Recent makes for me!

I've made some really nice clothes for myself lately.  This Lisse Cowl from Terra's Treasures was one of the first patterns I've made for myself that I truly LOVE the result.  I can't believe how much I like it and how flattering it us.

 I made it again in sweater fleece.  I actually found the hoodie too confining around my neck because this fabric is sweatshirt fleece--very little stretch and thick too.  I went back and cut off the hoodie and used a normal band neckline. Still one of my favorite patterns.

 So this is what happen when I try to get my husband to take photos.  He can't quite figure out flattering angles! This is my first version of the Stitch Upon a Time Goldilegs. I really love this pattern. 

 I ended up making two other versions with various alterations, my third is my favorite. You can't really see the pants in this picture, but I included it because you can see the Hey June Lane Raglan I made. This shirt needs some alterations for full bust, but I still wear it all the time because it's so comfy.

 Back of the pants.

 I can't find my picture of my second pair, they are teal though, which is a departure for me from my normal neutrals. Speaking of departure, I went kind of flashy with this third set of Goldilegs.  I saw a tester with this fabric, and then saw it at Joanns, so I had to get it!  I made the perfect amount of alterations on these and they are my favorite pants.  I wear them as often as I can get away with it!  Maybe a little too much--I wore them with the gray raglan above once and forgot, and ended up wearing them to my kids' school--too many rectangles!

 This shirt is also one of my favorites.  It's the Shwin and Shwin Carolina Tee. I enjoyed this pattern a lot.  I did have to make alterations for full bust and because the arm was really tight.  Trust me, altering the armscye on a pattern with irregular seams isn't a picnic!  I like this result, though.

 This was an earlier version of this pattern.

 And this is the Peekaboo Pattern City Chic top.  I don't like it, can't recommend it.

 This is another pattern I simply love.  The Cashmerette Washington Dress. It's a fairly new pattern company designed for plus-size, curvy women.  I like the design, and additionally, it's nice for my self-esteem to be on the lower end of the offered sizes as opposed to the high end! I simply love this teal lace too, and the yoke is a flocked scuba knit that I also love.

 This pattern was a surprise.  It's a German pattern, the Alegra from Das Milchmonster. I had to use Google Translate, but the pictures were pretty clear so I didn't need to use it much.  I love everything about this pattern.  I fully lined it for warmth and I love the result.  It's incredibly flattering on me.

 If I look sickly and out of it in these pictures, it's for good reason.  I was sick for much of December and finished this on a day my husband was out of town and my kids were driving me nuts. It's the Harbor Hoodie by Terra's Treasures.  So comfy and perfect for lounging around the house.  I wear it all the time.

I did mostly kid sewing for several weeks, and then finally got to use my new serger from Christmas on an item for myself! This is the Irena Sweater from Itch to Stitch.

I love it. It's so comfortable.  There are a few problems--I started doing alterations but couldn't remember everything I did once I actually got around to cutting and sewing.  If I make it again, and I'm thinking I probably will, I need to make a dart on the sides of the bust to get rid of those wrinkles.  But I feel like it's comfy and flattering, and I have some great knit fabrics I bought recently that I need to use while it's still cold!