A major focus of my sewing projects over the past couple of years has been trying to sort out WHAT THE HELL is going on my pants/trousers and why they don't fit my body. It's been met with mixed results. I've been working on my jeans patterns for quite some time (and owe you all… Continue reading Fitting the Flint Pants by Megan Nielsen Curve
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In the Folds for Peppermint Magazine Wide Leg Pants
Lately, I've feeling the need for some fresh, new pants silhouettes in my wardrobe. After trying out the Arenite Pants, I wanted to continue my "massively oversized pants" journey and find something that would work well for the transition into fall. I honestly don't even know how I stumbled upon this pattern, it hasn't had… Continue reading In the Folds for Peppermint Magazine Wide Leg Pants
Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans
After my success with my Ames Jeans over the winter, I felt the need to SEW ALL THE PANTS. Even though I was happy with my Ames, I had always wanted to try the Ginger Jeans, I had just been put off by the well documented inconsistency in sizing in the upper ranges, plus the… Continue reading Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans
Three Pairs of Cashmerette Ames Jeans
This post first appeared on the Curvy Sewing Collective's website. In case you haven't heard, I'm a new editor! Yay! I have been dying to jump on the jeans sewing bandwagon for a couple of years now, but I kept dragging my feet because none of the options out there seemed quite right. I would… Continue reading Three Pairs of Cashmerette Ames Jeans