As I begin to type this I am amazed I'm still awake! It's already Saturday morning; 12:04 a.m. to be precise. Maybe it's Saturday night where you are. All I know is that it was Friday night just a few hours ago, and I had the privilege of hearing Scott Darlow, an Australian singer, songwriter, and didgeridoo player lead worship at our church last night. He and his mates are very talented. I think he said that they are kicking off a world tour. Many people will be blessed to hear them, I'm certain. But I digress...Oh yes, I was going to write about pants, Burda 7534. Here is the pattern cover:
I LOVE this pattern! The pants came out fitting so well. Burda's fit is now quite predictable for me, so I usually just have to do a few minor alterations to be happy with the outcome. On this pattern, I again lowered the back crotch by 1/2", and I took 1" out of the hip width by cutting 1/2" off the side seam on the back piece only. The finished hip width on the size 36 was 39.5", and my preferred hip width, on a comfortable pair of pants, is 38.5". I also cut 2 inches of length off the legs before turning them up for a 2.25" hem. There are a couple of nice details on these pants. First, the fly front with a low, but not too low waistband, and a drawstring. Second, the welt pocket on the back. Third, the deep hem.
Here is my second ever welt pocket:
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| Added across a dart. |
A close-up of the front and deep 2.25" hem:
I had the snap and the drawstring in my sewing stash. The drawstring came from a tossed out ill-fitting pair of rtw pants with a similar beach vibe as these pants. I forgot to mention that you sew a channel for the drawstring in the middle of the waistband which makes that "paper bag" look when you tie it.
The boo boo... yep I had one. I was so excited about the prospects of making another welt pocket that I completely forgot about matching the stripes on the back crotch seam when I cut it out. All I was thinking about was the welt pocket and matching the stripes on the front pockets. Oh well, these fit so well, I will still wear them.
All in all a fantastic pattern for a great looking pair of beachy linen pants. I have many tops that will coordinate well, but here they are with the hoody top from
this post.
I hope your weekend is off to a great start!
36 comments:
Are you kidding me??!! That welt pocket is "PERFECTION"!! I absolutely love the "cross-diagonal" look! It really makes the welt pocket standout so you can see the nice detail of your work. Great job on these slacks, I may try this pattern myself!
Great looking pants, beautifully made. Congratulations on that superb looking welt pocket!
You are not only a great sewist, but a brave one too. A welt across a dart, in a stripe no less, that matched up. You deserve a prize!
Your 'pants roll' is going great - I am going to try and follow you (but with warmer pants!)
I love the welt pocket feature. These are such cool pants.
Love, love the pants. You have definitely conquered Burda pants and have made them perfect fitting. Your welt pocket is perfect also. I like how you used the stripes.
Super welt pocket! Those pants are very crisp, clean looking. Never mind a little mismatch in the back. No one but you will notice. They look great.
So cute! These are the kind of pants I wear over and over. The welt looks great. I'm impressed. Welt pockets give me fits. I generally avoid them.
Second welt pocket and it is perfect, incredible job. I really like the pants, perfect for the beach.
I am in awe of your welt pocket awesomeness :-)
Love the pants -- and what a great, comfy-looking outfit with the hoodie. Beautiful welt pocket too!
Great job!
These are gorgeous and i love the fabric!
You are so great with pants, i first started reading you blog last year when you made some red pants :)
Your welt pocket looks great! And the fit is awesome.
Great pants! Striped linen beach pants are a true classic, in my book, as much as the great white shirt.
These are SO fun! I've been itching to make some printed pants, but was actually thinking checks, hehe.
The welts look perfect.
I can't believe how pretty and well made those pants are!!! Please come on by and teach me your secret! ;)
Great looking pants - perfect for the beach and other occasions where you want to look smart even though it's leisure wear. Love your colour choice on you too.
Love these pants...the welt pocket is really neat and I did not even notice the stripes in the back area...:-) You are super talented.
I think they are perfect~! The sewing and the fit. Your pocket looks super!
I really like them.
The pants look very comfy! Great fit. Good to hear about a great worship service!
Shannon you are AMAZING and so are your pants and welt pocket! Congrats!!
Your pants look fantastic. I love the outfit too.
Your worship on Friday sounds amazing. I love hearing the didgeridoo.
Your pants look good.
That's funny; I've never heard of Scott Darlow.
And it is Sunday evening here now!
You got the fit spot on! Everything looks so neat and tidy in the construction. Your welt is *perfect*. I think not lining up the center back seam stripes is really not a big deal at all. I wouldn't have noticed it or even thought about it without you pointing it out!
Those are great pants!!!!
Wonderful details! Now you've got me thinking that I need a pair of striped beach pants - and I rarely get to the beach.
awesome pants! they look so comfy and love the details.
You are so good with pants! They always turn out to look great and be flattering.
Didgeridoo, sounds fun! My college roommate's little brother had one, it was pretty neat. But isn't that the one with only one tone per instrument?
Great looking pants. Such a good fit! Your pocket is amazingly neat. Well done.
I love these pants!
The pants look great, no one will notice the mismatch, really. The pockets are perfect, congratulations.
Sharp looking pants! Impeccable contruction as always!
Cute pants. Perfect welt pocket.
...another "snazzy" neat Shannon look!...comfortable and smart looking.
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