Butterick: 5760 (Misses' Jacket, Cardigan, Dress, Belt, Skirt and Pants)  - Type:Pants  | | Viewed 257 times
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| | Posted on: | 1/22/13 11:35 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
Butterick Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Great Wardrobe Builder | | See other patterns in this category: Dresses Accessories Tops Coat/Jacket Pants Skirts | Available for sale on PR: $14.96 (See envelope)  | | | | Fabric: | Wool Tweed [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description:
Straight-legged pants have waistband, side pockets and mock fly zipper.
Pattern Sizing:
6-14, 14-22
I started with a size 14.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Well, pretty much, except I've narrowed the leg and taken fabric out of the thighs.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
They looked fine, the zip instructions were particularly good. However, I don't need instructions to make trousers anymore so I didn't use them.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I didn't like the waistband, a straight piece of fabric. That won't fit my shape without gaping. I substituted a 4 piece contour waistband from Burda 7447 instead.
Fabric Used:
A washable black and white wool mix.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Well where shall I start? My usual alterations ,deepening the back crotch, removing about 3 inches from the back waistband, and adding width at the hip. I also removed lots of fabric from the back thigh and narrowed the legs by tapering to the ankles.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Now I have a slim leg pattern I will be working it to death.
It worked for me with plenty of alterations but that's what I have to do to get pants to fit. I hesitate to recommend any pants pattern to anyone of a different shape to my own.
Conclusion:
See My blog for full details of my fitting issues.
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The adjustments u made just about made me dizzy (read the blog post), but u ended up w a very nice pair of winter pants! The adjustments are what keeps many of us from tackling such a necessary garment, thank u for the motivation.
1/22/13 12:40 PM
They look great on you, what a fantastic fit!!!
1/22/13 2:34 PM
All your hard work has paid off. These are a great fitting pair of pants.
1/22/13 8:17 PM
Very nice pair of pants. Well worth the fitting effort.
1/23/13 0:42 AM
You did a terrific job on the fit! This is a very nice pair of pants!
1/23/13 8:22 AM