Pants are hard. Pants are scary. Will they fit? Will they rip while I'm wearing them? Only time will tell. I will say that I am in love with my Alexandria Peg Trousers! Paired them with an Express sweater, Everlane loafers, & my A.P.C. Half Moon bag.
I cut these pants based off of the finished garment size which was very helpful. Had I gone off of my actual hip measurement, it would have dropped me into a size that would have been way too large. Very happy that they fit!!
I generally followed the directions except for how they joined the crotch seam. The pattern calls for dropping one leg inside another. I must have been having a moment because when I tried this method I ended up with backward pockets. I'm not sure what was going on but I just joined the seam right sides together, no tricks.
This pattern sews up very quickly, I think the longest part was joining the waistband. This was difficult in this fabric because I couldn't get the fabric to press at all! I suppose that was my only qualm with the fabric, but it felt more like a personal issue.
This pattern sews up very quickly, I think the longest part was joining the waistband. This was difficult in this fabric because I couldn't get the fabric to press at all! I suppose that was my only qualm with the fabric, but it felt more like a personal issue.
Looking so great in this elegant and minimalistic outfit!
ReplyDeletehttp://lartoffashion.com
:D
DeleteThese look great! I might have to try my hand at this pattern soon :) Pants scare me a lot though, honestly
ReplyDeletethanks! pants are super scary...but these were pretty easy :)
DeleteCute trousers!
ReplyDeleteRE: Pressing your fabric - polyester doesn't like to crease. A clapper will help, though.
I used some Rag & Bone French terry from Mood for a Toaster 2 sweater, and it was the yummiest fabric. Must keep my eyes peeled for more R&B stuff!
thanks! a clapper...okay sounds good, will try this next time!
DeleteThey are lovely.
ReplyDelete