tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post372976414450797806..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: A Pair of Pants...Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75847396509911081712011-01-19T08:15:43.181-05:002011-01-19T08:15:43.181-05:00Great pants, you look gorgeous in this outfit! Tha...Great pants, you look gorgeous in this outfit! Thaks for sharing such fantastic inspiration!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65375426308766759272011-01-09T03:38:31.891-05:002011-01-09T03:38:31.891-05:00A great pair of pants. You look great in them. I...A great pair of pants. You look great in them. I like the flat lining technique and take advantage of it sometimes to beef up fashion fabric.Barbara at Cat Fur Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450325608055716499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-87119255706908901092011-01-08T12:33:22.983-05:002011-01-08T12:33:22.983-05:00My hip measurement is much larger than my waist an...My hip measurement is much larger than my waist and elastic waist trousers are hideous on me, though I'm also not keen on fly front. I go with side or back invisible zips and countour waistbands or facings generally as I like the smooth look this gives.SewRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43234670616629689742011-01-07T12:04:39.056-05:002011-01-07T12:04:39.056-05:00You look amazing in these trousers. Absolutely go...You look amazing in these trousers. Absolutely gorgeous. Who cares if they are tied with string at the waist if they look so fabulous!<br /><br />Way to go you. I can't wait to see more pants from you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30077961553668467172011-01-06T13:11:35.129-05:002011-01-06T13:11:35.129-05:00Oh Carolyn, I love you in all of those amazing dre...Oh Carolyn, I love you in all of those amazing dresses you've made, but dear, you need to keep this outfit at that top of your list when you need a "kick ass and take names" look. I'm not even joking! You look FABULOUS in this outfit! LOVE IT!!amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58541541469382216772011-01-04T17:02:41.957-05:002011-01-04T17:02:41.957-05:00Very nice pants! If the top isn't tucked in, ...Very nice pants! If the top isn't tucked in, the waistline treatment totally doesn't matter. These definitely give the look of a tailored pant, and only you know the secret of their comfort!The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-80078367883246066002011-01-04T12:53:11.217-05:002011-01-04T12:53:11.217-05:00You look fabulous in that outfit! I love your dres...You look fabulous in that outfit! I love your dresses but you look fantastic in those pants!DawnSSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08884913538397952251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19530603697099005752011-01-04T11:59:05.155-05:002011-01-04T11:59:05.155-05:00These are great. Who cares what the waist treatme...These are great. Who cares what the waist treatment is? The thing is that they are flattering and comfortable to wear and *you* like them!Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-50359850854494545032011-01-04T10:11:50.120-05:002011-01-04T10:11:50.120-05:00I just realized that elastic waist pants will neve...I just realized that elastic waist pants will never, ever, give anyone that "string around a balloon" effect that you get with a rigid set-in waistband. You'll have a much smoother silhouette line if your clothes can "give". <br /><br />(and I agree with the poster that says you look like you've lost weight in those pants-you really do! I know you prefer dresses but some body types can carry pants really well, and yours is obviously one of them)Colleen P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-16987892534547338282011-01-04T09:23:24.817-05:002011-01-04T09:23:24.817-05:00"That if you are truly hip, cool and fashiona..."That if you are truly hip, cool and fashionable..."<br /><br />I ask, who is more hip, cool or fashionable that you?? I rest my case. ;-)<br /><br />Love the pants, and I'm right there with you on comfortable waists. I wear both, but if it's not comfortable, I won't wear it at all no matter what the waist treatment.<br /><br />I love this look with the twinset too. They've been on my radar lately cuz I love me a nice twinset and my closet is seriously lacking.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47267892880490386452011-01-04T08:18:37.192-05:002011-01-04T08:18:37.192-05:00Wow! Your pants look amazing~ you did an excellent...Wow! Your pants look amazing~ you did an excellent job!<br />As for fly front vs. elastic~ I'm not a fan of elastic, but I won't rule elaztic out if the pants fit great and they are confortable as you say.Alethiahttp://www.sewmuchtalent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2149006874137508362011-01-04T07:34:29.115-05:002011-01-04T07:34:29.115-05:00What woman actually NEEDS a fly front on her pants...What woman actually NEEDS a fly front on her pants? To point out the blindingly obvious a fly front is very convenient for men but a side zip or elastic is just fine for ladies. If you are not comfortable in your clothes, you are not stylish. I use elastic waist in pants that I wear under layers and I prefer side zips in everything else because a front zip gives you 'sag' and 'pooch', often when you haven't even got much real 'sag' and 'pooch'. I realized that when I started sewing as a skinny teenager and now I am a not so skinny lady in her middle years, I am glad I learned it!<br /><br />Anyway, as the "ladylike retro look" comes back this year, I guess at least we'll be seeing a lot of side openings on pants and skirts (both zips and button plackets).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28580693732923383162011-01-04T01:41:36.605-05:002011-01-04T01:41:36.605-05:00Great fit and they look super stylish with white t...Great fit and they look super stylish with white twin set and shoes. Personally I prefer an invisible zip on the side. This cut creates the illusion of being a few kilos lighter than I am.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33020074625474256252011-01-03T21:08:55.939-05:002011-01-03T21:08:55.939-05:00I love using this technique on pants and skirts. I...I love using this technique on pants and skirts. I love the weight that it adds to the garment fabric. I don't have any hips so elastic waist pants are my best friend if I don't want my pants sliding down.Towandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634494345166387524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23288464269974184322011-01-03T20:43:55.243-05:002011-01-03T20:43:55.243-05:00Great look! I too like the elastic waist comfort....Great look! I too like the elastic waist comfort. I often make Loes Hinse Europeans because they fit ME, and I use a fly front about half the time. I made a pair from the same fabric you used here, and I love the look, fit, and feel of these pants. Hope you enjoy yours too!Teddylynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216962907654097449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59958084535270526992011-01-03T20:36:34.798-05:002011-01-03T20:36:34.798-05:00Great look! Thanks for sharing the sewing steps.Great look! Thanks for sharing the sewing steps.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344428781709014535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-37370639005877560682011-01-03T20:22:14.626-05:002011-01-03T20:22:14.626-05:00The pants look great and your advice is spot on. ...The pants look great and your advice is spot on. You look beautiful. That smile!AnnBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-83251942707076139152011-01-03T20:17:28.917-05:002011-01-03T20:17:28.917-05:00Oh I love those pants!!! I am now a comfort girl a...Oh I love those pants!!! I am now a comfort girl and never wear my tops tucked in so I don't know why I continue to struggle with the uncomfortableness of a fly front. Your post has freed me up to make the elastic waist pants. I love your application of the elastic - any chance of showing us how you do it? Thanks again and love your blog and the beautiful clothes you make.waikikimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442934965916783471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77673428090830834582011-01-03T19:48:56.632-05:002011-01-03T19:48:56.632-05:00The pants look great on you! I love the way you st...The pants look great on you! I love the way you styled them with the white twin-set.Lisette Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332082021185663844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69552232191351886152011-01-03T19:45:42.404-05:002011-01-03T19:45:42.404-05:00Your outfit looks great!
One of my pet peeves i...Your outfit looks great! <br /><br />One of my pet peeves is folks who sneer and deride elastic waist pants. I can understand that, for some, it is not flattering, particularly if they have a much larger hip than waist. But for me, it is the only way to go. So there. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-20282147470752328522011-01-03T19:35:46.498-05:002011-01-03T19:35:46.498-05:00This outfit looks wonderful on you! You've mad...This outfit looks wonderful on you! You've made a number of beautiful dresses and skirts, but I really like this number the most. It puts you in a whole new light. Great job!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10437752003198824798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-92135990647782584202011-01-03T19:35:24.241-05:002011-01-03T19:35:24.241-05:00Love the pants and thank you so much for the flat ...Love the pants and thank you so much for the flat lining info. That old issue of Threads is no longer available for purchase, BUT the technique can be found in "Beyond The Pattern: http://tinyurl.com/2bk2mxmNuJoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082462241210413826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47744293320937714552011-01-03T18:54:28.610-05:002011-01-03T18:54:28.610-05:00You look wonderful!You look wonderful!Ann Made Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736679240367173915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85410472978315016592011-01-03T18:39:59.306-05:002011-01-03T18:39:59.306-05:00They look fantastic! Thanks for showing the insid...They look fantastic! Thanks for showing the inside construction details.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26220007897833630272011-01-03T18:39:21.461-05:002011-01-03T18:39:21.461-05:00Those pants are spectacular. They look very upsca...Those pants are spectacular. They look very upscale. Nice work!gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.com