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Nautical by Nature: Sailor Pants for Her
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Remember the Bella trousers we featured in 2008? Well, they have gotten a makeover and we’re loving their Navy nautical flare, thanks to our power member AnaJan. Ana took the 6 button closures in front and divided them three and three on either side of center front, while creating a proper sailor’s front “flap” opening. The front pleats were removed for a sleeker silhouette, as well as the back pockets.
Paired with a striped top the look is sophisticated and fun. You can try this variation in wool like Ana did, or denim (striped like a railroad conductor) or men’s suiting (how about plaid) would also work.
Which do you like better? Before or After?
Material Notes
• Bella pants pattern
• Tracing paper
• Scissors
• Ruler, pen
• Cello tape
2 1/2 yards (2 2-2.20 metres) navy wool, 6 buttons, interfacing
Difficulty
Advanced
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Credits
- Creator of Variation
AnaJan
- Photographer
Marijana Oro
- Creative Director of Featured Projects
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Feb 19, 2011, 04.45 PMby angiegreen
Thank you so much! I just made these pants (with the sailor adjustment – exactly as written), and they are the most flattering pants I’ve ever owned. Thank you – thank you – thank you!
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Feb 19, 2011, 06.33 PMby anajan
Hi Angie, you’re welcome! I’m so glad my tutorial was helpful :-). Please post the pictures of your lovely pants, it would be great to see them.
Jan 26, 2011, 10.01 PMby shelai
Wonderful adaptation. I’m going to try it on my other pants.
Nov 9, 2010, 03.01 PMby karin graves
Wow super pants ! Tremendous job and skill.
Nov 8, 2010, 03.16 PMby fullertonregan
Love it! I wanted to make these pants but had my hesitations. I think this version will definitely push me over the edge to make these!
Nov 5, 2010, 07.49 AMby fosteretalk
All I can is WOW!
Nov 4, 2010, 11.39 AMby kelerabeus
Ana, pantalone su divne i izgledaju bolje od originala! Da ne znam koji je kroj u pitanju ne bih ni pretpostavila da je reč o varijaciji, stvarno si odradila dobar posao. I slike su prelepe, izgleda kao da je proleće stiglo u Beograd! :)
Nov 4, 2010, 08.01 AMby zuzsa-haag
I liked bella before, but now I give it a try in any case !
Nov 3, 2010, 07.46 PMby Neda Matovic
Wonderful combination, it reminds me of a lady in a series that is very popular in my country, we would call it Andjelka’s style. All praise. PS Is there Serbian flag on the first picture?
Nov 3, 2010, 07.37 PMby toril
AnaJan’s version is more flattering for different body types.
Nov 3, 2010, 02.19 PMby magdamagda
Nov 3, 2010, 08.01 AMby janeybeasley
I do like both but I think the after might suit my figure type a bit better so thanks for the inspiration
Nov 3, 2010, 08.01 AMby janeybeasley
I do like both but I think the after might suit my figure type a bit better so thanks for the inspiration
Nov 3, 2010, 03.15 AMby nadia42
Wow it looks great!! Nice work :):)
Nov 3, 2010, 01.21 AMby elisabethdavis
I like the after!
Nov 2, 2010, 10.35 PMby sewtessuti
like this version much better.
Nov 2, 2010, 09.13 PMby stephiaffi
Love your pants! They are great! and thanks for the tutorial.
Nov 2, 2010, 06.54 PMby calendar
wow i love it! u are so talented AnaJan. I really did not like the original version, but I loveee this one!
Nov 2, 2010, 01.23 AMby reneebies
This is the first time I’ve liked a bella. Looks really great.
Nov 2, 2010, 12.47 AMby sophie11
AnaJan, These are great and so much nicer than the original!! And i like the idea of the lower waist (I already have long legs and a comparitvely short torso!) as it may even suit me!
Nov 1, 2010, 06.57 PMby sparkledonkey
Thank you so much for this tutorial, AnaJan! I’ve wanted to make a similar version of Bella, and you’ve completely taken out the guesswork and frustration.
Nov 1, 2010, 06.25 PMby ghainskom
Good Job, Ana! Love the combination. That top could be a Lydia!
Nov 1, 2010, 04.18 PMby carottesauvage
A classic! more flattering than the original indeed!You have lowered the waist, haven t you?
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Nov 1, 2010, 04.19 PMby alisondahl
Your striking version is featured in the related article too.
Nov 1, 2010, 04.21 PMby anajan
Thanks Helene! Yeah, I had to – I looked really weird and short torzoed with the high waist. I think I cropped the top of the waist by 3.5cm. However, the instructions are illustrated with the original waist height.
Nov 1, 2010, 04.24 PMby carottesauvage
Thanks Alison,! I haven t had the time to check the whole feature yet! Waist high or low the pattern is timeless!