skinny jeans - burda 03/2014/#115
mustard top - burda 12/2017/#111
white tee - basic instinct, free pattern by sasha of secondo piano
vest - burda 08/2012/#137
blouse (under vest) - burda 02/2015/#128
b&w sweater - burda 10/2015/#109
i made jeans.. well, two pairs actually..
third is on the way, if i ever make a decision
about what thread color to use..
still don't believe that i've made jeans though..
not because it's some big achievement,
and i'm super proud of myself
it wasn't a hard thing to sew them actually..
but i haven't wore jeans in over a decade
never owned skinnies in my entire life
and have no idea why i suddenly decided i need a pair.. or two.. or eight..
and from some reason, all of a sudden they are all i wanna wear
so i actually wear them all the time
(like you'll see from all the pics in this post)
..
first i made a purple leopard print pair
that i somehow failed to properly photograph
so you can't say they actually have normal length
and don't just end bellow my knees
..
so.. yeah.. i made jeans.. and it was a really fun thing to do..
i don't have a twin needle,
so i had to do all the topstitching one line at a time
and i found that process to be very satisfying
(also, i kinda suck at keeping even distance between two lines
but i couldn't care less)..
i used triple straight stitch for topstitching
and regular polyester thread..
made these in size 38, with zero changes
and they fit like a dream
if i do say so myself
..
i'm a bit annoyed with print placement of my black pair
as there's that strange piece of cheetah's but
that looks really odd
and is sadly placed to drew attention to my crotch area
but i only noticed it once the jeans were over
and there's nothing i can do about it
(other than maybe trying to color it black somehow)
..
also, back pockets look a bit crazy
because of the print, and all the poor cheetahs being
cut in awkward places
but i can't be bothered to remove the pockets
so i'll have to live with that
..
small complaints aside
i really love both pairs
and have been wearing them constantly..
my usual wardrobe was mostly leggings and oversized tops
but with jeans i can actually wear shorter tops
as there is no need to 'cover my but' for decency
so now i have billion more ideas for new tops and blouses
..
mustard colored top is made in wool jersey fabric
i made size 36, and the only change was
to make it some 5cm shorter..
it's very simple pattern, but ruffles make it look kinda special
also, i've made basic instinct tee in white viscose jersey
it's free pattern from amazing sasha of blog secondo piano
and i'm really digging it..
i made it in size s, and only change was shortening the sleeves a bit..
i love the relaxed fit of the tee
and have already made another one in black jersey
and have many more planned once the weather is warmer
(as now i really should start working on my new coat)
made a vest too, from the same pattern i used
to sew my blazer from last post
it's actually sparkly and silvery irl
not just gray as these pictures suggest..
love this pattern, and i'm sure i'll make it again at some point
..
this is my favorite version of chunky sweater so far..
i've lost count on how many of these i made
as i'm making them for my shop
non of them was actually for me..
but if i decided to keep one, this would be the one..
plus i've made such a perfect bitch face in these shots
that i simply had to share them ;)
..
i've also been making backpacks lately
in collaboration with my husband who's doing leather parts
but i'll share them another time
as this post is already too long
..
wish you all a very happy and healthy new year
and see you all on the flip side!
mokosha