I have been crazy busy with work, training and studying for an upcoming certification exam. Needless to say very little sewing has taken place.  But I have managed to get to the final stages on a pair of dark brown wool gabardine pants.

 Finding RTW pants that fit me has always been is very difficult for me.(slim or plus size)  Also, I am particular about my pants being lined.  I think if you are asking $105 for a pair of 100% wool pants, they should be lined.  Sorry, I digressed.  Anyway, I was saying  fit is an issue for me.  I have full hips with a sway back, so when I sit down the world can see my cute undies and I’m constantly having to make sure my tops are covering me when I sit.   So, I decided it was time for me to start making my own pants.  I didn’t care how many muslin fitting it would take, I was determined to get the fit I want.

It took 3 muslin fitting and patience with myself to get the fit perfected.  I made my pants a little snug because I’m losing weight.  Sewing while you’re losing weight is tricky.  I will be posting pictures this weekend.


I am so excited about sewing for the Spring and Summer.  When I received my email from Vogue Patterns with those beautiful spring/summer dresses I about lost it!!  This came right on time, because, I want to wear more dresses to work.  But currently I only have one dress that I would wear to work (yes, I know that is pitiful ).  So here are three patterns I have select thus far for work.  By the way JoAnns had Vogue patterns for 3.99 and I cleaned up.

Vogue 1220

This is a nice spin on the shirt dress.  I order a dark  navy blue stretch cotton sateen from fashion fabric club.
 

I love the lines on this dress. It is simple and elegant.  I have decided I want  use a tropical wool. Just not sure of the color yet.  I have black in my stash.  

What can I say about this pattern….but gorgeous.  I am not a print person, but I have decided this will be my out of my comfort zone dress.  I am attending Pattern Review Weekend in Chicago ( so excited, my first one!!!) so I am going shop for a print at Vogue Fabrics.