Josephine Sews

Being a sewer allows me to chose patterns and make clothes that fit and look good on my silhouette.  Boy did I miss the mark on this one.  I won't do my normal post but will explain what I did wrong. Cashmerette Fuller Cardigan View B What Went Wrong I knew I was taking a bit of a risk with this pattern because this pattern is designed to hit at the natural waist.  Why was it a risk - I am short and round. If it hit at just the right place - a few inches below my natural waist, I knew I could pull it off. I normally shorten the length of my patterns, but I did not do that on this one.  I even laid the pattern on my body and thought the placement was right - I was soooooo wrong.  A muslin would have made the difference. It hits at my natural waist and all I can say is I looked a hot mess when I put it on.  I was going to finish it by putting the buttonholes/buttons on, but I just can't look at it anymore - it's too painful.  Even more so because I just ...

I made this skirt before, so why did I have to redo the zipper 3 times and it's still not right?  I refused to redo it a 4th time.  I guess my brain checked out on this one. Ellis Skirt I won't do my normal post since I have already done that here .  Doctor says I have lost 7 lbs. (I can't tell) so no more skirt nirvana - i.e. waistband has some gapping in the back now. The fabric for the skirt is a cone mills s-gene mid weight stretch denim from Style Maker Fabrics and the fabric for the Pattern Emporium's Hello Gorgeous Puff Sleeve Tee is a bamboo/Spandex Jersey from Natures Fabrics. This will probably be my last make of this pattern - I have too many other patterns I need to get to. Here are pictures. Used Pocket Template from Closet Core Patterns