Okay…my Jalie jeans are not going to work out. It’s my own fault and a lesson learned. I should have traced the dang pattern! I tried a size R low rise. It was WAY too small! I’m upset because my back pockets are the business. I need to go up two sizes and try the natural rise. Oh well… I don’t have the heart to throw the pants out, and I still have to finish the waistband. I’m going to find a good home for these jeans because I put too much work into them to ditch them.
I tried to do this poll in my side bar, but it didn’t work out well. So I want to ask you wonderful fashionistas who frequent this blog, which describes your sewing habits the best and why? 1. I’m a SWAP-er all the way! 2. I like to do a mixture of both. 3. I…
Okay, so I was supposed to be working on my “easy” Simplicity 4074 pattern from my Summer 2008 SWAP, but I ran into few snags. Well the skirt is about done; I just have to insert the elastic in the waist and hem it. The top (the sleeveless crossover with the sash) is another story….
I’ve finally begun to make some headway on this Simplicity 2508 winter coat. This coat reminds me a lot of something Scandal’s Olivia Pope would wear. The style lines are classic with a modern twist. I should be finished in January. Stay tuned for forthcoming updates on this project! Pattern link: http://www.simplicity.com/misses-jackets/2508.html
I finished the dress last night. I had already done a bulk of the work earlier in the week, and I just had hemming left. The sizing of this caftan was crazy huge; I had to take the sides in two inches each and take in under the arm about three inches. But now the…
Pattern: New Look 6735 Top Pattern Description: Three-quarter length sleeve t-shirt with a center back seam; sized for stretch knits Fabric: Cranberry and brown stretch jersey (97% Cotton, 3% Lycra) from Fashion Fabrics Club. Notions: Thread and bias binding Overall: This is a great pattern for a beginning sewist or for building your wardrobe. I…
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Awwwww sorry they didn't work out for you! Someone will get a great pair of jeans though 🙂
Hi Dawn! I am so inspired by your renditions of the pattern. I love the one you did with the star pockets. I am going to try again this time, and hopefully I'll have a better outcome.
🙁 Sorry to hear you put so much time in and they won't fit. That's really frustrating.
Ya'll, I was about to cry and give up sewing for life! LOL! It's all good. Maybe God's using this experience to be more of a blessing to others.
Girl I know how you feel. That is good that you are going to finish them up and find a home for them.
Girl, I know that was hard.
Sorry these didn't work out – but it's nice to hear you aren't going to trash them. Someone will be happy with those pants (and the pockets!).