tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post4869130718332497971..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Vogue 8397 view A - Midnight Blue Pant Funkinessshamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-84264312737843550742011-11-05T10:49:31.115-07:002011-11-05T10:49:31.115-07:00I love this pattern too... and have made them in p...I love this pattern too... and have made them in ponte that pilled! So disappointing!! I just made two pair of Christine Jonson Travel Trio One Center Seam Pants in the EOS doubleknit I had stashed. Yes, it is dreamy, and very cozy. I'm hoping it won't pill!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00266355537788376657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-10282318970763051032011-08-15T02:42:17.422-07:002011-08-15T02:42:17.422-07:00Me again - I got this pattern out today, and I not...Me again - I got this pattern out today, and I note that the pants you made require 2 way stretch - do you really think that's necessary? Just looking at them - elastic waist and plenty of room...??Gay McDonellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150699751738725615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-9850534436367875652011-08-12T09:19:19.865-07:002011-08-12T09:19:19.865-07:00Love the pants, Shams. Wish I had the Vogue patter...Love the pants, Shams. Wish I had the Vogue pattern to try it out. About the ponte-- I made two Trio pants from Jo-Ann's ponte early this summer. I have worn them at least once a week for the past three months. They began to pill a few weeks ago, so I used a brand new twin blade razor and shaved off the pills. <br /><br />I also made two pairs of Trio pants from heavy knits labelled as double knit from Fabric Mart and fabric.com. Neither one of them has pilled yet.elizajohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356706237496927058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-26989057386111798772011-08-10T12:07:57.172-07:002011-08-10T12:07:57.172-07:00Love your funky pants. I don't know you, but ...Love your funky pants. I don't know you, but your wardrobe makes me feel like I do. It's so expressive. I'm guessing you're artistic, easy-going, and love to have fun! <br />I hope the pilling issue doesn't happen with these pants. Pilling is my current pet peeve. I'm on a mission to figure out - before I buy it - if a fabric is going to pill. I'm doing lots of research, will post it on my blog when I have some results.Dixiehttp://withneedleandbrush.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-6576796022295309022011-08-09T05:25:08.843-07:002011-08-09T05:25:08.843-07:00Well, I simply agree with all the others - great p...Well, I simply agree with all the others - great pants, perfect for you. I always love seeing these funky pants on you. And thanks for your thoughts on ponte. Very similar to my experience. I think you're right about fabric content. Less poly, more rayon is probably important. But I haven't found a ponte that doesn't eventually pill.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815988914005580044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-68767645050996752932011-08-08T11:07:45.248-07:002011-08-08T11:07:45.248-07:00I think that really is THE perfect pants pattern f...I think that really is THE perfect pants pattern for you! I really thought that jacket was a shams creation too, except that...well.....no offense to the seller at all, because I do think it looks fabulous, but it doesn't look quite as 'refined' in fit & finishing as I expect from you.<br /><br />And btw. where in the heck do you find the time to do everything you do, and do it so well?????Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-32444733268667190682011-08-08T06:10:10.413-07:002011-08-08T06:10:10.413-07:00Your pants are so cute, Shams, and so cute on you ...Your pants are so cute, Shams, and so cute on you as well. I love the pants-on-the-front-door photo.:)Kathryn, aka fzxdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765109817196426864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-30824880686256602132011-08-08T03:16:50.868-07:002011-08-08T03:16:50.868-07:00I really enjoy reading your blog Shams. You make ...I really enjoy reading your blog Shams. You make up patterns that I wouldn't give a second glance in the catalogues. It's refreshing to see your garments, ready your alterations and view the results. I MAY just purchase this trouser pattern having seen your results! <br />I love the blue jacket too!Pin Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01428676436901036861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-29937071935224372132011-08-08T02:24:07.357-07:002011-08-08T02:24:07.357-07:00Fantastic pants - I have that pattern - now it may...Fantastic pants - I have that pattern - now it may percolate to the top of my Mt Everest!!Gay McDonellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150699751738725615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-86338976411729658262011-08-08T00:20:34.856-07:002011-08-08T00:20:34.856-07:00Great jacket! And yes those pants work great for y...Great jacket! And yes those pants work great for you. I completely concur with the 6PAC becoming a 30 PAC, mine is already planned out as a 12 PAC.SewRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-69537463342340142772011-08-07T21:59:11.397-07:002011-08-07T21:59:11.397-07:00These trousers are gorgeous, and are very flatteri...These trousers are gorgeous, and are very flattering! Nice to have them in the navy too, I'm sure you'll love mixing them up as much as the black pair...<br /><br />as to your comment, thankyou for the compliment, but I think your expertise far outweighs my own! And without seeing your trousers I can't say what is causing the hem to curl up. Is the hem quite deep, or a narrow hem? Intuitively I would say a narrow hem might be a reason for curling out... Also, if the pants are slightly flared and the hem allowance isn't shaped like the curve of the pants side seams, but has the excess fabric eased into a smaller sewing line this might just cause the hem to curl up. I shape the hem allowance of my pants, to mirror the side seam curve of the pants above the foldline... <br />Another possible reason I can think of is that if the fabric was stretched at all when sewing the hem, which causes that "lettuce-leaf" effect and could result in curling of the hemline...<br />I hope that this explanation makes sense, and that it helps!<br />(my word verification is "baste"... lol!)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-46032579561335774912011-08-07T19:48:39.813-07:002011-08-07T19:48:39.813-07:00They are terrific trousers on you, make more! This...They are terrific trousers on you, make more! This is a terrible post for someone of my figure. If I didn't know better I would be making some of these cool trousers, thinking they would look just as fabulous on me. Sigh.<br />I love your jacket too.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-41076039946008748342011-08-07T19:04:04.143-07:002011-08-07T19:04:04.143-07:00Marvellous pants, and they do look smashing on you...Marvellous pants, and they do look smashing on you! <br /><br />Thanks for the discussion of ponte; I've been disappointed in some that I've bought, too, so I'm taking your theory to heart and will watch the fiber content next time I buy. It *can* be great stuff, but my own favorite pants are pilling like crazy, and that's just . . . wrong.Noilehttp://www.noile.net/noreply@blogger.com