This past week, I once again had the pleasure of hosting a delightful young woman. She came last summer with a shopping list, so thinking that it would once again be on the agenda, I factored it into what I thought we would be doing. The only thing on her shopping list was the need for some new pants to take back to school. I had initially said that we could make pajama pants, but when I showed her the Barb Pant from Style Arc Patterns, that was what she wanted.
If by chance you have not heard about the Barb Pant from Style Arc, it's a basic, slim fitting pant intended for fabrics with some stretch.
It was even voted the best pattern for 2015 by Pattern Review readers.
I've made 2 pair for myself. Not the best picture of the pants, but they are perfect for pulling on anytime I really want ease of movement. With me below is Kim of The Material Lady.
My little friend was so excited about making pants rather than shopping for them. She ended up with 3 new pair.
I let her go through my fabrics and she chose this fun psychedelic print. It's a cotton and spandex blend.
The fabric below is a stretch denim. Almost has a yoga pant feel. She's looking forward to pairing them with sweatshirts and sweaters in the fall and winter.
After watching me make 2 pair, she wanted to give the pattern a try, so we purchased another piece of stretch denim and she did an incredible job! I told her that the only problem would now be that when she goes back to school, all of her friends are going to want her to make a pair for them as well. She was so proud of her accomplishment that she wore the pants home on the plane. A true sewist who can't wait to wear what she has made :)
The Barb Pant was offered as a free download just for signing up to the Style Arc newsletter. You can find the link HERE.
The pants are easy to make and easy to fit, and a great project for someone who is learning to sew.
So, download the pattern and have a little fun making pants!
What fun! Your friend has fabulous taste. I bet she will have so much fun wearing these pants and think of YOU every time she does!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adrianne 😊
DeleteShe's 17 though, so I think she has MUCH better things to think about than me!
I, too, love that pattern. It's so easy........she looks wonderful in her new pant wardrobe. I'm sure she loves her visits with you. Wonderful that you have introduced her to sewing her own pants!!
ReplyDeleteShe went home with the pattern, so I think there will be more in her future 😊
DeleteAs if your friendship isn't gift enough, you've truly given her a gift, no a legacy, that will bring her joy for a lifetime, years after you are gone even. What a fabulous thing! The patient, dear woman who taught me to sew, quilt, cook, can/preserve food, crochet likely never knew what she gave me. She died when I was 13 years old and not a day goes by that I don't utilize the skills learned from her. Bless you, Rhonda, for sharing your most valuable assets, your time and knowledge, to this lucky young lady.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely note 😊 I think we rarely know the impact we have on the lives of those around us.
DeleteShe looks fabulous in her new pants - and has probably gained enough sewing experience now to try striking out on her own (and I'm sure you would be available as a telephone helpline ;) ).
ReplyDeleteI got this pattern ages ago and intend to make it up every time I see a pair on a blog - and that is fairly frequently!). I will print it out immediately I am finished here. Thanks for reminding me Rhonda :)
I think you might find them to be a good pant for winter running in the right fabric. Super comfortable, easy to make, and easy to wear. The perfect trifecta!!! 😊
DeleteShe did a great job! (And so did you!) I've had this pattern for a while now, so thanks for the inspiration to go ahead and try it out.
ReplyDeleteMaking your own pants is one of the best reasons to sew! Once you get the pattern down pat, they come together like a breeze and its so fun to jut knock out multiple pairs. You both have great wardrobe foundations now.,
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