My pants fitting is done for now! It has been a long, arduous journey. I had a corneal transplant in April. I was up and sewing very soon after the surgery. High energy. good spirits. then things started to go south.
While I was fitting these pants, I found myself near tears, and not wanting to go forward.
I had gone thought this process with Sarah Veblen once before and I knew that the end result would be wonderful. But the journey was so bleak, I almost gave up.
Then I started checking the side effects of one of my eye drop prescriptions.
They cause depression, mind fog, and lethargy! My doc immediately prescribed something different. And although it will take time for the drops to clear my system. I felt better knowing that I was not going crazy!
Anyway. Here are my last four pictures of my pants fitting.
1. Notice the camel toe in front. Sarah identified the issue immediately. I had pulled the pants up too high. I just dropped them 1/4" and voila! That would be foto 2.
So here is the front dropped 1/4". Note that the sides are pin-tapered.
I had cut the pants down, and went too far, so I added 2" at the waistband. I will be fixing that today. And I will taper the sides.
Here are two back fotos.
I had made the original two darts according to Sarah's first requirements. Then the pants were too tight. One dart was released.
Finally I made two 1/2" darts and a third (out of view) 3/8" dart.
Pants back 1 pulled up too high and with a bit of a pucker ( careless stitching).
Here is back 2. This is my final with the sides pinned.
These are not as perfect as they could be. the pucker will be removed. I like my pants on the loose side. Our climate demands clothing that allows air flow.
I think that having asthma makes me want to wear un-constricted clothing. I feel like I am breathing better. And I prefer natural fibers.
I have lost over 3" on my hips and a good 10 lbs during this process. i have decided that these are good enough for now.
I have about 30 lbs to go. My weight is redistributing and my shape is changing.
I need pants, shorts and Capris I think these will work well.
the fabric is a denim like twill. My cotton and linen pants will look better.
Today I am going to copy my working pattern and note the changes. I shall make separate patterns for pants, shorts and Capris. I made a sorry mess out of my other pattern.
Sarah is patient and has an amazing eye. My DH has been a wonderful assistant and photographer.
I will make some garments in my final fabric and show them off here.
I hope that this has helped and or inspired you.