Pants of Truth and Justice
The Pants of Truth and Justice, read: Awesomeness (because you asked): This is a wearable muslin (i.e. I wore them in the lab and no one commented on the ‘maximum security’ style I was rocking – possibly because they thought I was also rocking a shiv) because I haven’t managed to find proper bottom weight fabric with stretch in it. This fabric is super thin, wrinkles fast and gets progressively looser over time (I’m speaking minutes here). I also used a ballpoint needle instead of a sharp so the seams don’t look that happy (rear view here, at your own risk, obviously).
Also Open House Melbourne will be on through the weekend of the 28th and 29th July, 2012. All kinds of cool buildings will open (usually closed) doors for the public to traipse through (in a guided and organised fashion) and best of all it’s free! I’m volunteering at the National Gallery of Victoria (building 63 on the list) so come say hi if you’re in the city (yes you can have the doggydogdog coasters if you like).
I refashioned an old T-shirt of Carl’s (from Threadless’ ‘let’s make shit in Bangladesh instead of using American Apparel’- phase) into a top for me. It’s a bit breathless due to the total lack of stretch in the fabric (and the fact that it was totally off-grain resulting in a very a limited amount of usable fabric) however, so if you want to see something re-fashioned right check this out.
I also used one of the Jalie patterns dashingmarmot sent me for the +1/*1 swap to refashion the first knit dress I ever made (the original was hideous) into a wearable top. I used the dupion silk from the same set to make something awesome (that I’ve been wanting to make for yonks) so watch this space for more on that.
Patterns used:
Ottobre 02/2010 Scooter pants. I made the top too (don’t do it). Out of viscose (don’t do it). It doesn’t look great (don’t do it-unless you have some really stable knit and an awesome stretch stitch for the neckline).
Lalala 2 by Kurai Muki top B4 (check out the stone cold fox-she’s just got back from a homicide. Or drowning kittens. Or something).
Jalie 2682
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I love the contrasting pocket flaps! And the orange, too. You inspire me to do good work!
Those pants are awesome! Orange is my favourite colour. Love them
I do got something to say, I love your rocking’ pants!
You have a great eye for making an unassuming style rock.
Lovely pants! I love the cat killer comment! I laughed out loud! Wonder what the workman next door thought!
What? Wait, what? Ok how many have you had? I’m cutting you off now. Let’s call a (virtual) cab/ set up the pull out couch bed etc. XD
Oh wait I get what you’re talking about-for some reason dashboard showed this comment attached to the earlier post before.. XD
i love the “maximum security” look–i was shocked when you described it as a wearable muslin! also, you know i love a t refashion.
hahaha thanks. The fabric is super thin so it’s more of an acceptable garment for summer
Bright!!!! It has been a spectacular difference between model´s pants and yours
The pocket flaps in constrasting are great! Normally I don´t sew muslin, because I think “ooohhh poor fabric!”. If the muslin will be wearable, I don´t care for it… I don´t know if I am explaining well…aargghh :-S
Yea I know what you mean =D This was one of my first few Ottobre makes so I made a muslin-with magazine patterns (except Patrones) once you know your size and fit any modifications are pretty much consistent so future iterations can be made without testing/ muslins.
Very cool – love the pocket flaps too …. Fab colour and bugger about the needle. Coudln’t see the Flickr pics by the way as was telling me I needed to login to see content. Maybe I just didn’t enable whatever security thingo JJ has installed lately …
Thanks! I guess you need to be logged in to Flickr for it to work. Will try the link on Carl’s computer when he gets back and see how it goes.
Cute pants. Love the pocket flaps.
Nice pants! Love how you coordinated the sock and the headband! Great re-work on the shirt!
“And if someone tries to make you their b***h, you just stick ‘em with the shiv in the showers.” They look freaking fab from here! The purple poplin for my Purple Reign Clovers (definitely a proper noun – who do I think I am?!) must be the same weight. Super wrinkles and super sag in no time flat, and definitely not made for a slim trouser. Eek!