They have put one of my very favorite Marcy Tilton pants patterns (and therefore favorite pants pattern in the whole world) on clearance. They currently have both sizes. They have loads of other patterns, too. Hurry hurry!
Vogue 8397. This pattern runs large, so if you are on the "cusp" between the two sizes, you might want to buy the smaller size. I fit it according the hips and altered the waist.
I have been spending all morning fitting a jacket. I didn't make a muslin, so it's taking much longer to fit in the final fabric. It's worth taking the time, though! Next, I have some zipper pockets to make. :)
And, while I've been sewing today, I have been thinking of Martin Luther King. I have been remembering when there was no "Day" for Martin Luther King and how controversial that was back in the 80s. Many people would stay home that day, out of protest. It was an important step when this day was made a national holiday.
Those pants are absolutely amazing. What a fantastic fit ... fitted nicely at the hips, then the outrageous widening. I LOVE them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anita. They are very flattering - they help balance my large bust. And they are as comfortable as your baggiest sweats. I LOVE them. :D
ReplyDeleteLove your pants! what type of fabric did you use? I have a thing for Marcy's pattern's too -- I definitely need to get this one into my stash :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shellie! That is ponte. I love ponte. It is basically a polyester blend double knit and it's very similar to the ponte Eileen Fisher uses in her pants. There is nice ponte and cheap ponte. Marcy sells lots of ponte.
ReplyDeleteLove those pants on you! I'm not fond of Tilton patterns in general, but have a real soft spot for the pants patterns. I've had this one for ages -- this is a good reminder to make it up soon!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get the new Marcy pant pattern - it looks a little more structured than this one, which I like, but I don't think it would work as well on me as it does on you. And it looks GREAT on you!
ReplyDeleteI think that this pattern is being discontinued....notice that it is not available in the smaller size on the Vogue website. This continues to be one of my favorite go-to pants designs, it looks more wiggy on the envelope than in real life.....I think they used a thread to hold the side shaping out for the photo shot, but in real life it drapes. I make it in stretch wovens too, add an inch at the side seams and then fit as I sew. I've also shortened it 5" at the hem for summer, then pleat out some of the fullness at the hem (and have done this on the long version). Once it is fitted it is fun to play with the hem shape.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments, Marcy! Yes, this is one of my favorite ever pants patterns, which is why I called it out! It was available in the smaller size when I wrote the blog post.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to play with this pattern more!