tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post3402156891554698452..comments2024-03-27T20:51:28.729-04:00Comments on Faye's Sewing Adventure : PANTS FITTING ISSUES...(detailed post)Faye Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-82887575654802886772013-06-28T17:07:51.206-04:002013-06-28T17:07:51.206-04:00My perfect pants was done by cutting up an old pai...My perfect pants was done by cutting up an old pair of "tall" ready made pants that I loved the fit.... I made a muslin cloth pattern & my pants turn out perfect everytime....of course you have to make small changes for stretch fabric & fabric that doesn't have any stretch....I like to buy fabric that has alittle stretch for more confortable pants. joyzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09443655306168210619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-1905131463775062192013-05-18T07:43:26.984-04:002013-05-18T07:43:26.984-04:00Maybe we should all go back to the old pants patte...Maybe we should all go back to the old pants patterns. I used the same era ESP pattern except without the pleats when I was young and teaching school. I would still be using it except I am a lot larger now.If the clothing manufacturers can make millions from the same draft who cares if we make a bunch from a favorite. Only sewing people worry about whether someone is concerned about the pants pattern they cut from.mssewcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08610005723483105088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-86891594020480916442013-04-29T10:58:40.910-04:002013-04-29T10:58:40.910-04:00They are looking great! I heartily agree that all...They are looking great! I heartily agree that all pants can be sewn from the same pattern. For variety you can change the leg width. Definitely no need to reinvent the wheel for each pair!The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-75828793640119539212013-04-26T13:50:48.506-04:002013-04-26T13:50:48.506-04:00You're too funny Faye! We all feel like we kn...You're too funny Faye! We all feel like we know you personally! You know I've never seen where pants "wrinkle" like that in the front. I wish I were coming to Atlanta soon so we could spend a weekend just working on a couple good pants TNT's for you! Good Luck with this one!Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-56472929761768613532013-04-23T17:44:18.716-04:002013-04-23T17:44:18.716-04:00I still feel like I've got a bit more tweaking...I still feel like I've got a bit more tweaking to do although I am pretty much satisfied with the muslin where it is now. I think I'll give it just a little more work.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-49916465726423523042013-04-22T22:36:56.699-04:002013-04-22T22:36:56.699-04:00Oh.. fitting pants is so frustrating.. I too, am w...Oh.. fitting pants is so frustrating.. I too, am working on a pants muslin.. I bought a new pattern, and I would love to get it to be a TNT pattern..<br /> Can't wait to see your new pants.. Looks like your well on your way to getting the fit just right.. Happy sewing.Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-83711412903213277952013-04-22T20:15:13.171-04:002013-04-22T20:15:13.171-04:00Yeah Kyle "EXTRA SURE" is a great title ...Yeah Kyle "EXTRA SURE" is a great title for a pants pattern.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-48270910342658653122013-04-22T20:14:15.251-04:002013-04-22T20:14:15.251-04:00Working the kinks out does take extra time but I&#...Working the kinks out does take extra time but I've decided to dedicate some time to doing it. I feel as though it will pay off with big rewards.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-55484992827332628412013-04-22T20:13:07.988-04:002013-04-22T20:13:07.988-04:00Linda can you PLEASE let me know how it goes with ...Linda can you PLEASE let me know how it goes with the Crafty class?Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-41264849340697126172013-04-22T20:12:19.504-04:002013-04-22T20:12:19.504-04:00I'll be checking your pants journey out Sarah!...I'll be checking your pants journey out Sarah!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-42559550245730190962013-04-22T20:11:18.315-04:002013-04-22T20:11:18.315-04:00Yes Claire, the fact that they fit in the back is ...Yes Claire, the fact that they fit in the back is an amazing bonus!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-2690923238428594962013-04-22T20:03:53.735-04:002013-04-22T20:03:53.735-04:00I will definitely be checking you our Silknmore. T...I will definitely be checking you our Silknmore. Thanks for looking in here too! Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-75036229491405092572013-04-22T20:02:39.739-04:002013-04-22T20:02:39.739-04:00Yes Julin muslins (though time consuming) have bec...Yes Julin muslins (though time consuming) have become a very good friend to me. I love a good older pattern, I think they were drafted better. New patterns come out so fast so I guess drafting is rushed - something is definitely missing that use to be there. Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-70396339069072354042013-04-22T19:55:46.927-04:002013-04-22T19:55:46.927-04:00There is so much to learn isn't it? But I do ...There is so much to learn isn't it? But I do love a learning challenge. I love the idea of being able to use the same pattern for pj's too. Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-20373553783343045192013-04-22T19:52:57.518-04:002013-04-22T19:52:57.518-04:00The thought about the fit changing with the fabric...The thought about the fit changing with the fabric came to me early this morning and I think you are absolutely right Rhonda. I've sort of got pants on the sewing brain right now. I'm determined to get a good fit. I'm excited about the upcoming floral pants too.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-524713794321116602013-04-22T18:02:35.671-04:002013-04-22T18:02:35.671-04:00Oooooo, fancy pants!!! Can't wait to see those...Oooooo, fancy pants!!! Can't wait to see those floral pants!! <br />With pants, remember that fabric can change the fit, so it can be a TNT but it may take some tweaking because of a change in fabric.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-61414592515558128492013-04-22T15:14:52.486-04:002013-04-22T15:14:52.486-04:00Interesting to read. I've just finished a two...Interesting to read. I've just finished a two day class (Palmer Pletsch instrcutor) on fitting pants, and now have a great fit using McCalls 5239 (blog post to follow - navy is as hard to photograph as black!). I have made a pair in navy with a back invisible zip (future versions will have a front zip - boy are back zips hard to negotiate in pants!!)<br /><br />But, what I learned is that I need to fit through the hips and then make adjustments. I lost 1 1/2" on each side over my butt - I am as flat as a pancake - and they will make a great pair of dressy work pants. I'll also use the pattern for pyjama bottoms as well.<br /><br />I hope your work out, and I look forward to seeing them!twotoasthttp://spottydogsocialclub.blogspot.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-44413764693924220892013-04-22T10:34:49.799-04:002013-04-22T10:34:49.799-04:00I learned about using the muslin as a pattern thro...I learned about using the muslin as a pattern through Susan Khalje's The Couture Dress class on Craftsy. It looks like you're well on your way to a perfectly fitting pair of pants! I've been having better success with old(er) patterns for some reason.JuliNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11522562002454342787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-55452928274268140302013-04-22T08:24:13.018-04:002013-04-22T08:24:13.018-04:00Will be eager to see your results as I'm on th...Will be eager to see your results as I'm on the same journey however my problem is bad enough that I decided to go to Sandra Betzina's Craftsy classes for help. Stay tuned. www.fabricateandmira.wordpress.comSilknmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13811565000247506212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-38543224912011598662013-04-22T08:02:48.785-04:002013-04-22T08:02:48.785-04:00oh I can't wait to see them ... I worked on pa...oh I can't wait to see them ... I worked on pants a while back but put them away. Then I lost weight so I'm going to have to start again from scratch. Bonus that yours fit in the back !Claire S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11825049555257941107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-17856915861940152522013-04-22T06:53:30.465-04:002013-04-22T06:53:30.465-04:00I signed up for a Crafty class on pant fitting wit...I signed up for a Crafty class on pant fitting with Sandra Betzina. I have yet to make a good fitting pair of pants. Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-80630566487175417242013-04-22T06:13:30.155-04:002013-04-22T06:13:30.155-04:00Hi Faye - it looks as though we are going to be ha...Hi Faye - it looks as though we are going to be having a pants sew-a-long here. I'm working on a muslin too, as well as other things. Good luck with the alterations, and I look forward to seeing the finished new pair of pants. And I don't think it matters that the pattern is old - I'm going back to a waisted old pair of pants as well. At least they stay up!Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-13511028856673583802013-04-22T04:46:56.321-04:002013-04-22T04:46:56.321-04:00I cannot wait to see your finished pants. I still...I cannot wait to see your finished pants. I still am trying to work the kinks out of pants pattern I use.Dk's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11403488889087101483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-74743859470216672852013-04-22T00:12:01.919-04:002013-04-22T00:12:01.919-04:00LOL on the "ESP" pattern naming... :)
T...LOL on the "ESP" pattern naming... :)<br />That is awesome that your pants fit you perfectly in the back! That's a big win!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-57956388326936818502013-04-21T19:20:06.082-04:002013-04-21T19:20:06.082-04:00Hope your khaki's turn out PERFECT Tanya!Hope your khaki's turn out PERFECT Tanya!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.com