Burda 6458 Top and Simplicity 8701 pants

I finished just in time for #sewfancypants with my Simplicity 8701




These pants are good but not quite great in the fit, some lines in the front below the zipper fly.  If I made these pants again, I will work on the fit.  One thing for sure, these were really pretty quick to make and fun to sew.

I used a Mood Fabrics' Stretch Twill  (which is this one or maybe this  twill ) I ordered them I the same time and really can't tell colors between my fabric and the monitor.  Thought it would be best if I gave both choices.


I did a decorative stitch on the pockets to add a bit of fun and interest.  Can you tell my thread is a bit darker for the waistband and beltloops?  I ran out of thread and I was sewing on these the week I had 2 of my grandkids.  I just didn't want to load up and go to Joann's 45 minutes away to get thread, so I made it work.  It is a design detail!

The pants do fit good in the back and are pretty highwaisted.  One thing to note, I really narrowed the legs, they are a wide fit at the thighs and I wanted more of a close fit.  To get the fit I wanted, I just kept basting and trying on.

For sizing I went with a 12 at the hips and 14 at the waist, which after basting, went down more like a 12 at the waist.  The back waistband is one piece but would benefit with a two piece waistband.  It just sits away from the waist too much.

I also made the blouse for this outfit, Burda 6458 and my blouse fabric - 

Style Maker Fabrics's Rayon Crepe was the perfect match 

I have made this blouse before, with the sleeve ties and liked the way it looks.  One thing, I have cut off the ties, they just didn't really work, flopping all around and hanging out from my coat!  I have worn the blouse more without the ties.  Let me tell you long ties at your wrist and eating are not a good combination!


This time I lengthened the sleeve and added a flare, put in a casing and slipped in some elastic.  The fabric looks almost the same front and back, so this look works nicely.

Let's talk neckline, I did lower the front neckline but need to work a bit at the shoulder seam neckline.  It is just a bit too wide there, sometimes slipping down and  showing the bra straps.

Overall, I am pleased with this outfit, it is the first time I think I have made pants and blouse together and that was really fun.