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Storm Trooper Gable Boxers

5/8/2025

Storm Trooper Gable Boxers

5/8/2025
This is my husband's favorite underwear pattern. He loves that I can make them out of his favorite fabric (swim) and can make different lengths. He usually prefers the legs left unfinished, but he has dropped a considerable amount of weight and is requesting that I finish these lol.

This is a straight XL (down from the XXXL I made him previously). The fabric has been in my stash a very long time.

Skull Fishnet Puff Sleeve Peplum

5/3/2025

Skull Fishnet Puff Sleeve Peplum

5/3/2025
This top was part of a Pinspiration I had for my birthday outfit. It turned out much cooler than I imagined!

I ended up using the sleeves from another Ellie & Mac dress instead of the Puff sleeves included with this pattern. Also, I left all the hems unfinished (neck, sleeves, skirt).

Pattern: Ellie & Mac Puff Sleeve Peplum
Fabric: Stretch lace from Joann

Aquamarine Ombre Miss Dusk Top

3/6/2025

Aquamarine Ombre Miss Dusk Top

3/6/2025
I just love a boxy, oversized tee - especially when it still has some shape to it. Even though this is a free pattern (join their facebook group to get a coupon code), it was the set-in sleeves that "sold" it for me! The instructions include a step to colorblock the sleeves, which is also a good time to colorblock the front or back bodices. Because this top has simple shapes, it is really good for mixing and matching fun fabrics.

Pattern: Sofiona Design's Miss Dusk Top

Fabric: Aquamarine Gradient French terry from Blended Thread Fabrics

Reversed Opal Geo SOS Pants

2/6/2025

Reversed Opal Geo SOS Pants

2/6/2025
I modified the pattern’s skinny leg version to flare toward the hem for a yoga pants style. In previous SOS Pants makes, I added wide elastic to the waistband. I just added clear elastic where the waistband attaches to the pant legs instead. I left off the front pockets, but added the back pockets.

Pattern: SOS Pants from Patterns for Pirates
Fabric: Athletic Knit from Blended Thread

Leopard Sequins Restore Pants

1/17/2025

Leopard Sequins Restore Pants

1/17/2025
This pattern has quickly become my favorite for wide-legged pants (I also modified it for a tapered leg version)! These are the pants I made for my awards acceptance banquet. No modifications necessary.

Pattern: Greenstyle's Restore Pants
Fabric: Amanda's Bundles Sequin PRS Jersey

Red Anemone Restore Pants

1/3/2025

Red Anemone Restore Pants

1/3/2025
A UFO (unfinished object) that had been sitting on my table for MONTHS! These are Restore Pants from Greenstyle Patterns. I went with the semi-fitted option, but made the legs much narrower and tapered to the ankle.

I opted for the shorter waistband. It is double-sided/lined, so I glued the edges together, which makes it super easy to sew to the pants. But it also means that part requires time to dry.

Pattern: Modified Restore Pants from Greenstyle

Fabric: Red Anemone Athletic Knit from Blended Thread

Leopard Colleen Cardigan

11/13/2024

Leopard Colleen Cardigan

11/13/2024
Sometimes I find quality fabric at Walmart and it comes together in the perfect cardigan! I trimmed this with some faux fur that has been in my stash for years.

I added the pocket option, but pockets on this pattern are more a selling point than practical. If I used a sturdier fabric, they might be able to hold something with any amount of weight, but they are not designed for hands lol.

Next time I make one, I will make the arms a little bigger. They are tight despite the good stretch of the fabric.

Floral Baby French Terry Premier Pencil Skirt

6/6/2023

Floral Baby French Terry Premier Pencil Skirt

Gray Distressed Tella Tank

6/1/2023

Gray Distressed Tella Tank

6/1/2023
I made another Tella Tank because it is so easy to make and I love the fit. The front panel is straight (across the hem) with a low back panel.I used super stretchy spandex blend for the binding, so I cut them an inch shorter than the pattern calls for. I also added 2" to the width for more midsection room.

I wanted a neutral top that can go with several bottoms, but I snuck in some colors by using different thread colors for the topstitching. The binding also has tiny specs of pink and yellow.

Pattern: Tella Tank from Made for Mermaids

Roses & Cream Giselle Kimono

5/24/2023

Storm Trooper Gable Boxers

Storm Trooper Gable Boxers

Skull Fishnet Puff Sleeve Peplum

Skull Fishnet Puff Sleeve Peplum

Aquamarine Ombre Miss Dusk Top

Aquamarine Ombre Miss Dusk Top

Reversed Opal Geo SOS Pants

Reversed Opal Geo SOS Pants

Leopard Sequins Restore Pants

Leopard Sequins Restore Pants

Red Anemone Restore Pants

Red Anemone Restore Pants

Leopard Colleen Cardigan

Leopard Colleen Cardigan

Floral Baby French Terry Premier Pencil Skirt

Floral Baby French Terry Premier Pencil Skirt

Gray Distressed Tella Tank

Gray Distressed Tella Tank

Roses & Cream Giselle Kimono

Roses & Cream Giselle Kimono

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