tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643856792310663826.post6609078494309914477..comments2024-03-25T06:59:10.373-05:00Comments on Ilove2sew!: Casual Friday outfitSue Parrotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623999696930124052noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643856792310663826.post-52420667865420190752017-02-13T14:44:56.401-06:002017-02-13T14:44:56.401-06:00I can't believe I didn't see the link! Tha...I can't believe I didn't see the link! Thank you so much for sharing about that front seam not bothering you. I just love that style of pants, and now I feel a lot more confident about tracing it off and trying it. I've also thought about adding a flat piping to the front seam and pocket tops for interest. <br /><br />I think that the key to the balance of comfort and style is finding a good mix between fabric and pattern. I think that your more casual top looks dressier because of the good fabric choice. Mixing pattern and fabric has never been my strength so finding this balance has proved challenging for me. I really appreciate your inspiration and help. Thank you. Nadine in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080772333957820334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643856792310663826.post-26027833247260337882017-02-13T02:00:43.780-06:002017-02-13T02:00:43.780-06:00You look fab, great outfit! I have the top pattern...You look fab, great outfit! I have the top pattern but haven't yet got round to making it, the front is lovely. My fav outfit day would have to be a SaturdayLynsey Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165736910808915070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643856792310663826.post-41460961256299409262017-02-13T00:12:23.795-06:002017-02-13T00:12:23.795-06:00Lovely outfit. You are so good at making pants tha...Lovely outfit. You are so good at making pants that fit.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643856792310663826.post-50232326511022305932017-02-12T08:25:26.742-06:002017-02-12T08:25:26.742-06:00Hello Nadine!
Thanks so much for commenting and ...Hello Nadine! <br />Thanks so much for commenting and the questions! <br />That front seam doesn't bother me at all. I thought it might, but I don't even realize it is there. <br />For the pants alteration--the link is at the bottom of my post. I would have copied and pasted it here again, but it won't let me do that. Sorry! <br />I normally have to add a swayback adjustment so lower the waistline an equal amount as I did the crotch seam seemed natural to me. And yes, I did drop the crotch seam that much. Easing that amount into the leg wasn't an issue. That part of the seam is pretty much cut on the bias anyway due to the curve there so easing it was very easy. I have a pair I'd like to make in wool/poly blend and I am hoping I have the same luck! <br />Please let me know if you have further questions!<br />Sue Sue Parrotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623999696930124052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643856792310663826.post-75379063848342077492017-02-11T23:12:16.732-06:002017-02-11T23:12:16.732-06:00A great outfit for casual Friday, or anytime reall...A great outfit for casual Friday, or anytime really!Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472129226320589172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643856792310663826.post-24325850267473913062017-02-11T20:42:30.452-06:002017-02-11T20:42:30.452-06:00Both pieces are gorgeous !Both pieces are gorgeous !LynneSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09264795524173818822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643856792310663826.post-47862832559000900922017-02-11T19:26:14.405-06:002017-02-11T19:26:14.405-06:00I love this whole outfit! I, too, would like to h...I love this whole outfit! I, too, would like to have more clothes that are comfortable yet still a bit classy. I have a Burda magazine pants pattern that is similar to this Style Arc one but was worried that the seam down the front of the leg would drive me crazy. Do you find this seam to be annoying? <br /><br />Also, can you share the link to the pants alteration. I'd already figured out that scooping the back crotch would help me substantially because when I place a yardstick under my crotch the angle is shocking because my back crotch is so much lower than my front, although I don't think I need to lower it a corresponding amount at the waist because I always have to add there. When you mention doing a 1/2 inch alteration I am assuming you mean the back crotch was dropped that much. Was the 1/2 inch easy enough to ease into the front? I'm thinking that as long as it's a natural fabric I should be okay especially if I steam and stretch the back. Any insights would be much appreciated. Nadine in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080772333957820334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643856792310663826.post-79622190306963360042017-02-11T18:41:07.574-06:002017-02-11T18:41:07.574-06:00So cute! I'm with you on printed denim - it...So cute! I'm with you on printed denim - it's just so fun! nice work on the pants.Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643856792310663826.post-88664234520354059932017-02-11T11:20:30.520-06:002017-02-11T11:20:30.520-06:00Really cute.. but looks kinda dressy too [so you h...Really cute.. but looks kinda dressy too [so you have the comfort, but not the "wearing jogging pants look.ha].. The shirt is really pretty too. Happy sewing.Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.com