When drafting the Libeth pants, I made sure to add some extra width in the thigh, but it still may not be enough. I find that even if the pattern fits well, with some fabrics like Tencel twill, I need just a bit more room in the thigh. Do you find that? So strange. HOW MUCH TO ADD Start by ...
How to: Grade Between Sizes on Lisbeth Pants
Continuing on with the tutorials for the Lisbeth pants, today we are talking about grading between sizes. If your hips are a size or two smaller than your waist, or if you need some extra room in the thigh, grading between sizes may just be the fix. One word of caution before we start, I do not ...
How to: Lengthen / Shorten the Pant Leg on Lisbeth Pants
A sewing pattern will rarely fit you right out of the envelope (email? zipped folder? PDF?), and quite often, you will need to do minor, or not so minor, adjustments to achieve the fit you are looking for. Changing the pant leg length on the Lisbeth and other pants is one of those adjustments that ...
Say Hello to Lisbeth Pants!
I am so excited to introduce you to my latest pattern - the Lisbeth pants! These pants are my take on both dressy AND casual pants. I intended on making the Lisbeth pants as a comfortable office wear option, as well as something to lounge around on the weekend. This pattern is so versatile and I ...
Children’s Patterns
You may notice that I have recently added two children's patterns to the shop - the Misha Vest and the River Sleepsack. These patterns were part of Blue Darling Patterns by Anna Zoe which I started shortly after the birth of my daughter Zoe in 2019. It was a fun venture and I loved getting to know ...
