KensingtonCrab said... I like the pants and they look very comfy! 6/29/12 3:55 PM
Barbara V said... Sorry for your disappointment on these pants that appear to be promising on the pattern envelope and description. I'm thinking with changes to a flat front waistband as you mention, shortened length and more fitted, these could move possibly towards the "favorites" list. Thanks for your review which will help future sewists of these pants. It's a cute ensemble pattern - wish I had it. Good luck with the "rip, rip" thing! 6/29/12 6:06 PM
DorothyK said... What a disappointment. I'm always wary about elastic waists because of the gathering in the tummy area. I think your planned changes will really help. I hope you repost this when you finish the altered version. 6/30/12 9:49 AM
blue mooney said... You must be the first one off the mark with this pattern! Thanks for posting a very helpful and honest review. 6/30/12 12:57 PM
Karine said... Sorry these didn't live up to your expectations. I do appreciate your review, however. You'll save many of us lots of grief, I'm sure. I like the idea of using the Urban pants waistband. Can't wait to see your creation of the West End top. From the pattern, it looks like it's got lots of potential. 7/2/12 10:45 AM
Michele Lommasson said... It is too bad about the pants. I have found that many of the latest Sewing Workshop bottoms have way too much fabric around the waist for my figure, and must be altered significantly. That said, there are figure types for which they are absolutely stunning, and slimming.
For me, large hips, small waist: I find that adding darts and an invisible zipper with a way less gathered elastic waist is what suits me best.
Thank you for being the brave guinea pig for this pattern. 7/2/12 11:03 AM
sfshaza said... Yes, those are definitely far too large for you. But I also agree that, with alterations, these could be a winner. Thanks for your honest review. 7/24/12 11:43 AM
FreyaStark said... I am sorry you had a disappointing experience. Thanks for a useful review. 9/26/12 5:00 AM
I like the pants and they look very comfy!
6/29/12 3:55 PM
Sorry for your disappointment on these pants that appear to be promising on the pattern envelope and description. I'm thinking with changes to a flat front waistband as you mention, shortened length and more fitted, these could move possibly towards the "favorites" list. Thanks for your review which will help future sewists of these pants. It's a cute ensemble pattern - wish I had it. Good luck with the "rip, rip" thing!
6/29/12 6:06 PM
What a disappointment. I'm always wary about elastic waists because of the gathering in the tummy area. I think your planned changes will really help. I hope you repost this when you finish the altered version.
6/30/12 9:49 AM
You must be the first one off the mark with this pattern! Thanks for posting a very helpful and honest review.
6/30/12 12:57 PM
Sorry these didn't live up to your expectations. I do appreciate your review, however. You'll save many of us lots of grief, I'm sure. I like the idea of using the Urban pants waistband. Can't wait to see your creation of the West End top. From the pattern, it looks like it's got lots of potential.
7/2/12 10:45 AM
It is too bad about the pants. I have found that many of the latest Sewing Workshop bottoms have way too much fabric around the waist for my figure, and must be altered significantly. That said, there are figure types for which they are absolutely stunning, and slimming. For me, large hips, small waist: I find that adding darts and an invisible zipper with a way less gathered elastic waist is what suits me best. Thank you for being the brave guinea pig for this pattern.
7/2/12 11:03 AM
Yes, those are definitely far too large for you. But I also agree that, with alterations, these could be a winner. Thanks for your honest review.
7/24/12 11:43 AM
I am sorry you had a disappointing experience. Thanks for a useful review.
9/26/12 5:00 AM