She's so pique-cular collection: Set 3 Pool Party and Recap

I made pants, I made pants everyone.. YAY!

LoL, remind me to take the photo before I go out and not after, woo hoo,, tired..

Okay...

Well it was bound to happen eventually , I couldn't really do a spring into summer collection without some shorts now can I?

I'm a true dark denim blue jeans kind of girl. I'm not adventurous when it comes to pants at all. I love them dark and bootcut.

But lately... which is due to all the magazines that have been sucking up my lunch breaks...I've been feeling the urge to get into some shorts.

That being said

Tell me, when did a good fitting pair of shorts become so hard to find?

Okay,, so clearly that is a general statement.

I should say, I absolutely couldn't find my Perfect Shorts anywhere.

My Perfect Shorts is straight leg with no tapering, I have to much hips for that, just regular straight leg will work fine for me.

I would also love them to fit the waist, hip and butt comfortably, which is like a myth with my proportions.

The fact that I couldn't find one had all the things going on at the same time became my inspiration for finding and adding a pair of shorts to my collection.

My Interpretation

For this set, I decided to use S2894 view E and BWOF 02-2008-123.

The Shorts.

My initial plans were to make this short in a white pique and use it  with the simplicity 2896 jacket as a set and use it with the other
pieces in this collection

BUT!

Seeing that the jacket plans got cancelled I decided to make it out of Black pique, a piece I had reserved for M5594 but lost the mojo for it. I need to work it out of my stash.

I made a muslin and two things I want to make note of… if you don't know you size in simplicity for pants, please make a muslin, you may want to check for the crotch depth because the yoke is very high. Don't say I didn't worn you!

I lowered the crotch by an inch and still took off and inch off the lenght of the waistband. I cut out a size 18 and added ease for my hipline after I matched up to the measurements from a Capri I have at home here that I like the fit off.

I hemmed this pant on hand, I didn't like the look of the machine hem once I started to do it. About from that, its great I love them and they are so comfortable, I will make another one in white for sure,, maybe white cotton twill.

The Top

Wow, this was a long time coming. When I got the February issue of BWOF, I traced out this pattern that day. I knew I wanted it but I didn't see any print in a knit that will work…..until I saw this one. I couldn't be more happy, check it out. It has:

Grey

Khaki

White

Black

Brown

Basically every neutral I would ever want to wear with it and of course I can do good old denim with it. I sewn it up one afternoon after work, no problems. You know I had to put in a fun printed knit in there somewhere.

Now for the Recap

The Plan: Three sets of garments using a spring/summer color palette for daytime events

 

The Result

Set One: Tea Party

Set Two: Garden Party

Set Three: Pool party 

Pecular tidbit

I am a Lint Brush a holic.

I have them everywhere and I lint off everything. I don't know when this obsession started but I am not alone, lol.

I guess when you sew, thread gets on everything, I mean, even if it just got off the sewing machine it shouldn't have to LOOK like it just got off the sewing machine right?

Okay, so I know, this post is very long and drawn out but I will not be posting for a little while, my MIL will be in town for about 2 weeks so that equals no sewing for me.

So what's Next?

My Full summer wardrobe collection, its called Essaouria of Morocco,, yeah,, good stuff!

 

 

Comments

[sheila]

Great pool party ensemble... love the top.

[AllisonC]

Another fantastic set you do find some gorgeous print fabrics. I haven't worn shorts in years for similar reasons to you, but you have certainly got me thinking...

[Angela]

That top was one of my favs from 2/08 BWoF, love your interpretation! Great job with the walking shorts, you can dress them up or down.

[Vicki (HKS)]

Another fabulous outfit. Boy are your fast!!

[KayB]

Well, what can I say: this is another winner!

[Alexandra]

Great outfit! I love the top fabric - the colors, the print... The shorts are just the right length to look appropriate for many occasions.

[stephanie]

cute shirt. enjoy your time with MIL...

[Peacock Chic]

You are looking FAB as always!!! even after a long day...hee hee.

[Lashell]

I love the outfit. I wear capri's a lot during the summer but I've also been sucked in by the fashion mags about shorts and plan on making a few pair for summer.

[gold]

Girl you know you can sew fast!Cute outfit.I say I am going to make some shorts and I always end up making a skirt!Ha Ha This summer I plan on making a couple pairs of shorts.You look great in your top and shorts!

[Heather]

This is sooooo cute! Perfectly paired and looks very polished. Love the 3-hole dress too. You must the fastest sewing blogger around!

[Heather]

This is sooooo cute! Perfectly paired and looks very polished. Love the 3-hole dress too. You must the fastest sewing blogger around!

[Kelroc]

What a great outfit. I love the entire collection. Can't wait to see your summer collection.

[Tany]

Just beautiful and I love the last dress you made too.

[angie.a]

Toy we are so much alike! I've had that top traced & ready to sew too. I almost made it up this weekend! LOL. I'm glad it goes together easy. Were the sleeves OK in size? You know I didn't care for the sleeveband in the top I just did, too tight. That's an easy fix though, I guess.

GREAT shorts! Woohoo! Isn't it exciting to make shorts/pants that fit?! Great idea to measure a pair you already have to the pattern. Duh. Why haven't I been doing that?

[Kim Brown]

I love your fabric choices. Great sets you've made.