Another pair of Georgies!

Here is another review of a favorite pattern I simply can't resist.  Maybe I have a problem?

These are the Georgie Stretch Jeans by StyleArc.  StyleArc has to be my favorite Indy pattern company. These 'jeans' have great details!  A faux fly and front pockets, back pockets, back yoke, and a waistband.  I've made these numerous times and I love every pair I've made! 


I used a stretch bengaline I purchased from Style Arc's site.  This is nice fabric--I purchased it in several colors.  It washes and dries well and it takes a warmish press well.  It you get it out of the dryer soon enough, you don't need to iron them! 

If you do decide to purchase some of this fabric, you'll need to cut it on the cross grain as these jeans need the maximum stretch to go around the body--just what you'd expect from a stretch jean!  With this fabric, it is about 60" wide, so you'll be able to easily get these cut out from cutting on the cross-grain. 

I made just two minor alterations to the pattern:  I added 1/4" to the width of the waistband (folding it over it makes a total of 1/2") and added 1" to the length.  I like the result and hope I remember this for the next time I make them!

These are super comfortable pants, they are in a color I really love and I think the fit is fabulous!  The elastic in the waistband is totally hidden--no one needs to know you're wearing elastic waist pants! 

What more can you want from pants you make?

Thanks for reading!
Sue

Loving StyleArc!

I know, I know....I have a thing for StyleArc that I just can't help but instead of apologizing, I am going to show you my makes!  I haven't been blogging much simply because I've been busy.  This time of year is always nuts at work and my second grandson was born four weeks ago so life has been a little crazy!  But, I love it!  Would you just look at this picture?  Grandson number one, who is 2.5, is holding and kissing his little brother, 2 days old.  I just love this photo!
























I know you aren't here to tell me how beautiful my grandchildren are, so let's get back to sewing.  :)

Here is an outfit made from 2 StyleArc patterns.  The first is the Kim Swing Top.  Here is what it looks like:



This is a newer pattern from StyleArc.  It is described as a Great everyday jersey top with style.  Featuring an asymmetrical hemline, round neck and short sleeve, a staple piece for your wardrobe.  
Directions for this top are very straight forward and there is only four pieces to the pattern.  If you've made a tee-shirt, you can tackle this top.  I do feel like StyleArc is attempting to upgrade their directions.  There is even a helpful diagram included with this pattern.  '

Next is the Barb Stretch Pant.  I've made this pattern twice now, once in stretch Bengaline, that I ordered from StyleArc, and the second time in a beefy ponte that worked great!  I had read somewhere that StyleArc patterns were known for their fit and drafting on their pants patterns and I thought, "What?"  I have only tried one pant pattern from them and I really liked it for some reason the lights didn't blink at me nor did any bells go off to say, "Try more of the pants patterns!"  Sometimes I am really dense!



Both garments were fun and quick to put together.  For the pants, I made ZERO alterations to the pattern.  I love how these fit and I love the stretch bengaline I ordered from SA.  The Kim top was made from fabric from my stash and I love the movement of the wavy lines.  DH also gave his stamp of approval.

My only deviation from both patterns was to use my regular sewing machine on the top's hemline.  I put my coverstitch in time-out for the next couple of days so I used a single needle stretch stitch and honestly, it works just great!

Any alterations I made to the patterns were confined to the top.  BTW, I love how it falls from the shoulders.  I love the folds it naturally makes; it feels graceful and fun when wearing.

Typically, I make a swayback adjustment, a sloping shoulder adjustment and also an FBA.  I did that with this pattern as well and am pleased with the results.

I love my outfit.  It is comfortable to wear, washes beautifully and is so darn comfortable!

Sorry for the close-up of my side, but I wanted to show you the design lines on the pants!  

Thanks for reading!
Sue

The Georgie!

StyleArc, please, will you stop already?  Every new pattern I see from you, I MUST have!  This pant pattern was no exception and I ordered with leather look coated black stretch bengaline fabric.  Both the pattern and the fabric are just awesome!



Are you drooling yet?  Look at all those details!  Patterns such as this one are so in right now!  Remember the Jalie, Eleanor?  Welp, this one is very similar.  Even if you have the Eleanor, this pattern is just different enough that you must purchase it as well.  :)  Trust me!

Here is the description from StyleArc's site: Georgie has all the details of a traditional jean with the exception that its pulls on. This elastic waisted jean has the latest styling and shape along with comfort as it sits on the natural waist.

Sizing as always is just spot on for StyleArc.  I purchased the 12 and it fits me like a glove.  I made zero modifications to the pattern and these are so very comfortable and I just love the leather look of the pant.  I am 5'7" and the length of these is perfect.  I made a 5/8" single-folded hem.

As I was putting these together, I wondered why the construction process was written the way it was. I deviated from the directions and found that they were right and I should have followed the directions verbatim.  Next time I will.  Just trust me on this...:)

A couple of notes about the process.  The pattern is written for stretch fabrics that do not need the finish of a serger.  While this bengaline doesn't seem to fray, I used a serger anyway because I like the finish as I believe it creates a stronger seam and it looks so nice on the inside.  Anyone agree?

 

Sorry about the wrinkles!  I wore these out to dinner.  It is my anniversary.

I normally hate seeing photos of my lower half!  These are fun pants to wear.  I hope you'll give them a try!

Thanks for reading!
Sue