New workhorse - navy capri pants

There was a little under a metre of fabric left after making this dress, just enough to make a pair of capri pants.

Using a tried and tested self-made trouser pattern, I shortened it by 30cm, curving the hems at the side seam for a bit of interest. To put them on, the pocket opens out, then buttons close. Easy-peasy.

Necessary, but not exciting sewing.

Update

I didn't explain the pocket closure very well, did I? Will a few more pictures help?

(Apologises for the fluff. Washed with a tissue, grrrh!)

I also found a very old pattern with quite good diagrams instructions.

See, it's really quite simple!

It's not you, it's me - floral skirt fail

It started life as a 50's inspired frock.

But it wasn't working for me.

"Maybe lose the bodice and make it a skirt", I thought.

But it still it's still not right.

Sigh.

The problem was the dress was something I would have worn a decade ago, (and why I had difficulty finishing it in 2011) but the skirt regressed it even further - back to the clothes I made for myself in high school. 

No, just—no.

Finished, it will be heading to charity soon.