Claire first shared her beautiful wedding ensemble creations in the Liesl + Co. Facebook group. We absolutely adore how she transformed a casual cropped pant pattern into exquisite formalwear. Name: Claire Oman Where can we find you online? You can check out my blog or follow me on Instagram. Project Details Link to your project: Shorts and tutu. Patterns Used: Sailboat Top, Skirt + Pants, and the now-out-of-print tutu pattern from Little Things to Sew (still available on Amazon.com). Fabric and Notions: Did the fabric work well? Overall, yes, though there were some challenges. This was my first time working with this type of suiting blend, and while the polyester content made it easy to travel with—packing it without creases as I flew across the world—it was tough to achieve a crisp pressed crease. This wasn't ideal for creating sharp corners on the front panels of the pants, but I managed to pull it off in the end. The soft mesh I used for the tutu had a lovely drape, but it resulted in a less voluminous tutu compared to what the pattern photos showed. In hindsight, I should have anticipated this, but its graceful movement compensated for the lack of volume. How did the sewing go? It went beautifully! I joke that I could sew the Sailboats with my eyes closed, as this is my third pair of these pants (one full-length and two shortened versions). I’ve also made the skirt for my daughter. The only significant change I made was measuring the length from the hem of the original full-length pants to my son's knee when he was wearing them, then folding back the bottom of the pattern piece from that measurement before cutting the shorts. (If you’re doing this without a pre-made pair, just measure your desired inseam, add the hem allowance, and shorten accordingly.) I also skipped the topstitching around the front panel, opting for understitching for a cleaner, more formal look. The tutu was a first for me, and I was a little nervous about all the gathering involved. However, following Liesl’s fantastic instructions made it a breeze. As with many new sewing projects, taking it one step at a time really helps you accomplish more than you initially expect! What was the best part? While I truly enjoy the entire sewing process, in this project, the highlight was undoubtedly seeing the bride and groom’s reactions. This was my wedding gift to them, and I was thrilled to be able to contribute to their special day. Coming in a close second was the wonderful photos. Although I make a lot of my children’s clothes and have a decent camera, getting them to pose is nearly impossible—they either run away or strike goofy poses when the camera comes out. These pictures, however, are something I’ll treasure for years to come. There’s just something magical about capturing such heartfelt moments. I hope this inspires others to create their own unique pieces using everyday patterns. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just for fun, sewing allows us to express our creativity in ways that are both personal and meaningful. Happy sewing, everyone! Cycling Tights,Winter Tights,Ladies Cycling Tights,Mens Cycling Tights Quanzhou Oneo Sports Co., Ltd , https://www.oneosport.com
Country: Currently based in England, originally from the Netherlands and Canada.
For the main shorts, I used a navy wool/polyester suiting fabric with a light blue pinstripe, paired with poplin facings and corozo nut buttons. The tutu is crafted from soft mesh, which has more drape than regular tulle, in layers of white, ecru, champagne, pink, and peach. The ribbon is ecru grosgrain.
