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Description
These Ellen pants were really easy to make. I used some khaki cotton my mum found in her stash, but couldn’t remember what she bought it for. So I got new trousers – Hooray!
I shifted the pockets down a bit, because I felt they were too close to the waistband. I used some fun left-over cotton print for the backing of the pocket flaps as a surprise when you open them. The fit is fairly good, although I took them in a bit at the hip and upper thigh (about 5mm on each side). I wear them all the time, the best sign of a good make!
Material Notes
Green cotton khaki/chino; Left-over cotton for pocket backing; Interfacing; Buttons
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Credits
Burdastyle for pattern
Mum for leftover khaki
Boyfriend for photoshoot
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May 15, 2009, 10.44 AMby chantalsews
I’m making those pants tonight, I prepared everything last night, I’m ready to sew tonight…can’t wait to see if mine turn out great also. I’m doing a muslin with left over fabric, I hope they will be wearable, if so I’ll go buy a khaki fabric like yours, cause yours look really great!
Apr 20, 2009, 05.13 AMby gedwoods
Great pair of pants, Skaapie! I’ve included them as an “Example creation” in my fabrics international wiki article on cotton!
Mar 23, 2009, 03.03 PMby somecandytalkin
Wow, great job! The fit looks perfect. I want to make these pants too, I hope mine come out as good as yours!
May 4, 2008, 07.13 PMby ReneeBeth
These look great—the kind of khakis one looks for in the store but never finds!
Apr 14, 2008, 07.08 PMby nikkiclare68
Nothing better than making a great fitting pair of pants! These fit perfectly.
Apr 14, 2008, 10.10 AMby adgentry
Nice job! They look really comfortable.
Apr 14, 2008, 06.47 AMby Polychromatin
Looks so good! I think I will make an Ellen, too! I really like the pattern!
Apr 14, 2008, 03.04 AMby Mira
No wonder you wear them all the time – such a great fit.
Apr 14, 2008, 02.50 AMby Keelysews
I agree.Spectacular!!
Apr 14, 2008, 01.58 AMby Susisonne
These pants are absolutely great! Perfect fit and great color. I like the backing of the pockets!