I haven't sewn any pants in probably close to 2 or more years. Gained weight, lost confidence, lost weight, still no confidence. The success of the jacket has inspired me to make a pair of slacks to go with it. Added incentive is that I only have one skirt that goes with the jacket and I think with its length it would look better with pants. So I bought the fabric, a medium grey suiting from Joann's with a nice weight and drape. I already had the pattern from more confident days, Vogue 2921.
I can't link to it as it is now Out of Print. (says how old my pattern stash is getting)
I can't link to it as it is now Out of Print. (says how old my pattern stash is getting)
It's a Montana designer pattern. I've got a couple of these but have not sewn any yet. I just fell in love with this pattern for the seaming on the back of the legs. The pattern is rated as advanced, which scared me more, but as I said the jacket has the mojo up so I'm striking while the mojo is good.
Not being a total fool looking for failure,and not knowing for sure what my "sewing size" is in pants, I decided to do my first muslin. According to my measurements: waist 30, hips 38, I should have a size 16 waist and 14 hip. It seemed years ago when I made my last pair of Vogue britches they ran quite a bit big. So I made a straight 14, with a slight Full Butt Adjustment. (Cutting the back crotch a size 16 for more seat room and back to a 14 at the inseam. I don't know if that's the proper way, but it works for me usually.) I just tried them on and am thrilled with the fit! Surprise! No further adjustments needed. I can start cutting real fabric this afternoon. Yeah!
Well? How did the pants turn out? It's not every pair of pants that fits with so few adjustments. :)
ReplyDelete