The Holy Grail - Part 5
Not Bad, Not Great
Well, the hybrid muslin isn't too bad. After yesterday's Denim Disasters link, I'm pretty sure we all know what really bad is! At any rate, here they are:
I will say, there are less wrinkles in real life, they are comfortable and fit almost like my favorite pair. I did do a wear test around the house for a bit, sitting, standing, moving about just to make sure that they're functional. The jeans can look great while standing, but if I can't sit in them, that's a problem!
BTW, I did let out the back seams a bit in the calf area - NancyK confirmed this idea with her comment yesterday (thank you, Nancy!). The Burda jean is a tiny bit tapered from knee to hem and the extra room helped a little.
I still think these need a bit of work, but I'm not sure how much better I can make them. They aren't bad, they are functional, but with the amount of curves I'm trying to cover and still be able to move comfortably I'm not sure some of the wrinkles would go away. I realized the other day while working on these, that my favorite jeans have stretch in them. Major difference, as these are not! I don't think I'll ever get a smooth back leg without a close to body measurement or even some negative ease in the thigh and a stretch fabric. I'm not trying to make leggings, but I would like a little better fit!
I'm going to put them away for a few days and then put them back on and look at them with fresh eyes. Sometimes you work on something too much and then you can't see the forest for the trees!
Tomorrow: I'm starting a new art garment, sort of. You'll see tomorrow.
Parting Shot: Butterick 7886. I got this blouse pattern last week, courtesy of Myra's Etsy shop. The blouse is pretty basic, but then there's that optional tab detail that gives it that little bit of something different that I like.
9 comments:
The jeans muslin looks pretty good. I am glad you got the package, I always worry about them getting to their new homes. I look forward to your using it.
I think you should try to adapt a trouser pattern into a jean pattern. I think trouser jeans would flatter your figure. Good luck!
Looking good, and yes, you must make sure you are comfortable in them whatever you do, you won't only stand still in them.
Looking good. Persistance is paying off.
Looking very good! Don't forget, they will soften with wear and the "wrinkles" won't stand out as much.
Also, like someone said, you will be moving around and as you move, the fabric will hang differently in different areas. While you are looking so closely now, it is really the only time when they will be so closey scrutinised. Most likely you will be the only one who notices any minor issues.
Well done! CLap, Clap!
Sandy in the UK
Looking forward to the art garment!
Hey Shannon: Where the wrinkles are pointing is an area that needs more fabric, where it's sagging is an area that has too much fabric. Jeans draft is different from trouser draft by quite a bit. The trouser draft literally hangs from the waist or high hip in front and from the most protruding part of the behind view. Jeans hug the curves and the danger is to over fit so that sitting down is difficult unless you use a stretch fabric. It's a balancing act to give yourself enough length under the tush to sit.
Good luck and letting it all percolate for a few days is a great idea.
These are looking really good :)
You definitely know where to alter and what works for you ~ it shows in your end product ~ I like the fit!
I came back to see how you are getting on, and these are a big improvement! I am always taking 'time out' from things too - amazing what revelations occur with fresh eyes :)
Mary Beth mentioned adding more where the drag lines are and I agree, especially buttock to front thigh.
Also I think you need to scoop out the back rise a bit more to eliminate the 'Y' shaped wrinkles running from buttock to inleg - the shape will probably look more like the Burda back rise.
Is the back inner thigh eased onto the front? If not you could lower the back rise 1cm, and ease the upper inleg seam to the front - I always like the effect this has on the back thigh, and it might eliminate those inleg wrinkles just below the crotch too.
Good luck - persistence pays in the end!
You are improving the fit on each step and I'm pretty sure you'll come up with the perfect pair of jeans in the end!
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