Saturday, June 27, 2015

Elastic Dress Pants?

I finished my McCall's 8971 pants rather quickly due to the fact they have an elastic waistband and simple front pockets.  The rear pocket is a welt type with a flap.  I liked this for the practice.  I haven't made many of these.

I might make this pattern again with fleece for lounge pants.  But I am not sure I would make pants to wear in public with this pattern.  Don't get me wrong.  They are comfortable and feel good. In fact, in this 100 degree heat, I wore them to the store and was cool and comfortable.   However, a zipper and a button along with some belt loops makes a pair of slacks in my mind.

The shirt is tucked in to show the detail.  Otherwise, I wear the shirt untucked.





Rear pocket
Rear pocket flap




So, no elastic dress pants for me.  Time for another project.

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  1. MainelydadJuly 7, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    This reminds me of my experience with a McCall's cargo pant pattern. It was horrible!
    http://mainelydadswintercoat.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-man-who-said-he-never-wear-cargo.html
    What goes through their minds? Is the back pocket part of the design, or just a feature you added?

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    1. Thin Man SewingJuly 7, 2015 at 6:17 AM

      The pocket was part of the pattern. Yes, interesting a more advanced rear pocket on pajama pants.

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  2. MainelydadJuly 7, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    I'd gladly send you a copy of Roberto Cabrera's instructions on making a back pocket. It's not difficult, in fact it's kind of fun, and I'm sure you'd be much happier with the result. Just email me. Duane

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  3. Thin Man SewingJuly 19, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    Thank you for the good pocket tutorial.

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