While I really like the idea of the Republic Du Chiffon Jacques trousers, I'm not sure they are for me. Maybe I'm just a little too stuck on the skinny/slim trouser look.
I think my fabric choice, which isn't as crisp as it should be, has also made these a rather ho hum make. I used a cheaper drapey poly twill fabric from The Remnant Warehouse. I think you need a crisp fabric to hold the pleat and the crease along the leg with this style of trousers.
When making this pattern, the biggest hurdle I stumbled upon was the sizing. After making a muslin, I found my size almost unwearable as there just wasn't enough ease. As a rule, I size down almost all of my projects. However, after researching the pattern a little online, I found that you are supposed to size up when picking your size. To avoid re tracing the pattern, I just added a little along the side seams and a few other places to size them up to my size. Yes, it's a little gung ho, but it mostly worked.
As you can see from these pictures, I modified the waist band significantly, adding a regular fly front rather than buttons (which are definitely not my style) and using my regular curved waist band, rather than the one drafted.
I was also not sure about the cuffed look, but think I'll go back and loose a little length to add them back on again.
Look they aren't that bad, but I don't love them. Perhaps when we get a cooler day in Sydney I'll try to wear them to work and see how I go. I think I may also try making them in a much crisper fabric, probably with a little stretch for comfort.
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I really like these on you! But you're right, it is always strange seeing yourself in a new shape/style. I hope you give these another chance because I really do like them!
ReplyDeleteI think they look really good on you!
ReplyDeleteWait until the weather cools down and try these on again. I've found some clothes work well in different weather - or maybe I'm a bit of a weather fuss pot.
ReplyDeleteFor pants you're not too excited about they look really good on!!! Do they feel OK on? Maybe it'll just take a bit of time to get used to the different shape? And if not, well, next time you can go back to the thurlows :).
ReplyDeleteThey look 'nice' but I think I've grown accustomed to seeing you in skinnies too. It's always a bit tricky to make a silhouette shift.
ReplyDeleteI like the skinnies on you. I agree with you, they are a little ho hum
ReplyDeleteI have always envied your success with skinnies but they say a change is as good as a holiday!
ReplyDeleteI like the different style beside skinnies. But you should definitely go for some more decent underwear with the thin fabrics and/or skinnies to avoid the visible panty lines ;) Melissa`s free lacey thong pattern ( http://www.fehrtrade.com/article/676/free-lacey-thong-panty-pattern ) might be something for you - linking sewing with trying out something new?
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