In my eternal quest to get trousers to fit - I have basically learnt that the whole things rests on the crotch curve. Get that bad boy right and everything else may be a straight forward fix. Now that elusive crotch curve is not easy to find let me tell you - I've had years of searching! Prime example here. It has taken a lot of trial and error to find the exact right fit but the Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans and Carolyn Pyjamas just about has it spot on for me. So I use that curve on most trousers that I make (which to be fair is not many.....).
The other pattern which I found quite useful was Simplicity 1696 which helpfully let's you pick your size through many measurements not just waist and hip...but booty size too! I've written about these here but unfortunately those lovely trousers have long been gone as I put on weight. I had intended to remake them in a larger size however have not got round to it...
Letting comfort reign supreme however I did decide to use my very butchered version of Simplicity 1696 to make a pair of pull-on ponte trousers! My floral trousers had been made from this pattern but changed and altered so much that they barely resembled the original. It did however provide me with a base TNT pattern to use for other projects such as this with some stretch.
The pattern for these is really no different - I kept the hip curve and even the back darts for shaping - the only difference is that as ponte is so stretchy, there's no need for a closure at all. The waistband is simply a strip of fabric with flat elastic inside.
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| Top = Ogden Cami |
The fabric has been in my stash for a while however it was bought with the intention of making these, so its nice for something to actually materialise for its intended purpose! It is a geometric print jacquard ponte from Fabric Godmother (which I have just seen is on sale!) It's very nice as although stretchy, its got good body and texture making them a bit more interesting.
Apparently navy is my new favourite colour...
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These look fab. I really like the fabric and they look super comfy too which is an added bonus x
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that with a few reasonably successful (SOI Cigarette Pants) and many unblogged failed trouser attempts (Named Alpi Chinos) I find it hard to muster the enthusiasm for trouser making when you're really unsure if the effort with pay dividends.
Yes exactly - I just tend to avoid them as you never really know until the end do you. I have the SOI pattern but daren't try it yet!
DeleteThe look really comfortable but also very elegant! You've definitely inspired me to make a pair of these.
ReplyDeleteThey are worth a try, stretchy clothing always a win!
DeleteI love these - they look very comfortable and the fabric is fab. 95% of my fabric/wardrobe is blue - I need to get some other colours!
ReplyDeletehaha yes Im same - it used to be all black and it seems ive gone up 1 shade..
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