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Like many good things, Sew Fancy Pants 2020 has come to an end. Thank you all for joining Katie, Rumana, Sierra, Brad, and I in sewing Fancy Pants this January. We’ve hope you’ve felt supported, inspired, and especially fancy. Now, let’s get right to the reason you’re all here and announce some winners!!!! Random Drawing …
The end of Sew Fancy Pants 2020 is nigh. While I haven’t felt quite as productive as last year, I’m still proud of what I was able to accomplish. My last two completed #sewfancypants2020 projects were a pair of black denim Ginger Jeans and a pair of caramel colored Dawn Jeans. After finishing them, I …
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Fitting…Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Does your mind fill with terror at the thought of fitting pants? Does the mention of fit induce panic? Never fear! The fitting fairy is here. Kidding. I’m no fitting expert and won’t proclaim to be one. However, I am here to link you up to some and reassure you that fitting doesn’t have …
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Hello! What a wonderful, busy week it’s been. Today I’m sharing one last pattern post as part of Sew Fancy Pants 2020. This post is all about my personal sewing plans for the month. As you read, please keep in mind that I’ve been planning and prepping these projects for months. You do not need …
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Week one of Sew Fancy Pants 2020 is off to a rousing start! Yesterday I shared my first project, a pair of Joan Trousers (see post here), tomorrow I’ll be sharing my personal sewing plans for the month, and today, I’ve got a round up of new (within the last year) pant/trouser patterns. Since last …
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Hello! The new year is upon us! With a new year often comes new goals, challenges, and hopefully, some fun. In January, Sew Fancy Pants is back for 2020 and bringing a bit of all those things. Returning hosts Katie and Nicole will be joined by Rumana of The Little Pomegranate, Sierra of Sierra Burrell, …
Hello! I know that January can feel long to some but, thanks to #sewfancypants, it flew at lightning speed for me. Jennifer, Katie, Loni, and I asked the sewing community to join us in sewing fancy pants and you certainly delivered. All in all, there are over 800 posts using the #sewfancypants tag and over …
Hello again! Today I’m back on the #sewfancypants train with this pair of tapered leg Jenny Overalls. I’ve loved overalls for as long as I can remember and can find at least three “first day of school” pictures in which I’m wearing a pair. Surprisingly, I was on the fence about this pattern for a …
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Hello! I’m back on the #sewfancypants train and looking forward to sharing today’s looks. My son has seen me sewing up a storm over the last few weeks and always asks, “Is that for you or is it for me?” So, when I had some long, odd shaped scraps left over from my Persephone Pants, …
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Hello! Happy Sunday all. How is your fancy pants sewing coming along? Today I’m sharing my second finish for #sewfancypants, a pair of True Bias Emerson Crop Pants. As mentioned in my plans and inspiration post, I didn’t give the Emerson pattern much consideration until Kelli released a high-waisted option last fall. Then, I knew …
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