Monday, March 21, 2011

Pant muslin, or I always want to wear what I can't: Burda 11-2008-121

Every so often I get this wild idea in my head that I can wear pants cut like this.
DKNY 2008, Style.com


In reality, I know it's more likely to be squat and lumpy rather than lean and chic on me.  But maybe I'm onto something with these pants.  I'm wearing them with 2.5" heels, I have a pair of 3" heels on the way that I will try with these pants before deciding whether to move forward.


For the record, I won't be making the final pair from cotton muslin.
 These pants are cleverly drafted, so that the pocket makes the front fit like a straight cut pant, but there are still pleats overlaying them for slouchy effect.  I think it's genius that you get the pleats without pouf (see side and three-quarters views above).  I shortened these pants by 2" and I suspect that if I shorten them any further (or wear shorter heels) I will be skipping my way to Stumpiness.

Here is what these pants look like in the magazine.  Long, lean, slouchy.
Burda 11-2008-121, center photo.

15 comments:

  1. You are super skinny, you could totally wear those, go for it!

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  2. I think your muslin looks pretty fantastic and they can only look even better in real fabric - you can definitely wear these.

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  3. I agree with the others, you don't look frumpy. I think you are rocking this look - I can tell just by the muslin.

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  4. I think your muslin looks great, too! Would love to see them in the real fabric!

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  5. If a muslin looks this good, I'm sure the finihed pants will be terrific. I really like this style on you.

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  6. The lumpy part you think you see is just muslin not draping. I'm sure you can come up with nice fabric somehow :-)..

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  7. I think your muslin looks amazing! They are a fantastic fit and very flattering. I would love to have a pair of pants that fit that well. I think you should go for it and make them up in fashion fabric.

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  8. I think the fit is fantastic!! I always want to wear this style, too. But, my hips and backside make the fit totally different than intended.

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  9. Those are clever pants. The muslin looks great on you, I think you can definitely wear that silhouette.

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  10. The interesting cut of these makes me really excited to sew Burda pants.

    I think these could use more flare at the shoe opening. I think it'd balance off the pleated top better. Just IMHO!

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  11. I think these look super fabulous. Now I want to sew some....

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  12. So far, so good! The drape of the final fabric will be crucial, I think.

    Magazines, even the pattern ones are misleading. I'm still waiting for my Burda transformation to blonde Teutonic goddess.

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  13. I think the fit looks pretty good. You should definitely make these up in your chosen fabric. I think they are going to look great.

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  14. I do understand. I need bottoms badly too, but I didn't want to let another Tops challenge pass by. Please watch the sew-a-long while you are making your pants. BTW I think you are doing a great job with those pants!

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  15. Honey, you look LOVELY in those muslins. sew 'em up in your fashion fabric, you'll look fantastic.

    Believe me, 20 years ago I had your kind of figure and spent so much time wishing I was more stick-like. That was wasted time that I wish I had back. You have an adorable figure. Go love it and MAKE THOSE PANTS, you doll!

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