Burda Style For people who sew
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This is a pattern from Burda Magazine 12/2009. It only came in sizes 38-46, so I graded it down one size. I really wanted a perfect fit, so I also used my newly arrived pattern making textbook to make additional changes – I took all my measurements and compared them with the pattern, adjusting here and there. AND I made a muslin. Well, I think it was all worth it, as they fit perfectly! They don’t have belt loops which I was suspicious about at first – I always have to wear belts with pants from the store, due to my small waist but nicely round behind… :-) Alas, I adjusted the waist while still keeping enough width around the hip (and adjusting the crotch accordingly), and voilà, perfect pants! Next time I will dare to draft my own pant pattern from scratch.
These are lined down to just above the knees. Due to the wool in the fabric I thought they might feel a bit scratchy on the thighs. SO worth it. I will never take them off again.
What I learned? That grading a multi-size pattern is very easy. And how to make pant zippers – it was my first “professionally-made” one.
PS: I made the silk blouse, too, and will post more about it soon!
Material Notes
Gabardine – wool/polyester. Lining.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Aug 9, 2010, 05.47 PMby HouseOf Pinheiro
i love it… will try to get the pattern
Jul 9, 2010, 09.29 AMby _Sarah _
danku! Then I’m going to try these pants! glad I’ve found a good pattern:)
Jul 9, 2010, 09.01 AMby _Sarah _
Very beautiful! And it fit so well! Which pattern of Burda 12/09 did you use? 115?
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Jul 9, 2010, 09.19 AMby ajtak7171
Thank you! Yes, it’s no. 115, I only made slight fit-changes and stitched some seams double, otherwise it’s the original Burda pattern and I highly recommend it!
May 21, 2010, 04.17 AMby irmchen
You did a really good job! Perfect fit of the pants… and you took nice photos of the ensemble (like the blouse). :-)
May 20, 2010, 11.28 PMby skeeler
Beautiful — I like the pants with the shirt too…
May 20, 2010, 06.08 PMby lovelypolly
congratulations to this perfect fitting pair of pants!!!
May 20, 2010, 03.55 PMby tamezdc
I agree! They fit you perfect. Pants like these at the store cost a lot of money. Congratulations on such a great job. Enjoy your new pants.
May 20, 2010, 03.35 PMby Jodi Wade
Isn’t it liberating to not have to wear belts any more! Only if you want to as an accessory :) That blouse is beautiful.
May 20, 2010, 12.21 PMby gingerrachel
Wow, these look great on you! A good fit and I love the seam lines on the back.
May 20, 2010, 12.06 PMby roarah
Beautiful job, well worth the effort they look fantastic! I have to admit I never have enough patience to make a good pair of pants, so I’m very impressed!
P.S. The shirt is stunning, can’t wait to see the post on this one.
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May 27, 2010, 06.33 AMby ajtak7171
Thank you so much! The blouse is now posted, too…
May 20, 2010, 11.39 AMby anajan
They’re perfect indeed! All your effort has paid off, well done!
May 20, 2010, 10.31 AMby carolyn-s
These look beautiful. I really love the curved yoke behind and the seamed back legs. Gorgeous. And your welt pockets look perfect!!!!