Adjustable Pants That ALWAYS Fit!

I know it would probably have been easier to start my trouser-drafting journey with something adamantly NOT adjustable. But where is the fun in that?
In retrospect, I very obviously should have interfaced the waistbands with some more structural canvas to help it out. Which I might add later.
Adjustable skirt example at the beginning of the video: • Don't Try To Make A Re...
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This project was so much fun. I learned so much, especially that drafting two-legged things need not be as scary or complicated as it may seem! Even if there are more measurements to make sure you take into account. Especially if you are on the curvier side.

[@KristineVike]

To all you loely people asking for a pattern/drafting process. I made a short video trying to talk about my thought process. It ain't much, and I'm not sure how legible it is. But it is here, such as it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3bId3Rrj7KVl80

[@poetmaggie1]

I am always afraid my manager will eat the pins.

[@KristineVike]

It is a very legit concern. So we must supervise the supervisor.

[@JosieStev]

Meowanger

[@GrumpyYank26]

I recently found a pair of big linen curtains at the thrift and turned one panel into pants! The curtains were from pottery barn (a shop in the usa) so were probably Very expensive and the quality of the linen is great! Thrifting!!!!

[@christinaklarenbeek6117]

Reminds me of a pair of maternity pants my aunt had back in the '80's. Single buttonhole on the outside and three buttons per side in the inside. Inner closure was a single button on one side and elastic with buttonholes on the other. Pants were pleated to help accommodate the baby bump - rather than darted.

[@apocriva]

I really love the coloured buttonholes!! Adorable! (Also thank you for fantastic captions. 😊)

[@KristineVike]

Thank you for enjoying them both (all?)! ❤️

[@lianegordon971]

Thank you for sharing. Some cool ideas there. Your editing is wonderful, and the captions were obviously not left to chance. Thank you for taking time for subscribers who cannot hear. I am sure they would appreciate your efforts.

[@FantasticalFolliesCostuming]

I think the row of buttonholes is a really great idea. If I've got one complaint about my own adjustable trousers, it's that the ties that hold up the front are long and reaaaaally cumbersome. Good thinking! 👏

[@haleyhoudini]

The ultimate in comfy chic! And stinkin cute, too. You're an inspiration and joy to watch, as always ❤

[@eliza7413]

They turned out very cute! The colorful buttonholes are also very fun!

[@SpiritlessFool]

What a beautiful project! Absolutely loved the concept, and the attitude of a problem solver. I find that there is usually at least one thing that gets forgotten in the hustle of sewing and one just has to deal with it. Your beautiful button holes were worth more than the fear of a necessary snip of the waistband. Maybe I should take this as a sign and attempt my own pair of adjustable pants as well. It feels like a scary project to take on, but perhaps it is a necessary one 🤔😊

[@KristineVike]

Scary projects can me some of the most rewarding! I support more attempts at adjustable trousers.

[@alessandramonteriggioni815]

What a fortunate suggestion! KZbin knew I would enjoy your content. 😊

[@KristineVike]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@m00n119]

your videos are always really nice to listen too while im drawing but damn those pants look comfy

[@KristineVike]

Can confirm! ❤️

[@violaraviola]

Watching your videos is like a calming session, plus very inspiring!! Thank you with all my heart ❤

[@DawnDavidson]

You could record that storm, duplicate it over and over to 8 hours, and sell it for a sleep video. 😂

[@impendinglooms]

Ooo, adding this to my to-do list. 😍 I’m finishing up and adjustable skirt now! Where would we be without our su-purr-visors! 😺

[@KristineVike]

That sounds marvellous! ❤️ (And the supurrvisors ageee. 🐈‍⬛)

[@CraigsOverijse]

Super fun video, i learnt to sew at school on a hand. rank machune abd always makes me think of my nan who was trained as a tailor her generation hand to manually propel their machines

[@nemoforvermore8085]

That was so wonderful to watch! I very much enjoy the calm tone of your videos and the sounds of cutting fabric and of your sewing machine are amazing. Also, the pants turned out so beautiful, I love the little flowers and the colorful buttonholes. Thank you so much for sharing, I hope you have a lovely day :)

[@KristineVike]

Thank you! I hadn’t planned all the colours initially, but I am so glad I gave in to the impulse. 😊

[@poetmaggie1]

I have been trying to make my zipperless pants and skirts neater, you have a method I am contemplating as possible. actually I see to ideas I like. Beautiful.

[@Tvianne]

Beautiful trousers. Your supervisors are adorable. Thanks!

[@KristineVike]

They are the best supurrvisors. 🥰

[@KKIcons]

These look great, and I learned a lot, especially about french seams, which I just didn't get, except occasionally by (happy) accident LOL. I clicked on it for the colors and I'm glad I stayed! I love the part where you look so cool with your drink and then the coaster falls off🍻

[@krachr1]

Love those!!

[@thewomble465]

This year i lost my boy who looks just like your quality Manager lovely to see him helping you

[@reneebrill8322]

YES! I was hoping that a pants version was coming soon!

[@KristineVike]

It was fun to try to wrap my mind around it!

[@brat46]

I love that machine.

[@andyrose68]

Love this idea, and love your quality control officer (Cat).

[@joanneentwistle7653]

This is a brilliant idea!

[@Worldbuilder]

The resident quality manager makes sure everything is up to purr… (okay, I’ll find my own way out…) ;)

[@whimsyearth]

my cat does the same thing, like shes blessing my projects ❤

[@jacquecomposanto3792]

My partner is reading next to me and I adored watching this with the captions! And I think the pants came out really well!

[@KristineVike]

That sounds like such a cozy time, glad you enjoyed!

[@leaf2576]

I love everything about your videos. The sound editing, the clear instructions, and of course the choice of sewing projects. So calming and cozy to watch. Where do you get such fine linen thread? I recently began using linen thread for the first time and the finest I could find was quite thick!

[@KristineVike]

This is actually weaving yarn from an Etsy shop called YARNITALY. It’s only single ply and does need to be waxed, but alternatives are out there!

[@zaizen4359]

As an alternative, Burnley and Trowbridge is a widely recommended source of quality linen thread. The nice thing too is that they have helpful resources on their website to help you better understand what you’re looking for when it comes to linen thread shopping, such as the “ply” and determining thickness.

[@zoehamilton9993]

I love the sewing machine! Maintenance looks so easy ❤

[@zoehamilton9993]

I love this project ❤

[@miduchalan1]

I've been looking for a video exactly like this for a while! I'm so pleased to see this!

[@KristineVike]

I am glad it found you at the right time!

[@eh3010]

I love your videos and finally got me inspired to do more hand sewing. Working on some handkerchiefs to practice

[@linr8260]

Oh I love the colourful buttonholes they're so cute and cheerful!

[@KristineVike]

They were a lot of fun! With all this embroidery floss, I might as well use some. ❤️

[@simplyrickeeta]

Wow, what a beautiful and relaxing video. I'll take 2, please! lol

[@KristineVike]

Adjustable, comfy pants for all!

[@MirandaBardick]

Fantastic!!! Thank you new sun here

[@CM-xn6xc]

Your videos are very soothing, and I love your designs.

[@aquaaurora2747]

The coaster getting stuck happens to me often, I've broken a few from the fall they take when gravity inevitably wins. I've been too scared to try pants in any form so just done skirts so far. Thank you for the video.

[@theresafinn4257]

Jack-the-Ripper is also my friend in quilting. I love the adjustable pants. TY

[@GrumpyYank26]

Your english is amazing! -usa

[@ka7271]

Would you like to share where you got the linen fabric? My local fabric shops (in Norway) generally only take in light to medium weight linen and I miss something heavier. And ordering from shops in EU gets so expensive 😢

[@KristineVike]

This fabric is called "Linen Twill" in colour "00Natural", and it is carried by wholesale supplier Ragnvald Grimsrud AS in Norway. My local fabric shop uses Ragnvald as a supplier anyway, so I can ask them to take in a bolt. I haven't found anything like it online I'm afraid, but maybe one of your local fabric shop works with him already and could be willing to order some? (a heads-up to add that, being heavier and a nicer quality, it is also a bit pricier. I don't know the running price now with inflation and everything, but it's nice to be prepared for it.)

[@ka7271]

@@KristineVike thank you! I will ask around for the supplier 😊

[@SPOOn-tl6ji]

You got a like just for your clever subtitles.

[@KristineVike]

It brings me so much joy that people are enjoying them!

[@eileenfb1948]

❤❤❤

[@jennglow4647]

Very pretty 😀

[@cordeliamartinez9958]

These are beautiful. Will you share your drafting process in another video, please?

[@KristineVike]

I'm not the best at making my projects understandable to other people, but I did make an attempt at... something. Such as it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3bId3Rrj7KVl80

[@PBromide]

Very cool! Do you have any photos of the pants, straight on, with you standing? On your IG I see you sitting down and a close-up of the buttons, but I'd like to imagine what the pants look like in a neutral standing position.

[@KristineVike]

As luck would have it, I go some for the next project I am working on. So some will come in a while and a bit!

[@katecapek3116]

Does Freya have a box of feet or attachments such as a button holer or blind stitch attachment? My WWII era Singers have the toys and I LOFF them.

[@KristineVike]

Yes! I was so lucky with Freya. I knew next to nothing when I bought her but she’s in such good working condition and came with lots of extra feet. Not sure about a button hole foot, but certainly a cording foot and a few hemming feet and many more that I haven’t identified. It’s an adventure. 🥰

[@katecapek3116]

@@KristineVike if there is a gathering foot, those things limit gathering frustrations really well (although they don't look like much).

[@jenedge5579]

Either the kitty does not like their tale or they are very trusting 😬 Oh, I forgot, world revolves around kitty. 🤣 ❤

[@christinefiberarts1643]

Where did you get your cone of linen thread?

[@KristineVike]

I got it from an Italian yarn shop (primarily for weaving) called YARNITALY on Etsy. It is not the best sewing thread by a long shot. It’s not even 2-ply, but works with waxing. I can just get quite stubborn about using what I already have rather than buying something better fit for the job sometimes (okay, a lot of the time). 😅

[@MijnWolden]

We always benefit from being a bit ✨✨extra✨✨ ❤

[@KristineVike]

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[@DinaRamse]

Could this work with pencil skirts as well?

[@KristineVike]

I would think so. But since pencil skirts are significantly more tailored, there might be other methods of making them adjustable that would be easier.

[@lianasutton2085]

Thank you for this video, you create lovely work. I live in Florida and these trousers look stylish and comfortable! Would a pattern happen to be available for purchase?

[@KristineVike]

I am afraid I do not have the capacity or the knowledge to do a fully size-inclusive range at this point. Maybe one day!

[@skullsarecute]

I love that your cat tries to get their tail cut off over and over. Very cat.

[@KristineVike]

Never a dull moment. 🫣

[@pyenygren2299]

Here is my comment for the algorithm. 👖

[@poetmaggie1]

Your supervisor looks smaller than mine.

[@KristineVike]

Pocket-sized voids, for convenience. 🖤

[@TheKjoy85]

Is your sewing machine a Singer or something else?

[@KristineVike]

It’s a Husquarna Freja.

[@TheKjoy85]

I have a vintage, mini Singer that was my aunt's when she was a little girl. It is still functional, but it has to be hand-operated like the machine in this video. It is full of sentimental value to my mom and I because my mom's sister died before I was born. Sewing has been a common interest for most of the women in my family.

[@garbtheater]

I think I need a pair now 🤍

[@KristineVike]

Yasss!