Overall, I like them. They are a fun addition to my wardrobe. Next up, some desperately needed PJs. It gets cold at night here!
Showing posts with label McCalls 5592. Show all posts
Showing posts with label McCalls 5592. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
McCalls 5592
These jeans really shouldn't have taken me over a week, but I now have the profoundest sympathy and understanding for those of you who don't have a dedicated sewing space. Setting up and taking down my sewing, even though it is just the basic machine and ironing board, takes forever! It really cuts in to the actual time I have to sew. And since our belongings haven't even left Texas yet (Don't get me started on how annoyed I am at the moving company), it's still slow going around here.
I know white jeans are the opposite of practical, but white has been such a huge trend this spring and I just really wanted a pair. I figure at least if they get gross, I can bleach them. The top is BWOF 04/2009-112, made last April. I wear it all the time, and it was also great during my pregnancy.
The pattern for the jeans is McCalls 5592, alas now OOP. I made them before, here and still wear them all the time. They fit well, are comfortable and I really like the rise - not too low, but not mom jeans. What I neglected to consider as I cut out this pair was that the last pair were stretch denim and this pair is not.
You can see the front whiskers and the wrinkles at the side seams. I could have given myself a bit more room in the hip.
The back is OK, but I probably should have allowed a smidge more depth in the crotch.
Construction-wise, these are made of a lightweight cotton twill from Hancock. In white, the fabric was pretty sheer, but I didn't want to line my summer jeans, so I underlined the main pattern pieces with batiste. I still get a little pocket show through, but not too bad. I serged all the exposed edges (serging together the FF and underlining at the same time) before we packed up.
The topstitching is in cream. Thanks so much for all of your input!! I tried to find lighter grey or silver topstitching weight thread, but couldn't. I really like the way the cream is visible but not obvious. I really missed my Singer for the topstitching. Having to rethread the machine a zillion times did not make for speedy sewing either. The buttonhole was also a hot mess. Janome just didn't want to deal with the thick thread. I'm glad the button covers it, cuz it ain't pretty, but after three attempts, I was really ready to pound in some rivets! Janome is an indifferent buttonholer at the best of times, but this was ridiculous.
Overall, I like them. They are a fun addition to my wardrobe. Next up, some desperately needed PJs. It gets cold at night here!
Overall, I like them. They are a fun addition to my wardrobe. Next up, some desperately needed PJs. It gets cold at night here!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
McCall's 5592
We had such a great time on our hot date (Thanks to all for your well wishes!). And I had a smokin' new outfit! Well, mostly new. The cute rose printed blouse was stolen from my mother's closet when I was a teen. Thanks, Mom! She did make it though, so the entire outfit is handmade.
Today's post is dedicated to my first attempt at jeans. And here they are! I started with a nice full straight leg, so there wouldn't be as much to fit in the rear and I could focus on the waist/hip area - always a problem in RTW jeans. Seriously, is there anyone who doesn't get rear waist gaposis??
Here is the front. The fit through the torso is great. They are quite high waisted, which isn't a really great look for me, since I am short waisted.
Side. Hmm. That belly isn't as flat as it used to be...
Rear - No gaposis!! I had to pinch a full inch (so 2 inches total) from the center back to make these fit, but they do!
The fly shield and pocket facings are a fun pink print. I did the topstitching a little differently than called for on the pattern to give them a more RTW look. I also did the waistband and belt loops slightly differently. The pattern called for the belt loops to be sandwiched between the waistband and facing at the top, then for the waistband facing to be slipstitched down on the inside. My RTW jeans have a topstitched waistband with the belt loops bartacked on after, so that is what I did.
For my first test drive of this look, Mitch took me to the coolest restaurant! We went to the Dead Fish Grill on Lake Belton. We watched the sun set over the lake, had wonderful seafood and then stayed for live music on the patio. It was amazing!! If you are ever here in my neck of the woods, we'll meet you there!
Today's post is dedicated to my first attempt at jeans. And here they are! I started with a nice full straight leg, so there wouldn't be as much to fit in the rear and I could focus on the waist/hip area - always a problem in RTW jeans. Seriously, is there anyone who doesn't get rear waist gaposis??
Here is the front. The fit through the torso is great. They are quite high waisted, which isn't a really great look for me, since I am short waisted.
Side. Hmm. That belly isn't as flat as it used to be...
Rear - No gaposis!! I had to pinch a full inch (so 2 inches total) from the center back to make these fit, but they do!
The fly shield and pocket facings are a fun pink print. I did the topstitching a little differently than called for on the pattern to give them a more RTW look. I also did the waistband and belt loops slightly differently. The pattern called for the belt loops to be sandwiched between the waistband and facing at the top, then for the waistband facing to be slipstitched down on the inside. My RTW jeans have a topstitched waistband with the belt loops bartacked on after, so that is what I did.
For my first test drive of this look, Mitch took me to the coolest restaurant! We went to the Dead Fish Grill on Lake Belton. We watched the sun set over the lake, had wonderful seafood and then stayed for live music on the patio. It was amazing!! If you are ever here in my neck of the woods, we'll meet you there!
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