Pippi Pinafore

I was after something comfortable I can wear with leggings and tops underneath.

I liked the Jennifer Lauren Handmade Pippi Pinafore but wasn't sure a pinafore style was suitable for someone in their mid-50's.  However after showing the pattern to a couple of friends they thought it would be great for me.  So here it is.

 Love the side button details which are also on the straps.  Lovely big pockets.

Like the criss cross straps.

close up of the bib.

The fabric is a corduroy from Spotlight. 

The skirt on its own is a really nice pattern and I'd like to try it again without the bib.  Not sure how many pinafores I need, but the skirt can definitely be made over and over.  It has a lovely pleat detail at the sides of the tummy which nicely conceal a little roundness there!

2nd Anza and a notebook cover and some panties

I really like the Anza dress pattern by Itch to Stitch.  This version is in a linen and I used the patch pockets on the blouse.

 

I also made a notebook out of the same fabrics I made my bag and purse.  This is to hold my e-reader which at the moment is in a boring vinyl cover.  The vinyl cover fits reasonably well inside the notebook cover.  This design is from Kreative Kiwi.

My goal for this year is to start bra making.  I thought a good way to get used to handling lingerie elastics would be making some pants.  These are the Nixie briefs by Jennifer Lauren Handmade.  These are all made out of some left over ITY. 

I tried different elastics.  The top one is fold over elastic and the bottom 2 are normal lingeie elastic.  Definitely a learning curve, my stitching on the 3rd pair was much better than the first two.  I've worn these already and they are very comfortable.