From Jackie, jeans guru of the Auckland branch of the Australian sewing guild, I heard about this pattern. This is my first version, aka wearable muslin, in cord. I love love love it.
But I totally stuffed up the back. I am almost too embarrassed to show you the enormous back wedgie. However, in the interests of sewing honesty I am braving my backside.
It's not all bad news though- I got rid of the back baggies by following the method suggested to me by Carol, who runs the ASG. You cut and collapse a wedge out at the bottom of the crotch. I'll show you the pattern piece when I've sorted out the other problems in my next version of these.
It's Me- Made - May and call me perverse, but I've been out shopping and buying lots of new clothes. For me it's way more of a challenge to stop wearing the things I make and go out and buy myself some basics.
I need to shop for clothes though, it's no good me having 'sewing shoulds' - I have to face the facts that with a life regimented by family demands, my sewing time must remain unfettered.
It has been a great thrill to see everyone else's MMM efforts, and to see all the mini wardrobes unfolding - thank you all for sharing. It just goes to show though, what's one person's challenge is another person's TORTURE.
Fabric: wide wale cord from Smart Dress $25, zipper +thread = $6 = $31
I actually bought this pattern at the op shop recently for 20c! I wish I could come to terms with wide legs. I keep making them and they sit in my wardrobe unworn season after season ... I need to get a good pants pattern.
ReplyDeleteThey look brilliant! I was just thinking today that I should get down to Bernina and pick up that pattern before the fiscal deprivation of mortage-hood sets in ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love the width of the flare...definitely a must-make. The wedgie'll soon dissapear with the stretch of the cord, won't it?
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Overall, they look pretty good. I wouldn't have noticed the wedge if you hadn't pointed it out.
ReplyDeleteI also hate to go shopping. It seems like hard work trying things on, trying to figure out what will fit, dragging kids around with me, etc. But, I also don't realistically have the time to sew everything I need. I ended buying things online and it is pretty hit-and-miss.
Hey, you know how we've laughed about your some-times resemblence to Thelma from Scooby Doo? Do you know what I thought when I saw those pants?
ReplyDeleteShaggy!!!!
(which isn't to say they're not great, they are)
Ooooh, I love cord too, and that is a GORGEOUS colour! I don't think the back-wedge is too bad, like Karin I wouldn't have notices if you hadn't pointed it out.
ReplyDeleteI've been buying heaps of clothes lately too! I did give some thought to Me-Made-May but I have a new job starting soon and needed to buy some stuff so I'm not feeling toooooo guilty, but still, its a weird feeling to buy ready-made clothes in shops, isn't it! And doesn't everything seem dreadfully expensive!!
Smashing colour!!! I would not have noticed the wedgie if you didn't mention it...I was too busy admiring the fit below the butt. Great accessorising with the belt. Muslin, my #$%%, I would wear them everywhere.
ReplyDeleteLove these! I also didn't see the wedgie. I was too busy admiring the lack of wrinkles/lines in the legs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great colour! I love flared legs, I have never been a skinny pants kind of person. These trousers have a little bit of a retro feel to them, don't they? I love that!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I must have this pattern!! Those are adorable!!! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteOK seriously, I just ordered this pattern. You are a terrible enabler. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove these pants, the color is gorgeous, too bad about the back! I think you're very sensible not to listen to "I should sew all this". There is RTW, after all, and we should enjoy our sewing, right?
ReplyDeleteThose are some serious cute (minus the "back wedgie"). Interesting abour the "low" rise... maybe they're made for a giant? Still, highly cute. Love that color too.
ReplyDeleteI like that retro shape! And I love that teal cord - I think I need to branch out from my denim and khaki basics.
ReplyDeleteThese are really flattering, Marynanna. Definitely potential for a TNT pants pattern. Maybe they are "low-rise" compared to highwaisted pants?
ReplyDeleteLove the pants - it looks really retro-cute in the cord.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of buying some clothes basics - but why is it so difficult to find decent quality clothes in the colours I like to wear?
Terrific colour and shape. Please show the anti wedgie technique. I could definitely use that.
ReplyDeleteDo you have to alter RTW? I would be happier to buy RTW if I didn't have to spend precious sewing time unpicking and doing bodgy re-sewing.
Great colour! I do hope you plan on WEARING these? Anything that great deserves to be worn, not consigned to the learning-experience pile.
ReplyDeleteThey're great. Can you scoop the back crotch a bit more to make them comfortable? Hope you find a way because they're too wonderful not to wear.
ReplyDeleteWow- these look terrific. What a great fit- no weird crotch lines or under-butt wrinkles anywhere. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe anyone would say Shaggy off 'Scooby Doo'. I was thinking more Lord of the Rings, you know that elvish princess. The colour is lovely, the line is lovely and they look great with that belt and top.
ReplyDeletewhat can I add- I really love those pants. They look great. I shall wear my coat often in mAy to celebrate made by me.
ReplyDeleteI love these pants! And the color is fantastic! I think you will have no trouble at all fixing the wedgie if you make another pair. Great work!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late comment.
ReplyDeleteI’ve bought this pattern and it’s arrived just yesterday. I was looking for someone else’s trousers made from this pattern and I’ve found you.
thank you for sharing your review and info