It’s so cool that you can just MAKE pants. Like, I know that is what you do. You design clothes and you make them. I know that. But somehow seeing a picture of you in pants you just made is like wow, she made those! That’s so cool! Pants don’t get made in my world, they get bought from a store. 
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To be fair that’s kinda how I feel about you and cakes sometimes 
lol!
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Excellent job. Pants are the one thing I have never tried because I am intimidated. Maybe I should make it a goal!
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Knit fabrics are more forgiving for pants, so if you have the capabilities to see knits I’d recommend starting there. Or woven pajama pants, those aren’t too bad either.
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But aren’t knits harder to sew (stitch type, stitch length, tension, thread type]?
I haven’t sewn for YEARS! My mom’s old Singer definitely did not have any stretch stitch!
I don’t have an overlocker, so I almost always sew with wovens (except I have done underwear in knits and it isn’t too bad). 
I do already have needles appropriate for knits though, I just keep procrastinating trying.
But I have 2 different pairs of pants I would like to disassemble and recreate, because they don’t really sell that style any more and they fit me beautifully (but I can’t wear them anymore as they are way too worn). I know I can do it, it would be challenging mostly because any fit issues would be very different than what I experience for shirts and dresses. But I am inspired! I should just go for it! 
Maybe PJ pants first though, I think they would be simpler, plus who cares if they turn out a little wonky?! 
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You need a zigzag stitch to sew stretch fabrics, or a double needle option on a straight stitch machine. Or an over locker, but other than that I find knits much easier to sew if you have the right equipment. There’s less fit issues.
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If you can find cheap knit sheets at goodwill you could seam rip your existing garments, trace pattern pieces onto paper and make a muslin out of the sheets. That way you aren’t spending $$ on the real fabric while your still troubleshooting fit
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Oooh, GREAT IDEA!
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The stretch may not be exactly the same depending on what actual fabric you choose, but it gives you a starting point at least
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This is one of my most comfortable “look decent” outfits. The best thing about this sleeveless blouse/maxi skirt combo is that they fit me when I weigh 125 pounds and they fit me when I weigh 160. They’re also super easy to fit in a suitcase, and don’t wrinkle. Tonight I wore them to a birthday party.
The top is one of the many hand-me-downs I scored when my mom retired and didn’t need her professional wardrobe anymore. I would probably never have picked it out, but I like it.
Please excuse my daughter’s clothes all over the floor. (Sigh)
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Belated OOTD. Love this dress and the polka dot tights (which leave funny little polka dot imprints on my legs after a full day)
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I love fun tights, they just add so much to an outfit and make me smile
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Really happy with ALL the cute outfits and people in them! Also really happy with my latest ThredUp haul…
Fuzzy ootd from bus!
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Bonus OOTD: cute in a slouchy way, or too wearing-a-sack-ish? (Cozy as all get out. It’s getting into the 50s at night now!)
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This one.
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