tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post9168519321919870266..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Part Two - Sewing the Pants StayBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-62795504452807030332023-12-30T01:06:32.399-05:002023-12-30T01:06:32.399-05:00Great job on this tutorial! Sewing the pants stay ...Great job on this tutorial! Sewing the pants stay can be a bit tricky, but your detailed explanations and photos made it so much easier. By the way, have you ever thought about <a href="http://www.epsilonpatternsandgrading.com/" rel="nofollow">design clothes online</a>? It's a fantastic way to experiment with different styles!Charles G. Humeshttp://www.epsilonpatternsandgrading.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-54865225444374117822014-10-27T15:37:30.778-04:002014-10-27T15:37:30.778-04:00Marianne I'm exactly the same - except I haven...Marianne I'm exactly the same - except I haven't torn my NYDJ apart because I love them so much! I will be stitching a line to make these pockets a bit smaller though, because yes my phone and lipsticks tend to migrate to the CROTCH end of the pockets - not a good look.<br /><br />Bunny, thank you very much for these tutorials!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-2091930234539657732014-07-07T22:42:35.298-04:002014-07-07T22:42:35.298-04:00Bunny, you are doing such a wonderful job teaching...Bunny, you are doing such a wonderful job teaching jean making. A lot of work, but appreciated. nonie everythingsewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433431619239575752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-26635695525130039112014-07-05T16:31:11.355-04:002014-07-05T16:31:11.355-04:00You are still inspiring us with your fashion sense...You are still inspiring us with your fashion sense even though you are now so busy with your little one. You will get back to your more challenging sewing eventually. I know exactly your position with trying to sew with a baby, not easy at all, but it will all come back, I promise. Thanks, Tany. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-58788240204312421362014-07-05T08:41:25.577-04:002014-07-05T08:41:25.577-04:00It's wonderful to follow your sewing process B...It's wonderful to follow your sewing process Bunny; I truly miss having the time to do elaborated clothing construction and documenting it along the way....<br />Many hugs and thanks for sharing!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-1175698451392363212014-07-03T12:13:23.627-04:002014-07-03T12:13:23.627-04:00Great questions, Anne. Thanks. Great questions, Anne. Thanks. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-51709321775344558612014-07-03T12:08:40.532-04:002014-07-03T12:08:40.532-04:00There was a method to my madness. I figured this p...There was a method to my madness. I figured this print would hide any major sins I might commit!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-41673626669888734142014-07-03T12:07:51.388-04:002014-07-03T12:07:51.388-04:00To clarify: I cut back the two layers of lining t...To clarify: I cut back the two layers of lining to a quarter inch from the seam under the fly extensions to eliminate any bulk. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-65585059986845600312014-07-03T12:04:18.679-04:002014-07-03T12:04:18.679-04:00The first time I used this technique, eons ago, wa...The first time I used this technique, eons ago, was on a classic pair of pleated trousers. The pleats are folded out of the pattern and that is then used to make the upper and under linings. It really helps hold the pleats nicely as the stay is flat and the pleats are not. It also feels good and I have used this many times since when the trouser look was a bit more in style. You would also fold out any darts for the same flat effect. To make my sloper change from pants to jeans I removed the darts and cut back the sides to make up the difference. So all is flat going in with the jeans making. <br /><br />I think that is a great idea to put a seam down the pocket vertically so that those pennies aren't floating around in there. I actually think that's what Sandra Betzina shows but doesn't mention in her method. Will have to check that out when I get home. <br /><br />One of my personal fit issues is that my lower front torso is very very short. I really can't curve down any lower along the leg seam as that will go down past the sitting crotch crease for me. Also if I go up with the curve I cut into the fly and I would rather have it be the length of the fly. So for myself this piece is almost even across the bottom. For others without such an odd short bottom torso, front only, the pattern piece could look quite differently. Thanks for this observation.<br /><br />AS far as bulk, and I should have mentioned this, the next step was the fly installation which require a normal seam for a few inches in the crotch and then a basted seam through the center front fly seam. Once that basted seam was in I cut back the two layers of lining to a quarter inch from the seam to eliminate any bulk. I was worried about the bulk as well but the fly is now complete and it seems fine with removing those two layers. HTHs. <br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-43131455595352349082014-07-03T10:42:29.845-04:002014-07-03T10:42:29.845-04:00Really lovely tutorial and so easy to follow for a...Really lovely tutorial and so easy to follow for all levels of expertise! I have made these too but found putting in a thin dart at the top edge or trim the underneath a sliver narrower helps hug the body better when the fabric is not stretchy. Now I think we all want a flashy pair of jeans like yours, Bunny!!!!mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-35031150141844373352014-07-03T04:27:08.976-04:002014-07-03T04:27:08.976-04:00This is very clear and helpful, thank you. And as ...This is very clear and helpful, thank you. And as always so immaculately neat..I rather agree with the comment above about the size of these pockets. I tend to cut the upper pocket lining and the under pocket lining longer at the side seam end and curve them upwards to the fly edge. And I I sew them together about half way along the front so as to get a somewhat narrower and deeper pocket. But I still have two problems and I'd be interested in your thoughts on these. First you have three layers of fabric at your fly front, and that can get awfully bulky for putting the zip in. And second, is there a solution if you have darts on the trouser front? Putting a dart in each of the under layers again produces a very bulky result. But I tend to need a dart because my waist is so much smaller than my hourglass/saddlebag hips. I don't have a protruding stomach so I can have a flat front, but that means an awful lot of curve on the hip. <br />Looking forward to seeing the finished jeans. Anne Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751503421469462948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-11286190376214691012014-07-03T02:30:43.287-04:002014-07-03T02:30:43.287-04:00Ever since I tore apart a NYDJ to check for secret...Ever since I tore apart a NYDJ to check for secret tricks I've been making these pocket stays in stretch jeans. Really works! The only downside is the extra large size of the pockets where coins and doggy treats get lost. Lovely fabric for your jeans!Mariannehttp://foxglovesandthimbles.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com