amped up after my shorts that I couldn’t wait to start on the real deal. I…

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February & March 2019: Getting the hang of pants, part 1

February & March 2019: Getting the hang of pants - my first attempt at figuring out how to sew pants

Pattern: Sewaholic Thurlow Trousers

Despite my lack of energy with writing blog posts, I did have a very productive February & March. I was able to finish up my two button-down shirts (well one is mostly done) and get my pants project underway. In order to figure out how to sew a decent pair of pants, I started out small – meaning shorts! What better way to figure something out by taking the…

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So I haven't updated on my March sewing plans... and that's because I got a bit sidetracked. I was picked to pattern test Tasia's latest pattern, the lovely Cambie dress. I had to sew it in two weeks (and right before I went to Austin for work), so things got a bit tight!

I made the dress in black rayon challis in a size 14. I still have this thing where I'm paranoid that nothing will fit me, so I make the size larger in order to have tons of ease... which then really bugs me when I'm wearing it. (Gertie posted about this recently and I totally agree with her.) I was in between size 12 and 14, but closer to 14, so the next version of the Cambie will definitely be a 12. A fitted bodice is supposed to be, well, fitted!

I do love this dress, though. Supremely comfortable, and the bodice is so incredibly cute. Sweetheart neckline! Sneaky sleeves! I can't wait to make the A-line version of this; I'll basically live in it at work this summer. But that will wait until I make another tiny pocket tank, and the meringue skirt, and take in my Vogue dress...

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Finally got around to doing some sewing last night. I've had the fabric for this Pendrell blouse for months, but I finally cut it out this weekend and started putting it together last night. I'm doing View B, but without the seam ruffle -- that's just too many ruffles for me. I am keeping the sleeve ruffle.

This fabric is a super frayable crepe, and unfortunately I don't have a surger, so I've decided to finish the seams with bias tape. I decided this last night after my attempt to zigzag over the edge didn't work out so well, hence the premade navy bias tape. I'll probably try to make some out of the fashion fabric tonight. We shall see. It's pretty lightweight, so I don't think the added bulk at the seams will be too bad.

I also bought the pattern for Grainline's Tiny Pocket Tank, and am excited to make a bunch of those for summer.