I'm in desperate need of trousers beyond jeans. I've gained a little weight and didn't relish facing up to it by sewing pants. Necessity has finally over-ridden vanity.
I decided to give the StyleArc Cassie Pants a go. Style Arc rates them as "medium" difficulty. I would rate them as "easy." These are more glorified leggings than trousers. I would never wear a short top or anything tucked into them. For me, they are perfect paired with tunics and long shirts and sweaters.
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| Here's how I'll wear them. |
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| Gulp, here is the back view. |
Next time I will
1. Use a lighter coloured fabric to show off all the patchwork
2. Use heavier fabric to hide the lumps and bumps since the fabric will be lighter
3. Raise the waist in the back 2 inches
4. Use a less stretchy fabric because I didn't like the bagginess through the thighs (Now there is a phrase I don't utter often, lol!)
Both Robin and Shams have made these pants. Their versions turned out really well.
I hope to show you a second effort soon!
What a versatile addition to your wardrobe. I'd like to make a pair of pairs like this to wear exclusively under long tops and short dresses. I'll be watching to see how your next pair go.
ReplyDeleteYour pants/trousers look great, and so do you! I'm sure you'e the only one who sees the weight (also, one looks slimmer in well-cut clothes, aren't you glad you sew ;-)).
ReplyDeleteThese are great. They are the perfect pant for tucking in to boots. Whether or not the it obscures the seaming, I really like the black on black print.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, those look fantastic on you and the fit is perfect.
ReplyDeleteYour pants turned out great! The pattern fits you well and I like your fabric choice. Definitely make more!
ReplyDeleteThese are cute! And I agree with Liza, you need some knee high boots for these! :-) Weird about the flocking melting off in the dryer, I have some fabric that is similar, so I'll keep that in mind if I need to dry it. I should really try one of those style arc patterns, do you think if I beg pitifully they'll offer a PDF? ;-)
ReplyDeleteI so agree about the PDFs. If the Indy pattern makers all sold PDFs, I'd end up buying loads. It's the shipping that costs so much for me.
DeleteI keep thinking I should give StyleArc a try - it seems like lots of sewists are making great garments with their patterns. I like everything about these pants on you!
ReplyDeleteI think you got a really good fit with these. I like them. I would have avoided this pattern from the drawing, but I really like them on you.
ReplyDeleteGreat fit!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous leggings, practical and comfortable!! and I think you achieved a perfect fit. I really love the shaping in that pattern :)
ReplyDeleteI really like them on you, the cut is great and the fabric really cool. I love how you've styled it, and I agree with the knee high boots, they'd be great! It's great to read about everyone making the StyleArc patterns, they've got a great sense of style.
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ReplyDeleteGreat pants! I think you they fit you perfectly.
What a fun pair of pants! The fit is great and the tone-on-tone print is a nice look.
ReplyDeleteI like 'em! And I agree that is a pretty easy pattern.
ReplyDeleteYou look great!
The seaming is very interesting on these pants -- hopefully they show up more in your next pair.
ReplyDeleteDid you knit the sweater too?
Yes I did knit the sweater! I am a beginner knitter, but really enjoying it.
DeleteI think the fit looks pretty darn good from what I can see! I've seen both Robin's and Sham's version and I'm thinking I'd like to make these. Adding it to the sewing to-do list!
ReplyDeleteKarin, you've nailed the fit on these in the back, as far as I can see! Great pair of trousers. I love the design details.
ReplyDeleteThese look great on you! Thanks for the great tip on the Cassie pants. I love the style, and am totally with you on the necessity overriding vanity thing. I have very few pants that fit, so I broke down and made some Colette Clovers. I'm SO glad I did. And I'm so glad for you that you found a pant that flatters you so well. The sweater is beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteI love how these look, and they're much, much better than 'glorified leggings'! They look great with your sweater :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting lines on this pattern - so different to the usual boring straight up and down and that's it!
ReplyDeleteThese look to fit you really well, and of course I love them with your pink jumper :-).