Trousers Travesty
Sewing / Posted on July 22nd, 2010
I finished sewing a pair of trousers and thought they were pretty nice. Then I took photos and wanted to toss them into the barbecue, pour lighter fluid on them and then strike a match.
Really, they’re not too bad from the front, perhaps a little saggy at crotch level, but I was willing to live with that.
Then I had a look at the back. Eek gad.
That undies show-through is nothing short of embarrassing.
I also thought I had the waistband adjusted properly, but look at the enormous gaposis that resulted:
I could carry a small child in that gap. Who needs a sling or Baby Bjorn when you could just stuff baby in your pants, kind of like a kangaroo in reverse?
The pattern isn’t bad–this is Jalie 2909 stretch trousers. They’re based on the same block as the jeans I love so much. I don’t imagine fixing the problems I encountered would be any more difficult that adjusting any pants pattern; however, I don’t think this is what I want in a pair of trousers. I don’t want trousers that fit like jeans. I want trousers that fit like trousers should–elegantly fitted through the waist and hip and looser down the leg.
This is not the pants pattern I was looking for.
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July 22nd, 2010 at 2:22 pm
I know what you mean – I hate dress pants that fit like jeans. I don’t think yours look bad, really, but if it’s not the fit you want I know how frustrating that is! Let me know if you find a pattern like that, because I’m still looking!
July 22nd, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Oh no! Sorry about the pants! Hehe.. I just traced my first pair of trousers… wish me luck!
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Try Burda 7762. I just recently made a pair and they are very nice and comfortable. I have long legs too and adjusted the length ,but other than that, pretty much to the pattern. They lack a pocket though and I did away with the fancy front in the end. Surprisingly the pattern cover shows two very different pants but there is only the one pattern, the one on the left with cuffs. I have no idea where the other pants came from or why they are on the cover. Weird.
July 23rd, 2010 at 1:49 am
Oh how annoying for you! Especially after all the time spent making them. I hope you can find a pattern that is what you are after
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Your skirt is gorgeous, but I had to comment on this post that made me laugh outloud! At least they didn’t take your sense of humor
They look perfect in the first photo and I doubt anyone would notice the imperfections unless you pointed them out (I have a terrible habit of doing this). Perhaps a longer shirt will hide everything you dislike and no one will be the wiser!
July 26th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Seems like everyone’s looking for the perfect, elegant pair of trousers… myself included! They’re not too bad from the front, but I can understand how they’re not quite what you had in mind! Ah well, at least your skirt turned out beautifully!