I highly recommend making friends with someone who sews, who is the same size and shape as you. Collette and I happen to share the same body type and so we get together every once in a while to try on each others’ makes. It is a fun process and a great way to discover…
Tag: Pants
Huy pants
Paul had been wanting a pair of woven elasticated pants for a while, so I was thrilled when the Huy pants pattern was released. I love the pocket design and that the pattern is un-gendered. From my experience, the sizing chart gives a correct indication of the fit. Currently, the hip measurement for this pattern ranges from…
Orange Emersons
I’ve been contemplating some orange pants for a while. I knew that they would go one of two ways: love or not. Well, I’m happy to report that I am loving having a pair of bring orange Emerson crop pants. I normally follow my colour wheel as can be read about here. But lately I’ve…
Viki Sews suit obsession
Hi all! One thing I love about the sewing community is the inspiration we get from sewists all over the world! We have just got back into lockdown so I’m living for dopamine dressing at the moment! I love creating clothes that make me, and others smile. This two-piece suit certainly fills that brief! Minerva…
Viki Sews – Britney Pants
Regular readers will be familiar with my love for Viki Sews patterns. They are a pattern company based in Russia. They are different to lots of indie patterns on the market as they provide patterns for your height and measurements. Depending on the pattern and the amount of ease allowed I make a size 44/46…
Make Menswear
I’ve been a busy bee over the last few months making clothes for Paul. He has a large collection of t-shirts (at least 30) which he circulates through. I haven’t made him any new t-shirts recently so it might be time to make a few new ones for him. What his wardrobe lacks in new…
Emerson pants
My friend Collette and I recently tried on each others handmade pants. Turns out we have very similar shaped bodies! It was a great experience as I discovered the wonderful Emerson crop pants through this exercise. The Emerson pattern is a pull-on crop pant or short with an elasticized back and flat front waistband. There…
When inspiration strikes – McCalls 7661
I love wearing my other version of McCalls 7661 pants that I knew I needed another pair in a different fabric. I purchased this gorgeous fabric from Tessuti fabrics last February. It deserved to be made into something amazing. This fabric is perfect for pants! The Tencel makes the fabric softer/drapier than pure Linen. Personally I prefer…
The Pink Suit – Lander pants and Barbara Jacket
It’s day 2 of enforced New Zealand Government lockdown so it’s a perfect time to get back to blogging! It took me a while to be interested in the Lander pants. It was only after I saw several versions on Instagram that I decided to make them. The Lander is a wide-leg high-waisted pant made…
Ruby jeans – Ottobre Menswear
I’ve been trying to make different garments for Paul. It’s satisfying to make him garments as it teaches me how to fit a body other than my own. View this post on Instagram I finished a pair of jeans for Paul! Now he can wear a full outfit made by me woot! I used the…
McCalls 7661
After a honeymoon period of discovering indie patterns, I’ve been embracing the Big 4 patterns more regularly. Especially McCalls. I find their designs wearable but still with fashion forward design elements. I’ve found that more people are adding big 4 patterns to Instagram. It’s great to be able to search to see other versions of…
Palisade Pants
Last year I decided I needed to improve my pant-making skills. My sewing has come a long way but fitting pants – especially with woven fabric – still feels really challenging. I was drawn to the Palisade Pants by Papercut Patterns as soon as the pattern was released. It looked like an easy yet comfortable sew and…
Building Blocks
In early November I got an email from Drapers Fabrics, a fabric store that I always visit when I’m in Auckland. After lots of requests from customers, they launched an online store (yay!) To celebrate the launch of their new online fabric store they partnered up with a few bloggers, including myself. Drapers Fabrics kindly…
Emma's Atelier 