These went together
very quickly. Probably because I made a muslin first and then
these shorts so had the fit issues ironed out. I
love these pants. I am going to have to restrain myself from making a closet full of them. No, I'd get too bored, so won't do that. But I'll definitely make them again.
These feel very
RTW. After all my fiddling around with the crotch and inner leg seams on the gray pair (which ended up a little tight IMO), I simply used the cutting lines of the original pattern and scooped out 3/8" from the crotch. Oh, and added a bit to the waist sides, but I always have to do that.
I cut these out one piece at a time to match up the pinstripes on the front and rear and here at the sides. I
barely had a wide enough piece of fabric to get it all in. Next time I'm buying a little more then the envelope calls for.
Another butt shot. Not because I'm that proud of my butt, but rather very happy with the way these fit. And also to show you the cute welt pockets. I omitted the loop and buttons this time around. I'll have to not walk in any puddles in these.
Here's the front fly. I wish I had looked back at my blog for the other pair as I'd wanted to extend the fly a little lower. However, I forgot completely about it.
This time I didn't use a contrasting color for the waist band. It's actually Ambiance that I interfaced and turned under at the seam line.
More Ambiance for the pocket linings:
Four down, six to go. As previously stated, I'll be taking a little break to make a new dress that's not brown or aqua. I spent all evening cutting out
McCall's 5923, which I still have a bunch of cutting to do on. NOT EASY! Lining up all that plaid and bias sides is way more difficult then the actual sewing will be. It should go quickly when I finally get the laying out done.
These went together very quickly. Probably because I made a muslin first and then these shorts so had the fit issues ironed out. I love these pants. I am going to have to restrain myself from making a closet full of them. No, I'd get too bored, so won't do that. But I'll definitely make them again.
These feel very RTW. After all my fiddling around with the crotch and inner leg seams on the gray pair (which ended up a little tight IMO), I simply used the cutting lines of the original pattern and scooped out 3/8" from the crotch. Oh, and added a bit to the waist sides, but I always have to do that.
I cut these out one piece at a time to match up the pinstripes on the front and rear and here at the sides. I barely had a wide enough piece of fabric to get it all in. Next time I'm buying a little more then the envelope calls for.
Another butt shot. Not because I'm that proud of my butt, but rather very happy with the way these fit. And also to show you the cute welt pockets. I omitted the loop and buttons this time around. I'll have to not walk in any puddles in these.
Here's the front fly. I wish I had looked back at my blog for the other pair as I'd wanted to extend the fly a little lower. However, I forgot completely about it.
This time I didn't use a contrasting color for the waist band. It's actually Ambiance that I interfaced and turned under at the seam line.
More Ambiance for the pocket linings:
Four down, six to go. As previously stated, I'll be taking a little break to make a new dress that's not brown or aqua. I spent all evening cutting out McCall's 5923, which I still have a bunch of cutting to do on. NOT EASY! Lining up all that plaid and bias sides is way more difficult then the actual sewing will be. It should go quickly when I finally get the laying out done.
They do look very RTW. You did an excellent job matching up the pinstripes. I'm sure that took a lot of patience.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, I've made this pattern too and love the fit, although I didn't go the whole way with front zip and back pockets. Have to say your pin strip version is fantastic, very flattering, and as always so beautifully crafted (inside & out). Your wardrobe is coming together very nicely.
ReplyDeleteVery well-fitting pair of pants and beautifully crafted as has been mentioned. I am loving your wardrobe colour combination, not the standard, but unique and classic in its own right.
ReplyDeleteGreat fitting pants and you did an amazing job matching the stripe. You're right that they do look very high end RTW.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pants! The fit and stripe matching is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteBTW, thanks for the thought on my camera smudge. I gave it a good cleaning and my photos look much better. This is what I get for letting my toddler take pictures.
Amanda, I think you made some great trousers. They look beautiful on you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pants, Amanda. I like the fabric, I like the style and they fit perfectly!!! And they're so beautifully made (as everything you sew is), much much better than RTW.
ReplyDeleteGreat pants! The thing about pants is that they really need to fit well and you've perfected these ones, they look amazing and really suit you.
ReplyDeleteFantastic fitting pants, this is such a great looking pattern.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love those.
ReplyDeleteThose pants are beautiful!!! That pattern is on my to get list the next time Vogue is on sale at Hancock's.
ReplyDeleteNice. You look great.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that you give an inside out photo of your creations. You do such a nice job of finishing the inside of the items you sew.
These pants look amazing, and you've got the fit perfect! Unlike you, I'm definitely making a closet full of pants once I can get my fitting issues hammered out.
ReplyDeleteVery nice pants!!!
ReplyDeleteThose look really fabulous! I'm such a sucker for a pair of neutral pants with a bit of color woven in so I love the fabric, too.
ReplyDeleteOnce again...GORGEOUS WORK!! I also wanted to let you know how much of an inspiration you are to me and my sewing :) I bought a serger b/c I wanted it "fast and easy" but it is being returned. Not saying I couldn't use it, but it took away from the "crafting" of a garment. Last week I spent an entire week making 1 shirt. (I don't get that much sewing time) It's all with French seams, and bias tape. Do you realize that it is truly the most rewarding piece I have ever sewn. My new thought is to make sure I can wear it inside out and not be ashamed of it.... your work is amazing....and I'm sure I'm not the first person you've affected this way. Keep up the amazing work....
ReplyDeletecongratulations on a well crafted pair of pants! they're even better than RTW and look great on you.
ReplyDeleteNice looking pants. Your blouse completes the outfit.
ReplyDeleteVery nice job on the pants....they look great!!!
ReplyDeleteAmanda, you've been so busy, and your projects look great!
ReplyDeleteThese pants fit wonderfully, and they do look very RTW, too.
I love how the whole wardrobe is coming together! I am a follower of your blog, and I find it inspiring as well! I am a beginner so I have lots to learn, though I love to come to your blog and admire the work you do!
ReplyDeleteI love them, too - very nice. I especially like the wide waistband.
ReplyDeleteAmanda, I have nominated you for an award on my blog. I know you have been given this award before, but I really, really love your blog and all of the effort and skill that goes into your garments that I just had to offer it to you again.
ReplyDeleteJust happened upon your blog. Very nice, are you sure they are not Ann Taylor pants! LOL Really they look like RTW. Great job!
ReplyDeleteNice work!! And the white shirt in the prior post is just as well done. This is a great wardrobe coming together.
ReplyDeleteThanks, girls!!! You all always give me such sweet words and praises. :)
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