{"id":80968,"date":"2023-04-14T12:20:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T16:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=80968"},"modified":"2023-04-14T12:20:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T16:20:59","slug":"weekend-links-139","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2023\/04\/weekend-links-139.html","title":{"rendered":"weekend links"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Friday!<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m madly packing for a last-minute trip to the U.S. to help S look at colleges, so it&#8217;s going to be short and sweet this week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pinterest Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I keep finding all sorts of wonderful wide-legged trouser images like our new <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/cannes-wide-legged-trousers-sewing-pattern.html\">Cannes Wide-Legged Trousers<\/a> to share with you! I love this one worn with the matching vest, which you could easily make with our <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/lisette-for-butterick-b6901-sewing-pattern.html\">Lisette for Butterick B6901<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/lisette-for-butterick-b6902-sewing-pattern.html\">B6902<\/a> pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Also, I want to make the <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/sintra-halter-dress-top-sewing-pattern.html\">Sintra Halter Dress<\/a> with a toile-printed silk! So beautiful.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80971\" style=\"max-width: 760px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80971 size-large\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1c-760x538.jpg\" alt=\"Liesl's April 14 Pinterest picks\" width=\"760\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1c-760x538.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1c-500x354.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1c-768x543.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1c-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206220619287\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206220596822\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here&#8217;s another vest with wide trousers. The key to wearing this trouser style is balance: something narrow\/fitted on top balances the width of the trouser legs. If you&#8217;re wearing something bulkier or boxy like a jacket with the trousers, make sure the jacket is cropped. Waist definition, like the shirt with the open jacket, keeps this from being too boxy and bulky.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80969\" style=\"max-width: 760px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80969 size-large\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1a-760x495.jpg\" alt=\"Liesl's April 14 Pinterest picks\" width=\"760\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1a-760x495.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1a-500x325.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1a-768x500.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1a-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206220619653\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206220619652\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With a fitted tee is also a really easy and relaxed way to wear these trousers. I love this look, and you can do it with long sleeves, too.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80970\" style=\"max-width: 760px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80970 size-large\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1b-760x620.jpg\" alt=\"Liesl's April 14 Pinterest picks\" width=\"760\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1b-760x620.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1b-500x408.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1b-768x626.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1b-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206220619283\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206220619284\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cute, right?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weekend Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/artanddesign\/2023\/mar\/23\/andy-warhol-textiles-exhibition?CMP=fb_gu&amp;fbclid=IwAR18bBLLbfAA7E0v8bqaQVw5v59HjdtP2JAH482xpymDTy6s2R4nxJeKgy8&amp;utm_source=pocket_reader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andy Warhol as textile designer<\/a>. Who knew!?!<\/li>\n<li>Excellent advice for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/blog\/pit-stains-on-white-tee\/?fbclid=IwAR06bsyYCa9lO0v7YNyMg3xUK2sOqA0FT3C5aaWyaEwRIqQ9j19Gub3iJKs&amp;smid=fb-nytimes&amp;smtyp=cur&amp;utm_source=pocket_reader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keeping your white shirts white<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>A concise history of the <a href=\"https:\/\/journalofantiques.com\/features\/edith-head-designing-a-hollywood-legend\/?utm_source=pocket_reader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extraordinarily talented Edith Head<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The resurgence of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/03\/28\/style\/big-shoulders-trend.html?unlocked_article_code=Ngcoe1684dfJd59Pm7y6NWTfvI5-LCmxbcX_yjIEQWjbXrVlaEF7kQo_2XG4B8DLp8j0seZACyQsiOmqNI06iakD5hlr2UQPsVJp_QBORQYYGQvMlgWvJJkfPTcGkionkK_61kPpTIdRO509smaNKWdxjgYgHibq1P2FPqZYsKiPORolkS4MC_2mHBBUp3WXE0I9aKFLMpwYePPbZ5UAcXrpy2-mfg8hMBBYUaXWbyCJQLrbOniqKzgLYtWLva5BAcxDg19mZYMTW3w0WVRlS4me2yl9bm7ea2n9MBoyrHjcmgy90VpzTp4M8c95K8rimGdWJPpYx4c7Lg8&amp;giftCopy=1_CurrentCopy&amp;smid=url-share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">big shoulder pads<\/a> in fashion, but for different reasons this time.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/does-anyone-mend-clothes-anymore-7152936?sponsored=0&amp;utm_source=pocket_reader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mindful mending<\/a>. Are you doing it? (I am!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lyndsey will be here next week with to talk about her spring sewing plans as well as some Cannes Trousers fitting techniques, too! Enjoy your weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liesl is here with her occasional weekend links, this time very much inspired by our new Cannes Wide-Legged Trousers sewing pattern. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":80972,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20687],"tags":[4],"class_list":["post-80968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-links"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/april-14-feature.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-l3W","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":80892,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2023\/04\/cannes-wide-legged-trousers-from-our-pattern-testers.html","url_meta":{"origin":80968,"position":0},"title":"cannes wide-legged trousers from our pattern testers","author":"Liesl Gibson","date":"April 11, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Take a look to see how some of our testers styled the new Canned Wide-Legged Trousers sewing pattern!","rel":"","context":"In &quot;general post&quot;","block_context":{"text":"general post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/list\/general"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cannes-testing-feature.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":80988,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2023\/04\/the-fitting-room-lyndseys-cannes-wide-legged-trousers.html","url_meta":{"origin":80968,"position":1},"title":"the fitting room: lyndsey&#8217;s cannes wide-legged trousers","author":"Lyndsey Stanfill","date":"April 24, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"We love Lyndsey's new pink Cannes Wide-Legged Trousers. 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