Hacking Pants With Simplicity 8701

I decided to try hacking pants with Simplicity 8701 as the pattern. This is considered a "design hacking pattern". Honestly, you can "hack" or make any pattern your own by whatever alterations you chose to make. I actually liked the style of the pattern on the envelope cover. That is considered the base pattern. Pattern … Continue reading Hacking Pants With Simplicity 8701

What I Learned From Making Ottobre Magazine Pants

I want to share what I learned from making The Ottobre Magazine (Fall issue) pants. I really love the pants and the pattern isn't terribly difficult, especially if you've made pants before. But there were some aspects of this I found more challenging than they needed to be. These pants are described as wide-leg and … Continue reading What I Learned From Making Ottobre Magazine Pants

Seamwork Ani Pants

When I thinking of what I need most for my Fall/Winter wardrobe, pants (specifically dress pants) come to mind. So when I got the August issue of Seamwork Magazine (you can check out my referral link here) I decided to give the Seamwork Ani Pants a try. The pants have pleats in the front, tapered … Continue reading Seamwork Ani Pants