The Amber Trouser Giveaway Winner

A very Happy Monday to you all! Here in America, it's not only Monday, but a national holiday, Independence Day. There will be lots of outdoor grilling, picnics, and fireworks. My Independence Day celebration is a very quiet affair. We will cook out on the grill, but no fireworks for us. My poor dogs are so terrified, so our celebration involves curling up together and watching a movie, and keeping things as quiet as we can. Keeping the house quiet is no small feat as the park that is near us looks like a scene from a war movie. And guess what, fireworks are illegal in the city of Chicago!!! 

So many of you sent such nice compliments on my Amber Trousers. Thanks so much :) I really do like the pants. I have the narrow leg version on my cutting table and pattern hack version as well for the wide leg version. A simple little change that I think will be fun. I'll be sure to post them once they're finished.

Now for the winner...

It's d*art!!!

Congratulations d*art! Please be sure to email me at sewbussted@yahoo.com ASAP. Lisa of Paparika Patterns will be forwarding the pattern on to you. 

In the meantime, for those of you who sadly didn't win, the Amber Trousers are part of the Monthly Stitch Pattern Bundle.

The bundle is quite a nice deal, all 6 patterns for only $33.00! 

There's a 3 pattern pack for $21.00 as well, but the 6 pattern pack is a much better deal.

But if all you would like is the Amber Trouser, you can always pop over to Paprika Patterns and pick up the pattern. 

If you like the patterns that are included in the bundle, don't delay as the offer will expire on July 6, 2016.

Make The Pants That EVERYONE Is Wearing This Summer!

Well, at least everyone I see here in Chicago. 
A little over a month ago, Lisa of Paprika Patterns asked if I would test her new pant pattern. Testing patterns for Sew News over the last 3 years has been a delight and I always enjoy giving a new pattern a try. The pattern is the Amber Trousers, and it offers 2 options, a wide leg pant which I made, or a narrow leg. Both feature a yoke with a soft center front "v"

After I made up the pants, no joke, everywhere I went, I saw someone wearing a version of this pant. 
As I said, the pants feature a front and back yoke. 

There are front pleats, 

Side pockets,

and a side seam zipper. 

The pattern calls for an invisible zipper. I didn't have a navy invisible zipper on hand, so I used the metal zipper and made it an accent piece. 

The pants are so comfortable to wear.

 And they look great from the back too! 

  I ran out of fabric, so I lined the yoke in a print. Why not?!! 

The pants I'm wearing are from the test version of the pattern. Not bad at all for a test run. The only issue I had with the pattern was the length of the pants. I'm 5'6" tall and there was not enough length in the leg for a hem. No problem, I just made a facing and all was good. If you do make up the pants, just be sure to check the length of the pant leg to be sure that you'll have enough for the length that you desire.

Now for the good news!!!!

Lisa has given me a pattern to give away, YEA!!!

If you would like a chance to win a free pattern and make your own pair of Amber pants...and be in the "in crowd" here in Chicago :), then leave a message on this post. I'll announce the winner on Monday, July 4, 2016. 

Good Luck!

Rhonda