Category: Pants

  • Join Us for #MeMadeMay: Celebrating Handmade Creations

    Join Us for #MeMadeMay: Celebrating Handmade Creations

    Just to prove to certain family members that were asking… I did it! I cleaned the guest bedroom! I have a sewing corner in a big, bright, cheery bedroom, and a large sewing storage closet in a smaller guest bedroom. My cutting table and pressing mat are in the smaller guest bedroom too. I end…

  • #memadeMay2025

    #memadeMay2025

    Every May @sozoblog, and on Instagram here, invites sewists to challenge themselves in some way. Some choose to post a photo of themselves every day with a complete head to toe #memade outfit. Some choose to sew only from their stash. The possibilities are endless! I haven’t signed myself up for a few years now….

  • I’m finished my #DesigninDecember sewing!

    I’m finished my #DesigninDecember sewing!

    I have my Designer Copy of these Polo Ralph Lauren Cargo Pants finished! I used McCall’s M7364, which didn’t have any “cargo pants” details, so I added them in myself by studying the Itch to Stitch Sequoia cargo pants. By the way, I found and purchased the Itch to Stitch pattern too late … after…

  • Working on my #DesigninDecember Copy!

    Working on my #DesigninDecember Copy!

    I’ve got my fabric cut out for my Designer Copy of this Pucci Printed Poplin Tunic Dress! I’ve definitely had to be careful cutting because I was short on fabric, so my version will be a shorter top, not a tunic top. I am loving this fabric and the style! I have my Designer Copy…

  • Update on the #DesigninDecember Sewing Challenge!

    Update on the #DesigninDecember Sewing Challenge!

    Whoo Hoo! I have decided on my #DesigninDecember outfit … well the top anyway! This is my Designer Inspiration! A Pucci Printed Poplin Tunic Dress! I’ve got this wonderful summery fabric, but perhaps not enough though, so I will have to be very careful with my cutting. I must have spent a few minutes trying…

  • It’s time for the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge 2023!

    It’s time for the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge 2023!

    We are in our 8th year now and I’m so happy to see the return of our prize sponsors and sewists! I love this time of year! There is so much talent and creativity out there! I am torn – what do I sew up this year for the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge when there…

  • So why did I start sewing this top and pants in November of 2022 and am only just posting them now?

    So why did I start sewing this top and pants in November of 2022 and am only just posting them now?

    I aimed to make this top and pants as part of the #DesigninDecember 2022 sewing challenge. Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! & Lányos Handmade organize this sewing challenge annually – give yourself a reminder to get sewing for December 2023! If you would like to read all the details about last year’s entries and…

  • I started this top and pants in November 2022 …

    I started this top and pants in November 2022 …

    They were both part of the #DesigninDecember 2022 sewing challenge. Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! & Lányos Handmade organize this sewing challenge annually – give yourself a reminder to get sewing for December 2023! We had 21 prize sponsors last year – every entry won a prize! I’ll post last year’s sponsors below so…