When I made my wearable muslin pants from Vogue 8719 a few months ago I was happy with most everything except the front pockets. These were side-seam pockets that would not lay flat no matter what I tried until I removed the darts from the back to loosen up the fit. This took the tension off the pockets so they would lay flat, but left me with pants needing a belt to stay on.
Now I am making these pants with a different style pocket I copied from a vintage Kwik Sew 411 pants pattern I had in my stash. Not only do I think these new pockets will look better, they are bigger. I can easily carry more things.
I purchased the fabric at the thrift store a while ago. I think it is a lightweight wool/polyester blend that is perfect for a pair of slacks. I am using size 36. Which is a 30" waist . Vogue uses suit sizing with this pattern. These pants fit perfectly, except for me adding 4" to the length. Also I made the jacket a few months ago, the sizing was right-on for this also, except for arm and body length. My chest measures 35". So might be snug on a true 36.
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| Ready to cut out |
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| Kwik-Sew pockets. I satin-stitched opening for a different look. |
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| Inside look at pockets. I am going to serge the edges. |
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| Zipper installation inside. I finished the ends, unlike the original pattern instructions. |
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| Back pockets in progress. I stitched a Greek key design around the edges. |
I couldn't wait to try these pants on. I think they look great with the extra stitching to make the pockets pop out..
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| Try on with no waistband |
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| Another view no waistband |
Here are photos of my wearable muslin. I wear these pants often.
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| My wearable muslin (notice front pockets) |
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| Front view wearable muslin |
Now for the band and the finishing touches.
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