I have three courses to complete at the moment, and not enough time to sew as well, so I want you all to know I’m taking a small break while I work on these courses.

If I start dreaming of sewing, I’ll sew a quick bra and post it, but otherwise I’m on a break.

Happy creating!   

Last year I made the Porcelynne Nicole pants, and I really like that pattern. I would only need to add a bit of length to the rise and they would be perfect! 

However, as much as I love this pattern I wanted to try a new pattern.

So I decided to try the Cashmerette Calder Pants. I really like Cashmerette patterns because Cashmerette has a size calculator. I find that helpful – it gives me all the sizes I need. Actually adjusting my patterns for a 15″+ size difference is something I don’t like.

However, I really want to be able to make some nice pants for myself. So, I will keep working on this.

Here are my first Calder Pants. Sorry for a not great photo. My husband was away, and this was the best I could get on my own.

Here they are on my dress form Catherine. This is a much better photo. 

I think these look great from the front! Great! Perfect even. But there is a lot of bunching at the back. I need a full bottom adjustment there.

Do you see that lovely flat front? That makes these a beast to get on and off. My next attempt will include adding an invisible zipper to the side – of whatever style I make. I love the look of the flat front rather than full elastic, but I need a little more give over my hips.

Still, these are a pretty positive attempt at the Calder pants.

Happy creating!

Unfortunately, after wearing my Laundry Day Tee, the left bicep still doesn’t fit well enough. It bunches up under my arm and I’m just pulling the sleeve down all day. That is disappointing because I love this color, and the tee fits everywhere else. Yes, it fits my right bicep just fine. It’s only the left one that is causing problems.

The good news in the tees I’ve made is I’m not having that problem with the Concord tee. So  I have the Concord top correctly adjusted and I can venture on to the Turner dress.

That’s all for this week. Happy creating!