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Made by a Fabricista: YouTube Edition | Marty - Pattern Testing

As we get to the end of this year, I'm starting to prepare for 2023. Part of that is expanding my little pattern shop. I've been slightly obsessed with Active Wear recently and wanted something comfortable enough to lounge in but functional enough to work out in. So, these loose joggers, crop top, and jacket were made.

There are always a few hiccups when trying a new pattern for the first time, and this was no exception. I have been working with wovens for the better part of a decade and don't have the experience to know how the average knit will drape. This caused a lot of problems for the pants, which I eventually recut with a different pattern. 

This set is probably one of my favorite things that I've made for my everyday wardrobe and I will be making more. Like... one in every color they're that good. I hope you all enjoyed this as much as I did.




MARTY  @scrapsandsequins

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You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following category, KNITS.

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