My oh my, where to start?
To get myself motivated, I’ll start with the Sugar Babe Set Pants, Top and Jacket. I’ve made this pattern before and here’s why I love it:- The pants are light and loose–perfect for summers in Louisiana.
- The 2-inch elastic on the bottom of the tube is very flattering on my mommy tummy!
- The tube stays put!!!
- The jacket is a fun topper to the tube and looks dressy with slacks or cute with jeans.
- It’s easy and quick to sew!!!!
I’ll be making the pants 2 times, as they fit my lifestyle so well. They are quick to pull on in the morning, but look much classier than my jeans. They are cooler too! I plan to hem the black pair at a length appropriate for my black strappy heels. I will hem the grey pair (made from a mystery fabric) so that I can wear them with my black flats or flat sandels.
The tube top is (surprisingly) flattering on me. It will be cute, cute, cute with my jeans–that is, if my DH and I ever get to go out! Plus, when the tube is under the jacket, you can’t tell it’s a tube top. I can wear the tube top and jacket to church with either pair of pants. (Hush, nobody will ever know.)
The biggest reason I want to start with this set–I need to get a jump start on this. I’ve got 11 pieces to sew in 2 months. What was I thinking?!?!?!?!? Here I go!