Pattern Description: Close-fitting pants have elastic waist, three construction methods for pleats in knee area, back yokes/pockets, and stitched hems.
Pattern Sizing: 8 - 24. I used a size 16 in front and 14 in back, which is typical for me.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Pretty much.
I made two pair. The first pair, a flocked stretch denim and the second pair a solid brown/grey stretch woven - the color is sometimes called anthracite.
Denim pair on me
Denim pair, back
Denim pair, knee tucks
Anthracite pair, on me
Anthracite pair, knee detail
Were the instructions easy to follow? For the most part, very easy. The pattern includes three possible ways to handle the knee tucks. I used the first way in the flocked denim pair, which is to merely fold the tucks out at the seams.
For the anthracite pair, I used version two from the pattern, which is to sew the tucks, wrong sides together, and then edge stitch. Note that there is an error on the instructions which say to put the pattern right sides together and sew the tucks.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the slim fit and the really interesting knee detail. A great pant!
Fabric Used: As mentioned, the first pair uses a stretch flocked denim. The second pair uses a lightweight stretch woven in a grey/blue color often called anthracite.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Because I have slim hips and a small butt, I used a size smaller in back. I omitted the back pockets from both pair.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I already did sew it again! In the last week I have made five pair of skinny jeans, so I think I will give skinny jeans a rest for awhile.
Conclusion: I've already worn the denim pair twice and I only finished them on Saturday. I love the fit and comfy (but in-fashion) styling of these pants!
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These are fabulous Shams! The detail and styling is lovely... you may even have convinced me to try a pair of these skinny jeans too, cos I have to say, they certainly do look great on you :)
11/27/12 3:01 AM
These look great on you and the sewing looks topnotch! enjoy your skinny jeans - you sure look happy :)
11/27/12 6:50 AM
You look great in your skinnies! Thanks for bringing the pattern to my attention!
11/27/12 7:02 AM
They look great and love the fabric!
11/27/12 8:40 AM
Great looking pants_I love the flocked fabric!
11/27/12 8:54 AM
Totally fab. Love this look on you!
11/27/12 9:07 AM
Those pants really look sharp on you!
11/27/12 10:13 AM
WOW! These are dynamite on you! What a cute pattern I've never even noticed before. Great review and they look super cute on you!
11/27/12 11:53 AM
Love the skinny look on you. Great pant pattern.
11/27/12 12:16 PM
OK, these jeans look FANTASTIC on you. Really flattering and comfortable? Are you sure you don't need a few more?
11/27/12 12:35 PM
What great pants!!
11/27/12 2:48 PM
Dearest Slim Hips and Small Butt (aka Toothpick): I'm getting a little sick of seeing how AWESOME you look in these slim pants. Heh-heh-heh. You SHOULD have NUMEROUS pairs, because they're definitely YOU, and, oh, so flattering. :o)
11/27/12 9:49 PM
look great on you
11/28/12 3:10 AM
fabulous pants! These are a great advertisement for the pattern. You look great
11/28/12 6:29 AM
I love your black-flocked jeans! And your whole outfit is fun! Just wondering if you made your whimsical scarf, too?
11/28/12 12:10 PM
Love the flocked denim version!
11/28/12 5:32 PM
Thanks, everyone! @Karla, no I bought that felted scarf long ago, on etsy. It reminds me of seaweed. :)
11/28/12 6:38 PM
I love these pants on you. Really a fantastic look. As usual with your reviews, I'll be putting this pattern on my list, since it's suddenly become a necessity! Thank you, Shams.
11/28/12 6:46 PM