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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Barb's Stretch Pant Muslin

Can you tell I am trying to make more pants?  I love making pants!  Even if they don't fit perfectly right off the bat they are so much fun to refine the fit!  So here is my muslin of Barb's Stretch Pant.

Great stretch woven pull on pant with elastic waist
From the back of the pattern pdf...this is a new version of the famous Linda pant.  It features a slimmer leg but is not too slim, perfect for the office.


I like how slim this line drawing is!



I cut this out and made them in about 2 hours flat.  Use a high quality stretch woven and they will be super awesome!  I wasn't quite sure how these would work since there isn't any type of closure, but they are well drafted and they just for out of the package, it fit well.


My fabric was from Fabric Mart and was part of a free bundle package I received for ordering a while back.  I wasn't sure what to do with it and then I ran across this pattern and the lights went off and bam, I had a muslin!


I made a straight up size 12.  When I make these again, I would like to work with my flat booty and the ripples I get at the back of my upper thighs.  I almost took a fish eye dart in the back but wanted to give them a shot prior to any alterations at all.  What I learned was that I still need a fish eye dart!
I also need to a slight swayback adjustment and to adjust the width of the leg seams from top to bottom.


I really like this pattern!  I think it is ripe for adding all sorts of things like welt pockets, cargo pockets, play with the length to make them cropped, etc.


Thanks for reading!  You'll see me make more of these!

Sue

10 comments:

  1. I've challenged myself to make pants by July. I'm afraid I find the fitting issues difficult - no fun at all! I have the Barb pants and may give them a try. I like width of the leg on you. Good luck with getting a finished version.

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    1. Thanks Anne--I do hope you'll try pants. They really aren't that bad!

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  2. Great pants! I have had great success with this pattern too. They just fit so well with no adjustments.

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    1. These pants/pattern are awesome! I so love StyleArc!

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  3. Wow--you are the only person I have ever heard of who enjoys the fitting challenges of pants! Good for you!

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    1. Haha Lynn! I really hate shopping for pants so altering a pattern sounds and feels so much less painful for me!

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  4. Sue, you might want to try StyleArc's Flo flat bottom pant. I really like it - has a back yolk and the side seams are moved forward for a slim looking front.

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    1. Hi AC. I saw the Flo flat bottom pant after I had purchased the Barb pattern. I will have to try that one as well!

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  5. Great pants..and how wonderful that you got to use that "free fabric".. They look fantastic,

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    1. Thanks Judy! I am glad I found a use for the fabric as well!

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