Well, I couldn't help myself. I really wanted to perfect the fit on these pants before I put the pattern tissue away. I folded the excess fullness out of the side back and back pieces and then cut the pattern out of my beloved black ponte. I whipped up this pair in a couple of hours last night, making no other changes. In effect I was cutting a smaller size in back than in front. Many women, as they mature, carry more "fluff" in front and I know sewists who routinely use a smaller size in back. It is a fairly common alteration for many of us.
I love these pants! I like the width, the length, and the overall fit. I like the subtle lantern shaping near the hem. I am sure I will get lots of wear out of this pair, as well as the pair I made on Saturday. I would still like to make view A/B, but not today. :)
This photo has been lightened so you can see the detail a bit better.
I have a slightly weird stance here, but you can see that the back fits much better than my last pair.
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I am still waiting for my needle felting machine. I wonder if it's stuck in bad weather. The temps here have been in the 70s, but I am thinking of those of you freezing your patooties off back east. Stay warm and safe!!! Maybe you can get lots of sewing done in the bad weather... :)
These look abfab and I can't wait to get my pattern in the mail! Thanks for hint on the pants pattern adjustment, too. That's pretty smart. I probably won't use it because my fluff goes all the way around, but it's good to have that info.
ReplyDeleteI hope I do half as good a job on my pants as you've done on these 2 pair.
cheers,
Helen in VT
NICE!
ReplyDeleteGreat pants!
ReplyDeleteThose look perfect! Happy perfect pants, Shams!
ReplyDeleteYou achieved a great fit on those pants. They look great! And I'm one of those people that uses a smaller size for pants backs. It works for my body ...no bum, but lots of tum.
ReplyDeleteThose look great! And you wear them well.
ReplyDeleteGRrrrrr...... I waited oh so patiently for the Vogues to go on sale at JA's.....visited there this evening & this pattern was OUT!.
ReplyDeleteAh well, it's not like I have nothing else in my pattern/fabric stash to work on....
I did get the stegosaurus!
This is a really interesting pattern. The fit and style look great on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip on fitting smaller to back than front. Very useful!
ReplyDeleteThese are GREAT pants, and I can see why you are so pleased. I need some too...
Hi Shams, I just love that pattern and have been hunting high and low and can't get it even ebay or etsy are sold. I know they dont print it anymore, but, is there any chance you're willing to sell the pattern. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Sonya!
DeleteSorry, but I still need this pattern in my library. I hope you do find a copy!