Sinclair Pattern Whisper Shorts...

 I purchased the Sinclair Patterns Whisper Shorts pattern a couple of years ago as this is my favorite style of undies.  As you can tell, I was not in a big hurry to accomplish it.  It felt like another collected pattern.  Then, on one of my sewing lists someone mentioned making tank tops from leftover knit pieces that were too small for tops and I thought I will see if I can do that with the Whisper pattern.  Your machines are already threaded with the right color of thread, right?  Here is the result of me using small pieces of leftover knit:

I used a size 16 with a 3-inch inseam and cut the rise at the highest.  I really did not intend to have the highest rise.  So rather than cut off the 1 1/2-inches, I used a 1-inch elastic for the waistband that had it hitting in approximately the same area.  I used three of my machines - serger for seams, sewing machine to apply the elastic, and coverstitch machine for hems and waistband.  Except for all my futzing, it was fairly quick.  I will say that I have a much higher appreciation for the price of undies.

The instructions:

I do not usually have an issue with pattern instructions.  The instructions for the gusset on the shorts had me scratching my head.  I finally gave up and did my own thing.  Appears to have turned out okay. It made me realize that I probably do a glance at illustrations instead of directly reading instructions.  The photos did not really help me.

Overall impression, is using those scraps for under garments can be a money saver.  I would love to hear how you use up those left over knits.  I know I am not the only person who only wants 1 1/4 yards but has to buy 2 yards.  I do not have little people to sew for anymore.  I would recommend the pattern.

Happy Stitching!

Another Pattern ...

 I decided that this pattern needed a place in my stash.  It is a fairly simple blouse and should be easy to make.  Here is the line drawing:

This is the Thea Blouse by Sinclair Patterns.  I like the simple style of this blouse and think it will work well for me. The sleeves on the blouse appear to have a good volume which I really like.  I am rarely happy with changing the sleeve/armscye on a pattern.

Here is to me for maybe getting it fitted by the end of summer for new fall/winter blouses.

Happy Stitching!

More Patterns...

 Why is it that the "new and shiny" is always more interesting?  It does not matter if it is patterns or fabric.  Here are my newest patterns:

The  Nosara Shirt pdf pattern by  Itch to Stitch.  I was going to hold off on buying this and then started seeing the wonderful projects by others and decided to go for it.  I can always make an end of summer top or two.  

This is the Whisper Boyshorts pdf pattern by Sinclair Patterns.  This will be my first attempt at underpants.  Since I am a person who rarely tosses small pieces of knits, I should have plenty of knits that would be eligible for this type of project.  Really it is a win-win to use up small stash knit pieces and gain underwear. The question is can I make underwear that fits reasonably well. I have already printed the pattern and I am ready to go through my stash.

This is the Liesl & Co Alvalade Men's Trousers pattern.  I purchased the pdf version.  I do not need this pattern but I do like to sew for the men in my life occasionally.  I indulged in the 50% off sale.

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Happy Stitching!