So far I am keeping to my promise. I am sewing a few new items per week. This weekend I worked on pants. We know I don't like patterns and instructions. The other two things I don't like are darts and elastic. So I set out to make fitted, dartless, elastic free pants.
I have had this fabric more than 10 years. I bought it to make myself some pants. That never happened.
They look pretty good on Shantavia. I can't wait until I get to suit jackets. This is going to make a wonderful pants suit.
Jacquelyn's pants are little higher waisted. I made these from a vinyl placemat. Just something a little different. I didn't mean to use contrasting thread on the bottom, but she will have to live with it.
She found a cute little jacket I bought a few months ago that hadn't been claimed. Now all she needs is that Gucci bag that has been on my list for ages.
I made a few more pairs of pants, but this is all I am sharing today. I will probably make all the kids some pants before I move on to my next lesson.
Very nice trousers! I really like the fabric of the place mat used. Shantavia is such a gorgeous girl, one of my favs. :)
ReplyDeleteThe fabric, although 10 years old, is very stylish... love them! Hugs
ReplyDeleteYou are doing amazing! :) Now I am thinking about doing some sewing today!
ReplyDeleteTracey - Thanks. My girls are getting really happy over her. Trichelle is your favorite because she has your hair! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLoretta - Thanks, dear! The beauty is that type fabric never seems to go out of style.
ReplyDeleteCat - Thanks! I am finally make it more enjoyable by just getting rid of the things I don't like. I know I won't be able to always do that, but for now it's working. Am I following your blog? Do you have a blog? I get confused sometimes with real names vs. blog names.
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing!
Cat - I am a follower of your blog, A Doll Affinity.
ReplyDeleteNice work! I'm still looking at my piles of fabric and cringing. Baby steps I guess!
ReplyDeleteVita Plastica - Thanks. You see it took me 10 yrs to cut that tweed fabric. I am on a mission to cut every piece of fabric I have. Mind you I said cut, not necessarily make anything.
ReplyDeleteYou're great with a needle! Love the pants, I find them very difficult to make! I really like your blog, you've got a new follower!
ReplyDeleteRosetti - Welcome to my blog. Thanks for commenting. I'm into a little bit of everything when it comes to dolls, so I hope you will enjoy my posts.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Vanessa!
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