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100% making it up as I go 🧵 #katielewismakes #keylargotop

First stitches on my next project. ➰ #katielewismakes #keylargotop

Fiiiiiiinally finished my #carolynpajamas 🖤 I started the first muslin for these back in June. Yowza. Ironically, the top was the easy part. I lengthened it by 2”, added an extra button, and raised the buttons so I wouldn’t *ahem* be exposing myself to my children. I didn’t even make a full muslin for the top, just did enough to make sure the size/fit was ok & took my first full pass at it w/ the good stuff. ✔️ The shorts, on the other hand, were so. much. work. Admittedly, I could have been smarter about it, but sometimes trial & error is the only way through. Basically my problem was that the shorts pattern is for shorty shorts and I needed them to be knee-length to meet my personal standards. What I think I shoould have done was shorten the pants pattern. What I did was lengthen the shorts pattern. I ended up lengthening it by 7+ inches, tapering both the outer seam & inseam, and skipping the cuffs & piping which made them sit too wide at the bottoms. And some other stuff that I can’t even remember. I made at least 3 muslins & 2 practice pairs & asked @heyjunehandmade a bunch of questions before I got it right. 📓 It was so discouraging and I thought about throwing in the towel several times, but I loved the fabric I got at @moderndomestic & reeeeally wanted nice pjs, so eventually I persevered & the point I’m getting at is that sometimes things are HARD, but worth it. And now I have awesome comfy pjs! Already slept in them 2 nights & they are the best. 🌚 #katielewismakes

Last minute Sunday morning dash resulted in this super satisfying skirt alteration. I bought it at a thrift store a year or two ago & I love the lightweight, colorful fabric and pockets. It’s always been a tad big on me, so a while back I had tried just taking it in a little on each side, but it was still droopy in a not so flattering way. The elastic at the back has been shot since I bought it, so this morning I decided to just fold the whole top band over once toward the inside to make a new casing. Then I put in a fresh band of 1” elastic to pull it all down to my actual size. And it’s like a brand new skirt! (Haha ok except for the small hole I still need to fix.) ✂️ The shirt is actually a jcrew dress I bought a while back that fits me so cute up top, but is barely long enough while standing and way too short if I move. I actually really love it as a shirt. Anyone know a good pattern with a neckline/collar like this? So, anyway, double win for giving new life to old favorites from my wardrobe. 🎈 #katielewismakes

For my 33rd b-day back in June I made a list of 33 things I want to do during the year & today I checked off — 15. Sew or buy a small purse to use on solo outings ✔️ Made this little purse from some scraps I had on hand. I totally winged the whole thing which is fun to do every now and then (especially when it actually turns out! 😂✌🏻) There’s one small pocket inside for my drivers license & cards. Other than that it can hold my phone or keys. Prob not both. Now to find an excuse for an outing w/ out kids... 😏 PS also happen to be wearing the #keylargotop that I made back in May & wear at least once a week. #katielewismakes

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