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[cailinbeag]

Amy Jeanne,

I think your trousers look great, but I understand how you feel. I made a pair of high waisted pants not long ago and had the same issue. I think it's that in order for me to pull off the look, I need to elongate my legs as much as possible, which the low crotch sabotages.

In order to get a vintage look, I've been considering taking a slacks pattern I know fits well, and re-drafting the waist to my natural waistline instead of the lower style that's common now. Also, I'll be ditching the cuffs in an effort to lengthen the look of the pants, and making sure that the hem hits only 1" above the floor when I'm wearing shoes with them. I don't know if those ideas might work for you as well.

 

[Lady Day]

The lower crotch is how you get that great drape in the front (which is hard to get) in a lot of vintage style slacks. Play with the inseam and see what happens. You might find a perfect middle ground.

LD

 

[SayCici]

I know it's not a full picture but I finished this this morning (saved the hem for last!) from a pattern I got from Lauren's etsy store! I'll share a better picture once I've worn it to sit on an airplane for 8 hours and finally see my hubby!

 

[kamikat]

kamikat -- I can give it a try, but the crotch hangs down way too low (like pyjamas.) I would feel like I was wearing MC Hammer pants to work lol

Try taking a horizontal fold halfway between the waist edge and the crotch and test on muslin. The crotch should be a little lower than modern pants to keep the nice lines, but not too low. My pattern is the Vintage Fashion Library pants and I ended up taking an inch out of the rise.

 

[Amy Jeanne]

Thanks, gals. I'll see what I can do with them. I think they might be a size too big for me anyway.

In the meantime, the husband was away all weekend so I made these:

I made it in pink earlier in this thread. I also bought a pattern-making book originally published in 1937. I recommend it -- it's very easy to understand and was written especially for beginners. The first patterns they have you make are cute little accessories. I made this:

The book:

 

[crazydaisy]

I love this!... And pretty much all the stuff you make!
Wish I could have something like that.

 

[zendy]

I don't know if it's the same pattern as the rest of the gals, but here's my version on the 40's overalls. They are super lightweight denim with big brass buttons, and so comfy I've worn them 2 days straight, guess that means I'll be needing to make a few more.

 

[MissAmelina]

Those do look like the infamous dungarees, indeed! Great job!
And that waitress dress is to die for. As are Lauren's and Saycici's projects. It has been a few weeks since I made something...methinks it's time.

Everyone is sewing gorgeous summery stuff! Only a few weeks left....I caught the first whiff of autumn this morning in the pacific northwest!

 

[SweetieStarr]

I love this!... And pretty much all the stuff you make!
Wish I could have something like that.

LOVE this!

 

[Lauren]

Ditto all the other gals! Amy Jeanne, that's wonderful! I love the monogram!

 

[kamikat]

AJ, I love that dress!
Zendy, those are VERY cute!

 

[Shirin]

Amy, love the dress and scarf! Too cute!
Zendy, those are fantastic.

 

[Lauren]

I know it's not a full picture but I finished this this morning (saved the hem for last!) from a pattern I got from Lauren's etsy store! I'll share a better picture once I've worn it to sit on an airplane for 8 hours and finally see my hubby!

YAY! I'm so excited to see! Happy visiting with your hubby!

 

[Amy Jeanne]

Thanks gals!

Zendy = those do indeed look like the overalls! And again, they look great on everyone!
SayCiCi = Can't wait to see the full creation!

 

[kamikat]

My grading job on this isn't great, a bit too big, but it's usable, since I'm a clumsy cook and cleaner.

 

[Inky]

My grading job on this isn't great, a bit too big, but it's usable, since I'm a clumsy cook and cleaner.

I really like that! but i'm afraid if i wore an apron, then hubby would expect me to cook him dinner

 

[Shirin]

lol Inky that's so funny~ I WISH I had an option to cook dinner or not. Luckily, I don't have to every night, and sometimes he will make dinner for us, but usually it's me. I never thought I'd become such a traditional housewife!

 

[deadpandiva]

Amy Jeanne- I have that same hollywood pattern. I wanted to make trousers rather than pajamas also. I haven't tried it out yet.

 

[swingkitten85]

You are a sewing whiz, Amy Jeanne! I really adore this version of the pattern (and the pink one you posted on your blog too)--the "faux waitress" look is so, so cute!

 

[goldwyn girl]

Wow, I don't check in for a week and everyone has just been whipping up the most wonderful things :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap