Love Notions Allegro Shorts

My favorite thing to wear is anything that is comfortable AND looks cute. So, my outfit consists of secret pajamas. The shorts pattern I used is the Allegro by Love Notions. 

This was my first go at the pattern since it was updated earlier this year, and I am so glad I reprinted and tried it out. The newer pattern has much more room in the rise and crotch and is just a lot more comfy to wear, especially when sitting down! Speaking of sitting down, I also try my elastic on in the sitting position before closing up the waistband and sewing the casing stitches. This is so that when I wear the shorts sitting down in the future, it doesn’t hurt my stomach from being so tight! 

I removed 1.5 inch in length from the 5 inch inseam because I prefer shorter shorts! Maybe it is because I have such short legs, but I feel longer shorts make my legs look even shorter.

Pockets, pockets, and more pockets! These are super functional!

The fabric I used is chambray, and it is a perfect weight for hot weather! I used the same fabric for the drawstring, except I cut the drawstring in half and put 1/4 inch elastic in the back so that I don’t have to untie the bow when I use the restroom. Sorry if TMI!

Greenstyle Green Tee

One of my FAVORITE T Shirt patterns is the Green Tee from Greenstyle. It is a free basic t shirt pattern and is so figure flattering. It skims curves and is comfortable enough to sleep in or can be dressy enough with jeans and heels. Seriously, it is a work horse. 

My favorite fabric for the Green Tee is a t shirt type knit that is not overly stretchy and doesn’t stretch out when I wear it. The cotton modal that Raspberry Creek has is absolutely perfect!

I also have to tell you how happy I am with this V neck!!! 

This is a light purplish color that almost looks white. I like having some basic solids in my closet, but I think when the world returns to normal, I will visit my sweet friend Aimee again. I love when we have crafty days and put HTV on blank shirts we have made! 

Favorite Sewing Notions

When asked what my favorite resources are in the sewing room, I felt like saying, EVERYTHING…. my fabric, my machines, my thread, my scissors… It just takes so much to make the process a breeze! I knew I needed to narrow it down, though, so I thought about the things that have made it a game changer. 

I think my sewing went up another level when I started using a rotary cutter and cutting mat. Cutting became quick, more precise, and I felt like a ninja. The second thing I absolutely felt changed the world were wonder clips. I use them for everything I sew and couldn’t imagine keeping it together without them. When I have areas I have to use pins, I still stab myself!!

Resources

• Love Notions Allegro Shorts in Indigo Blue Chambray
• Greenstyle Green Tee in Orchid Cotton Modal Jersey 

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