I am in a spot between sewing for winter and sewing for spirng. I thought Vogue 8909 would be a good transition piece even when snow is still in the ground. The fabric is a black denim ponte from Emma One Sock and I knew this was just the fabric for this pattern.
I made this Vogue Pattern last spring and they are some of my favorites, I probably wore them way too much for my daughters' taste but they are so cute, fun and comfy.
On this pair, I shortened the crotch length by 1/2" and this adjustment feels perfect. It is amazing what a small adjustment will do. I left off the drawstring for this pair. I do love the look of the front faux zipper with the bartacks
Hubby took these pictures and he asked after three photos, "do I need to get all the pants?" Well, yes, that is what I made!!! After a couple more pictures, the battery went dead. I didn't want to head back to the cold and he did a good job with the photos. The darker color is hard to photograph but here is the line drawing
I used the ponte for the pockets but it might be a bit too heavy. If you are using ponte this might be something to consider. I lightened this one up quite a bit so you see the details but there are still hard on this fabric.
I used 1/4" elastic for the cuffs, it was all I had at home and it worked out fine. The fabric is 4-way stretch rayon ponte in
Black denim but is currently sold out. She did get more in for my order, maybe again? It is great fabric.
I can't wait to find a cute pair of sandals to wear with these pants and no sweater!
Looking at these pictures, I must have been very chilly - hands in the pockets for every picture.
If you are looking for a fun pants, check out Vogue 8909
These look great, I love the way you styled them. I thought I might be too old for this style but you have changed my mind. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beth, I love this fun style. On the too old, I have been reworking my thought process on this one. As I travel around there are woman older than me wearing things I thought I was too old to wear. Well, they look amazing in the trendy clothes and just wear them a bit different than a 20 or 30- something. I am taking that mind set now. You are only as old as you feel!
DeleteThese look like such cozy pants, and I love how you've dressed them up with these cute flats. Denim ponte? You've intrigued me over how this might feel. I will order a swatch. EOS denim's quality is excellent, so I'm sure that this is gorgeous fabric.
ReplyDeletethanks so much. It looks like denim but feels like a soft ponte.
DeleteThese look like my kind of pants! Comfy, yet lots of nice details. Love the coral shirt with them too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann, the shirt was a J Crew Factory outlet find, plus 50% off the day I was there. I love it.
DeleteLove this! I have this fabric, too. Do you have any laundering advice?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kris. I just washed them in warm water with a cold water rinse then threw the fabric in the dryer.
DeleteThey do look very comfortable! I'm ready to sandals and no sweater weather too!
ReplyDeleteOh, my yes, yes to sandals, Joen. It is so time.
DeleteThese look really great. Love the cute cropped length too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie, I pulled them up a bit for the photo, I can push them down and they are just above the ankles.
DeleteThey do look comfy! You are brave to take these pix out in the cold and snow!
ReplyDeletethanks, Kyle, it helps to stand on a certain side of the house - the wind doesn't get me there. Warms it up a few degrees! LOL
DeleteLori, you are so inspiring . Do you start with the pattern or the fabric for your ideas ?
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thanks, Mary Ellen, I use to start with a pattern but never had much luck finding fabric that I wanted. Now I buy the fabric 2 to 3 yards and then find a pattern. I seem to have better luck that way.
DeleteYour pants look great. So comfortable and they will look great with spring or summer shoes.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dharma, they will be great in summer.
DeleteLOL, I have similar issues with my photographer Lori! But, we mustn't complain!
ReplyDeleteThese comfy pants (I can't say sweat pants, because they are oh so much more chic than that!) are really, really nice! The details bring them up to a classic, but still casual look. And the coral top is an absolutely gorgeous go-with! Now, hurry up spring!!!
thanks, Sue, I know these really are glorified track/sweat pants but I love them. I really think it is the fly detail that helps to step them up a notch.
DeleteI hope your weather starts to warm up so you can wear this great outfit and not freeze. Stay safe!
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