Happy Independence Day, to all my fellow Americans! I'm spending the
day packing for a trip to London (work) while Phin mans the grill.
I promised a reveal, and here it is:
Nothing quite says summer like seersucker, does it? I really love the stuff when the temperature soars.
I used Burda 6/2011-114, an elastic waist pull-on pants pattern that I first used for my flowered border print pants last summer. I was a little worried that in seersucker the pants would look a bit pajama-like. I'm not on-board with the pj's as daywear trend. So, this time I returned the leg to its original width (I had flared it out for the floral version) and included the cuff that was shown in one of the Burda versions. I also experimented with a crease, which I think works pretty well.
I also made the in seam pockets this time. But next time I will not include them. I was right to think that they would add bulk at the hips.
Since my seersucker was a bit translucent, I lined in cotton batiste. I don't know about you, but I like to try out new little flourishes or techniques when I'm working on such an easy project. So, for the lining, I tried finishing with a scalloped stitch rather than hemming. It's just one of those nice inside touches that no one will see, but I know is there.
These pants basically came together in two bursts of sewing in between work on the leather jacket. It was quick and easy.
I'm away for the next 12 days. My one free day in London is Sunday (7/8). I plan to re-visit the V&A and enjoy a quiet day. If any of you Londoners care to join me or have a better plan, please holler!
When I get back, I have several days off. We'll see if I can use them to finally finish my jacket! Stay tuned.
I promised a reveal, and here it is:
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| Seersucker pants! Worn with B5051 halter top. |
Nothing quite says summer like seersucker, does it? I really love the stuff when the temperature soars.
I used Burda 6/2011-114, an elastic waist pull-on pants pattern that I first used for my flowered border print pants last summer. I was a little worried that in seersucker the pants would look a bit pajama-like. I'm not on-board with the pj's as daywear trend. So, this time I returned the leg to its original width (I had flared it out for the floral version) and included the cuff that was shown in one of the Burda versions. I also experimented with a crease, which I think works pretty well.
I also made the in seam pockets this time. But next time I will not include them. I was right to think that they would add bulk at the hips.
Since my seersucker was a bit translucent, I lined in cotton batiste. I don't know about you, but I like to try out new little flourishes or techniques when I'm working on such an easy project. So, for the lining, I tried finishing with a scalloped stitch rather than hemming. It's just one of those nice inside touches that no one will see, but I know is there.
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| It's about time I used some of the bajillion stitches that my machine can do! |
I'm away for the next 12 days. My one free day in London is Sunday (7/8). I plan to re-visit the V&A and enjoy a quiet day. If any of you Londoners care to join me or have a better plan, please holler!
When I get back, I have several days off. We'll see if I can use them to finally finish my jacket! Stay tuned.
