Vogue 1436

Well, I didn't even make it to round 2 in the Pattern Review Sewing Bee.  I'll just assume it's more to do with the simplicity of my blouse than my lame sewing skills.  :-)

If I'd had to fit pants for the bee, though, I think we all know I'd be out with these:

Ok, yes, I should have made a muslin. I got cocky.  From now on, all new pants patterns will be muslined by me, but it's really a moot point, because I will not be straying from my TNT (tried-and-true) for a long time.

Here they were last time I showed them.  They are Vogue 1436.  I was able to improve the back a bit, but the front fit suffered.  I think the proportions are just weird, too.  The high waist makes the zipper look too short and my rear look saggy.

I wore them with a longer sweater over top and it was fine for church.  I don't think I'll be wearing these often.  It would be a fun exercise to make some very similar in style but starting with my TNT pattern.  Not for a little while, though.  I'm over pants for the moment.  

I am of course most upset about using this gorgeous tropical wool from Pennie Fabrics in Sarasota for some blah pants.  Live and learn...to make that muslin!