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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Sewing for Mama


I finally found some time to sew for myself...

I am now the proud owner of a pair of Amy Butler wide leg lounge pants. I used a vintage sheet I got from a friend of mine. She had it in the back seat of her car - keeping her dog's hair off the back seat. When I jokingly commented on her abuse of vintage linens, she gave it to me. Yippee!

I know I am probably the last person to make these, (I got In Stitches from the library over a year ago) but they were worth the wait. They are really comfy. Though I think if I make another pair I will use elastic instead of a drawstring.

Completely unrelated to sewing, I would like to wish you all a happy Pi day! (3/14) Yeah, I know, I'm a complete geek...

(Photo by Flickr's pillowhead designs)
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11 comments:

  1. cindiMarch 14, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    These sleep pants are great! Is there a pattern somewhere?

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  2. cindiMarch 14, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    I'm sorry I'm new at the whole blogging thing...my email is tildentck@chartermi.net if there is a pattern, thanks!

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  3. Lisa @ Life with 4!March 15, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    are you seriously doing all those pi embroideries? how funny! have a happy pi day!

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  4. The WoodLand SchoolMarch 15, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    mmmmm ... pi ...!

    Love the lounge pants! I hope you can spend all day enjoying them : )

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  5. PamelaMarch 15, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I love lounge wear! How lucky to make them out of vintage fabric. Love the flowers!

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  6. Molly Betsy @ Star CottageMarch 15, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Great Job. Love that you recycled @ the same time. I saw the Amy Butler lounge pant pattern and thought I've gotta try these, I haven't had a chance to sew any clothing for myself lately. Can't wait to start up again.

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  7. FlorenceMarch 16, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    Liz! How good it is to see you. My mom is just halfway through a rant about what an amazing person you are to be taking care of two kids, teaching, keeping up a blog, and doing all your amazing hobbies. You are a talented one, for sure.
    It's definitely been way too long. So happy that we can maybe keep in touch like this now! Much love.

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  8. Jess BMarch 16, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    I'm gonna have to look for that book! I just brought home a bunch of fabric from my grandma this weekend. I love the print on yours!

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  9. AshleeMarch 16, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Love the pants! I can't wait to start sewing for ME!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! And especially for taking the time to comment!

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  10. BettsMarch 16, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Great pants and I love the material even if it is a sheet!

    Pi day, huh? I'm thankful for Pi, so I can measure circles, but I'd rather celebrate "pie" day.

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  11. BrendaMarch 17, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Love those lounge pants. The colors are beautiful.

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