I Fell For One More Pattern Sale...

 Yes, I did indeed.  Here is the line drawings for the pattern that I fell for:

This is the Frank Jean Pattern (pdf for me).  There are lots of variations with this pattern - 2 rises and 3 leg shapes.  

I am not sure why I needed this pattern but I have it.  I also have multiple other jeans patterns that I have not tried yet.  Wish me luck!

Happy Stitching!

Itch to Stitch Sale...

 It is sale time at Itch to Stitch.  Everything is 20% off through January 31, 2026 11:59 Mountain Time.  It is Kennis' birthday and she wants to celebrate.  Here are a few ideas:

This is the Kashi Tee & Dress pdf pattern.  This pattern gives you lots of options - 3 sleeve lenghts, 3 necklines, 3 lengths, regular or full bust options.  This has the potential to become a TNT.

This is the Taroko Skirt pdf pattern.  This is the perfect little a-line skirt.  I have made it from light-weight twills to corduroy.  

This is the Foz Top pdf pattern.  This is a wonderful knit top pattern.  You get to choose buttons or snaps for closure.  I have made this several times and love it.

This is the Upland Trousers pdf pattern.  This is a high-waisted trouser with a waist facing.  Fit through the waist and hips and relaxed at thighs and below.  Front slant pockets and buttoned back welt pockets..  Designed to non-stretch fabrics.  

This is the Lisbon Cardigan pdf pattern.  This is another basic thst could be made over and over.  Be sure to check out the testers' versions as there are tons of ideas.

This is the La Paz Jacket pdf pattern.  This is designed to made in a structured knit and unlined.  This is another basic pattern.  

That is enough to get the creative juices flowing.  There are tons of patterns available.  Some are for the basics that we wear day in and day out.  Others are for the fun stuff.   I know there are one or two patterns that I am going to pick up.  

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Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Twill Pants

 Today's inspiration is an every day basic.  Almost every one needs this sort of a workhorse in the closet:

This is the Wide Ankle Heritage Twill Pants from Talbots.  Price tag: $99.50. Details: Flat front/trouser, wide leg, hits the high waist, ankle length, front fly with button closure, front coin pocket, back patch pockets.  Fabric is 98% cotton, 2% lycra.

These pants are perfect for spring and maybe early summer.  Here is my pattern thought:

This is the Hollywood Trousers by Liesl & Co.  These are a fitted, moderately high waisted, wide-legged trouser.  You would need to add the pockets.  I looked for instructions to create a coin pocket at the waist but did not find one.  Let me know if you find a tutorial for the coin pocket.  In the meantime, I am look for a men's pant pattern that has that detail.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Slim Legged Pants

 It is time to start thinking about late winter or early spring.  I think have found the perfect pant.

This is the Bleecker Slim-Legged Pant by Lafayette New York 148.  Price tag: $698.00.  Details:  9-inch rise, 30 1/2-inch inseam, 39-inch outseam, 14-inch leg opening; sits just below the natural waist; slim fit legs; center crease front and back; side zip; acetate/polyester bleand; dry clean.

I really like the pant but I really do not like the price.  I found three patterns options:

This is the Sabrina Slims pdf pattern by Love Notions.  

 This is Pants..Perfected! by Pamela's Patterns.

This is the Clover Pants pdf pattern by Seamwork.

All three of these patterns have similar features.  Even though the Sabrina Slims were my first pattern thought, the Clover Pants and Pants Perfected patterns are probably a little closer to the inspiration photo.  

I do not really want to get similar fabric to the inspiration photo just because of the care needed.  All three pants can be made from stretch wovens with varying degrees of stretch.  Two of the pants can be made from knits.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Blazer and Pants

 I am loving the matchy, matchy suits.  The return of dressing up a little bit.  Here is a wonderful suit:

This is the Single-Breasted Donegal Tweed Blazer by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $1898.00.  Details: donegal tweed, single-breasted, padded shoulders, long sleeves, 4 button cuffs, side flap pockets, rounded front hem, tailored fit.

This is the Gates Straight-Leg Donegal Tweed Pants by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $998.00.  Details:  donegal tweed, mid-rise, flat front, pressed pleats, side slant pockets, back welt pockets, full length, straight legs, zip fly, belt loops.

As much as I love this look, the prices are way out of my range but that is the reason I sew.  I was unable to locate a jacket pattern exactly like the inspiration.  However, I did locate this pattern:  

This is Butterick 7060.  The jacket pattern is fairly close to the inspiration photo.  Just missing the flap pockets which you might be able to draft yourself or take from another pattern. The other two pieces in the pattern are good but not for the inspiration photo.  

This is Vogue 2037.  The pant pattern is pretty good and I think it would work will for the inspiration photo.  

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Wide Legged Pants

 I really like the look of these pants.  The wide leg would be comfortable.  Here is the first glance:

This is the Linen-Cotton Twill Wide Legged Pant by Polo Ralph Lauren. Price tag: $398.00.  Details:  high rise sits high on the hip, flat front, side slant pockets, back buttoned welt pockets, full length, wide legs, zip fly, belt loops, linen/cotton, dry clean.

I love that these pants are styled with a casual shoe.  Here is the pattern that I would use to recreate:

This is the Hollywood Trousers by Liesl & Co.  They are a fitted, moderately high-waisted, wide legged pant pattern.  The only thing missing is the welt pockets but that is an easy detail to add.

The linen/cotton twill might be a hard combination to find.  However, there are lots of twill blends available.  Both Mood and Califabrics has many variations of a twill blend.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful. 

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Tweed Pants

 We will stick with the tweed clothing for a bit.  Here is a beautiful pair of tweed pants:

This is the Donegal Tweed Gates Pants by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $998.00.  Details:  full through hip and thigh, sits at waist, zip front, full length, slant pocket and back welt pockets, back waist dart, high rise.

This is just a wonderful looking pair of pants.  Tweed is a fabulous fabric.  Here is the perfect pattern:

This is the Liesl & Co Hollywood Trousers pattern. This pattern is an almost perfect fit for the inspiration photo.  Just add the back welt pockets and you are done.

This will make part of a wonderful suit if you are so inclined.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Cigarette Pants

 ...and I thought wide legged pants were going to continue.  Here is a pair of cigarette pants:

This is the Manhattan Cotton Twill Cigarette Pants by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $698.00.  Details:  flat front, side slant pockets, back welt pockets, side slit hems, cropped at ankle, slim tapered legs, fly zip, belt loops, rise approximately 10 1/4-inches, 29-inch inseam.

This is a very neutral outfit to take you right into fall.  Now, what patterns would be best?  I can think of two but neither are perfect but would get the look.  Here are the options:

This is the Seamwork Clover Pants.  You get the overall look of the Cigarette Pants just not all the details.

This is the Love Notions Sabrina Slims.  Again, you can achieve the look but not all the details.

I think there is plenty to think about here.  What do you think about the Cigarette Pants?

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Blazer and Wide Leg Pants

 This week's inspiration is a blazer and wide leg pants. 

This is the Tailored Seaming Linen Blazer - Cross Dyed from Talbots.  Price tag: $189.00. Details: long sleeve, hits at hip, button front closure, patch pockets, lined.

This is the Greenwich Wide Legged Linen Pants - Cross Dyed from Talbots. Price tag: $139.00. Details: flat front trouser, wide leg, fits high waist, full length, fly front with button closure, front on seam pockets, back welt pocks.

This is such a wonderful outfit.  If I was working in an office, I would have already purchased this outfit.  I will admit that the color of the cross-dyed linen is probably responsible.  How about patterns:

Jacket/Blazer:

This is the Jasika Blazer pdf pattern by Closet Core Patterns.  The only thing missing here is the patch pockets.  The collar shape is a little bit different as well.

This is Simplicity 8433.  This is a vintage design from the 90s. A fairly good match to the inspiration photo.  The collar is a little bit different.

Now for the pants:

This is Vogue 2037.  The pants appear to be very similar to the inspiration photo with the exception that they do not look high waisted.  That is easy to fix by added the appropriate length all the way around.  If you like the other two pieces in the pattern, then you have a bonus.

This is Simplicity 3073.  The pattern includes a jacket and pants.  With the exception of back welt pockets, the pants are fairly spot on for the inspiraton photo. 

Hope you are inspired to create something really nice.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Menswear Pants

 This inspiration post is for a very basic item.  This is a menswear style pant:

This is the Lafayette 148 New York Menswear Stretch Wool Pants.  Price tag: $348.00.  Details:  flat front; slim, straight legs; tab/zip front; wool spandex; dry clean.  

I am the first to admit that if you can get a nice fit in a pants pattern, that you are a winner.  One basic pair of pants like the pair shown here and you can make as many pair of pants as you want by just changing the type of fabrics.  Design details can be added.  Here is a couple of patterns to consider:

This is the Liesl & Co Hollywood Trousers pattern.  This pattern has a little bit wider leg but you can make changes during fitting.  The pattern has side pockets which I do not think that the inspiration photo has pockets.  Again, this is a style detail that you can keep or delete.  

This is the Liesl & Co Peckham Women's Trousers pattern.  This pant is a little more causal than the pattern above but has a few more design details.  

I have both of these patterns and really need to work on getting both of them fitting.  Honestly, I would much rather sew than fit but it is very rewarding to get a basic pattern fitted and then sew over and over.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Flannel Pants and Houndstooth Jacket

 In the winter, I tend to wear a lot pants.  This outfit caught my eye.  It is a perfect outfit for going to work.

This is The Sophia Straight Pant in Flannel by Anne Taylor.  Price tag: $109.00.  Details: straight leg with slim fit, front zip with hook & eye bar closure, front off-seam pockets, back besom pockets, lined, 17" leg opening, mid-rise sitting about 2-1/4" below waist, polyester-viscose-spandex fabric, machine washable.

This is Houndstooth Tweed Jacket by Anne Taylor.  Price tag: $189.00.  Details: split-hem, crew neck, long functional button sleeves, button front, button welt pockets at chest and waist, back vent, lined, 27-inches long, hips at hip.

Now, for patterns.  I found this pattern for pants:

This is the Butterick B6526.  I think the pant is very close to the look but not perfect.  

This is Vogue V1992.  The jacket is similar without the split hem.  You might even use the pant pattern. Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

New Itch to Stitch Jean Pattern...

Itch to Stitch newest pattern is an on-trend jean.  Here is line drawing for the Bellville Jean pdf pattern:

The jeans offer the following features:

• High rise
• Above-ankle length
• Darts at knees and front hem
• Classic five-pocket design
• Pocket stay to keep pockets in place and trim the tummy
• Designed for non-stretch bottomweight fabric

Check out the fabulous versions of the jeans made by the testers on the blog.  The pdf pattern will be on sale through April 8, 2024.  The volume discount still applies. 

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Hope you are inspired to create some new jeans.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Linen Pants

 How about spring/summer pants?  I have shown many tops but here is a cute little pant:

This is the Eileen Fisher Pleated Cropped Organic Linen Lantern Pants.  Price tag: $188.00.  Details: approximately 28-inch inseam, mid-rise sits high on hips,  elasticized waist, front pleats, on-seam pockets, cropped at ankles, tapered straight legs, pull-on style, organic linen, machine wash.

I really think it is the color that I am drawn to on this pants.  I had a similar pair last year and loved them.  I used the Love Notions Allegro Pant pattern.  Love everything about them.  The silhouette is a little bit different.

Here is a similar silhouette:

This Simplicity pattern seems to look a lot like the inspiration photo.  Maybe it does not have the same amount of ease.  You could increase the ease if you chose to.

Inspiration...Denim Pants

 I am not sure about the short length of these pants but I like the idea of a pair of denim pants being brightly colored:

This is the Maru Hello Sunshine Print Denim Pants by Akris Punto.  Price tag: $595.00.  Details:  button/zip fly, belt loops, 5 pocket style, straight legs, full length, semi-fitted, cotton elastine, lined with cotton.  

I would think that any jean pattern that you have already fitted will work here.  These pants look like they have a high waist to me.  Here are a couple of suggestions:

This is the Ginger Jeans by Closet Core.  I think the View B for the hips, and View A for the legs would be perfect.

The Tessa Jeans pdf pattern by Seamwork (affiliate link).   These are a high rise pant with relaxed leg.

Of course, there are many, many jeans patterns around.  Pick your favorite and have fun. Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Ponte Pants

 Everyone needs a good pair of pants to wear for daily wear and I think this pair hits the spot:

This is Eileen Fisher Cropped Tapered Flex Ponte Pants. Price tag: $198.00.  Details: Approximately 26 1/2" inseam, flat front, mid-rise sits on high hip, cropped at ankle, tapered legs, pull-on style, tencel lyocell/nylon/polyamide/elastane, machine wash cold.  For reference, model is 5'10".

I found a couple of patterns that may work to duplicate this pant:

This is a Silhouette Pants Slim 4-Piece Yoga Pant.  

This is Silhouette Patterns Modern Align Yoga Pant.

Both of these patterns are a slim pull-on type pant that have a similar look to the inspiration pattern.  I think that the first one has a slimmer leg than the second one.  I think finding a similar fabric to the Eileen Fisher pant will be key in this recreation.  

I looked around at fabric a bit. Here is what I found:

1. Blue Moon Fabrics - Indulgent Tencel Spandex Fabric.  This fabric is heavier.  I would order a swatch before ordering fabric because there are no returns.

2, Blue Moon Fabrics - Embody Tencil Locell Spandex Rib Jersey Fabric.  This fabric is lighter weight than item 1 but it still might be heavy enough for pants.  Order a swatch and see what you think.

3.  Nature's Fabrics - Tencel/Spandex Jersey fabric.  This is the lightest weight of the three fabrics. Order a swatch.  

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Wide Legged Pants

 I am so happy that wide legged pants are making an appearance.  Here is a great plaid pair:

This is the Westbourne Wide-Legged Pants from Boden.  Price tag: $140.00.  Details:  fit through waist and hip with wide leg, full length, side pockets, back jetted pockets, button fastening at center front with zip fly.    (Jetted pockets appear to welted pockets.)

This is a great overall outfit.  My first thought of a pant pattern is:

This is the Liesl & Co Peckham Women's Trousers pdf or pattern pattern.  These pants have just a little bit of elastic at the sides which is different than the inspiration photo.  Here is another option:

This is the Liesl & Co Hollywood Trousers pdf pattern. This is a classic trouser pattern.  This pattern does not have the welt pocket and you would need to add it. 

While we are at it, we might as well make a complete outfit.  Here is the top pattern:

This is the Liesl & Co Classic Shirt pdf or paper pattern.  This is my favorite shirt pattern.

If you want to take it a step further, you might add a jacket for a suit like effect:

This is the Closet Core Jasika Jacket pattern.  It is a classic blazer pattern that would look good with anything you want to pair with it - jeans, trousers, skirts.

If you go to the Boden website, you will find lots of inspiration for either the pants or shirt.  Did you know Boden states on their website "Buy better, buy less, wear more." .  That is a good idea for those buying or sewing.  Just something to consider.  

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration... Flared Ankle Pants

 As the cooler weather approaches, I know that I won't be wearing as many dresses.  I need to start looking toward either long skirts/dresses or pants.  Today, it is pants:

This is The Flared Ankle Pant by Ann Taylor.  Price tag: $98.00.  Details:  High-waisted (1/2 to 1-inch below waist), tailored and fitted, hits at ankle with 27-inch inseam and 17 3/4-inch leg opening, polyester/viscose/elastane, machine washable.

When I saw these pants, my first thought was this pattern:

 

This is Simplicity 9376.  I thought of this pattern really because of the front pintuck.  I have this pattern and think it would work well.  It is a pull on pant as well.  

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful. 

Happy Stitching!