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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Crazy Legs


Are you ready for some silly?

No?

Then I advise you to STOP reading now.

I took some of the leftover fabric from the Dress->Skirt, and made some polka dot leggings!

(Hey, I like it when folks stare at my legs rather than higher up.)

I used my TNT Style Arc Laura Legging pattern, which I love! This is a very fast project.

Dancing!

I am wearing this with a purchased jacket, but I quite like to wear it as a dress! It has a great neckline.

I love to wear my wild leggings and my wild skirts. Just last week, I was sporting some wild leggings in the nap pod at work.

What?!?! You don't have a nap pod at work?

Maybe take it up with your management tomorrow.

I am working on a stealth project for April Fool's Day. I hope to have a report on that soon.

I'm also sharing with Patti's Visible Monday!

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51 comments:

  1. MargyMarch 23, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    TOO CUTE! You took 1 meh dress and made a fabulous skirt and gorgeous leggings...I like your math!

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    1. shamsMarch 23, 2014 at 8:25 PM

      Thanks, Margy! I was so happy to squeeze these leggings out of the leftovers!

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  2. Lisa LareeMarch 23, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Ok...inquiring minds want to know...was napping in the pod really better than a good ol' nap on the sofa?

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    1. shamsMarch 23, 2014 at 8:26 PM

      Both work, Lisa. But a nap pod is more private. :D

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  3. AndreaMarch 23, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Fun leggings! Love the nap pod.

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  4. VickiMarch 23, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    So you get to take a nap at work? During work hours? Sounds good to me.

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    1. shamsMarch 23, 2014 at 8:27 PM

      The nap pods do get used, Vicki! You reserve one the same as you'd reserve any conference room.

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  5. Kathy {Kathy Sews}March 23, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Crazy leggings=Awesome! I love em!

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  6. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)March 23, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    I like the leggings so cool! I've heard about the Google nap pods, isn't that one of the things that attracts people to Google!?!

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    1. shamsMarch 23, 2014 at 8:28 PM

      Thanks, Carolyn! I don't know if the nap pod attracts employees - I didn't know about them before starting there.

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  7. pattyMarch 23, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    Love the leggings but I am dying over the boots. Are they born? Love them

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    1. shamsMarch 23, 2014 at 8:48 PM

      Thanks, Patti! "Are they born?" I'm not sure what you mean, though these boots are "vegan leather" so, in fact, they are not born. ;) They are made by "Wanted" and I wear them frequently. (I just noticed that the heels are starting to show a lot of wear.)

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  8. AnonymousMarch 23, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    The leggings sticking out of the pod made me think of the witch and Dorothy's house. (No insult intended!).

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  9. DillianderMarch 23, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    You do wear leggings well, and that jacket is awesome too... both the collar and the fabulous hemline. Keep having fun, your posts are always a treat :)

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  10. JoMarch 23, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    Love the dots! I really must make some leggings for this coming winter (southern hemisphere) - currently I own a couple of pairs of very boring plain black RTW ones and I am inspired to try some patterns and bright colours - especially since they are quick to make and easy to wear! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. GailMarch 24, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    First of all I want to work at your place! Second, I love those leggings. Nothing silly about them!

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  12. Ann Made StudioMarch 24, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    Love your leggings! I just started selling exercise leggings and the wilder the print the more people love them :)

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    1. shamsMarch 24, 2014 at 6:04 AM

      This is so true, Ann! I would wear much wilder ones that these.

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  13. Sharon G NicholsMarch 24, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    Love! Crazy print leggings are on my list to make. After seeing yours, they just made it to the top of the list. Way cute Shams

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  14. BunnyMarch 24, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    Nap pods? What a wonderful de-stresser!

    Love the leggings. Three garment lives from one piece of fabric, awesome!

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    1. shamsMarch 24, 2014 at 6:04 AM

      Some days, in the afternoon, one just needs a little shut eye. And thanks!

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  15. KellyMarch 24, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    Ha, that was silly! You're so much fun!

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  16. RhondaBussMarch 24, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    When I first scrolled through, I thought you were re-enacting a scene from the Wizard of Oz where the legs of the witch are sticking out from under the house. So sorry, but I did think it was a cute take on the movie ;)

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    1. shamsMarch 24, 2014 at 6:03 AM

      LOLOL. A colleague did make a comment to that effect, Rhonda. Great minds!

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    2. Rhonda BussMarch 24, 2014 at 7:26 AM

      At least I don't feel quite so bad now :)

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  17. Claire R.March 24, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    It was the polka dot fabric's destiny to become leggings! Well done!!!

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  18. Gayle OrtizMarch 24, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    One more thumbs up! I've been using Christine Jonson's legging pattern but think I might try this one, just for fun.
    Thanks for the chuckles with your legs sticking out of that pod!

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  19. ACMarch 24, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    love the leggings! the skirt is great too - wonderful way to refashion the dress

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  20. UnknownMarch 24, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Love the leggings! They are so YOU!!!! The pod is simply cool -- lucky folks who have access to such a thoughtful employee benefit!!! Appreciate your frequent sharing -- creativity, fun and excellent problem solving!

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  21. a little sewingMarch 24, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    People with great legs should wear crazy leggings always!!

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  22. UnknownMarch 24, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    What a fantastic look!!!! Love the pod too!! Thanks for sharing your joyful creations!

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  23. PattiMarch 24, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    So cute! Love the "crazy" leggings. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!

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  24. KyleMarch 24, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    OMG I would *love* the nap pod! *love* that you reserve it like a conference room. One of my friends starts working there in June...must tell him about this!

    Fun leggings too!

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  25. wendyrbMarch 24, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    I don't know Shams . . . Such bubbly and outgoing leggings on a shy wall flower like you?

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  26. kbencoMarch 25, 2014 at 3:26 AM

    They are the coolest leggings.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 25, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    I don't know which I want most...dotty leggings or a nap pod. And I really, really want a nap pod!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 25, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Those are great! I have a pair of black pants with white polka dots (RTW) and they make me so happy whenever I wear them. It looks like yours do the same! Nice job.

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  29. CarolynMarch 25, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    I love them, shams!

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  30. Mary HelenMarch 26, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Makes me want to try leggings! What other Style Arc patterns do you recommend for pants? I haven't tried any of their patterns.

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    1. shamsMarch 26, 2014 at 9:52 AM

      Thanks, Mary Helen! For a good basic pull-on stretch woven pant, I love the Linda. For a pull-on woven with a more tapered leg, I love the Barb. For a fun, summer, take-it-on-vacation pant, I love the Alexi. But my favorite favorite pant, that I wear ALL the time, is the Cassie. I made a version that is lined with flannel, and I fold it so that flannel shows at the hem - I wear this pant at least once a week.

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  31. UnknownMarch 29, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    Those leggings are truly crazy! Love them with almost anything. After all, it's not about the pattern. It's always about the fabric that makes a garment stand out from the rest. Thanks for the whimsy and reminding us to have fun.

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  32. AnonymousMarch 29, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    I love those leggings! I think I need to head over to Style Arc and order that pattern. Our nap pod at work is called a stall. :)

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  33. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Delightful tights project! Complete success!
    And I really NEED a nap-pod!

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