Showing posts with label Eden Leggings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eden Leggings. Show all posts

Thursday, 28 June 2018

Sewing Pattern Review: Mamma Can Do It Classy Woven Tank


We all have woven fabric that just sits waiting to be used in a pattern. 

With so many pattern makers creating designs with knit fabric, it means our woven fabric just waits. And waits. And waits.

There are so many great woven designs at a fraction of the cost of knit fabrics. 

Thankfully a few designers recognize this niche, such as Mamma Can Do It!


She has designed a simple tank top pattern that fits well...real ladies - the Classy Woven Tank


It hides tummy confidence issues while showing off my curves in a flattering way.


Heck - the first time I wore it in public, my friend complimented me 3 times that day on my new top!  What a confidence booster :).

The back covers just enough of my behind, and it was easy to grade between sizes to fit my waist and hips properly (between 6 sizes from bust to waist/hip).
  
The curved hem is super flattering all around

And look how great it looks with my Eden Leggings!

And of course, Husband tries to make me laugh while taking photos in our forest (we own 6 acres of Land in Quebec, Canada, which we frolic in on weekends).


Overall, the sewing took less than an hour, and the end result was surprisingly perfect.

The darts for the bust are perfectly placed and easy to sew, and the binding instructions were quite detailed. 

This pattern is perfect for the beginner sewist looking to sew up their beautiful woven fabrics, or the expert looking to add a few more simple tank tops to their wardrobe this summer.

I used a light woven linen random fabric obtained from my mother-in-law's sister (just in case it was a flop), and the pattern just makes the fabric pop. Like they were made for each other.

Seriously!


Grab your Classy Woven Tank Pattern here for only $7 -and remember to Sew On!





Friday, 11 May 2018

Me Made May Day 10: Bella Sunshine Designs Apple Cardigan, Emmaline, and Edens (Plus The Wolf and the Tree's Knockout Socks!)

I totally didn't plan on wearing (almost) all Bella Sunshine Designs patterns attire today, but hey - if it works!


Today I'm sporting for Me Made May:




 

Bella Sunshine Designs Emmaline Top


It has a lovekly geeky math cotton lycra fabric colour blocked with dark aqua fabric (aka ran out of fabric and colour blocked), along with some flowy light weight cotton lycra for the fun skirt part. 


Check out my Emmaline experience with my top AND dress here






- Bella Sunshine Designs Apple Cardigan


So whenI originally sewed this up, I wondered why the sleeves looked weird - I sewed one arm upside down (opening was where the armhole should of been!); so after wearing it twice, I realized this and fixed it.


Important lesson: Read instructions and mark top and bottom of the fabric so things don't go on wrong.


I love the warm flow of my Apple Cardigan regardless - we are still friends.




- Bella Sunshine Designs Eden Leggings


These are awesome leggings - I own 4 pairs.


They lack the cameltoe effect, and make my behind look amazing and magical! 


See all my Edens in my recent post




The Wolf and the Tree's Knockout Socks


I am wearing my Deer inspired Knee High Socks like I'm in the 1980's Flashdance Movie!


I mean, who knows when I'm going to want to dance and use jazz hands today?


These were a simple sew, but used more fabric than I wanted to use, so I've only made 2 pairs so far. Eventually all of my socks will be a variety of TWT Knockout Socks - they're really comfy and fit well once you figure out how wide your calf is (don't guess, or your socks may fall down!).


Until tomorrow, Sew On!


Oh, and psssst...I'm doing something exciting on Sunday - guess what it is!!