It's hard to see much about the pocket detail with the darker blue fabric. When I figured out that this was a "one seam" pant, I used my Louise Cutting version with the fit done already. HOWEVER, I should have put more ease into the pattern and will the next time I make this version. The Butterick pattern illustration is a bit more "blousy" than this version.
I used the pocket pattern from the B-pattern. The instructions were to cut four pieces and use two pieces for each pocket--sew right sides together leaving a space to turn, press and topstitch onto the pants. While my blue fabric was not real thick, I did think 2 layers for the pocket would be a bit stiff, so I used a rayon lining.
The second problem with not having more ease is that with the two layers of fabric in the pocket sewn on to the hip area--this further limits the "stretch/give" factor of the fabric and is tighter than I like when I sit. If I remove the pockets, I think the fabric will "give" more. I haven't decided yet. I have worn them, and I really like them while "standing." :)
My glitch that I mentioned in my earlier post is that I didn't measure correctly for the buttonholes that are sewn at the leg hems. I sewed them (and, yes, cut them open) and they were placed more toward the back of the pant than the side. Sooo, I simply zig-zagged the buttonholes closed and made new ones at the correct spot. I don't think the sewn closed buttonholes are that noticeable when the drawstring (aka, strip of selvedge with knots tied at each end) is pulled and tied.
Oh well, lessons learned and for now the pants are wearable. I plan to make another pair with the changes I've noted here.
So, what you're doing is using the LC pattern, and redesigning it to look like the Butterick pattern? There was a good article in the last Threads magazine, I believe, about designing pant details.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! And good save with the button holes. I need to make a couple of capri pants before the summer has all run away from me!
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