Hi.

Welcome to my blog. I mainly post about my sewing projects, as I’m building a colourful and comfortable everyday wardrobe suitable for a working mum of primary school children. I really love African wax fabric, so that features heavily. I also occassionally post about family life in Edinburgh and travel. Hope you have a nice stay!

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True Bias Hudson Pants

True Bias Hudson Pants

I've made several mini Hudsons, and I've had the adult pattern printed out since original summer 2020 lockdown, but weirdly it is only now I have finally got round to making some adult sized ones. Not sure what took me so long, the time of elasticated waists will never end for me! Read the details below;

Pattern: True Bias Hudson pants

Size: 16

Fabric: a French Terry with minimal stretch, bought from Koala Kreations. It's the same as what I used for the LB Pullover I'm also wearing here. I have some more for a matching khaki sweatshirt, but I think that might look a bit too military for my liking. I might make another pair for Milo or Ellis instead.

Adjustments: I widened the ankle band by 4cms as the fabric has so little stretch. I also omitted the drawstring. I forgot to do my usual full seat adjustments, which I'm kicking myself about, it did need it. For the next one! But I don't mind too much, this is so casual that a little bit of bad fitting doesn't matter. And anyway, I don't see myself from the back, so I don't worry about it

All my 2021 makes

All my 2021 makes

French Navy Patterns Stellan tee number 2 - orange and white flowers

French Navy Patterns Stellan tee number 2 - orange and white flowers