What’s in a name?
I always wonder what motivates the name behind any given pattern design.
I knew of Calypso music, but I still wanted to know if there was more to the word/name. So, I looked up the meaning and I love some of the definitions by the Urban dictionary(www.urbandictionary.com). Below I list three:
1. A drop-dead gorgeous girl, who is wild at heart, looks like a goddess, a one in million types of girl(summary)
2. A type of music originated from West Indies, notably in Trinidad, Characterised by improvised lyrics on topical or broadly humorous subjects.
3. The personification of cool. Calypso combines the words cool and sweet into an ice-cold treat.
The definition that comes close to this pattern design is probably number 3. I will try not to go too deep into this, but a little bit of random general knowledge is good for the brain.
Garment Construction
What I loved about this is that it is easy to wear. It has an inserted elastic band at the back waist, two front pleats in the front which I think gives it body and flare. It is a mid waisted short but can be made in various lengths. I chose this length because I only had a meter. The short also has side pockets which I love because pockets are really the most necessary item in a garment and a girl just loves some good side pockets.
Fabric
The designers suggest a medium weight fabric, a mix of viscose (58%) and polyester (41%). But I already had a meter of this green satin in my fabric stash, which I thought would look really great for this pattern. I realized after finishing the project that the fabric was a little too heavy for the style.
It was a good mistake because this way I got to learn that fabric must suit the design or else the garment will not fall on your body as it is intended.
Difficulty
This project is a beginner level make. At first glance, I thought it nice and easy, but it wasn’t. I have come to learn that the “easy” makes are not always so easy. I had some difficulty following the instructions for the back-elastic waistband, so I headed on to Brittany J Jones YouTube channel and sewed along with her.
Styling
It can be styled with high heels or casual shoes, depending on your preference. In the photos, I am wearing heels to give length to my legs as well as to give the shorts an elegant look.
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Thank you for your support, and God bless you.
Ps. The Calypso pattern design is a product of La Maison Victor (www.lamaisonvictor.com)