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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Pinstripe Magic Pants

I'm thrilled that I've gotten one more pair of pants sewn this month.  This makes my third pair. Which when added to the previous pairs made, and the ones already in my closet, gives me so many more options for cold weather survival.  Comfortable...professional...and warm for cold weather wearing.


 Notions: 
1.5" wide Soft & Easy Stretch elastic
Rayon polyester designer lining
gray rayon seam binding

Since I'm on a basics kick these are another pair of underlined pants made from my TNT pattern. I used the same construction techniques that I used for the navy blue wool crepe ones and the faded plaid pair. 

 The lining fabric for these pants is a designer leftover that I picked up from a trip to Jomars in PA years and years ago.  There must not have been much of it originally. I only had three yards at 45" wide and I used almost all of it.
Pants seams

Polyester Lining

 The gray pinstriped pants are perfect for work and can be dressed up by adding a jacket (my 60s Inspired Vintage Jacket)...



...or more casually for a regular work day with a RTW twinset...




As you know, it's been extremely cold in my corner of the world lately so these new pair of pants will come in handy!  Next up are the Pinstripe Magic dress and skirt.

 ...as always more later!



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44 comments:

  1. KayeJanuary 28, 2014 12:22 AM

    The pant - jacket combo is gorgeous!

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  2. ElleJanuary 28, 2014 1:08 AM

    Love your new poses. Great camera work.

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  3. VickiJanuary 28, 2014 4:07 AM

    Fun dance shots!? Looking good.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 4:38 AM

    Love the photos- you look so happy!!

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  5. Dk's WifeJanuary 28, 2014 4:52 AM

    Love the pants. I especially love how you underline them. I am going to try that with my next pair.

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  6. LizzieJanuary 28, 2014 5:27 AM

    Great dance moves! They look like cosy and stylish outfits for warming up cold days.

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  7. SharonJanuary 28, 2014 6:17 AM

    Great looking pants and good to see you having fun with the photos.

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  8. mssewcrazyJanuary 28, 2014 6:33 AM

    Love the pants and twin set. I would wear that to death. I would love to know where the twin set was from and the necklace if you are inclined to share. That set is just gorgeous all put together. I really love seeing the nice outfits you put together -so very wearable and very attractive.Guess I need to learn to line some pull on pants-never done that as long as I've been sewing.

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    1. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)January 28, 2014 8:36 AM

      The twinset is from Jessica London - my other favorite place to get sweaters for my plus size body from! And the necklaces are Bronzo Italia pieces from QVC. Yeah I have a serious QVC addiction going on. *LOL*

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  9. innerbanksJanuary 28, 2014 8:13 AM

    Yours is my favorite blog... so inspirational and cheerful! Love your new pants!

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  10. Peter LappinJanuary 28, 2014 8:30 AM

    The pants look great -- and your new photo style is FANTASTIC!

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    1. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)January 28, 2014 8:39 AM

      Thanks Peter! But I must thank iTunes and desperation for these new poses! I'm sure I'll calm down once the novelty wears off! *LOL*

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  11. marcy harriell | oonaballoonaJanuary 28, 2014 8:38 AM

    i'm just LOVING these shots!! what music was on for these?

    the pants are perfection, of course. oh, and that rosy cardigan you wore in your last post was the buy of the century. :)

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    1. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)January 28, 2014 8:41 AM

      Thanks Oona girl - you should pat yourself on the back because you are partially responsible for this happening! And I think it was JayZ at this moment...no one was home and I was blasting it!

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  12. HeleneJanuary 28, 2014 9:00 AM

    I'm loving that jacket with the pants, but the pink and grey is a terrific color combination. I know what you are talking about in terms of 'cold in our corner of the world' (though we can't complain really - at least we are not in a place like North Dakota, where it is much worse right now). But, in this weather, when you have to go out to work (and stand around waiting for the bus or train), there is NOTHING to beat a lined pair of wool/wool blend slacks.

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  13. KimPJanuary 28, 2014 9:12 AM

    Lovely! I have a question: what method do you use to underline?? Are you handstitching your lining pieces to your outer garment pieces before you sew them up? Do you have a faster method of putting the lining and garment fabrics together?

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  14. cidellJanuary 28, 2014 9:16 AM

    OK. First, pink and grey is one of my favorite color combos. You look stellar. And, again: pictures are tremendous! You look dazzling. Truly.

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  15. JennyJanuary 28, 2014 9:37 AM

    LOVE the dancing shots!

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  16. RoxJanuary 28, 2014 11:42 AM

    The pants look amazing: very professional and elegant! You work those dance moves, sassy lady! You are radiant!

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  17. NannaJanuary 28, 2014 11:50 AM

    wow! you have inspired me to cut into my pinstrip lol! I'm always drawn to pinstrip, it looks so rich looking but scared to venture out into something pinstriped but I took the plunge & bought some navy, now to get the nerve to make something lol! I love the grey! your pants turned out fantastic!
    Helen

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  18. Faye LewisJanuary 28, 2014 1:14 PM

    Alright Ginger (Rogers). Looks like you are so happy you are breaking out into dance steps. Nice pants!

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  19. KarenJanuary 28, 2014 1:18 PM

    Your pictures make me smile. Beautiful new pants.

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  20. DivamazonJanuary 28, 2014 2:00 PM

    Someone's loving their camera!!! Lovely pictures!!

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  21. JeanJanuary 28, 2014 2:23 PM

    Cute pictures! Way to work it! Looks like you were having fun.

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  22. VanessaJanuary 28, 2014 2:57 PM

    You look great! I love the twin set and pants combo also...and your great poses!!

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  23. sew rachel!January 28, 2014 3:20 PM

    Pinstripes and soft pink = super cute!

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  24. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)January 28, 2014 4:15 PM

    Is that that Cabbage Patch you're doing. You're sure kickin' it old skool! LOL. I copied you and made two pairs of slacks. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    1. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)January 28, 2014 4:28 PM

      Rachelle - you are tooooo funny! Glad you got some new slacks cause it's even colder where you're at than by me.

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  25. golden starJanuary 28, 2014 4:41 PM

    Love your posing and of course, your sewing!

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  26. AngelaJanuary 28, 2014 5:13 PM

    I love both ways you have styled those pants! I am not much of a wearer of dress pants, but you are making me rethink that.

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  27. TanyJanuary 28, 2014 6:07 PM

    Outstanding job on both the sewing front and behind the camera front!

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  28. CherrypixJanuary 28, 2014 6:27 PM

    Just chiming in to echo the 'Great (New) Photo Styling' cheers! Jumping in front of the camera does not come easy to most of us....dancing around to music is a great tip! So is a pre-session glass of wine ;-)

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  29. LoriJanuary 28, 2014 8:05 PM

    Great new pants and you can tell by your big smile you love these pants.

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  30. K.LineJanuary 28, 2014 8:26 PM

    I love these - and your photos get more fun all the time.

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  31. BeaJayJanuary 28, 2014 8:29 PM

    Love the pinstripes and the grey looks gorgeous with the pink

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  32. AllisonCJanuary 28, 2014 8:45 PM

    2 great outfits, I love the designer lining and you look like you are having fun with the camera in these pictures. I can still only do one pose!

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  33. katboulderJanuary 28, 2014 10:29 PM

    Wow, look at you conquering your camera! Your poses here are terrific! You've inspired me to grow my sewing skills and now you're inspiring me to conquer my fear of photography. Thank you!

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  34. Virginia's DaughterJanuary 28, 2014 11:06 PM

    Okay...you are having waaaay too much fun here. I love it! Who doesn't love a great pair of pinstripe pants...pinstripe ANYTHING really. These are fabulous. You've styled and wear them well and you are obviously having fun - it hardly gets better than that!

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  35. MaeJanuary 29, 2014 5:04 AM

    rI love your blog, but I'm usually too lazy to comment. Besides, lots of people have already said what I'm thinking, "That is gorgeous! Love!" Today I just have to say, I always thought your photos were lovely but now! Wow!

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  36. It's Melanie DarlingJanuary 29, 2014 10:36 AM

    Do that Harlem Shake, you look marvelous, and those pants are all that!

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  37. Tonia2000January 29, 2014 1:24 PM

    Carolyn - those are gorgeous!!! And they give you lots of versatility with things you've already got in your wardrobe. I especially like the grey and light pink combination.

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  38. AudreyJanuary 29, 2014 6:36 PM

    You look fantastic in your gray pinstripe pants. I especially love them with that pale pink cardi set. Very refined and elegant looking

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2014 12:37 PM

    Man, I bet lined pants feel amazing when you're wearing them! I've never even tried on a pair... you're tempting me, even though I don't have anywhere to wear pants like that!

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  40. twotoastJanuary 30, 2014 11:32 PM

    Great pants - you have totally inspired me to make some of my own! I prefer the hanging lining to underlined, and they have been fabulous in our subzero snowy weather! Your clothing combinations are wonderful and very classy. And boy - you are rockin' with your camera now!!

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