Hi friends! Did any of you follow along or take part in the Sew Fancy Pants challenge that was going on in January on Instagram? I made these pants during the challenge but only just got photos of the pants on my body. This winter has not been conducive to taking blog photos! I seriously… Continue reading Fancy Chi Town Chinos and Tabor V-Neck
Hi! Today I’m back with another installment in pants making adventures! This time, though, I’ve made shorts. My mission this summer is to make some basic, neutral-colored shorts to replace the threadbare ready to wear shorts I’ve been wearing for years. After I had success with the Alina Design Co Chi-Town Chinos skirt and pants… Continue reading White Chi Town Chino Shorts
Hello there! This year, one of my big sewing goals is to work on making myself pants, jeans, and shorts of the non-elastic-waist variety. Back in March and April, I made two pairs of Alina Design Co’s Chi-Town Chinos (using Expansion pack #2) and I’m finally getting a chance to write about them! I… Continue reading Chi Town Chinos Expansion Pack #2
One of the main sewing goals I set for myself this year is to work on some jackets and some pants/jeans. I knew I’d be working on the pants in March since bottoms are the theme this month for Project Sew It. I figured the jackets part of the goal would be a more… Continue reading Hampton Jean Jacket and Chi Town Chinos
Hello readers! I am so very excited about this blog post. I made three things that I love and I can’t wait to tell you all about them!! Not too long ago I ordered some navy corduroy and charcoal gray corduroy from Indiesew. I love wearing corduroy but haven’t made too many garments from… Continue reading Sewing with Corduroy // Chi Town Chinos Skirt and Farrow Dress
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