Wednesday, August 14, 2013

New pants - Burdastyle 02-2011-123

I have made a new pair of pants.  I bought this stretch cotton fabric from The Fabric Collection two years ago and I wish I had made them sooner.  I love this fabric and the colour is the perfect new basic colour for my wardrobe!



The pattern is Burdastyle 02-2011-123.  I did not make the front pockets but did make the back welt pocket with the addition of a button.  I used the instructions from 'Pants for Real People' for the welt pocket, but otherwise used Burda's instructions.



I actually really like their fly instructions!


The pattern adjustments I made (when I was making it) were to add 1/2" to the front inner leg (1/2" at crotch tapering to 0 at hem).  This alteration is Ala Sandra Betzina.  I make this adjustment  for my full front thigh, but I think it also helps with the pants sitting better over a belly.

After the pants were almost finished I realised I needed to take in the waistband about 1/2" each side and tapered to the hips.  A bit of a pain but the construction order of these pants made it hard to check this sizing.  I really should have made a muslin first!

After I made the pants and took these photos it became obvious that I had a jodphur-look going on at the sides.


The side seams however hang pretty straight.


So I decided it needed to be taken in at the sides at the 'jodphur' area from the back seam only. This did help.

This is to show the waistband detail...


I still have not perfected the fit but am happy that these pants are comfortable and very wearable still.  In fact I am quite thrilled with them.  Super happy with the fly and the welt pocket and the fit is getting closer to how I think pants should fit.

I love how this colour makes my wardrobe work really well and so in that interest I may have bought another similar colour from the Fabric Collection to make a skirt (most likely Burda 06/2013 121).


Along with some dark brown cotton/elastane blend for another V1247 skirt and an ivory silk/cotton blend for a floaty sleeveless shirt.

9 comments:

  1. Lovely pants. Very nice welt pocket! Isn't it great when you find a fabric you love in the right colour? Enjoy wearing them.

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  2. Nice work with the pocket and fly. Great colour too.

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  3. Very nicely done. I bet they become a wardrobe staple for you...

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  4. What a great basic! I'll bet you wear these often! I've always "been afraid" of welt pockets. I need to sew some practice ones and forge ahead. Front fly looks terrific.

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  5. The colour is a great one for your wardrobe and I love those pockets. Great job on seeing them through to completion!

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  6. Impressive back welt pockets and fly. Do I see you getting organised for the mini wardrobe competition?

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  7. Did I see you say that the Burda instructions were actually good? That may be a first! I'll have to remember this pattern for the future, because your welts and fly front are perfect

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  8. Amazing and very professional pockets! Great looking pants, you will totally wear these for years!

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  9. The fit may not be "perfect", but they look very good. And excellent job on the pocket & zipper.

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