Pattern Description:
"A hint of the 70's is in the air.....the season's trendiest garment - pyjama-style pants. The pants are cut slender at the top to avoid adding extra fullness to the hips, then flare fully to the hem."
The pants are high-waisted (the upper edge sits 4 cm above the waist at centre back and 2.5 cm above the waist at the centre front) have an underlap/overlap with button detail at the front, an invisble zip at CB seam and in-seam pockets.
Pattern Sizing:
Burda sizes 36-44.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions were fairly good. The in-seam pockets were the most difficult part to follow and I am sure there is probably an easier way to do them than the stated instructions.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked..
- the interesting underlap/overlap detail.
- the CB invisible zip
- the pockets that extend to the CF seam and waistband seam so they sit nicely.
Disliked..
- the instructions for inserting the in-seam pockets.
Fabric Used:
Polyester picked up at The Fabric Store. A lovely flowy fabric that suits this pattern well.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I took a lot of length off the pants. Otherwise no changes to the pattern.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I have sewn the shorts version (121) since making these pants, so I would have to answer yes to both questions.
Conclusion:
If you can handle the high waist of these pants, I would recommend this pattern to you.
Wonderful pants and the fit looks perfect.
2/3/13 2:44 AM
Great fitting pants and what an interesting style. They suit you. Well sewn.
2/3/13 3:14 AM
Great fitting pants and what an interesting style. They suit you. Well sewn.
2/3/13 3:15 AM
These look great. I like the detail at the front.
2/3/13 3:38 AM
I like these, they suit you.
2/3/13 3:43 AM
Fabulous !!! Love these pants Sue - the colour, style, fabric and your top. Lovely combination.
2/3/13 4:31 AM
They look lovely! (You've reminded me that I have always liked high waisted pants, they can look very elegant.)
2/3/13 5:07 AM
Wow, very lovely. Great review.
2/3/13 5:34 AM
Lovely pants, Sue!
2/3/13 5:35 AM
A lovely style and great fit, the front detail is very nice!
2/3/13 5:55 AM
These look fabulous on you! Great job :)
2/3/13 6:58 AM
Fabulous pants and the effect is very pretty on you!
2/3/13 7:04 AM
The high waist is very Hollywood 1940s. Katherine Hepburn! Nice!
2/3/13 10:41 AM
Great! That's a high waist pant done right.
2/3/13 10:58 AM
Great pants, love them!
2/3/13 11:41 AM
Great fitting pants--love the overlap detail.
2/3/13 2:53 PM
I loooove your pants! Did you have to do any alterations?
2/3/13 4:00 PM
Great pants - they look great on you.
2/4/13 0:39 AM
Amanda.Calire - the only alteration I made was to shorten the leg length.
2/4/13 0:40 AM
These look fabulous...great fit and fabric choice...the high waist is just lovely.
2/4/13 4:41 AM
these look great, I need to see if I have this issue
2/4/13 4:56 AM
Great pants, they look fab on you.
2/4/13 8:46 AM