I am doing something a little different this time around and releasing two patterns at the same time as a sort of outfit. There is the
Emerson Crop Pant / Shorts pattern and the
Ogden Cami pattern. I love both of them so much and am already wearing them all of the time. I hope you love them too.
First up the
Emerson is a pull on pair of pants or shorts with a flattering front waistband and elasticized back waistband for ease and comfort. They both have pleats along the front and pockets. View A is the crop pant which I am pretty obsessed with at the moment. Not only is the most comfortable thing in my wardrobe, but it's also is super on trend at the moment and fun to wear. Some may argue that it isn't flattering, but I beg to differ. I look at it like I did the middie skirt became so popular a couple of years ago. I think that wearing a heel or a more fitted shirt really give good balance. If my 5'3" frame can rock it, so can you.
View B is a short with an approximate 4 inch inseam. I have been wearing these non stop. I love to throw on a tank top or V neck tshirt for everyday wear. The pleats give it lots of room for ease and comfort while still adding some interest. Both View A and View B were sewn up in linen The shorts fabric is from Fancy Tiger Crafts and the pant fabric is from Jo-Anns. But really, any light to medium weight woven fabric works great. I love it in a rayon for a more flowy short or a chambray for everyday shorts.
I am also releasing the
Ogden Cami pattern today. This is a simple little blouse that is great on it's own (especially with the Emersons) or really good to have in your closet for layering under a blazer or open buttonup shirt. It has spaghetti straps, a soft V at both front and back necklines, and a partial facing for a professional finish. It's a fast make and super comfy. I love wearing mine with some jeans and jewelry for a simple date night outfit that makes me feel modern, but not too done up.
The Ogden Cami is great made up in any lightweight woven fabric. All of my samples are sewn up in silk crepes from Colorado Fabrics. I love sewing with silk crepe and the Ogden is a perfect pattern for silk because it only takes a little yardage. But, if silk isn't your thing, rayon challis, lightweight linen, or even cotton voile would work really well.
If you would like to buy the
Emerson or
Ogden patterns you can find them
here. Use the code LAUNCHWEEK20 to get 20% off the patterns from now through this Sunday at midnight EST.
