Today's review is on Sandra Betzina's fancy pleated pants. I wanted to make these since I attended her retreat last year. I couldn't imagine making these in a wild print like pictured on the pattern envelope.
This wool gaberdine suiting was the perfect choice for me. The pattern is described as: wide-legged pants (very loose-fitting through hips) have fitted yokes, front pleats, button, self loop and invisible side zipper, And View A: (I made) has side front pockets, lined yokes and front pleated into cuffs with optional topstitching (channel stitching). View B: (which I plan to make) self-line yokes.
The instructions were easy to follow. I took extra care with forming the pleats and channel stitching on the cuffs.
The instructions provided guidelines on how to fit the yoke and I followed them. But when I finished the pants, they had more room than I like. Maybe I loss weight during the process. Ha. Ha. Ha. The next pair I make, I will shorten the crotch and better fit the yoke.
My fabric is a very nice wool gaberdine purchased at Vogue in Evanston. You're probably thinking wool in summer. It's a medium weight fabric that can be worn on cooler summer days and in spring and fall.
I will make view B. If you like this style, try them. The pants aren't difficult to make, but require a little time to make those details perfect. The top I'm wearing is the second one made, Vogue 1282.
Happy Sewing!
C
Fabulous and fancy...what more could you ask for?? TFS
ReplyDeleteRoar!!!! You look fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving pants with front fullness. These look great on you. I agree, no need for flowers :)
ReplyDeleteI like them! I picked up that pattern at the last Hancock Vogue sale and somehow never managed to get to the check out with it! When they go on sale again and I'm around a H store, I'll pick it up.
ReplyDeleteOOoh I LOVE your fancy pants! What great deets!
ReplyDeleteFabulous pants! I'd never have picked out that pattern based on the envelope picture but your version makes me wonder if I could pull off that silhouette.
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous fancy pants! I like that they are full. Looks great with that animal print top.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking fancy pants!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, the back is perfect so don't mess with that! This are really nice, Cenetta.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous outfit. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThese pants are fabulous! I look and look at patterns for pants that are "different", then I chicken out and end up making plain ol' pants yet again.
ReplyDeleteLovely - and stunning paired with the top.
ReplyDeleteVery fancy and very suitable to summer too. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI've been dying to see these in real life as I have the pattern but couldn't get beyond the green animal print! Lovely. They look really great and worth taking your time on the pleating.
ReplyDeleteThese pants have such cool style lines. Great job on the details.
ReplyDeleteThis style looks awesome on you! Beautiful outfit.
ReplyDeleteI've so been wanting to see these pants on a real person! As usual you did a fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteI love these! The details look wonderful! And your top is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese pants looks gorgeous on you and I love the design details. Well done :)
ReplyDeleteThey look great! I've just made this pattern, and in the same size, and also felt like either I shrunk or the pants grew. I made a muslin of the yoke and it seemed on the small size, but the finished pants - bit too loose and low. Weird, huh.
ReplyDeleteI hope you've enjoyed yours since making them as they do look fabulous