Cloning My Favourite Pants 🧵 This One Kicked My Butt

[@gk1322mm]

The fabric is called suedine, the fabric looks luscious! Kudos for your fearless approach to sewing and taking on challenging projects

[@Loepsie]

Oh, thank you! Now I can look up the care instructions 😂

[@gk1322mm]

@@Loepsie I have an RTW pair of a similar fabric (and yes, it is as lovely to wear as you think) it says wash on 30 degrees, iron on low heat, don't tumble dry and don't dry clean.

[@sandiemable]

@@Loepsie 🤣🤣🤣

[@debcarroll8192]

I saw you pinning the pattern to your fabric, and I said, "No, no! Do a mock up first!" Then you did. Whew! I can really relate to how difficult it is to sew without a pattern. I recently sewed my daughter's wedding dress without any pattern, and it was the hardest thing ever! Many mock ups were involved. It turned out beautifully in the end, but I nearly pulled my hair out in the process. Like you, I couldn't reproduce what I did if you asked me to! Your pants came out beautifully, too. You could always add thread loops for the belt if you don't want to use regular belt loops.

[@Dev-ld4gi]

This was so relatable 😅 oddly enough, I find a lot of beginner sewists are intimidated by patterns and would rather just try to make something, and I always tell them winging it is gonna be harder than almost any pattern you can find 😂 even with a lot of sewing experience, self drafting patterns always gives me terrible anxiety 😄

[@evec9449]

The day I started using tear away stabiliser on both top and bottom fabrics for buttonholes was a complete game changer. Also you can premark the placement on the stabiliser and keep the buttonholes straight more easily.

[@manicantsettleonausername6789]

Even if the process was chaotic they turned out beautifully in the end!

[@tharinawho5342]

They are even more flattering than the original pair! Congrats!

[@SallyCreations]

I love them! :) They look fabulous. Since there's no buttons I would add a couple of hook and eyes on the waistband to keep the front flap closed properly and lay more flat, but that's just a tiny detail! You did a fantastic job!

[@sylwianilsson7618]

They look really great and comfortable. Very well done. Love watching you hand sewing in the window.

[@Loepsie]

Thank you! I'm wearing them today and they truly are very comfortable 😄

[@nicolejacobs6381]

This is probably my favorite sewing video you’ve done for the simple fact of the jump cuts and the craziness because it feels so real and normal i the creative process. I feel such a kinship right now and loved this video ❤

[@guineapig1985]

I had a similar issue when I was copying a pair of pants with the sides not matching. I think for me it was that I made the top edge straight but it actually needs a curve because it's higher in the back than in the front. Once I did that, my seams matched up correctly.

[@gosperru]

Very relatable. I'm just about finished with a sewing project that is, admittedly, more complicated than I was ready for, and it's such a relief to get it done and have it look pretty good.

[@cris_possible]

Don't be hard on yourself! Trousers are one of the most difficult clothes to sew and you did a fantastic job without a pattern!!

[@motorcitylady13]

I love that you give us all the process with yikes included. What a great KZbinr you are. I felt like I was there with you, celebrating both the wins and the confusion. Learning this along with you is so much easier. It's less stressful, than with those who don't show how it can go so quickly wrong, but find an answer to be fixed. Thank you.

[@kayta84]

Very comfortable looking! If you do want belt loops later you can use a ribbon instead of fabric to cut down on bolk. Or very thin belt loops in a embroidery thread just to keep the back and sides in place❤

[@blufaerie]

This came out nicely! Kudos to your bravery!

[@ericathefae]

They turned out awesome! The only thing I would change would be to make a double-ended horisontal dart at the back (where the fabric tends to bunch up) which would help the fabric lie smooth.

[@dees3179]

Have you watched Zack Pinsetts video on impossible trousers/pants? You think yours were confusing,…I watched his more than once and I still don’t get it. Glad you did a mock up.

[@jeaniesf84833]

So glad you did a mock-up! Any time I'm in doubt, I make a mock-up. Thank you for sharing this challenging adventure, you are not alone in feeling totally lost but still moving forward. Great job!

[@XSunnyHeartX]

I loved this project :) Even the belt by itself looks great. If you would like a tipp on pattern matching: It helps to start sewing from the middle of your seam outward instead of all the way from top to bottom. This way, the top layer isn't pushed further and further from where it is supposed to go. A walking foot also worked wonders for me :)

[@SarahNA09]

Gorgeous! They look even better than the original pants. Well done

[@Kayconnuevoalma]

They look gorgeous on you! Well worth the effort.

[@sandiemable]

I felt your pain! You tackled the pants and won! They are beautiful and fit you perfectly. I think a good cup of coffee/tea has been earned with a slice of cake! xoxo's Sandie😍

[@rhonddalesley]

I cloned a pair of tracky bottoms and paper fitted like you and had EXACTLY the same result with the front leg looking skewed but I winged it somehow and they turned out great, just like yours have! I came to a conclusion that a paper pattern just doesn’t hang like fabric does, tissue may be better because it’s thinner but hey ho, we live and learn!

[@sarahbhutta251]

Great job sticking with it! They look great on you.

[@debbiesnyder762]

Your pants are beautiful. Good job. They look stunning on you

[@penultimateh766]

Our gorgeous and creative Lucy can do anything!

[@Flampivia]

I hope to sew my dream pants some day, they are a similar type of what you did :D but definitely with pockets

[@munka214]

That fabric looks so soft and luxurious. I love that style of pants and will hopefully find a pattern that works with my body shape. It may have been stressful making a pattern from an existing garment but it gives me hope that I can do it too!

[@ibab8941]

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[@shellsbellswac1]

They look gorgeous!! Well done Lucy! So proud of you for sticking it out and thanks for sharing your process!

[@clotildebesson1991]

I'm planning on cloning my own favourite pair of trousers very soon, thanks for experimenting before me! ;)

[@bethanyhutchinson6714]

You were very brave to take this on without a pattern, but the end result looks great! Be proud of your sewing abilities!🎉

[@raraavis7782]

Oh, I was eyeing fabric like that, not long ago. No idea, what it's called, though. Not something, I've seen before! It looks and feels very high end, imo. I would really like to encourage you, to take the leap towards pattern making, btw. I think, you're at a point, where it would make sense. And trust me...once you start working from a well fitting basic pattern... you'll never want to go back to cloning ready to wear or struggling with store bought patterns. The creative freedom and ease of fitting is wonderful.

[@tammyellison735]

I put the pockets on first. The pants look really comfy

[@caraid9263]

They look great! ! My mom has me clone a pair of pants for her, we thought it would be sooo easy to just trace the pattern but it’s really quite finicky and a pain! But they did turn out well! Tires turned out wonderfully, well worth it!

[@kayladionyssiou3636]

I think I would put a single or double or v-shaped belt loops at the center back. Just an idea.

[@louisejane9448]

your pants look amazing. if you are interested in an easy way to avoid clipping the curve of the crotch seam, I sew my outer seams first (so adding in pockets etc is done while the fabric is still layed out flat) then sew the inner seam, and then i flip one leg right side out and shove in the inside out leg and sew the crotch seam. congrats on self drafting though, keep up the amazing work.

[@planningtolive_thebestlife453]

I call that color mushroom taupe☺️

[@jannettealejo1990]

I love them! For all the stress, I'm sure it caused you, they look great! I wish I had the figure to wear something like this. Can't wait for to see more

[@michellem.4358]

Thanks for sharing the occasional reality of chaos when trying something new. You did so well motivating yourself to push through the hardships. They turned out so well! I wonder if you included the back darts in your pattern. At one point you mentioned not needing them because the back fit well. I just wonder if this might have caused the mismatch early on in pattern drafting. Sometimes darts are trimmed, and that would make it difficult to know how much to add to make the original pre darted pattern piece.

[@Loepsie]

The back darts are quite minimal in the original, I think I just took more fabric to make the pleats in front and it straightened out :) I only traced the front along the center seam of both sides and extrapolated the width of the top from the width of the bottom

[@TT-_-]

Whew, they came out all right in the end! After some real use you will see if the belt stays in place nicely without loops. I think I have some pants with just two loops (one on each side), or you could tack the belt down at the back if that ends up the moving part...

[@fictionalhuman]

Great job figuring out these pants! I really like them :)

[@stevezytveld6585]

Those pants came out so absolutely lovely. Well done. It's good to see you problem solve on the fly. I vote for adding belt loops - nothing more annoying than a belt that won't stay in place. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@bcgrote]

Pants are hard! You did the thing!

[@karenelisabeth4671]

Turn the pants inside out. Pull one leg into the other, and pin them together at the seams. Then it is a lot easier to take the pattern from the pants

[@dees3179]

Thank you.

[@rikkihutchinson8277]

Beautiful ❤ well done!! Just an idea for the belt loops without the bulk. What about thread loops? Strong and sturdy without any bulk

[@Loepsie]

That could work, thank you!

[@yenifergavina1451]

They look great, definitely want to make some

[@laughingbear2581]

Adorable! They remind me of a pair of pants I used to have that were some of my favorites as well!

[@dawngable4622]

They came out fantastic. Wish I had you courage

[@aleciab83]

If you wanted to try another pattern, I was looking and I think that, the SewMag (UK) Paperbag Trousers pattern would be close. But the ones you made do look great!

[@deltaflute03]

Well done! I have never tackled pants except for pj bottoms because I am terrified. Fit is so hard. If you want to avoid bulk, but your belt slides around, I suggest thread loops.

[@michellezevenaar]

Always trace over inside out clothes to help see more details and things like Mark darts.

[@sharoncrawford6450]

Very very nice. They turned out lovely and looks beautiful on you! It was worth all the pain wouldn’t you say 😊. Always enjoy your videos 👗🧵🪡🥰

[@AgnesN]

Omg, I have the same Krtek pencil!!! :D The pants turned out great, it really does look very flattering on your body type.

[@seamsuneven7824]

To do your mockup next time just make shorts that is the part you need to focus on. Then you can save fabric. Great job on forging ahead!

[@emmalemon26]

I really love them! They suit you so well ❤

[@robertabiallas6923]

Beautiful job! If they feel good on you, and the cut and stitching is good, most folks won’t notice pattern matching and it’s not even noticeable (so DON’T go pointing it out to people)!

[@Bookwormscififan]

Every time I watch you make pants, I want to make myself a pair... then I realise I'd probably end up like you in this video: overwhelmed and confused 🤣 Those pants turned out great!! I agree, they look fine without belt loops!

[@magdagrabka24]

They came out so cute!

[@SherBear88]

LOVE the pants!! So cute!!!

[@dawnmontero3865]

This came out so well 😍 love it

[@ascdancer]

I have blundstones partly because they’re unisex and I don’t want a heel heel on my boots, but this was a super cool video and I’d love to see you do more like this. Lol maybe your viewing percentages will even out too…

[@melissaj4626]

Great job!

[@sewwithmsjones1196]

Don't you absolutely LOVE having a sewing room? No more setting up the machine on the kitchen counter, yay!!!

[@Loepsie]

You have no idea 🙌

[@hannayoung9657]

You need to get a drafting pattern book

[@realvikingqueen7967]

Thought of doing the same thing all day long... So strange..! 😶 🍃 👍 ❤

[@monasulaiman9108]

You should have done the inner facing after making the pleats and all so it isn't that bulky at the waist, but overall nice work👏

[@kristianbjrnjensen5388]

The trousers ended up nice and wearable, but you should have shown us, how you made button/zipper place and the crotch sewing.

[@ljbryce]

Love them, did you make your white top that you are wearing.😍

[@carolinesewall9319]

Hi did you put a thicker needle in your machine I had same trouble soon as I changed to jeans zip I did buttonholes Think you need to use a pattern more I sewed 50 years n always have a pattern. Caroline Norfolk uk

[@jessicastevens5782]

I had a pair of linen paperbag pant from the 80s that I loved, and had never seen anything like that before - I kept them for decades to use as a pattern for recreating them, but never did it. not my size or a style that flatters me anymore :-

[@mirandafullen1991]

They look so good! Question, are you glad you did the zipper instead of buttons?

[@anmakhanzada5664]

I like your video you are amazing,, 💕

[@Loepsie]

Thank you so much!

[@anmakhanzada5664]

Please 🥺 teach me how to sew a skirt!!!

[@Elin.Noller]

Stiff paper do not "go together" the way fabric does. Does not mean the fabric will look bad :)

[@bcgrote]

Is that fabric known as... mousehair? A wooly sateen sort.

[@InThisEssayIWill...]

I think some of the anxiety comes from it being a less familiar garment, if you sewed pants more often you likely would feel more confident about it. They turned out great though!

[@binkybombastic6200]

If you need some inspiration/help for ‚winging sewing projects’ I can highly recommend How to slay Omas Kleiderschrank! She only speaks (southern) German but her videos are sooo good and easy to follow and she never uses any patterns.

[@kaytemnorwood]

I don't know if you'll ever see this, but how many days did it take you to make this?

[@Loepsie]

Three days 😊 But that includes all the steps that go into recording a video as well, which does slow me down a lot haha

[@kaytemnorwood]

@@Loepsie that is so insanely fast! You did a great job!

[@sapphirecamui6447]

the back of the pants HAS to be taller than the front. You have to sew first the inner seam, starting from the crotch point. ;)

[@catherinezetajones6982]

Hi 👋 👋 Love you from India May I know your height coz I m 5 feet 1 inch and I am uncomfortable in most dresses . So I almost always wear broad legged pants with shirts . Any suggestions from your side on the clothing for petite women .

[@Loepsie]

I'm 173cm, I believe that's 5'7" or 5'8"? Definitely not petite though so I'm afraid I can't offer any insights there 😅

[@bulma88]

😄

[@Gandellion]

Girl, you’re here worrying about cutting into your fabric when you’re not sure that the pattern is right and I’m here screaming MOCK UP

[@Gandellion]

Phew thank goodness

[@pearanerd]

I would want belt loops if only for those times that I need to use a public restroom. I wouldn't want any chance of having my belt drop on the floor, or, god forbid, in the toilet. Ugh.

[@Loepsie]

I just slip it upwards onto my midriff! That way I don't have to untie it 😁

[@dees3179]

You could also put a couple of hidden buttons or poppers inside the belt for this eventuality.

[@impposter560]

From the title I thought they would come out looking a hot mess, but they're lovely

[@tracyvision]

Loepsie I have the KZbin channel for you - Alexandra Morgan of InHouse Patterns. Her channel is all about pattern making and she has some great online classes for making your own blocks, etc.. Tons of great content. kzbin.info

[@Mallory198617]

Any minor inconvinience and pocket goes yeet. I cant be bothered anymore

[@rhonddalesley]

I cloned a pair of tracky bottoms and paper fitted like you and had EXACTLY the same result with the front leg looking skewed but I winged it somehow and they turned out great, just like yours have! I came to a conclusion that a paper pattern just doesn’t hang like fabric does, tissue may be better because it’s thinner but hey ho, we live and learn!

[@tharinawho5342]

They are even more flattering than the original pair! Congrats!