Tuesday, October 6, 2015

The Tip Top and Morocco Pants by Petit à Petit Patterns.

I have been SO looking forward to post this....even though you wouldn't think so considering that I took these photos over 3 weeks ago. Phew, time flies!

It's Celina from Petit à Petit Patterns two recent patterns The Tip Top (which also comes as dress) and The Morocco Pants.



Let me just make it clear from the start both patterns are AMAZING!
It's funny because the top looks like a lot with the extravagant sleeves and yet it is a super fast and simple sew. 
And the pants look pretty straight forward but they are not a one hour project (okay, nothing is a one hour project for a slow-sewer like me but you know what I mean, ha). As with all Celina's patterns they have a million options so you can make them more or less advanced. I have made a pair (not blogged) with all the bells and whistles (see them HERE) so the pair I'm showing you today is one of the more simple options with elastic waist, faux zip fly and faux back pocket flaps.
 Okay, I'll tell you more later on. I want to talk about the top first.


I'm obsessed over this top! 
I have said it before but managing to make loose and 'oversize' styles look flattering is an art form and Celina has done exactly that with this pattern.
Those sleeves are just incredible and the option with a double layer is just gorgeous and opens up for a lot of fun fabric pairing ideas. The option of hemming with bias tape adds another dimension.

The patterns has lots of options.
Gathered or pleated neckline, elastic or fixed neckline, dress or tunic, welt pockets, side panels etc etc.
I'm dying to make a dress with welt pockets from this pattern but for now I have forbidden myself to sew more for my kids. Mommy needs new clothes now! 


Both fabrics are cotton voile and the rusty red was so thin and sheer that I cut the center front and back pieces double but simply treated them as one layer. That worked great and didn't cause me any problems.

The sewing step you will spend most time on is hemming the sleeves - especially if you choose the double sleeves (obviously) but again do not fret. The patterns has several options for you depending on your sewing level or temper, ha.


I choose the gathered/elastic neckline. I made my own bias tape and for extra effect sewed it on so it's visible from the front side. The bias tape also works as a casing for the elastic.
Super simple and super smart!


Let's move on to the pants!
Oh gosh, another favorite!
This pattern is a $10 sewing lesson in classical dress pants. Really!

Zip fly (regular or faux), waistband (3 different kinds), belt loops, front side pockets and back welt pockets (regular or faux) all done the classical way with facings and beautiful finishes and illustrated in the pattern's tutorial. Excellent!
Seriously, you will learn so much sewing these. Or if you already know these things it will be such a lovely and relaxing sewing experience.
Nothing in this pattern is really difficult but like I already mentioned I would be lying if I said it is a quick sew...at least if you want a nice result. So take your time, check your work after every step and you will end up with a result that might even surprise yourself, ha. A pair of beautiful and pro looking pants.


I absolutely love the tuxedo stripe option but the pattern also comes with a fully classical pants version without the stripe. And the best thing is that you can easy print which option you need without having to print the whole thing.

You know my obsession with this gold elastic from Dritz (and I just saw they made it in silver too - woohoo) so even though the pattern already offers 3 waistband options I decided to make a fourth (because that's what make sewing fun, right!). That worked pretty well. The way I make it (yeah, I still haven't made the tutorial but it's on it's way, promise!) hides the seam but it also means it's double folded and that became a bit bulky because of the front pocket and my medium weight fabric. But the result was good enough for me to keep. And my daughter totally loves her gold elastic waist pants and these are no exception.


The floral fabric is a printed denim from Hancock Fabrics (It seems to be sold out online) and I think I bought the blue solid denim at Michael Levine. Both fabrics has a bit of stretch.

I sized these pants up a lot compared to the previous classical pair I made (that kind of became too small the week after they were finished, wah) so these are a size 8. That explains the baggier overall fit but I love them on her and I love that they will definitely fit until next summer...and maybe next fall too, who knows!? 


I emphasized the bagginess by hemming the pants with elastic. Not super tight, just a bit of gathering. I used my Cover Stitch and it was soooo easy that way but you can of course do this with a sewing machine too.

And yeah they are a bit long at this point...I don't have to mention kids grow like weeds, right ha!


Here are the faux back flaps. And I promise I sewed them on symmetrically, ha. She is just twisting in this photos so it looks like one is placed higher than the other. 
Everything is faux about these. I even just sewed the buttons on afterwards. No pesky button holes to fight with.

That's it.....my favorite outfit I have made in a long long long time.

Get your own Morocco Pants Pattern HERE and your Tip Top and Dress HERE.

Thank you!!

22 comments:

  1. This is such an amazing outfit!! You are an artist in matching fabrics! those pants <3 <3 <3

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  2. Cuuute! Ok Mie maybe you're style is wearing off on me or we're just 👯 Because I have something very similar planned - but a Burda pattern- in a similar colors scheme! I ordered the fabric 6 weeks ago but their was a problem with the Etsy shop and they never mailed out my order. She said her daughter had an emergency c-section so I get it! But this is awesome!!!! I love yours and it makes me excited to sew mine! Such a cool outfit!

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    1. That emoji was the Twinsie girls! :)

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    2. Haha, the twinsie girls showed up in my email with the comment :-) And I would be more than honored to be style twin with you!!! I can't wait to see yours...it will for sure be epic!

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  3. Oh and I meant 'there' up there. 🙈 I am very sick with mastitis right now so my brain is pretty much fried!😫

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    1. Oh no Rachel, hope you feel better soon. Sending lots of positive healing vibes to you. <3

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  4. Your sewing makes me so very happy! It's such a pleasure to me and actually a great opportunity to see your outfits and your amazing perfect clothes. Seriously you make me want to do better! I LOVE everything about this, those pants are definitely on my top of favourite Morocco, such perfect fabric combination and so perfectly made! <3 And the top and the photos, all beautiful, absolutely inspiring! The BEST!

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    1. Oh gosh Inês I'm seriously blushing right now. You are way too kind to me. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  5. She totally got me addicted on welts because of these! I totally relate to the "$10 sewing lesson in classical dress pants", I always learn so much from her patterns. And this whole outfit is just wow, the gold elastic is the cherry on top! <3

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    1. Thank you so so SO much Andreia ❤️❤️❤️

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  6. I am speechless, besides perfection I am not sure what else I could add and that goes for the photos, the fabric pairing, the sewing, the styling... Thank you for such a lovely post. Thank you for such inspiration. Thank you being you. You rock, that's all!

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    1. I'll take perfection tihi. Thank you so much for making awesome patterns and being my inspiration ❤️

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  7. I wait so long to seeing this!!! It is beautiful, I love the combination of fabrics/colours and that elastic!!!!! I'm sitting in first row waiting for the tutorial (you know that I have some gold elastic ready for copy this!) I'm so agree with every single comment. As Ines said, you are an inspiration and your ideas make me want to be better!!!�� I'm going all sentimental here, because those Morrocco trousers deserve everything!!!

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    1. Hehe, I can't help laughing about the fact that several people feel they have waiting forever for this post hahaha....and I of course take it as a compliment that you are even bothered to wait :-) Thank you for all your nice words ❤️

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  8. I have been waiting and waiting for this post!!! I love your style -- and everything about this outfit is just perfect. <3 I love Celina's patterns and you have (again) made something fabulous! I agree with everyone - you are SUCH an inspiration!!!

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    1. Awwww, seriously....I can't take it. You are all too kind!! THANK YOU!

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  9. You never seize to amaze! Another outfit for the win! Love every little detail! :)

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  10. I love the entire outfit! I have another tip top dress on my table... I love the pattern! The pants fabric combo is perfect!

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  11. Yet another stunning outfit. Love these pants in floral fabric. So judging by the sleeves on the top you are a patient and calmn person 😊

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