These Chinos are hot
I finished up my first pair of HotPatterns Weekender Bootcut Chinos
I traced a straight 14 on Thursday, cut fabric Friday and constructed on Saturday. Oh, and didn't make any modifications but got a perfect fit.I used navy cotton with a barely perceptible stripe (No stretch) from one of my Fabric Mart bundles. I was worried about sewing the pattern with non-stretch fabric on the first go around. In the end, I figured that is the way to go to get a true idea of the cut and fit. I've since ordered a gorgeous Tahari wool suiting remnant from Textile Studios which has no stretch and I'm eagerly checking my mailbox daily. WOO HOO! I couldn't resist.
I also have some black tencel lycra from Textile Studios in my stash and might give it a go just to see how the stretch differs.
I didn't bother to measure the yardage before cutting but I think I used around 1.75 yards. I could figure it out if I were to lay the pattern out to see. But, eh, I'm lazy tonight.
I love this pant. More to come once I get my camera to cooperate because I have to show you the crotch curve. I've never seen anything like it!
3 Comments:
I can not wait to see pictures! I love those pants and it's so encouraging to hear you got such a great fit right off the bat!
By stacy, at 3:16 PM
Quick question ... do these have the same crotch curve as the razor sharp pants (basically a right angle). I had great success with the razor sharps and wanted to try another of their patterns.
By Kisha, at 2:14 PM
Hi Kisha,
Yes, that's the crotch curve. I have never run across anything like it before. It is good to know the razor sharps are the same, I may need to try that pattern now.
By Leora Louise, at 12:46 PM
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