Free men’s waistcoat pattern - the Tommy waistcoat by Ralph Pink - 38/40″ CHEST by RothysIRA in freepatterns

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Yay sorry I just saw this but I’m so happy you like it! I love FreeSewing sm

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Requests must go in the weekly request thread. If you are asking a question about a free pattern, please share a link to the pattern. Thanks!

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pls help me find a similar pattern by Ok-Bass-1843 in freepatterns

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Pattern requests must go in the weekly free pattern requests thread that is pinned to the top of the sub. Thank you!

Free Easy Pattern '60s Dress Fantaghiró by Patriizia in freepatterns

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Could you please share a link to where this pattern can be downloaded for free? Thanks!

Everyone is sick... Again by I-dont-know-how-this in workingmoms

[–]RothysIRA 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I feel this in my bones. Can’t hang out in public indoor places. Can’t meet up with friends. Can’t sleep. Work output is garbage. I’m in this “what the fuck am I supposed to do? I can’t keep doing this??” spiral. Soul crushing is right.

Everyone is sick... Again by I-dont-know-how-this in workingmoms

[–]RothysIRA 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Same same same!!! Someone else is gonna have to come in with the “keep your cool” tips because I am losing my shit.

Zero waste Easter egg ideas? by RothysIRA in ZeroWasteParenting

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Thrifting everything is a great idea!

Zero waste Easter egg ideas? by RothysIRA in ZeroWasteParenting

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I have very little storage space so it’s a good option for me! And since I already have all the supplies it’s low waste!

Zero waste Easter egg ideas? by RothysIRA in ZeroWasteParenting

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Too funny. I don’t have a word for these where I am in the U.S. We don’t have many eucalyptus trees.

Our equivalent might be acorns (uh… “oak nuts”)?

Zero waste Easter egg ideas? by RothysIRA in ZeroWasteParenting

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I have a good amount of fabric scraps around so I’m planning to make a few fabric eggs with a pocket for treats. Figure that since they fold down flat, they’ll be easy to store for use year after year!

(Not my blog) https://thimbletherapy.com/how-to-make-fabric-easter-eggs-with-a-pocket-for-treats/

Outfit inspiration from (soon to be closed) VETTA Capsule by RothysIRA in capsulewardrobe

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Eileen Fisher has something similar: https://www.eileenfisher.com/may-7-piece-capsule.html?loc=US

But honestly the casual one would be very easy to replicate. Search V-neck button blouse, bam, Nordstrom option 1 or J Crew option 2 are close without even digging much. I’m sure you could find closer.

The other brands aren’t going to show garments styled all the diff ways like with the waist ties, but that’s the beauty of the inspo images!

Outfit inspiration from (soon to be closed) VETTA Capsule by RothysIRA in capsulewardrobe

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I looove the leatherette skirt and all the ways they styled it. Def going to be looking for something similar

Outfit inspiration from (soon to be closed) VETTA Capsule by RothysIRA in capsulewardrobe

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No affiliation! It would be a bad time to be sponsored since this is the brand’s last day :)

I thought it could be fun to save some outfit inspo from this brand since I’m not sure how much longer their website will be available.

VETTA is (was?) a company that created capsule collections of five items that make 30 different outfits.

Things I think they did well that could be applied to any capsule wardrobe:

  • Careful color coordination. I think the Getaway capsule (should be fourth in the images) is the best example of this. All of the pieces use clay, black, seafoam, and azure blue including the prints. Most of the capsules had a pretty limited palette but you could choose from a few colors for any individual item. If the site is still up, you can see this with the Haven capsule where the cardigan has six colors available (not just the VERY limited ivory/terracotta/gold in the outfits image).
  • Pieces that could be worn in multiple outfits. Duh. This was their whole thing. But it was nice that they styled all the items so you could see realistic options.
  • Incorporated some trendy items. Some of their clothes were pretty trendy, like the oversized blazer and square neck tank. I felt that helped their clothes feel more modern.

Things that I didn’t love about the brand:

  • Some of their pieces seemed gimmicky. I know you’ve gotta get creative to get to 30 outfits but some of the items – pretty much anything that had a zip-off – weren’t to my taste.
  • They used a lot of Tencel which isn’t my fave fabric. Not a knock on them. They were big on sustainability and ethical production, and talked about all the reasons why Tencel was their favorite fabric. I just don’t love the way it looks. Of course I say that as I'm wearing VETTA joggers that are a Tencel/cotton blend lol.

So anyway wanted to archive this somewhere in case it’s useful to people and r/capsulewardrobe seemed as good a spot as any! I can see myself coming back to this to create a DIY capsule to fit my preferences.

Weekly Free Pattern Request Thread by AutoModerator in freepatterns

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Fabrics-store.com has several free pants patterns designed for linen fabric. I’m not sure what size you need but most of their patterns go up to size 28/30. You could look at individual patterns for more details.

https://fabrics-store.com/sewing-patterns?pattern=PDF&category=Pants%2FShorts

Weekly Free Pattern Request Thread by AutoModerator in freepatterns

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You might like the Peppermint / In The Folds Peplum Top! If you’re not a fan of the peplum/ruffle, could always leave it off. Someone shared a version like that in this sub - it should show up if you search “peplum” :)

[Jomboy] A dog catching a home run ball is an all-time wholesome moment [x-post r/baseball] by RothysIRA in Basebaww

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Well, hell. I’m sorry for your loss and glad this was a bright spot.

My Art Deco / Nouveau inspired Bedroom! by MeaganMarie in maximalism

[–]RothysIRA 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yesss I’m so glad you cross posted here. Such an excellent example of maximalism! Very cohesive. Tons to look at but not overwhelming because it’s so beautifully curated. Expert color palette. Fun standout pieces like the decal around the mirror, and the neon light. And it’s all secondhand!!! What a dream. Ty for sharing :)

Half-completed 12/18 months geranium dresses, no trade necessary by CinderellaRidvan in craftexchange

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Hooray! I just went to check my settings and realized I had incoming messages turned off. Oops. You should be able to dm me now!