I had a couple of Questions about Designin’ December.
Do I have to copy a “high-end” Designer? Nope! If your taste leans towards something like these Nordstrom jeans – from Veronica Beard RTW at a cost of CAD $418.42 – make them!
I say … “Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?” Just show us your Designer Original photo and your Designer me-made Copy!
Another question – Do I have to sew it and post it in December? Nope! Inspiration strikes us all year round! Anytime during the year you might find your Designer Original and make your Designer me-made copy – make it, post it, let me know! I’ll save it for the fashion show in Designin’ December!
Don’t be shy now. If you have questions, ask away!
Now it’s time to update you on my Designin’ December me-made Copy. I decided long ago to copy this Designer Original … an Oscar de la Renta, Fall 2018.
I ran into a bit of a snag because I couldn’t believe that the pants were so PLAIN, but Sue of Fadanista came to the rescue and found a close up of the pants for me. I love the slits in the back of the pant legs!
I originally was going to use a Simplicity pattern from 1999 that I have used before, # 8740, but I thought I would pull out my self-drafted pants pattern that I drew up a while ago, after many fittings of my muslin, and give it a try instead!
I compared my self-drafted pants pattern with the Simplicity pattern pieces. There wasn’t much difference so I cut the pieces out using my self-drafted pattern pieces. It felt safe enough! We shall see how it turns out with this 100% cotton fabric.
Look at that, I even have matching thread in my stash!
Zipper attached, inner and side seams basted.
Approximately 100 fittings later – which meant trying them on, taking photos from all angles, examining the photos, picking the seams out, sewing them up again, and doing it all over and over again —
— I ended up really liking the fit on the RIGHT FRONT LEG and the LEFT BACK LEG!!! LOL I’m determined though … perhaps just one more fitting session is needed!
Of course, I had to pick apart my side seams along the top yet again to sew in the pockets! I cut the corners of my front leg pieces in the same shape as my pockets.
Pocket lining pieces attached.
The belt loops and waist band were attached.
The waist band inner facing was attached too. Then I picked it apart in a few spots so I could slip in the forgotten belt loops and sew it up again!
Last bit of machine sewing …
Next, the hand sewing is done.
Now for the slits in the back of the pant legs. I cut the 2″ hem off and an additional 5″ for the cuff.
I cut four pieces to make the two new 5″ cuffs.
They turned out nicely.
They were machine and hand sewed on.
Final photos? Nope! Not yet! Not until I can wear them with my Designer me-made Tunic Top!
How’s your Designin’ December me-made Copy coming along? Do tell! Any Questions? Just ask! If you would like to know more about the Challenge, click on – Designin’ December!
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Happy Sewing!
