tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post2157888255998651090..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Butterick 6142 - The PantsCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-6642983451738874952015-10-12T18:31:01.828-04:002015-10-12T18:31:01.828-04:00You should take new measurements, since I think yo...You should take new measurements, since I think you lost more weight since the beginning of the year? The crotch length really does change and gets shorter. The depth gets shorter too, in which case you'd need to lengthen the legs to compensate. Pants can be the devil, can't they? I have a new tnt pants, the Eureka pants that Sarah Veblen helped design. I also took her pants fitting class on Pattern Review and she's very good. I like her fitting method; it worked for me to finally fix some issues that have troubled me for awhile. You look great and It looks like you've been successful finding your more casual work look.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88644644922693601062015-10-05T17:41:31.495-04:002015-10-05T17:41:31.495-04:00That is a VERY cute look, Carolyn! I love how you ...That is a VERY cute look, Carolyn! I love how you are mixing it up. :Dshamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77194773832213290332015-10-04T18:33:21.820-04:002015-10-04T18:33:21.820-04:00I like the pattern and they look comfortable. We u...I like the pattern and they look comfortable. We used to use this method of elastic applications in the late 1970's in the ever so popular Stretch & Sew classes. Yes I lived through the 70's and let's not forget the fab 60's. They look great on you!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346318680304676561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28953657424818774662015-10-04T16:45:42.702-04:002015-10-04T16:45:42.702-04:00These look so comfortable! I love the artsy vest ...These look so comfortable! I love the artsy vest with them. That elastic technique is one of my favs! We use it at work sometimes, by serging the elastic on then using the coverstitch to fold it over and finish it.Sarah Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573819115316246856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30665790536416048982015-10-04T09:32:15.620-04:002015-10-04T09:32:15.620-04:00These look really good! They also look comfortable...These look really good! They also look comfortable. I prefer elastic waisted pants for the comfort factor, but they often don't look chic. These do!Angellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170378772287445071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-51354232904358886812015-10-02T23:34:38.444-04:002015-10-02T23:34:38.444-04:00This is a very timely post Carolyn thank you. I h...This is a very timely post Carolyn thank you. I have just finished a skirt which needed a wedge in the back to cover my ample behind and had a brainwave that something similiar will work with pants. Now armed with this and your info I'm ready to try pants.jacquiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877759444999296777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44026147625848905402015-10-02T07:53:34.957-04:002015-10-02T07:53:34.957-04:00Pat - I will check it out because that's what ...Pat - I will check it out because that's what I was thinking of doing! Glad to know I'm on the right track.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-48553187614745136752015-10-01T20:59:21.354-04:002015-10-01T20:59:21.354-04:00Try the Peggy Sagers videos on pants fit. She use...Try the Peggy Sagers videos on pants fit. She uses a crotch line. You pinch out excess on the line and taper to nothing at the side seams. It really improves the fit of the pants. She has an alterations order- LCD, length, circumference, depth. it really works with pants. I don't always agree with everything she suggests and some of her patterns don't work for me. but her pants fit fantastic. I use her alterations order and suggestions on all patterns now. Take out where you need and taper to nothing where you don't. It's a dart in paper. and it works.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456682504724814242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-45247061758234687092015-10-01T19:52:52.260-04:002015-10-01T19:52:52.260-04:00For various types of elastic and just about anythi...For various types of elastic and just about anything else you need for sewing, check out WAWAK.com. I usually order 2" wide knit elastic, then cut it to any width. As for pants elastic, I serge it on, then turn and topstitch at the serged edge, then 1/4" topstitch at the turned edge. JohninKenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113968259661641897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69706066391323206332015-10-01T12:53:28.588-04:002015-10-01T12:53:28.588-04:00Your outfit is attractive and flattering. I appre...Your outfit is attractive and flattering. I appreciate your including photos of your pattern alterations.Carol in Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040851935970426022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-68417045679801335342015-10-01T12:01:45.785-04:002015-10-01T12:01:45.785-04:00I love the vest. I have not tried to make pants s...I love the vest. I have not tried to make pants since a couple of wadders last year. Good luck on getting the fit even better.Connie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526657792519056005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-8877905760885327422015-10-01T11:26:21.194-04:002015-10-01T11:26:21.194-04:00I have lately been inspired to try sewing pants ag...I have lately been inspired to try sewing pants again, with some pretty good "wearable" results. Sandra Betzina has a pattern (it may be through Craftsy, not sure), Vogue 2948 that is supposed to have detailed instructions on fitting. I hope to try it out this fall in my quest for even better fitting. And yes, that method of inserting elastic is the best!bdejonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573297188139272681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-54290742788692152302015-10-01T09:38:35.117-04:002015-10-01T09:38:35.117-04:00Jenny - they are okay. They definitely can "...Jenny - they are okay. They definitely can "fit" better!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-13285701510156761572015-10-01T09:38:05.081-04:002015-10-01T09:38:05.081-04:00Raven - that vest was a piece of fabric that I pur...Raven - that vest was a piece of fabric that I purchased from Fabric Mart last year. You basically cut out the armholes and finished the edges of the vest. There are tutorials on how to "draft" your own which you can probably find by googling it.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-51000632954221103652015-10-01T07:23:22.861-04:002015-10-01T07:23:22.861-04:00Nothing like a pair of great fitting pants and a f...Nothing like a pair of great fitting pants and a flat elastic waist! You look stunning!mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59960319409438002722015-10-01T07:16:23.008-04:002015-10-01T07:16:23.008-04:00These look great! Fantastic job getting them to f...These look great! Fantastic job getting them to fit well.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-40780810061698243162015-10-01T05:15:40.012-04:002015-10-01T05:15:40.012-04:00I use this way of putting elastic on all the time....I use this way of putting elastic on all the time. I've just made 4 pairs of shorts and sleep boxers for my son using this method. It's allows the elastic to stay flat, but it doesn't allow to change the elastic if it goes bad but it's quick and anyway there's lots of fabric out there. I like the vest on you too. Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-70893550570110280942015-10-01T02:01:30.843-04:002015-10-01T02:01:30.843-04:00I love the artsy vest! Is there a pattern for that...I love the artsy vest! Is there a pattern for that too?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339660871401468367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27701832865054107842015-10-01T01:10:04.960-04:002015-10-01T01:10:04.960-04:00The first muslin of any pants pattern always fits....The first muslin of any pants pattern always fits. And then I nibble it to death. The plan this October is to merge my Favorite Pants with the Almost Reasonable New Pattern for Pants, and hopefully lightning will strike twice. Favorite Pants were a lucky make, and they are wearing out.<br /><br />I don't mess with the crotch curve; I have trouble with reverse thinking (wait, it goes in and that means it bulges out?. No, let me think about that again) and I always screw it up. And that little wedge on the center back top of the seam: it's a TNT alteration for me. <br /><br />You will prevail!SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89691652793105711052015-09-30T23:15:58.699-04:002015-09-30T23:15:58.699-04:00That waistline treatment was the way I was taught ...That waistline treatment was the way I was taught way back in the '80's. Well done on getting a new TNT pants pattern! And l love that vest :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25429014349136529472015-09-30T22:42:12.266-04:002015-09-30T22:42:12.266-04:00You may have to share the SKU number with me becau...You may have to share the SKU number with me because I can't locate it on the site. I think I went the last time you recommended and couldn't find it either...though I have to admit that I like this new elastic waistline a lot. It wears well all day. Thanks for letting me know that Nancy Z. uses this waistline treatment too...then I know I'm headed in the right direction!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85671148413729592112015-09-30T22:15:43.006-04:002015-09-30T22:15:43.006-04:00Nancy Z. shows this method of elastic in her knits...Nancy Z. shows this method of elastic in her knits book (and in some shows, I think), but I've yet to try it --looks interesting. And I think I mentioned before - you can still get that elastic at Goldstartools. The problem is - they don't show a photo of the elastic, so you don't know what brand it is until after you order. I've ordered two different sizes, and they all come in that white box, with some rainbow stripes, labeled "Soft & Easy Stretch." Just ordered a different size at the beginning of the summer, and it was the same type. Mountain Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928260982025523084noreply@blogger.com