I’m back with a new make :). But first…if you’re in the UK…What about this glorious weather that we’ve been having eh? Day after day of clear blue skies and way too lovely to stay in. I’ve been gardening and walking more and loving it. But I digress, let me tell you about this project of mine. I made some slim-leg Spring trousers using my new favourite fitted trouser pattern, the Style Arc Sage Pant. You can see my first version here.
I’ve used the same fabric as my previous version of this pattern. This time in a neutral creamy shade of sueded scuba (from Croftmill again) with a cool marbled print. It’s such a great trouser fabric and so nice to sew.
I already made a few fit changes last time I sewed this pattern. The main one was to add a centre back leg seam which I’ve discovered works really well for me to improve fit back there. I also made the waist a bit bigger and scooped the back crotch, whilst straightening the front crotch curve. As I was confident about the fit, it was nice to just cut and sew this project up.
I highlighted the back seams, the front angled seams, and the little mini yoke seam at the front with black thread. I’m thinking how nice it would be to add a little piping detail to some of the seams on another version, could be fun eh?
I love the firm deep elastic waistband on this design. It smooths out and flattens just where I like it. And as you can see in this next photo, I didn’t even overlock any seams on the inside as this fabric doesn’t fray at all. I pinked the edge of the waistband fabric just because it looks nice, but I could have easily left it as is.
I think I hemmed these a little shorter than my first Sage version, because I wanted a bit of bare ankle and to show off shoes or sandals. I love how these mustard loafers look with them and I just know they’re going to be a really useful addition to my wardrobe and are just that little bit different with the marbled print. They fit my three style words perfectly which are Comfortable, Uncluttered and Interesting (this last word is a bit interchangeable with Contrasting or Detailed. See my original style blog post about it).
A bit of a short but sweet post today wasn’t it? I often wonder if I should post about repeat makes, but I’m guessing that there’s always something a bit different for each one 🙂 And don’t worry I haven’t forgotten about writing on the subject of back leg seams for trousers. In fact, I may make that my next post.
And on that note, I’ll see you soon!
Yes it’s been a glorious week, weather-wise, hasn’t it? Perfect gardening weather:-)
I love these, scuba isn’t something I’d normally think of for trousers but I do love the fabric you’ve used. And you’ve definitely nailed the fit!
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Thanks Helen! As scuba goes, I think this is a lot less bouncy than some and more on a par with stable ponte texture, very nice.
This fabric is awesome, Diane! The fit is impeccable!
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You’re so kind, thank you Eleni! The fabric is still avaiable at Croftmill too. Search for suede scuba-Murphy 😉
I like hearing about the repeat makes! Duplicating garments that work for me in different fabrics is why I’ve sewing.
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That’s good to know, thank you Louise!
Hi Diane,
These new Style Arc Sage pants are fabulous on you — such a lovely fit with your modifications! I just did some fitting with Pamela Leggett in Connecticut, USA, and used her basic pant pattern (which are designed for “mature” women (forward shoulder, rounded upper back, sway back, flatter tush, etc.) — guess what modifications we made?! Exactly the same crotch changes as yours. Thanks for sharing this type of scuba with us: I’ve only sewn the thicker, stretchier type in an evening skirt (Pamela helped me fit it to make it more flattering for 5’1″ me). I will definitely check out your scuba at CroftMill. I would not have thought of that abstract print for a slim pant, but I really like how yours turned out. I think envisioning how to use some fabrics and their prints is a weakness for me! I also really like the Sage waistband. I know I purchased a slim Style Arc pant pattern, so I will follow up on that, too. Thanks for this inspo!
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Ohhh, thank you Joan! So glad you like these pants as much as I do. You should definitely think a little out of the box with prints and consider them as a pant 😉