I’m done – what do you think?
Making the pant part of the pants was actually fine and I had no troubles at all but the high waist was incredibly difficult. I initially had designed the waist to be one band that went around and did up with a zip at the back, but I used the scraps of fabric from the bottom of the cut out pants to make the waist band and so didn’t quite have enough to cut it out in a curve, so I had to fit the waist band on Madeline. However, because I had designed the waist to fold over, I had to fit the inside and the outside. Suffice to say it was harder than I thought it would be and next time I really need to tweak my design.
I didn’t make them super high waisted and I think I might make the pant a bit looser up on the hips next time because I feel like they are a smidge too fitted for this look and for the weight of the denim.
Yes, that is pink Highlighter you can see - my fabric chalk is pretty darn average and I needed something to mark with that would stay!!
But other than that I think they look fine for my first ever pair of self designed and made pants!! Actually I lie, I made a pair of jeans in 5th form sewing – they were terrible.
The scarf is one from my massive vintage stash and here is a close up of the pattern – it’s really quite pretty.
This weekend is moving weekend too so I won’t be around to do any posts – I hope to be back up and running next week sometime!!
XX
Jen
22 comments:
I still think you did an awesome job on the pants - they look great on you! I really wish I had an iota of your sewing skills :(
PS. No you're not dumb, it's me! I've been meaning to tell you for ages but keep forgetting - I think the skirt will be too big - it was a size 10 no? I'm a size 6!
Your sewing skills are amazing! Often I have ideas for projects but then I get stuck because I suck at the actual construction... Your pants look awesome, they fit so well!
And replying to you comment on my blog: I know what you mean, I totally got a hot dog from a street vendor while I was there even though I never eat hot dogs. You have to shop around a bit, because the prices vary!
Fab pants! You look great in them, and with the red top its a very happy little outfit!
You made the pants? I'm soo jealous now.
They are perfect!!!!! You have some awesome skills :)
Awesome work! Pants are tricky going and the crotchular region can be a minefield of dreadful disaster - so I think you have done a fine job to dodge them all and make these pants so sleek.
Wow. These look great. I love what you're wearing them with too.
Jen - you are a veritable sewing ace! I've tagged you in my blog - thank you so much for my award - I've never got an award before - it made me feel all ...noice!
Pants are pretty! I love the feeling of wearing highwaisted jeans, it kind of hold things in place. hi hi
Lady, I am SUPER impressed. I think they turned out magnificently!
My dear you must be proud. What a great job.
And love to see you in that, also love the colour combo.
xoxo
love the jeans
Congratulations, I have tagged you with the Kreativ award!! Go to my blog and read more about it.
Yet another blog tag that you need... right? This one is fun :)
Great pants, I am so envious of your sewing ability as well as your amazing figure!
if only I can sew! great job! you can open your boutique/store.
I can't believe you designed/made those jeans yourself! They look designer!
Brilliant job!! I think they fit beautifully.
You look great in the high waisted pants! :D
Wow good job! and I love the scarf...
Loving the gorgeous color on you... and of course, the jeans are fantastic!
You did a fantastic job! I'm so jealous - but also motivated to learn sewing myself!
The pants are amazing!
Those pants look amazing! I can't believe you made them yourself. And thank you for the sweet comment on my blog! I'm marking yours. :)
WOW! I am SO impressed, these jeans are awesome! I've been wanting a pair just like this. Wish I was as talented as you and could just whip up a pair ;)
The scarf adds just the perfect touch too :)
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