Category: Pants
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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…
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#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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…