Pattern Description: I AM Valerie cami and Papercut Patterns Tula pants.

Pattern Sizing: I AM Valerie: 34-52. I made a size 36.

Papercut Tula: 1-14. I made a size 2.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, both patterns have very clear and easy to follow instructions.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Likes: Valerie: I AM Patterns generally fit me pretty well without too many alterations. This top is comfortable and the v sits nicely.

Tula: this is my favorite elastic waist pants pattern. love all the details like the faux fly, drawstring, and how the pockets are constructed. it also has lots of options.

Dislikes: Valerie: no dislikes.

Tula: The drafting for the fabric drawstring is far too narrow to turn it easily. I gave up and substituted twill tape instead.

Fabric Used: Minerva Exclusive Boudoir Bouquet Silk Satin Fabric (2.6m)

The print is so vibrant on this silk satin. One thing to note: I did prewash and dry the fabric and it bled very significantly (4 color catchers were bright blue and the dye bled onto some other items). I consider this to be pretty normal for silk but it's just something to keep in mind. I also starched the fabric before cutting out my patterns.

Changes/alterations: Valerie: I shortened the straps and interfaced them.

Tula: I've made these so many times I cannot remember all of the alterations I made. I know that I shortened the legs and added more room for my thighs.

Would you sew it again? I would absolutely sew both pieces again. The Tula is already a TNT and the Valerie is on its way to becoming one.

Conclusion: I love how this set turned out. It looks so luxe and I'm looking forward to styling it with cozy sweaters or jackets for fall.

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