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Looking for a pants pattern (as a starting point to replicate RTW)
SewingMom Intermediate CANADA Member since 4/9/02 Posts: 532	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/24/12 4:16 PM I have this pair of dress pants that I love for the most part, though I'd like to tweak a few things if I were to make them on my own. This is the pair that I love: Awesome Pants what I love the most is the waist. They are a pull on pair of stretch pants and there is absolutely no bulk in the waist. It's completely flat all the way around. These are the most comfortable pants I own (yoga pants not included! :p) Has anyone seen a pattern out there that has this kind of waist? TIA! -- Edited on 10/24/12 4:17 PM --
Nursebennett Advanced Beginner AL USA Member since 1/7/10 Posts: 147	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/24/12 4:26 PM StyleArc has several that look similar. The Wendy pants look very close, to me.
TamNearPDX Beginner WA Member since 1/16/08 Posts: 203	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/24/12 4:39 PM How about jalie 2561? http://www.jalie.com/women-pants-pattern.html
Lynz Advanced Beginner UNITED KINGDOM Member since 6/4/08 Posts: 24	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/24/12 4:44 PM Vogue 1051 is a lovely pattern. Nice details on the pockets and a great, modern fit. I get a lot of wear out of my 2 pairs.
SewingMom Intermediate CANADA Member since 4/9/02 Posts: 532	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/24/12 5:08 PM Thanks for the input! I will check them out. I just ordered Vogue 1051, I really like the looks of it. It actually has a fly opening though, doesn't it?
SewingMom Intermediate CANADA Member since 4/9/02 Posts: 532	Login to reply to this post In reply to Nursebennett << Like this post Date: 10/24/12 5:22 PM Do you know how accurate the sizing on StyleArc is? I am liking some of their pattern (including these pants!), but I'm a little nervous about the single sized nature of the patterns.
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 7048	Login to reply to this post In reply to SewingMom << 1 member likes this. Date: 10/24/12 6:10 PM Stylearc sizing is fantastic. Don't cheat on your measurements; there is no ridiculous ease included. I recommend the Wendy pants and the Linda pants, both of which have been reviewed here on PR. Edit: When I anticipated needing to size up across the back of one dress design, I did what others have done, and asked Chloe for help. She sent her grading charts for both the bodice and pants. I haven't made the dress yet, but I used her grading chart to size up the waist on the Linda pants. It was easy and the pants fit so well that I ran out to Joann's to stock up on more stretch bengaline. -- Edited on 10/24/12 6:13 PM -- ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Lynz Advanced Beginner UNITED KINGDOM Member since 6/4/08 Posts: 24	Login to reply to this post In reply to SewingMom << Like this post Date: 10/24/12 6:17 PM Oops I didn't read your post properly. It is a fly opening so maybe not what you are looking for, although still a great pattern to have in your collection. Sorry.
SewingMom Intermediate CANADA Member since 4/9/02 Posts: 532	Login to reply to this post In reply to Karla Kizer << Like this post Date: 10/24/12 7:21 PM Hi Karla, I did just send her an email with my measurements to ask for help. I saw on another thread that someone with 36" hips made the size 6 Fay pants and they were too big. That's the sort of thing I'm worried about. I am also between sizes for the tops as well (broader shoulders, smaller chest, and even smaller arms). I was at a workshop recently and chose my size for a pants pattern (independent designer) based on my measurements and ended up having to size down again to get a good fit. Only having one size available to work with makes me very nervous about ordering, but I am loving some of the styles. I have about 10 patterns in my wishlist!
SewingMom Intermediate CANADA Member since 4/9/02 Posts: 532	Login to reply to this post In reply to Lynz << Like this post Date: 10/24/12 7:24 PM No problem, Lynz. =) It might not be exactly what I was looking for in this instance, but it's good to hear that I've got a good pattern enroute to me. =)

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