Monday, November 13, 2017

Patterns for Pirates ~and~ Deer & Doe

Back in September Patterns for Pirates had a contest type thing where you were a pattern tester.  The winners would become permanent pattern testers for them.  I decided to join in the fun.  The pattern was for a pajama pant.  It is one pattern piece, and unisex with low rise for women and higher rise for men. 

The first one I made I did a straight size XL and I didn’t like the fit.  It was way to baggy. 
So the second time I used a satin fabric and made a Large in the waist to XL in the hip.  These pants are fantastic.  They are so fun to wear.  I’m only sad I didn’t have enough fabric to match the sides.

red pjs final 1

Fabric: a satiny charmeuse? I don’t know.  I grabbed it on the fly at Walmart one day. It was $1 a yard and only 2 yards were left.  These pants took 2 yards so a total of $2



red pj 2

Adjustments: I scooped 1/2” out of the rear curve (a low butt adjustment). 

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red pjs final 2

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I enjoyed my satin pants so much I made a pair of shorts too.  Same sizing L to XL and I also dropped the rear curve 1/2” for a low butt adjustment.  This is a fast and quick pattern, nothing fancy.  You can get the shorts out of one yard by folding the fabric cut edges together.  The shorts are ok, though the inseam is a bit short for me.  I prefer the pants.

blue pj final 1

blue pj final 2

I honestly don’t know where or when I picked up this fabric. I only had one yard and this worked well. It’s a satiny charmeuse.

blue pj final 3

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Here is the first pair I made in a thicker, stiffer fabric.  It is too poofy and the waist is too large. I used this as my muslin and they were tossed in the bin after these photos.  The sizing on these was straight XL. 

Fabric: baby blue plaid chambray from fashionfabricsclub; purchased back in Oct 2013 for $5.25/yard.  This was one yard.

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Deer and Doe ~ Plantain updated version

The shirt I’m wearing in the top photos is new too.  Deer and Doe updated the free Plantain pattern a bit ago and I loved the old one so I wanted to try the new one.

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Size: In front I did 42 shoulder, bust, waist and 44 hip.  In the back I did 42 shoulder, bust, waist to a 46 at back hip.  I also did a 1/2” forward shoulder adjustment.

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Fabric: Gray rayon spandex, 2 yards, purchased from StylishFabrics in April 2017 for $3.68/yard.  total for top: $7.36

Thoughts:  It’s ok.  It’s a plain gray shirt.  I needed one in the wardrobe.  I’m not sure I like the rayon spandex, it’s a bit thin and too drapey but if I wear a cami under it is ok.

Happy Sewing!

6 comments:

  1. Those pants fit you really nicely!!!

    I was just thinking I needed a long sleeved tee! I forgot that I liked the Plantain! My first one was snug but I didn't know my fit adjustments then. Thanks for the reminder!

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    1. Thank you! They are heavenly. I have to wash them on delicate so I try to wait for a bigger load, therefore I don't get to wear them as much as I like.
      You would like the Plantain! It's a good pattern.

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  2. I love the fabric you used for your pants! They look really nice on you too.

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  3. The fabric for your pants looks like it would be heavenly to wear! Would you believe I still have not tried the Deer & Doe pattern. This version is going to make me try it now--it looks like the perfect t-shirt! That's great that you can make pj shorts with just a yard! I love that fabric too.

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    1. Shirley, I cannot believe you haven't tried that pattern yet. It's free too! I love things I can make a yard out of. Way back before I knew better I bought only yards here and there.
      Thank you!

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