Lovin’ That Red…

I finished this top over the weekend and couldn’t wait to share this with you. It’s Vogue 9055 (View C) and it’s so easy and comfortable. Although it’s hard to see in the photos, I paired it with the Marci Tilton knit pants I made a little while back.

I used a ponte knit that I’ve had in my stash for a while now (that’s another goal for 2017 – used up as much fabric stash as possible).

I love the front pocket which may be more cute than functional (either way, I don’t mind).

I also like the high/low hem of the top. The instructions have you top stitch the seams of which actually gives it some nice detail.

I bought the pattern in a large but ended up sizing it down to what is probably a medium. I tissue fit the pattern to make sure that the center front would actually be in the middle. So, everything worked out well.

That’s all for now! I’m off to find the next stash-busting project…

Joggers (for lounging)

Happy new year! Hard to believe it’s 2017 but here we are. I hope to make the best of it and I hope the same for you as well.

II made these Simplicity 8268 joggers as my first (two) completions of the year. I wanted something casual and comfortable to wear. I spend most of my days dressed casually (I’m sewing at home and away professionally now), but I didn’t necessarily want more sweatpants.

Simplicity Pattern 8268 Child's, Teen's and Adult's Slim Fit Knit Jogger

Honestly, this isn’t something that I would have even chosen, but it was on sale so, why not. As it turns out, I’m really glad I bought it.

While the all black is hard to see, it’s made of a ponte knit with black rib knit waist and leg cuffs. The purple is a polyester athletic fabric with the same black rib knit waist and leg cuffs.

This features deep pockets which I love. You could add a gusseted side pocket with a snap closure to the leg if you wanted as well.

This could even be made from a sparkly knit fabric for some variety and a different look! Now I’m looking in my stash (of patterns and fabric) for a top, probably long in the back, to coordinate with these.

That’s all for now.

Until next time…

Baby It’s Cold Outside…

Yes it’s cold outside, but I was toasty warm in this jacket I made from McCalls 7026. I basically made view A with view B’s sleeves. I wanted the longer sleeve on this. It also has the thumb hole although I never actually use those.

I used “performance fleece” for the jacket. It’s supposed to be more of a wicking material so that if you wear it during a workout, you won’t overheat as easily and it will take moisture away from the body. It’s very warm and very soft!

I’m wearing this with the “jeggings” I made with V8859 (highly recommend that pattern). I did have to use some contrasting knit for the facing because I stupidly used some of the fleece for a pair of socks and didn’t realize I needed four fronts. Anyway, it all worked out in the end and I think it’s actually a little more interesting.

So until next time…