The Aviator Pants: Gathered Cargo Pocket Tutorial

Want to add a more feminine pocket to your Aviators???  Try the gathered cargo pocket!

This is a really simple adaptation, and you can girly it up even more with a bow, decorative trim, or even a cute button.

The basic principal here is that straight lines tend to be more masculine and curved lines tend to lend an edge of femininity.

So take that rectangular cargo pocket piece and fold it in half.  We are going to trim off the bottom corners to create a gentle curve.  You can change the shape as much as you want, but I started 1 inch up from the bottom and created a soft curve.

Next You are going to sew the top exactly as it states in the instructions, making sure to press the side edges in as well.  I used a decorative stitch for a little extra something

Now, run a gathering stitch along the bottom curve of your pocket.

Place your pocket on the pants matching the marking with the bottom center of your pocket

Edge stitch around the pocket, make sure the bottom edge is turned under.  You can adjust your gathers to get the exact look you want.

Have you gotten your Aviator Pants yet?!?!?  Make sure you grab them during the BundleUP sale 8/22-8/29!

Boy's BundleUP! - Win It Before You Can Buy It!!!!

Guess what friends and family - and other random people on the internet who follow my blog (you know who you are and I love each of you!) - my next pattern is about to be released!!!!!
That's right, I have been secretly hard at work on a pattern for the next BundleUP sale, and this one is for BOYS!!!!! (You can win the WHOLE BUNDLE HERE!!!!!)

Introducing the Aviator Pants:

Let's go over the Details:

Size 18m-14 (and yep, the tween/teen scene love these)
Relaxed fit, but not baggy
Pants or Shorts
Pocket Options: Double Welt, 3D Cargo, and Front Slash Pocket
Contrasting Leg Triangle
Cuff
Knit waist band with optional full elastic for those slim jims

Have a girl, don't feel left out - the Aviator Pants are just as perfect for girls (especially ones with attitude)!!!

If you don't think the pattern has enough options for you, there are also links to Aviator Pant Tutorials for: Zip Welts, Gathered Girly Cargo Pockets, and a Drawstring Waist.

And Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell anyone, but I'm planning on releasing these for Women in my Fall/Winter collection.

Patterns for Sale, Patterns for SALE.......

WOW - I can't believe that I am really here announcing that I have two patterns for sale in my brand spanking new Etsy Shop.

But today I officially release the two patterns that I have been working on for the last few months:

The Riviera Romper

I had the most amazing group of testers patiently work with me and help me develop into a pattern I am not only proud of, but LOVE to wear!

and the Parisian Nights PJ's (which was previously released with Bundle UP!)

Both patterns are now listed in my Etsy shop, and you can get a discount by buying both in a bundle HERE.

Thank you for all the hugs, words of encouragement, and hard work form testers and proofers that have helped me get to this point today - Hugs to you ALL!!!!!

Bundle UP!.... The Taylor Shorts and Piper Top

Ok, so today I am sharing a combo outfit!  The Taylor shorts paired with the Piper Top - and let me just say I have been wearing these shorts almost everyday since I made them, I think it is time to put them in the wash ;o)

The Taylor shorts run sizes 0-18, but if you are beyond an 18 - check your high hip, the top measurement is 51.5!!!!  I can actually size down one size from my street size in these, so read the size chart and trust it and cut the size it tells you to, if you are in the bigger sizes, you might be surprised!

I went with the longest length, the 8 inch inseam, hoping for a Bermuda short length - but they weren't quite long enough for when I like my Bermudas to hit.  So instead I decided to cuff them - which I LOVE.

Cuffing any pair of shorts is fairly easy... follow the hemming instructions, just make sure that when you sew in the hem, you sew almost the full 1/4 inch in from the edge that you originally turned under.  This way, when you turn them up to cuff them, your turned edge will natural fall below the wrong side of the fabric.  Press well, and if you want them to be permanent cuffs, tack them in place at the inseam and outseam.

This Piper Top I lovelovelovelovelove!!!!  The bow back is so pretty and different from other things I own.  I went with exactly my size based on the measurement chart and the fit is perfect - this is the XL.

I used lightweight knits from Girl Charlee for the perfect summer top.

What are you sewing up from the Bundle????  

Make sure to link up all your creations in order to WIN BIG!!!

Bundle UP!.... the Hip Hop Tank & Top

I whipped up this Hip Hop Top in about 40 minutes - it would have been way less, but my serger decided to start fighting me half way through and needed to be taught a lesson!

I love the versatility of this pattern!!!  This is probably the key thing I look for when buying a pattern.  You have High low tank, Tank with contrasting back, tank with tulip back, tank with button up back, and then you can add sleeves to all of the above!

I went with a sleeved version of the high low - I really need more basic tops, and between my casper white skin and not quite love of my arms, sleeves are good!

(*while this is not the Calla Lily skirt, it has a very similar drape - I think this top would look amazing with the Calla Lily, so now I need to make one!)

I went based on my measurements and made the Large.... perfect fit!

The cut of this is perfect on me, and you know you have done well when a horizontal stripe doesn't make you look wide.  *Now I was short on fabric but determined to make it work, so I switched directions to fit in my sleeves - this worked because the fabric has 4 way stretch*

If you are looking at dipping your toe into sewing for yourself, or extend your women's pattern collection; check out the Bundle UP! sale.  It only lasts until 6/27!!!!

What I've made from Bundle Up: Four Seasons Cardigan

The Bundle Up Sale is Live, and I'll be sharing some of the things I have made from the bundle ;o)

First up, the Four Seasons Cardigan by Everything Your Mama Made.
You can Read my full review HERE.

Stay tuned for more things coming this week ;o)