So, the pants are basically together, and I've fine-tuned the fit. The outseams, which I just basted for fitting purposes, need to be stitched and then finished. I also need to finish the inseams, but, to be honest, I'm not sure what kind of seam finishing I should use. The fabric is pretty thick, so I don't really want to add much bulk to the seams. However, the fabric is also pretty ravel-y, so I definitely want a seam finish that won't leave the insides of the pants looking like a frayed mess.
Also, I need to finish the waistband and then do some hemming. Speaking of the waistband, I have to say, if you are not using really good interfacing, you need to start. I used to buy interfacing from my local shop or in the Garment District in NY. But, thanks to a sale and really good on-line word of mouth, I was encouraged to buy interfacing for my stash (woven, tricot and sheer) from Sew Exciting. Simply put: their interfacing is the best. I'm not sure I even knew what good interfacing was before now, but I will never use anything else ever again. I often feel like fusible interfacing leaves fabric somewhat crunchy, if you know what I mean. But the Sew Exciting pro-woven added the right amount of body, without being cardboard-ish. It's flexible. And it fused smoothly and easily. OK, enough with the public service announcement/infomercial.
I plan to finish up the pants this weekend. And then I will get my sarong pants going. Happy sewing!
LOL. There is a major difference between good interfacing and cheap. Worth the price. I buy it in 5 yd pieces because the good stuff is not available locally. If you don't have a serger, than use a regular or 3 step zig zag on the edges after trimming.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree about the interfacing. How about HongKong finished seams? Using lining fabric wouldn't add bulk.
ReplyDeleteBoth good suggestions for the seams - I hadn't thought to use lining fabric.
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't have a serger... yet. I may have to make it my birthday gift to myself this year.
I have been planning to give myself a Brother 1034D serger for my birthday this month. My current serger has a chronic tension problem I haven't been able to adjust for. I bought it because it was cheap (used) just to make sure I really wanted a serger. I do. Once you have one, you will wonder how you lived without it.
ReplyDeleteThe pants look good!