Navy Blue Pants: See and Sew 5908

Make Nine Challenge

I have made some progress with my Make Nine challenge. 2 done and 7 more to go.  I think I am going to make the first items again.  This is the first item that I made from my challenge See & Sew 5908.  I consider this a wearable muslin.  I originally cut this pattern and pattern pieces out in 2017.  I was 20 pounds heavier then.  I had to trim inches from the leg width.  I also had to take in the waist.  Then I realized that I do not want the pant legs so wide so I removed more from the leg width.  I wore them to work and I think I can take off a little more from the width and shorten just a bit.  I add a pop of color at the waist band with the pink binding. 

This is my first time making a pair of semi fitted pants, with a front fly zipper, and belt loops.  I am in love and definitely want to make this pattern again.

Sorry not the best photos. 

The fabric is navy blue but I can't remember where I purchased it. It was really easy too sew.  I was nervous about the front fly but the instructions were amazing.  

Surprisingly I had more trouble lining up the hook and eye than installing the zipper.  I know it sounds crazy.  Thank you Butterick!

Reading
In the last few months of 2018, I decided to turn back to my old ways. Reading.  I forgot how much I love to read.  There’s something about reading that makes me feel at peace.  It always me an opportunity to escape and enter an imaginary world. 

Since going back to one of my favorite hobbies, I've done a lot of reading.  I mean a lot. 

This week I'm currently reading "The Bane Chronicles".  This is a collection of 11 books by Cassandra Clare. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Swim Suit Coverup Butterick 4526

Happy Independence Day!

I've lived in South Florida for 12 years and I think I've been to the beach maybe four times.  The holiday weekend was the perfect time to take the kids to the beach.  There was one problem.  I didn't have a swimsuit  cover-up.  Like a mad woman I search through my sewing patterns stash.  Then I found the perfect fabric.

This was my first time making a Butterick pattern.

I bought this pattern in November 2016.  I originally wanted to make View A.  

At the time I thought that making a swimsuit would be super easy and I was going to knock it out and have a brand-new swimsuit to wear for summer 2017.  I was wrong about that after looking at a few YouTube videos about making our swimsuits I realize that this process will take a lot longer and I moved on to my next project. 

Sewing Pattern Review

Pattern Description:

 Wrap laps in front and ties at back neck

Pattern Sizing:

14 to 20

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes it does

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Great instructions and easy to follow

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I love this pattern and it is super quick to make

Fabric Used:

Knit. Not sure what kind

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I did not make any alterations

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

If I make a swimsuit this summer I will make this wrap again.  This is a great pattern and a quick make.

Conclusion: 

This pattern has one piece!!!  Yes one!  This was a quick make.  It took about an hour to make this project. That includes cutting of the pattern and fabric.  I shocked when I saw the darts in the back of this wrap.  I cut a size 18 straight through.  This was truly a quick and easy make. 

Have a wonderful 4th of July!

From My Family to Yours!