Me: Hey G...how d'you like my new sundress? G: Huh? Looks like you're wearing those harem pants.... LOL...okay, he may be right....but...this is indeed a dress. Unflattering? Oh, for sure. Comfy as all get up? Why yes ma'am, thank you very much! We're halfway through summer, and the universe has finally turned the heat on here in Vancouver. And what sweet serendipity...I happen to have just finished sewing the quintessential summer ... Read the Post...
SOPHIE TANKINI : : MY TIPS AND TRIBULATIONS : : CLOSET CASE FILES
Well hiya everyone. As most of you know, one of my versions of the Sophie Swimsuit is a tankini. I've written this post for those of you that have expressed an interest in making your own tankini. Hopefully, it will help you out, if even just a little. See...the thing is...I'm not 100% happy with my second tankini. It's not a complete fail; I went for a swim yesterday and it was comfortable enough...but..I just haven't managed to get the fit ... Read the Post...
HAREM PANTS : : VOGUE PATTERN V1355 : : STRETCH & SEW 333 T SHIRT
Well hiya everyone. Spoiler alert: I LOVE THESE PANTS! I'm just gonna jump right in and get to the obvious. Yep...that'd be me wearing harem pants. To be specific, I'm wearing Sandra Betzina Vogue Pattern V1355 and Stretch & Sew Pattern 333 {old pattern and out of print}. Now....before I go further.....there is not a single instance where ... Read the Post...
SOPHIE SWIMSUIT MASHUP
Well hiya! As promised, I'm back with Part I of my Sophie Swimsuit Mashup Guide. I'll be showing you how I added the wings from the View B bikini to the View A one piece suit. When I was pattern testing for Closet Case Files Sophie Swimsuit, I discovered I needed more support than the one piece provided and this mashup was my solution. Yes...the back band serves a very practical purpose...but it's also an attractive design feature. More options ... Read the Post...