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Burda: 7863 (Pants/trousers) - Type:Pants

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Victoria B


	About Victoria B
	GA USA
	Member since: 2/19/08
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2/24/13 2:32 PM

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Burda Pattern Info

Pattern Rating:

Highly Recommend

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Available for sale on PR: $7.46 (See envelope)

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Time to Sew: About 6 hours or so.

Sewing Ease (scale 1 easy to 10 difficult):
Not difficult at all. I'd give it about a 5 since itt involves alot of topstitching---Since my other sewing machine was down I had to keep switching between my stitching and topstitching threads.

Pattern Description:
Slim 3/4 length jeans.

Pattern Sizing:
I cut and sewed the size 14

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?
Pretty much!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked the simple style of the pattern. It's very well drafted and it's very fitted which is how I like my capris.

Fabric Used:
Dark Indigo Denim with some stretch that I've had in my stash for a while.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
-Warning---the front crotch depth is long. You can tell from the pattern envelope model pics. I removed a little over 1" of depth but it still was a bit long.
-I omitted the pocket flaps.
-Created a design on the pattern
-Didn't do the side seam topstitching. I was nervous the white topstiching on the dark indigo would be too much.
-Cut the front pockets down in size and made them mock. The pockets extended to the fly front and were just too big for my taste.
-Added 2 darts to the yoke---removing 6/8 in. each.
-Had slight gaposis in the waistband so I removed it by adding dart to back waistband seam.
-I cuffed the hem.

What would you do differently next time?:
-Add a bit more ease. I overestimated my denim's stretch and made my jeans a bit tight thinking they'd relax a bit. They do but it just takes a bit of stretching. Next time I'll add just a little more ease.
-I'd wash my denim with a can of coke as I hear is recommended to really get the denim fibers to soften up and relax.
-I'd also reduce the crotch length a bit more since there was some wrinkling.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
This is a great pattern! I definitely recommend it!

Wardrobe Versatility:
They're denim capris---they practically go with everything.

Conclusion:
I love my capris!!! I practically live in them during the Summer and I'm delighted that I can make my own. I plan to make them in a rainbow of colors!!!!

Please check out more commentary and pics on my blog www.tenthousandsewinghours.blogspot.com

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	cath1492 said... These look great!! Here in GA, we will be wearing capri's in a couple of weeks. 2/24/13 3:34 PM
	Kathhhhhy said... These turned out so nice! I am so jealous of folks who can use pants patterns without any major fitting issues. You did such a great job! 2/24/13 3:36 PM
	bigalsgal said... Watch out there now!!!! Those are some good looking britches! You did a great job! 2/24/13 3:50 PM
	KathB said... Nice job! Very RTW in fit and finish:) 2/24/13 5:49 PM
	KathB said... Nice job! Very RTW in fit and finish:) 2/24/13 5:49 PM
	KathB said... Nice job! Very RTW in fit and finish:) 2/24/13 5:49 PM
	BlueSkysAhead said... Very nice. You did a wonderful job, and in denim. I will get there someday!! 2/25/13 2:51 PM