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Well, not really pedal pusher length more like capri’s but I couldn’t resist the name.
These are a pair of pants I drafted myself. I love all of the floral skinny jeans around at the moment and thought I could make a pair easily enough. However it has been quite a challenge to say the least.
I followed some lessons on fitting from Sandra Betzina at Craftsy http://www.craftsy.com/classes/sewing. This helped alot and I can see where I need to make more alterations.
I made a mock up pair to start and then transferred the alterations onto my pattern. They still need alot of tweaking so luckily this fabric was cheap.
I have some gorgeous fabric from Tessuti which I will try next. Hopefully I can get them just right.
Material Notes
Cotton with 5% elastane.
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Mar 2, 2013, 08.55 AMby freakusbzzz
I was just scrolling through your project, how could I have missed these!! Just my thing.
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Mar 2, 2013, 10.35 AMby Anniemollison
how funny, i actually just wore them today after remembering that I had made them and shoved them in my cupboard.
Dec 2, 2012, 03.33 AMby littleladyluxe
Love them. Great fabric :)
Nov 29, 2012, 09.01 AMby tirrs
beautifull
Nov 27, 2012, 06.56 PMby kess
I love those pants! SO cute! once I go back to my regular weight I’m going to try and sew up Colette’s Clover pants. I’m totally going to use yours as inspiration!
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Nov 28, 2012, 12.00 AMby Anniemollison
Thankyou, I’m happy that I have inspired you.
Nov 27, 2012, 05.58 PMby Mary Athey
fab!! i love the fabric!! these are really nice on you and congrats for drafting your own pattern x
Nov 27, 2012, 03.00 PMby jadealamode
I love those pants .The bold print fabric is lovely
Nov 27, 2012, 12.18 PMby Lolissewing
Oh I love your fabric choice! The colours and the flowers.. very lovely!!
Nov 27, 2012, 10.38 AMby viaklave
love the pants, love the color, love the fabric … well done!!!
Nov 27, 2012, 10.36 AMby schnui
These pants are lovely Annie. The fabric may have been cheap but they certainly don’t look like cheap pants. I have been making pants today and they need a little tweaking too, so I will try again tomorrow. My fabric was from Spotlight, so I won’t be devastated if they fail!
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Nov 27, 2012, 10.40 AMby Anniemollison
thankyou, I just saw all of your projects. You have been super busy! My fabric was from Spotlight. I think I paid $10 all up! I’ve never made fitted pants before so lots of learning for me.
Nov 27, 2012, 10.50 AMby schnui
Well Annie, you are doing well and I am sure you will master them. Once you have the right fit, pants are quick and easy to sew up.