The Allegro Bottoms Pants pattern by Love Notions is probably the most sewn pant pattern I have now. I lost enough weight over the winter that my pattern needed to be reworked. I had a hard time deciding what size to make. Finally, I decided that the size 14 would be the best option after watching part of a sewing class that I purchased from Love Notions and listening to her advice on how to select a size.
Next, I checked my length measurements against the pattern and realized that I needed more length in the back crotch. I proceeded to add this at the hip line, cut out, and sewed the pants. The extra length added at the hip line was a mistake on my part. The additional length was in the wrong place and added wrinkles under the tush. So, I took that length via a sewn dart on the muslin and tried the pants on again. Definitely needed additional length for sitting but still had wrinkles under the tush. So I pinched another 1/4-inch dart. This information was transferred back to the pattern. Here is a picture of the changes on the back pattern piece:
I also decided that I really needed more space in the hips. I added the 1/2-inch to the outseam and then stitch the half inch. Here is the pink linen made up:
Overall, I am fairly happy with the fit of these pants. The white tank is one of the tops made to go with these pants. I also played around a little bit with a jacket that I made a couple of years ago and I think it will make a great outfit for going out to eat. Just the tank for the hot day and the jacket for the air conditioned restaurant. Here is the outfit:
This pink linen for the pants was one of the two linens that were part of my first fabric purchase of the year. I am excited to say that both pieces have been used now. This is probably a first for me in many years. Fabric almost always becomes well seasoned stash before I get around to it.
Happy Stitching!
