I have finally completed something that fits, is not an abomination. and has helped me fulfill New Year's resolution #5: Make a pair of pants.
My quest for pants started with Simplicity 3686.
After 2 muslins, it became apparent that I was on the track for 6-7 muslins before getting pants that would fit. Apparently, I am grossly deformed with large thighs, an ample booty and a really short crotch rise. I gave up and made a pattern from a pair of pants I purchased from Lane Bryant.
I use tracing paper that I bought from an art supply house about 15 years ago.
I use a pinwheel to create a line of dots along all seams. I then use rulers and and a hip curve to connect the dots and add seam allowance.
The new pants! Ta Da
The pants looked much less wrinkled before they were worn all day. Unfortunately, the battery needed recharging in the morning.
The material is a dark navy linen I purchased from Stillwater Mills in Craigsville, VA when I was in College (making it at least 20 yrs old). This mill is gone now. They used to sell linen, wool and rayon remnants for $1 a pound! I still have other pieces from Stillwater in my stash.
The pants are lined with navy bemberg. The project would have been 100% stash except I ran out of navy hem tape and had to make a trip to G Street.
I ran out of the navy linen and used a white floral linen/cotton for the inside waist. Not a particularly smart move as you can see a white line at the center front waist.
Nothing to do with sewing - but these are the shoes I HAD TO HAVE that I wore with the outfit.
1 comment:
Super cute! I like the contrast facing at the waist. Too bad it shows. Cute shoes too!
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