Expressionist Makes

A short middle-aged brown woman wears a black corduroy skirt with white top-stitching, a gray turtleneck and knee-high black boots with white topstitching.

I made the Slate Skirt from Closet Core Crew patterns In black corduro. It was my first time doing contrast top stitching. Well worth the effort!

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Very nice! The fit is great!

I also have an adorable pattern weight.

They look fantastic! how did you keep the front flap from sagging, if I may ask?

So pretty!

Gorgeou!

Thanks! This is just the look I needed for a high school reunion. I need to feel comfortable and confident. I like these pants, but the construction of the pockets and zip fly are definitely unconventional.

Thank you!

A short middle-aged brown woman wears tan pants and a semi-sheer white blouse while standing in front of a green wall beside a green chair.

I made the Protea pants from Paradise Patterns and the Bonn shirt from Itch to Stitch to wear together to an event next month. The pants are made out of a textured cotton and the blouse is made out of a semi-sheer Tencel dobby.

A short middle-aged brown woman wears burgundy jean shorts and a navy t-shirt.

The view from the back.

The view from the side.

I made the Brooks Jeans shorts from @helenscloset.bsky.social. The fabric is a 9.5 oz burgundy denim from @stylemakerfabrics.bsky.social. I made one size down from the recommended size for my waist and hips. I shortened the rise and the yoke one inch each.

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Thank you!

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A middle-aged brown woman stands in front of a green wall in a red hand knit vest, pink t-shirt and cream pants.

I finally finished my Tesselated Vest (pattern from Andrea Mowry). Thanks for the awesome yarn, @knitworthyyarns.bsky.social!

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Great outfits!

Thank you! I loved making them so much!

I really only keep my phone in my pocket and they’re fine for that. I wouldn’t put anything bulky in them.

Thanks!

For sure!

Thanks!

A short middle-aged brown woman stands with her hand in one pocket. She is wearing blue wide-legged pants and a floral tank with white sneakers.

A short middle-aged brown woman stands facing sideways in blue pants and a floral tank.

These Falconer Pants are a @lovetosewpodcast.bsky.social baby. The pattern is from @helenscloset.bsky.social and the bull denim is from Blackbird Fabrics. I made a size 10 graded to 14 at the waist. I shortened the rise and leg because I’m 4’11” tall.

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It’s so pretty! Lovely color!

Gorgeous! 😍

Thanks! I really like the pattern.

As soon as the Lazo jumpsuit was released by @helenscloset.bsky.social, I knew I had just the fabric for it. I’ve never purchased, printed and cut a pattern so fast. I can’t believe I finished this within a week of release. I love it!

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Looks great!👍🏽

Cool mashup!

This was such a fun podcast! I love how creative your listeners are.

Happy birthday! You look beautiful in that lovely dress!

Great outfit!