I have made a number of skirts, dresses and tops from self drafted patterns (for my non-sewist readers: self drafted means you make the pattern, it's not a purchased commercial pattern) however I have never attempted fitted pants. I thought pants would be too tricky.
A lovely lady from my knitting group gifted me her 20+ year old Sure Fit Designs kits (they are still available, and I'd recommend them!) so I thought I'd give pants a go.
I love the 50's style high waisted cigarette style pants (sort of a jegging with a back zip!). However, being tall it's hard to find them with a long enough rise (crotch length) - the tall girls know what I'm talking about!!
I used an inexpensive stretch denim to make a wearable muslin (sewing code for: wearable but okay to make many alterations on & junk if it all goes horribly wrong!). After 4 fittings and rounds of alterations I was happy with the end result.
I was unsure about the high waist but they are so comfortable! No muffin top to be found!
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| Wool top: Country Road (old) / Pants: Made By Me / Shoes: Old |
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| Photos c/o my wonderful Husband |
What have you made with a self drafted pattern?
