I've had this post ready for a while - but the current crazy of disease and loss around the globe put me off sharing such things for a while. But, joy helps. In whatever form you prefer. So, here it is....
I love my Landers, pattern by
True Bias. They are perfect. Keep the pockets for fun and utility. Lose them, fit them a bit tighter, and you basically have The Persephone Pants without buying another pattern! BTW - the 1 inch seam allowance provided in the pattern's side seam makes fitting them a dream! The pattern is incredibly well drafted and there is an excellent sew along on the website!
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| My first pair, in a fairly light weight twill. |
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| My second in a thick wide rib cord. |
And if those weren't enough - I made TWO more - in denim for Roo and myself!
The button fly goes together like a dream and the insides lend themselves to cute bindings and pocket interiors!
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| In honor of my birthday girl, looking at her Momma, like she's crazy, cause she is! BAHAHA! Shown wearing her Landers with her numbers top B5895! |
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| My pair from a lighter weight and Roo's in a heavier denim. Except for length, they measure exactly the same in all other dimensions. Both are size 8 and stitched at the 1 inch side seam. HOWEVER!! For mine I took in an additional 1/4 inch to both sides, grading to nothing at the top of the pocket. For Roo's I pinched out an equivalent amount at the back center seam! THE POWER OF SEWING for a perfect fit!!!! I used a curved waist band for both pairs. |
Happy, happy, birthday my sweet Roo! I loooooooove you! Hopefully we'll get to play TOGETHER again soon! Happy day to each of you as well. - les
A beautiful pair and beautiful pairs of pants!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to make both pairs. And fun when I could hug my girl!! Now we have social distanced dinners out doors - either at her house or ours at separate tables. Such strange times!
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