My maxi is pants.
In linen.
That was probably meant for a shirt.
I cut these sideways on my cross-grain striped fabric. Who needs horizontally striped pants?
Because the fabric is pretty light weight, I underlined the top part. I did this before with some white linen pants to prevent show-through.
I used some even more flimsy linen from stash to do the underlining. Then I used it to interface the waistband too.
As you can also see from this inside shot, I made a very deep hem. The pattern is super long because the pants have a cuff, but I decided to have a regular hem. Because the fabric is very light weight, I thought it would be good to have more of a hem, to add heft and up the swish factor.I found some square vintage buttons for the waistband.
Style 1568. It's an oldie but a goodie, in my books.
I have enough to make a matching shirt, but it would look like a strange uniform.
Lovely, the wide waistband and buttons are super!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love them! Are they pleasant to wear? I hope so!
ReplyDeleteLove these! I love the flowiness, the buttons and the color.
ReplyDeleteLovely pants! Perfect pattern/fabric choice, great make! Julie
ReplyDeleteWow! These pants are lovely and what a great job on the fit!
ReplyDeleteThese look so comfortable for summer. Does the half-lining show through on the right side? Did you make it in any strategic length to keep that from happening?
ReplyDeleteThe half lining is brilliant for this kind of lightweight fabric. Very summery.
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I love linen pants that look a little more tailored and not that "backpacker tourist" pajama look..
ReplyDeleteI sure do like these pants. Maybe you'll get tired of them and send them to me, lol.
ReplyDeleteLove these! If you make the top, maybe consider making the stripes go horizontal? It would look very chic and fashion week-y
ReplyDeleteYour blouse also looks lovely. What pattern is it?
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic on you. Great fabric and I love the deep hem. Must give the lightweight fabric enough weight to hang so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThe pants look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking pants. Did the deep hem have the effect you desired?
ReplyDeleteThey look fabulous on you Kay. Great idea to underline the top, and I'm sure you will think so too every time you go to sit down in them!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! What a brilliant idea to underline just the top of the pants.
ReplyDeleteDitto fabulous, beautiful, great looking etc. I think it would make a stunning outfit with a matching shirt of vertical stripes. It's called "Pyjama Dressing" and only the best people do it – see Julian Schnabel et al. I can see you swanning about on le plage de Cote d'Azur.
ReplyDeleteVancouver Barbara
They look so comfy- perfect for a hot summer day!
ReplyDeleteFantastic summer pants. Well done, as always.
ReplyDeleteJoyce from Sudbury