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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Easy Pants Alert!





OK, so as my sewing improves, so does my need for trying new patterns,  and here is one I’ve bought some time ago and finally got to try out: The Scientific Seamstress Easy Fit Pants. The name of the pattern is a true indicator of how easy these pants are to make. Ruffles and all, it took me about 2 hours to finish two pairs that I was working on simultaneously, seriously, how cool is that?  I would say the only tricky part was cutting the fabric because I chose a chevron fabric and it would only make sense to have it match, right? I did have to pay special attention to my sewing to make sure everything lined up correctly but it was mostly because of my fabric of choice than the pattern itself. I purposely made these two pairs in these two colors because I found a matching iron-on patch that I could apply to a simple white t-shirt and have 2 different outfits out of 3 pieces of clothing, since the top matched both pants perfectly. For a 2T size I used about a whole yard mostly because I had to make sure the chevron print lined up perfectly for both leg pieces and also the ruffles (which I love!). This sure is a fun and easy pattern to try out and it also works for shorts. I will be trying to make some for my little boy next. You sure get a lot of bang for your buck (even a doll version is included).
Enjoy!
Pattern available at: www.scientificseamstress.etsy.com





















Monday, August 25, 2014

Hello School Year 2014 - 2015!




The school year 2014-2015 has officially started in my little side of the world and I am very happy. My children have enjoyed all that summer has to offer and now it’s time to focus a little more on learning and a little less on the fun part of being home with them. I couldn't start the new school year without making new clothes for little miss Julia. For our first day of home school preschool I made her a super hippie inspired outfit using Brownie Goose’s Lily ruffler pants, they turned out great!! Even I am impressed. The instructions are great as well as the pattern layout, it only took me a couple of hours which is not too bad considering that I am constantly interrupted.  For the top, I decided to use Mouse House Creations Persimmon tunic. I must admit I was a little afraid of the pleats, but Hayley’s  instructions were awesome! I really love the combination of this two pieces, totally unique and one of a kind together.
And the Lily ruffle pants at: 

HAPPY SEWING!