I can't believe it's March already! January and February were busy with family, work and a ski-trip to Mte. St. Anne in Quebec. Luckily I have had a bit of time to do some sewing in the last couple of weeks. Today I made fleece tops from a Kwik Sew & Jalie pattern for me and my stepdaughter, who is a skinny four years old. They flew together from a light gridded fleece and will be great for camping. I made extra long sleeves and a back extension (like a cycling top) to keep our backs warm, it will be a great paddling top!
Anyway, I made pair of much needed pants from Simplicity 27oo, an Amazing Fit pattern. I made the Curvy size (the pattern comes with slim, average & curvy patterns) in a 16. Other than lengthening it and taking in the thighs a tad for a more contemporary silhouette, above is the result of my wearable muslin. The front looks pretty good. The instructions are excellent with a full pocket with shield, full fly with fly facing and shield. The waistband is a bit high for my taste, I will lower it and lengthen the waistband accordingly for my next pair.
The back does need some alterations, besides the telltale crotch wrinkles and I noticed when I walk the back pulls down and the front pulls up. There is an excellent fix to this exact problem in Pattern Fitting, a Multi-method approach.
My next pair will be in stretch denim for a dressy trouser-style jean.
