Hello, hello! I trust this lovely change of seasons is treating you all well. This is my very favorite time of year; the cooling breezes, hunting down all the back to school supplies like treasure, and I have a newfound energy and motivation to work on projects. This year I’m extra busy with my own college classes, eek!, so I wanted to create a few pieces that would serve me well whether I’m running around on campus, out in a classroom for fieldwork, or cozying up to study and write. Once I laid eyes on the Dark Silver/Black/Charcoal Animal Print ITY, I knew that was my main fabric! I have somewhat desperately hunted for a gray or cool-toned animal print in ITY for a good while. This is just the thing for a pair of slouchy, slinky pants and will fill a void in my closet. I started this mini collection with the Pattern Emporium Pleats to Meet You Pants. They are designed for thinner drapey knits, and they feel amazing to wear. They have double front pleats and rear darts for ...