Jalie 3243, is a fun, simple pant. Since I intended to perfect the crotch curve and thigh fit, I began with shorts, rather than use a large amount of fabric for pants.
For the first time in ages, I sketched on "GOOD" paper. I used this heavy watercolor weight stock that came in a Zentangle kit I received as a gift. Let me tell you, that was hard to commit to using. The thin cube of scrap paper from a supplier that I regularly use is plentiful and I never worry about damaging it. This stuff... I felt like I needed to be on my best drawing behavior. Like maybe I'm not worth using the good stuff. Wha?! Ooo there's an old theme to bust apart.
For the first time in ages, I sketched on "GOOD" paper. I used this heavy watercolor weight stock that came in a Zentangle kit I received as a gift. Let me tell you, that was hard to commit to using. The thin cube of scrap paper from a supplier that I regularly use is plentiful and I never worry about damaging it. This stuff... I felt like I needed to be on my best drawing behavior. Like maybe I'm not worth using the good stuff. Wha?! Ooo there's an old theme to bust apart.
Enjoying some Tiki Drinki and drawing. Such fun to sketch and be alone in a crowd. I get a lot of thinking done this way.
You may notice that the shorts version of Jalie 3243 (view B) is much shorter than I'm sketching and also shorter than I actually made. That's because if I go too short, they just wad up and ride up my leg. That's no fun.
If you look closely, You'll see that
a) the pattern is running 2 opposite directions (great job cutting it out Gwen!) and
b) The pockets are shorter than on the sketch.
First, instead of folding the fabric selvage to selvage, in my infinite wisdom, I folded it cut end to cut end. Brilliant! Doh! That's ok, because you almost can't tell. I don't notice unless I'm looking closely. Besides, I put these on when I need to see things from multiple perspectives or turn my current view of life on it's ear.
Second, the shorts were at the natural waist, which is great. However, I wanted to try wearing them a little lower. And, I didn't think of it until after I had it sewn together and pockets on - that's how they are constructed, pockets before waist and side seams. Oh well!
a) the pattern is running 2 opposite directions (great job cutting it out Gwen!) and
b) The pockets are shorter than on the sketch.
First, instead of folding the fabric selvage to selvage, in my infinite wisdom, I folded it cut end to cut end. Brilliant! Doh! That's ok, because you almost can't tell. I don't notice unless I'm looking closely. Besides, I put these on when I need to see things from multiple perspectives or turn my current view of life on it's ear.
Second, the shorts were at the natural waist, which is great. However, I wanted to try wearing them a little lower. And, I didn't think of it until after I had it sewn together and pockets on - that's how they are constructed, pockets before waist and side seams. Oh well!
Only baby hands could fit into that pocket opening. Part of how the waist band is stitched on. Fix it next time.
Now as to how they fit. Well, even though they are longer, they still wad up in my inner thigh. Stinko. And I get this less than flattering pooch at the CF crotch. Usually I have to make the front crotch curve shallower, especially on leggings.
Inner thigh wadding and bum wrinkles. It bunches up there too.
This is what I affectionately call the 3 finger pocket. "Read between the lines," the pocket taunts me.
I'll try narrowing the CF and the leg next time. I'll also try narrowing the waist a tiny bit to see if that helps. I originally intended to make it smaller, but erred on the larger side since it's easier to take out than add back in.
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