I'm not posting much but I am sewing. Simplicity 8138 seems to be out of print. This surprises me because the tunic was rather popular and its copyright date is only 2016. Oh well, here's a picture:
I made the pants instead of the tunic because I had some lovely linen that cried out to be some long-coveted linen slacks. These were so super easy to do. They have slanted pockets with a yoke and an elasticized waistband. I like the somewhat fuller leg on this. Skinny jeans/pants make me look rather like a lollipop
I cut a size 22 and made some alterations. I have a full butt so I cut the crotch a little deeper, extended the inseam at the crotch about ½ inch and added 3/4 inch to center back seam. The center front was way too tall on me so I ended up removing 1½ at center front top tapering to 0 at the side seams and ½ inch at the front crotch. Does this mean I have a tilted pelvis?
I love these pants! They are oh so comfortable to wear! Granted, they're linen so they wrinkle like a fiend but they're a classis for a reason. They feel fabulous and look great even with the wrinkles. I may have to make another pair next summer. It's time to think fall now.
Joann's had Simplicity patterns on sale for this weekend and I had quite a few on my wish list. Here's what I came home with:
Lots of patterns for Elaina, the granddaughter-to-be, who's due to join us in November. I'm currently working on a crib quilt for her for the baby shower. I was thinking a sprinkling of handmade outfits and sleepwear would be nice, too, after the shower while we await her arrival. I think I'll get good use of the patterns--they go up to size 18 months most of them. And they're so cute!
Well, back to the quilt so I can get it done in time for the shower in late September.
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