These luxurious pants were made using silk fabric I purchased with my gift voucher from the Tessuti awards. They certainly are beautiful to wear....thank-you Colette :).Here, I present you with the un-ironed version. I have lots to get done today and plenty of not-quite-finished projects, so I asked Peter to take a quick photo on his way to work. The sun was just popping over the hill, which accounts for all the shadows. I did pull the basting threads out of the back welt pockets just before the photo, but you can't see that level of detail anyway.
The pattern is Vogue 2981, which I have made previously in denim. In this version I left off the belt loops and folded the front pleats inwards rather than outwards. Previously I made Sz 14, took in the side seams and used a Sz 12 waistband. This version I cut a Sz 12 with wider side seams, just in case. Turns out I needed that extra width and a Sz 14 waistband. This pair feel a smidge short in the crotch, so if I make them again I will go back to the Sz 14.
I made the top years ago using silk georgette from Grasshopper Silks, which is a lovely store to visit if ever you are in Adelaide. They do mail order if you require. It is cut on the bias, which allows me to cut a single size through the torso rather than grading up sizes and getting funny curves.
8 comments:
Nice pants. Silk, mmm! Nice outfit too, including the necklace.
Great outfit Katherine - gorgeous top and the silk/linen pants look fabulous - you've done it again! x
The pants look terrific. What sort of weave is the silk? It looks quite matt on my monitor. The whole outfit is really smart and stylish.
Actually, I'm not sure what the fabric is. I gave Colette some vague descriptions of what I wanted and she sent me a few samples. I thought it was silk, but in her comment above it is a silk / linen blend (I have lost the samples somewhere on my desk). I haven't seen it listed in the on-line store so I will have to direct you to Colette for details.
Those pants look great on you.
Gorgeous outfit! You look both stylish and comfortable. Lovely!
You look so chic! I love the welts on the back, very neatly done. Congrats on snagging your man for the photo - nice to see the finishing touches, the necklace, the bracelets - does all that hard work proud.
It's hard to believe that you are in winter. It must be very warm where you live.
They look fantastic
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