Akira Wrap and Pants made with FS Mahogany Rose Midweight Linen

The Akira Wrap and Pants made with Mahogany Rose Linen are the most luxurious of loungewear. My daughter Anna was delighted when I said I would make this set for her. With this pattern there are two top options, one is the wrap and one is a cardigan which we chose to make. The difference is a belt or a tie in the front and two pockets. The pants are elastic waist with tidy side pockets and a drawstring for additional comfort. Both the top and the pants come with two length variations giving this pattern options for everyone.

The wrap and the cardigan are made very similarly and I can attest to the fact that this pattern is very well done and the instructions are easy to follow from start to finish. If you have never purchased a paper pattern from Fabrics-store, you can expect a quality print on thick paper rolled not folded neatly in a drawing tube, an illustrated instructional booklet (including pages for making notes specific to your custom needs), a storage tube as well as a pattern hook. They really could not have made this more convenient for the sewist. Also, another bonus is that if you are sewing for your business, the pattern license is free with purchase. Cut out your pattern pieces in the proper size and you’ll even be able to hold them up to your body ahead of time to decide if you need to make any alterations before cutting out your fabric. Anna’s pants needed an additional inch in length.

Mahogany Rose Softened Linen was a really beautiful choice for a loungewear project. It’s such a pleasant color and the softened 5.3 oz weight worked so well for this garment. Coincidentally, Anna and her husband used this similar color on the tiles of their lovely primary shower. It’s a modern take on a gentle neutral peachy pink. Making both pieces in the same color really completes the set. This weight is our favorite to work with and Fabrics-Store has a great selection of colors to choose from.

What did we both love about the style? When I mention luxury, I mean this is not your cheaply made shorts and tee shirt which of course there is always a time for. In addition to the comfort of the waist and the shape of the top, these garments make you feel more pampered. You can actually wear this set out and about as an outfit. Anna said this would be the most comfortable travel outfit and could be dressed up with a few accessories OR you could simply wear it around the house for the ultimate amount of coziness. An observation that I also noted, If I had this pattern available when I had my children I would have treated myself to this style for wearing after I had my babies! They would be great for nursing and having visitors over. The combo isn’t advertised this way or made with this in mind for our set but they would certainly be quite a treat for that purpose.