I'm really liking pull-on pants at the moment, they are just so comfy to wear at work. These are meant to be made in a knit but since I'm still stash busting I used some bengaline I had leftover.
These are a sz20 with width added to the inner leg seams and I added on a waistband. Not sure if they look better with the waistband but I like the extra thickness around my hips.
The waistband needs to be a bit tighter, its slightly too loose and I'd like to add some patch pockets to the front too. I have some nice black bengaline in line for the next pair, I reckon they'd be really nice in a ponte as well.
I really like these, the shape of the leg is wide without being shapeless and I feel like it balances me out a lot more than a tighter straight cut leg like the Wendy pant.
Those pants are super flattering!
ReplyDeleteElastic waist trousers that look smart! amazing! I obviously need this pattern in my life
ReplyDeleteThey look good on you! I'm wearing my navy Ponte pair right now. Did you have to go up a size to use the benga line?
ReplyDeleteI probably went up a size or two (an inch on the inner seams and about an inch on the outer). I loved your navy pair, they were what convinced me to get this pattern, I just have to find some nice ponte to make a knit pair.
DeleteThose are some mighty fabulous pull on pants. They fit so well.
ReplyDeleteMore nice pants! I might try this pattern. Your face looked unhappy with them so I am glad you like them.
ReplyDeleteThose look great on you! I need some comfy yet inconspicuous elastic work pants asap!
ReplyDeleteThey look great! Very flattering. Did you need to compensate for the woven fabric, ie going up a size?
ReplyDeleteLove your blog :)
I added an extra inch to the in seams and about an inch to the outer seams, so I probably sized up one or two sizes compared to using a knit. The bengaline has some stretch to it, its comparable to say a stretch cotton sateen.
DeleteSuzy - these are lovely and a great, flattering addition to your wardrobe. You would never know they had an elastic waist if you hadn't shown it. :) g
ReplyDeleteOoh I like them!! Just the right amount of wide leg and they really flatter you. Great fit, too!!
ReplyDeleteOkay, these totally don't look like elastic waisted pants. What fantastic pants!
ReplyDeleteSuzy, these look AWESOME! You are truly the queen of epic work pants- I think I need to commission your mad skills!
ReplyDeleteNo way are these elastic waist pants!!! Another perfect pair for you...J
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic! No way do they look like elastic waist pants!! I'm so impressed, you've made so many amazing pants over the last year (longer?)
ReplyDeleteThese are really good looking work trousers.
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