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.
The new Simplicities just came out. There are actually a few I dig. Here’s my take on some of the new patterns. Hello, Cleopatra! The top dress looks very Egyptian-inspired. However, I love the view in the top middle. Though it calls for a woven, it might be really nice and comfy in a jersey…
Pattern: McCall’s 5741 Blouse, View B Pattern Description: This semi-fitted shirt has princess seams, a mock front band, a collar, a collar band, and a shaped hem; shirt B has a three-quarter length “bubble” sleeve ruffle with stay. It also includes pattern pieces for A–D cup sizes. Pattern Sizing: 6-20. I made a size 10…
Pattern Description:Butterick 4977 Halter Dress–Lined, halter dress, fitted across bust, has braided ties around neck, gathered skirt and upper section with purchased bra cups. View B: above ankle length with front slit opening, invisible zipper closing. Pattern Sizing:6-12. I made a size 10. This was bit small for me. I should have made a 12,…
Pattern Description: Vogue 1020 close-fitting top with side ruching. Pattern Sizing: 6-12. I made a 10. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing? Yes. Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn’t really follow the instructions. After joining the shoulders (I serged all of the seams), I…
Last December, I was interviewed by Adrienne of Real Life: Live & Unscripted. We talked about how I got started sewing, favorite patterns, crazy sewing mistakes, and more! It was a fun conversation, and Adrienne was a great interviewer. Though you all know me as Pirouette, yes, my first name is Krystal (just so there’s…
This is what I have come up with so far for my work SWAP. I still haven’t found fabic for the New Look shirt, but I think I will wait until I get the rest of my fabric in. I received my pants fabric in the mail last week (I’m cutting the pattern out today!)…
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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!).