Pattern: Tessuti Fabrics Suzy Pant
Materials Used: Drapey Polyester from Joanns
Sizing: I made the small and it worked well.
Changes Made: I wanted to make them look like these inspiration pants so I changed the waistband a bit. Instead of inserting a small elastic I cut doubles of the waistband pieces and inserted a 2 inch elastic to just the back waistband and left the from panel flat (and added interfacing) so that I could tuck it in if I wanted. I also pegged the legs a bit more.
The Good: LOVE these pants. The hand drawn pattern is precise and goes together smoothly. They seriously took me a couple of hours to sew up once I got the pattern taped and cut out. Exactly what I would expect from a Tessuti pattern – sophisticated and effortless at the same time.
The Bad: Really nothing. Such an easy pattern with great results. I think the key to these pants is to make them out of a flowey fabric otherwise they are going to be pretty ballooney around the waistline with the pleating.
Conclusion: I will be making up another pair as soon as I find some fabric. The most comfortable pants I own, and right on trend.
Giveaway!!!
Guys, Tessuti has offered to give one of you lucky readers a Tessuti Suzy Pant pattern! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post. Make sure I can find some contact info for you through your profile, blog, or comment. The giveaway will end at midnight Sunday night and be announced on Monday.
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So, I never would have thought I’d be wanting pegged or pleated pants, but these look like pretty much the most comfortable things ever. Want!
Omg thanks for sharing – I am now in love with the easy pleat pant! I have recently purchased Vogue 8909 for the bottom of a jumpsuit, but now I’m thinking of making these pants as well!
i love these pants! i’ve been thinking to make something very similar. which is funny, because pleated tapered pants are something i abhorred in the 90s… funny how it’s trendy now!
OooO! If I don’t win this pattern, I am going to buy it! Either way, I need to make some of these pants!
I would love to try Style Arc Pants! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Love these. I saw remember pleated pants and how comfy they were (back in the 80s and I was a teenager) perhaps it would help me relive my youth! And I think they would be great for travelling too. Susan ssmith_au@yahoo.com.au
Yours look so comfy yet stylish and I love your changes to the pattern! Count me out of the giveaway, I already have a similar pattern in my stash.
Looks a great pattern, might just be going on my wish list if I don’t win it!
I would totally give these a try. You can reach me at carly927 at gmail
Oh I want this sooo bad! Confy and trendy pants = the best!
Love these pants! They look super comfy too.
They look so comfortable! I haven’t made pants for myself before, and I have been wanting to try for a while.
They look awesome and definitely comfy. Would love to give them a try. amandajanke at bigpond dot com
OMGGGGGG. These are amaaazing. Exactly what I too have been trying to figure out how to make for so long. I saw the pattern too, but then I wanted a flat front also and didn’t like the original top and didn’t pursue. Did you take the legs in slimmer at the bottom, is that what ‘peg’ means? Awesome Kel, you rock these.
yes. by peg i mean taper in at the bottom. probably stated mid thigh. you would look great in these!
Those are so cute! I would love to make these!
These are amazing! I think fabric choice is pretty key to making these pants.
Love these. I’ve been planning the perfect airplane and travel outfit and these pants are stitch for stitch what I had in my head. Even the fabric!
Love the pattern and love your fabric choice!!
Love your modifications! I’ve been considering altering a lounge style pant pattern but this looks much more like what I’m after! You did a fab job.
These are so. so. adorable. i am dying for a looser pant, and haven’t been able to cave in and buy a ready-to-wear version…this pattern looks perfect though!
Greats pants! Gotta love easy AND stylish.
Me, me..pick me lol. Love those pants. They’re awesome!!!
I would love to make these and have had my eye on the pattern for a while! Pick me!:)
I would love to make these and have had my eye on the pattern for a while! Pick me!:)
Oh, so cool. I wouldn’t have imagined myself in pants like these a while back but now I sort o feel like anything goes, and I like these a lot. I would love to win!
I love these pants! I’ve also been wanting to make a jumpsuit and it looks like it could be easy to add a top to the pattern!
I love your alterations- I wasn’t too keen on the elastic waist but you have made a great compromise.
The pants look great on you, stylish yet look comfy which is important when ‘chasing after little ones’ 😉 I agree w other readers about needing to choose the right fabric and yours is defiantly rock in’ Thanks for the chance to win.
Ahh they look amazing! I want some really comfy PJ pants 🙂
I would love to give them a try. Your pants turned out great!
The pants are great, and you look good in them. I would love an opportunity to win the pattern.
Love them!, can’t wait to find some fabric
These look great! I would prefer a flat front also. I’ll have to have a hunt in my stash, see what I can find.
Thanks for the giveaway. nessiesews@gmail.com
Great adaptation to the front waistband – elastic waists can be a bit bulky and frumpy – yours are so chic! Would love to win! Thanks
I’ve seen a couple of these around, but yours definitely make me want to try them!
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Those look great! I think I need to make these.
I wouldn’t have expected to want to make these, but yours are quite convincing!
Yes!! I have been after a pattern JUST like this too!! I love your fabric choice with these – you look so chic and comfy too! Tessuti has really been hitting the nail on the head with their patterns lately – I’ve got one waiting in the wings to be sewn up too – but I would LOVE to add this to my collection (especially if mine turn out half as cool as yours!)
I have been looking for a pattern like this! So cute 🙂
They look great! Truly a fall staple!
Beautiful! I love Tessuti patterns, but I don’t have this one yet…
Oh, they look awesome and so comfy at the same time! I really hope I’ll win and be able to make an equally cute version.
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Love it! Thanks for the chance 🙂
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I love these! and I can’t believe you found this fabric at JoAnn’s! Great pairing!
I really love your pants, they seem to be exactly what I’m searching for. I would love to make my own version…
I really love your pants, they seem to be exactly what I’m searching for. I would love to make my own version…
I love love your pants … great fabric too!!!
Thank you for the chance and have a superb weekend …
and good luck with the sew mama sew contest!!!
thanks for the letting us know about this pattern, it looks great!
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thanks!!!
Congratulations on winning the SMS sewing challenge!!!!
These pants are just my style. I can’t wait to try this pattern
Oh wow they look so comfortable!
These are too cute! email williamtshaffer@msn.com
These are so cool! They look great on you! I love the print you used– these are a serious win!
I nearly hopped straight over and purchased these, ah but then I saw the giveaway, why not put my hand in the ring too 🙂 great pants you have there, love the fabric choice too, super cool.
What cool pants! I love your inspiration pants, and I think you picked the perfect pattern. I’d love to be entered if I’m not too late already. (By the way, congrats on the Sewing Match win!!) amy.ahearta at gmail dot com
I’ve been eyeing that pants pattern and now I think I have to buy it! Pants like these are perfect for me to wear at work (and a great way to show off our drapey fabrics!).
Okay, so the harlem looking pants/pleated pants were always a hUGE turn off for me, but with the fabric you chose, I LOVE THEM! Thanks for being such a great inspiration!
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These look great, and fabulous fabric choice. I would love to enter, thanks.
Oh i would love to make these, just the pant i need! Thank you for the chance.
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I have a simplicity pattern that’s so similar to this that I’ve had on the back burner for ages, I think I’m gonna finally do it, these are fantastic.
These look beautiful! I love your fabric choice and the waistband adjustment.
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These are amazing!!! And you know….your pants and my top should meet: http://www.kollabora.com/projects/shiny-suzies
I love these pants and your modifications. I’ve been thinking about buying this pattern for a while so I’d love to win them.
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