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| Misty Stretch Pull-On Jeans from stylearc.com |
Friends, I know that I have hinted about it but it is time to get down to the knitty gritty. The Style Arc Misty Jeans Sewalong that I am hosting will be going down in October! Those fantastic gals over at Style Arc have done something I feel like is truly wonderful for this Sewalong. They graded the Misty Jean all the way out to a size 38 (72 inch hip ya'll)!!! You read that right my fellow curvy divas...a size 38.
They are offering the pattern on the Style Arc's Etsy shop as a PDF in the following size packages: 22/24/26, 28/30/32, and 34/36/38. Don't worry my not so curvy friends, this pattern is available in PDF on the Style Arc's Etsy shop all the way down to a size 4. If you don't dig PDFs, head on over to Stylearc.com and order the size you need in a paper pattern. Allow plenty of time Western hemisphere friends, because these patterns are coming from Australia. While you are there, check out the fabrics they are offering for this pattern, you might find something that you like.
So here's the what what, I plan to sew a denim-look knit pair in a size 30 primarily sewn on my serger, and a stretch denim pair in a size 34 primarily sewn on my straight stitch/regular machine. Those are the sizes that will be best for my 64 inch hips. Remember friends, if you are going to make this in a denim look knit that you can size down a couple sizes, because denim look knits are going to contain 25 to 30 percent stretch.
For fabric selection, here are a few of my favorite picks.
From Mood Fabrics:
For the knit version-
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| Theory Black Stretch Rayon Blend Novelty from Moodfabrics.com |
Imagine this great Theory Black Stretch Rayon Blend Novelty knit from Mood Fabrics peaking out from under your boots when the temperatures drop! Love the texture in this fabric!!!
For the woven stretch version-
This Cotton-Lycra denim by Marc Jacobs would make a great basic pair of denim pull on jeans. It has two way stretch, and would be wonderful for every day jeans.
Friends, the official start date for the Sewalong will be October 1st. On that day I will post the button for this Sewalong, and the schedule. You have a full month now to gather your pattern, materials, and notions, and get your pattern cut out. Can't wait to see what we all make, so let's show Style Arc some curvy love and make this pattern!
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| Marc Jacobs Dark Blue Cotton-Lycra Denim from Moodfabrics.com |
This Cotton-Lycra denim by Marc Jacobs would make a great basic pair of denim pull on jeans. It has two way stretch, and would be wonderful for every day jeans.
Friends, the official start date for the Sewalong will be October 1st. On that day I will post the button for this Sewalong, and the schedule. You have a full month now to gather your pattern, materials, and notions, and get your pattern cut out. Can't wait to see what we all make, so let's show Style Arc some curvy love and make this pattern!
Exciting! Sew-alongs don't usually appeal to me but I think I'm going to join this one. At the moment, I'm making my first Style Arc pattern, getting more serious about sewing pants, and wishing that I had a pair of jeans in this style so this is really perfect timing. Off to find some black stretch denim!
ReplyDeleteYay! Happy to have you join in. These would be great in black stretch denim.
DeleteWow, that extended size range is amazing!!!! I'm impressed, Style Arc! Have you mentioned the sewalong and extended size range over on the Curvy Sewing Collective? I feel like it might be a good place to find participants for the sewalong! : )
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder Gillian! There will be an announcement going out on the CSC soon. The ladies at Style Arc have really impressed me through this process. I can't heap on enough praise for them.
DeleteYay - I was happy to see your post pop up on the CSC today! :)
DeleteI've been wanting to make this pattern so your sew-a-long is perfectly timed to motivate me. Looking forward to the tips! I'm not curvy but figure it'll still be really helpful.
ReplyDeleteKaren, even if you aren't a curvy gal, I am sure that there will be tips along the way you will find useful.
DeleteWhat fantastic news, Alicia! That extended size range is amazing. Well done, StyleArc! We'll definitely mention the sewalong over on the CSC--people are going to looooove this. Thanks so much for planning and hosting it! I've been eyeing this pattern myself and will definitely follow along. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary! I hope to take some of the scariness out of sewing pants. This is a pattern that even a beginner can have great success with.
DeleteYou know what? I am going to be making pants in October! woohoo! :D Totally joining. Now off to find some perfect fabric and get that pdf. :D
ReplyDeleteAndie, I am so happy to have you join in! Good luck fabric shopping.
DeleteI'll jump in!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you aboard, Angela M.
DeleteI also have a curvy hard to fit figure. Years back, I purchased a pattern making program and have been able to make a perfect fit pants sloper. The program is by Wild Ginger, and is patternmaster boutique. You enter your measurements and make a sloper, send three photos to them, along with your measurements, etc. they will help you get a perfect fit. I still purchase patterns, mostly for detail pieces,etc. I just finished Style Arc Elle pant, I made it up to start, then used it as a guide to make my own version. Also, you might want to check out Sillhouette patterns, Peggy Sagers made a whole pair of Jeans, start to finish in a video on YouTube http://youtu.be/4FrcvTbTsWQ. Interesting to watch her technics, she makes it look effortless. Just found your blog. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all these suggestions, and for telling me about Wild Ginger.
DeleteI just ordered the extended size pattern and I plan to join in on the sewalong. I am super excited.
ReplyDeleteHappy to have you join in Maggie. Can't wait to see how your pant making goes!
DeleteI'm going to get the pattern and will hope to join in. Hurray!
ReplyDeleteYay, Wendy! Hope you the patterns works great for you. Don't forget to check back for tips and tricks along the way.
DeleteI have put in my order at Style Arc both for the pattern and material that they recommend. I have used it before and its fantastic. Worth the money, which is actually pretty reasonable. The shipping is a bit ouch, but if I amortize everything over the wear of the garment, its a great price. (Married to an accountant so I use that amortization weapon all the time.) Looking forward to the sewalong.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Malley, Happy to have you joining in. I am married to an Engineer, so we have to do cost benefit analysis on purchases! Funny how their jobs manage to creep in to every day life. I agree that the Style Arc Bengaline fabric is great stuff. It is worth the money just for the recovery factor alone.
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