My next project is getting come finishing touches. A long-wanted pair of sailor pants.
(Camera phone photo)
I just need to sew on these 8 million buttons and maybe switch out my topstitching from cream to gold (to match the anchors and eyelets in the back).
It’s not too often I outright copy Trena and make something because I saw hers. I mean, I get salty when I give her unloved fabric and she turns it into a masterpiece. When? Like this shirt and this dress. I already know I’m going to be mad when she sews this fabric from China. Four years ago Trena […]
The last time I wrote, I promised I’d have photos of my latest project on me. Well, little did I know it would be a incredibly windy and biting 36 degrees (2.2 celsius) on Sunday when I wore the dress in Michigan. In case you’re wondering, that’s 35 degrees cooler than it was when I […]
In my last bra post, I said I needed to get up to five new bras this year. Well, I’m just about there now with the addition of these two bras. Both are made from the Rebecca pattern by Sewy (a German company) and kits from Summerset on Etsy. I did try this brown combo once […]
So, I’m a month and one holiday too late. I thought I’d get this sewn in time for Valentine’s Day and at least inwardly celebrate the day. But, alas, I lost my mojo. I was lucky it came back in a spurt Friday night after meeting up with Norma of Orange Lingerie who is in […]
My underwear situation is pretty tragic. Once I figured out a year ago that I could sew my own panties, I refused to buy them any more (even at $5 a pair). Except, I also wasn’t sewing them either. It was Trena who mentioned she’d used the Under Armour thin wicking fabric from my local […]
Apparently, this last week was the anniversary of Grace Kelley’s 1965 wedding to Prince Ranier of Monaco. I thought it was high time I let you know that I *finally* read her wedding dress designer’s book, ‘Just Make Them Beautiful’. The book was published in 1976 and was limited edition at that time. There are […]
And, I felt kind of depressed. And have spent the weekend obsessively cleaning out my closets, drawers and basement. I live alone in a three bedroom house and there is stuff in each of those rooms. I want to get down to the things I need. Not just the stuff I want. And, less stuff. […]
Guys, I’m so busy these days between work (larger projects, running a Fellowship program) and extra curricular activities (election season). I don’t want to tell you I’m on a hiatus from blogging since I may have a whim (like now). But, I will be posting very little until the end of September. I can only […]
I’m at least two projects or more from tackling my athletic wear (I sew by the color on the serger). But, thought you might be interested in a great resource on sewing athletic wear. I managed to purchase most of the Singer Sewing Reference Library in one fell swoop a couple years ago. One of […]
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I love, love, love these! I’ve been idly looking for a sailor pants pattern, I will definitely check out this HP one. As usual, your naval stylings are looking beautiful!
I love the buttons! I think I’ll do the Burda Petite ones that just came out. You are on a military style kick lately, I see! Great idea.
I have this pattern, I can’t wait to see yours all done! I think this pattern would make cute shorts too?
ohhhh….can’t wait to see them finished! I bought a Hot patterns pants pattern a few years ago and have never been game to sew them after reading a few negative reviews. Thanks for posting about these and the t-shirts the other day!
Waaaay cute!
I can’t wait to make these myself – I believe I do have a pattern for Hotpatterns Sailor Pants at home – I’m a sucker for sailor pants – yours are gorgeous so far!
Wow! I’m impressed with your productivity! I’m going to have to pull out the HP Riveria blouse and try and match one of the patterns with my fabrics stash. Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
Looking awesome! I love those buttons – worth changing the topstitching for!!