I’ve made some jeans/pants/jeggings type of things… hmmm, I’m still not sure what to call these!
My oldest jeans, my olive/greys, are holding up so well, the best out of all my jeans! and I think it’s due to the fabric. They are made of a very stretchy and thin synthetic bengaline stuff from Fabulous Fabrics, and I’ve been keeping a look out for fabric like this in colours that would fit in with my wardrobe. Last week at Spotlight I got lucky at last. It’s not identical to the olive/grey fabric, but pretty darn close; and the colour! Dark mustard, burnt toffee, desert, tobacco, dirt, tawny brown, however you’d describe it; it’s perfect for me. I also bought some of the same fabric in a very pale coffee colour, so if I get enthusiastic I’ll make that up soon too.
I used my old favourite Burda 7863. This is my eighth? version of this pattern I think… man I’m so boring. Oh well, at least I know it works!
Pattern alterations; a sway back adjustment, rtw jeans order of construction and a zip placket, all these modifications described here. and a couple of decorative part-circles top-stitched onto each pocket,using a dinner plate and tailor’s chalk to mark. The designs are mirror image of each other on the two butt pockets.
This fabric has the stretch going parallel to the selvedge; so you have to remember to lay your pieces crosswise to the grain. And note to self, lay the waistband with the length crosswise too! otherwise you will have to rip it off and cut a new one. And replace it. Grrr.
Details:
Jeans; Burda 7863, burnt brown bengaline, my review of this pattern here
Blouse; Burdastyle magazine 10-2010/102, ivory brushed cotton, details and my review of this pattern here
Socks; knitted by me, here
Shoes, Francesco Morichetti, from Zomp shoes
Fantastic! When it works…it works! 🙂
This are really great looking pants. Love that color too.
Such a great fit! You've sent me straight to ebay to find this pattern 😉
Ah, they look great! I have ventured back in to pants making here recently with not much success. I'm convinced that finding the right fabric is 80% of it! Looks like you found the perfect fabric!
Great jeans! Wonderful fit and your usual professional finish! Hey, if the pattern works for you why change it.
They look great! I especially love the high waist.
love the color! and the pants fit great, so i totally see why you can't have enough of them.. also, i've been eyeing that shirt pattern for years, maybe it's the time to finally sew it up 🙂
great look on you and I picture you wearing with a tweedy jacket. (dinner plates made me smile, I often use all manner of kitchen pottery to create shapes)
Those pants have a great fit! Well done.
They look fabulous – and when you find a pattern that works for you just celebrate and don't count 🙂
These are such a great basic in a lovely colour. Perfect for the season (where you are – although we'll be in autumn soon!).
It is such a fantastic colour – I've a witchery skirt in that colour that I've worn to death and it seems to go with everything! I reckon I've just bought some of that bengaline in grey from spotty too….. You look fab!
Another make that suits you very well. Why make anything else when you know what works? Avoids wadders! Rachel ☺
Gorgeous. Love that colour. Great fit.
The whole outfit is so elegant and the colour is so you. How did I miss this fabric at Spotlight? Oh that's right, I'm staying away!
I love Burda for pants! These look great.
Great colour for you. Was it another Bengaline fabric from Spotlight – if so, it makes up nicely. And as this pant pattern makes up so nicely, I don't think it is boring to make it again and again – sound sense 🙂
These are pretty darn good too.
Fantastic looking jeans and I was trying to keep away from Spotlight!
I think it is time for me to try a Burda pattern for pants. I am in search of the perfect pant pattern!
Autumn shades in bengaline! I don't often wish for a Spotlight but it is suddenly sounding rather attractive. Your trousers look terrific.
So beautifull ! I love this type ao pants ! and brown is on of my favorit color. KIS
Lovely choice of colour, fabric, and pattern. I envy the fit and finish. What a star!
That colour really does suit you and your beautiful hair! And the jeans look as though they fit you quite well. Except there are all those horizontal lines, which sewing books say indicate that the garment is too tight. Jeans/jeggings are supposed to be tight, so I'm guessing that the sewing books are old fashioned. Any thoughts?
Great jeans…Just need a tweed riding jacket to complete the look!
Carolyn, these are awesome! I love the waist band height on you- your legs look like they go forever!
You did a really nice job. The fit is perfect! Love the way you described the color of the fabric.
Very Nice. Love the shirt too!
If it works, don't break it!! and they certainly work for you.Great jeans. i am on the cusp on making my first jeans. I have olive cord or dark choc brown – just haven't quite found the right pattern yet. Jo x
Amazing fit. They look great on you 🙂
Wow – what a great fit! They look fabulous on you!
Wow, great-fitting pants! Love them with the ivory blouse.
Sounds like the same fabric as I used in a pair of black trousers I just made. I grabbed it when I saw it, as it looks, feels, and is the same fibre content as some stretch bengaline I bought at Spotlight and made a pair of dance shorts from a good 6 yrs ago. They've had a lot of hard wear and are still going strong. If this year's bengaline is the same as that, both you and I have many long years of enjoying our trousers ahead of us!
That brown colour is totally delish, isn't it 🙂
These look great, I love the colour & the fit. One day I'd love to be able to make trousers like this!
Awesome fit and the color is just fantastic. It's a lovely combination. I can see why you'd want to make this pattern over and over because it's definitely a keeper – great make!
So lovely. Great fit.