Mirroring Suzy Bee Sews - Life So Strange It Should Be Fiction

My last version of this skirt stretched out over time and I donated it in the last big wardrobe cleanout. For a skirt I didn't wear that often I've really  missed having it. This pattern needs bugger all fabric, I squeezed this out of just over 1m of denim leftover from a pair of jeans. This denim is thicker than my first version and sits a bit stiffer but it wears well and I know it will soften up with a few more washes. I made the skirt a pull-on, not just because I'm obsessed with pull on bottoms at the moment, but the first waistband stretched out at least a couple of sizes and at least with an elastic waistband I don't have to worry about that happening again! Pattern details; Size 18 Tilted waist adjustment - removed 2" from front rise Changed the vent from the front to the back I really love the vent on this pattern, very easy to sew and sits really nicely while wearing.

They may be boring, basic and black but I live in cropped pants at work over spring/summer. So while I had this pattern out for the denim skirt I thought I'd make up the pants too. Not much to say, I've made these a couple of times before ( 1  and 2 ). Pattern details; Size 18 Pull-on waistband Added pockets to the front and back. Took the legs in for a more fitted look. Added cuffs with a side split as I ran out of fabric and the legs were too short. Used this tutorial for the side splits Fabric Details; Bengalene from Spotlight

  We have been having a heatwave lately, had the hottest day on record a couple of weeks ago. I've never been so thankful to work in an airconditioned office! But it means I need more hot weather pants to wear. Its funny how sometimes we find a TNT early on and don't appreciate it until we try different patterns! I actually muslined up the StyleArc Tori pant first but found the fit on the legs was terrible on me, my legs must curve in a lot and the Tori pant curves out so they got chucked and out came this pattern again. Same as last time , I cut about a sz 24 adjusted with my pants block and the fabric is bengaline from Lincraft. I got rid of the waistband and instead used a fold over waistband. They fit really well and are so comfy to wear! I added pockets on but since I'd raised the back height they are way too low, I used steam a seam before I topstitched though so those suckers are staying put! I've changed the pattern for next time to raise them buy a couple of in...