Pattern Review | Simplicity 3036

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Karon, The pintucks, waistband and pockets look great. They are very well made. These pants look so soft and comfy. You could wear them as casual loungewear.

[@cookeka]

Thanks for watching, Grace. I definitely well use them as comfy pants.

[@culturedpurl4470]

I love a pattern like this, cant go wrong with a Mimi G pattern , ever!

[@sylvievicenza179]

I had a surgery in December and even before could not where anything tight. I did sew a similar pant in a beautiful wool. I could where something nice and was not restrain. The only negative is the bulkiness of the waist. I made an other one with the same pattern and have put a band (like a yoga pant) from a good quality t-shirt my hubby was not wearing.

[@cookeka]

Sylvie... I hope you had a great recovery. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your helpful feedback.

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Karon! I love your pants. The pintucks look awesome! I’m planning to make them soon. ❤

[@cookeka]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate your kind feedback, T. They are great, but I have some bulging going on. I look forward to seeing your lovely make.

[@Pam2683]

Could you put a yoga style waist band on the pants to give the pants less volume…just a thought

[@cookeka]

That's possible. I am in the process of making another and will see how that make turns out.

[@ruthe8095]

I think the trousers look really nice on you. In fact, seeing yours has made me think I will purchase the pattern. Perhaps it is how you have styled them? Try with a shirt, worn long and French tucked. I appreciate it’s how you feel about them though. But they really look great! Don’t be too critical of your work ❤

[@cookeka]

Thanks for the tips, Ruth. The fabric is really soft and comfy. Although not so happy with the fit, I will be trying it with a shirt😀 Another from linen will be the next one.

[@deidrabenson361]

Great job!❤️❤️❤️

[@cookeka]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate your feedback!

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Someone suggested a yoga style waistband and I agree but it the goal is to tuck your shirt in you need another option. I’d like to suggest watching Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles waistbands for knits video. She has some helpful tips when dealing with bulky fabrics and waistbands.

[@cookeka]

Hello Donna. Thank you for the recommendation. I will definitely take a look.

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

@@cookekaThe title is, 6 ways to sew elasticated waistbands

[@rmorine6394]

Hi Karon! First I want to say your hair looks especially gorgeous. For the pants, I keep going back and forth on getting that pattern. But S9272 is my tried and true and they look so much alike. I guess the difference is these are for wovens and have the beautiful pintucks, while s9272 is for knits. I slimmed down some of the volume in the legs and they are perfect. I made a wonderful pair in heavy ponte and they are work appropriate. For the drawstring I just ordered a pack of replacement shoelaces on Amazon. I got 57" long which was good for my waist measurement plus enough to tie nicely. I got a great selection of colors and of course two of each! Plenty for all the future pairs of pants. 😊 I'm glad you found a pants pattern you love. Overall, they look great.

[@cookeka]

Thank you so much for watching, Morine. I also appreciate you sharing your feedback. Your suggestions are very helpful. Thanks for your kind words regarding my hair as well🙂

[@salvationmanadom4900]

You will love it in the linen. This is an awesome pattern.

[@cookeka]

I appreciate your encouragement because I am looking forward to the linen version. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@MrCharliesangel]

Those pants look great on you.

[@cookeka]

I appreciate it. Thanks for watching.

[@nicolenightingale2546]

As usual you never disappoint me with your makes. Well done well fitted but I do understand the bulk

[@cookeka]

I am so glad you enjoy the makes! Thank you

[@TamSews2]

I made the pants in ponte knit and I have the same experience. The pin tucks look good but I feel like there is bulk. I think I need to make some adjustments.

[@cookeka]

I hear you. The fabric choice definitely impacts the overall look. Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback.

[@jessikaj.create]

I passed on this pattern because it is only one view. But you are making me take a second look!

[@cookeka]

It's a lovely pattern. I just need to fix the waist.

[@kayhopp4866]

Karon, I understand not liking the" puffyness." The fabric IS a little heavier, BUT instead of 2 rows of elastic, use either 1 row of 3/4 inch or 1 inch elastic and that would make a big difference with this fabric. LOVE the way your things turn out!!!🥰

[@cookeka]

Kay... thanks for the recommendation. I appreciate it and will use this for future makes. Thanks for watching

[@MaryCunningham-u5j]

I'm glad to see your review of this pattern as I also purchased it but have not tried it yet. I think you got a great fit! I wonder if a yoga waistband application that I've been hearing about would work, too? Anyway, they are the best of both worlds as the pintuck down the front lends some style and formality while the soft waistband brings comfort and easy fitting!

[@cookeka]

That yoga waistband is a great idea. Thanks for sharing! Others have suggested the same as well. It is really a comfortable fit, and I live the pintucks.

[@sheilapagliaccio9086]

Hi Karen, when I sew with a thicker fabric I don’t add a separate waistband, I extend the pattern and do a fold over elastic waistband because of all the issues you are describing (like the Butterick pants from your previous videos). Definitely not something you did wrong. If I do attach a separate waistband, I only sew the single layer, then stitch in the ditch after folding over, but sometimes that seems too thick also. Your sewing is always impeccable!

[@cookeka]

Thank you so much for your tips, I appreciate it! I will be applying on my next knit pants.

[@arvamclaurin3093]

Looks great on you ❤

[@cookeka]

I appreciate your kind feedback. Thank you. 😊

[@klime2011]

I really think you would like simplicity 9471 it has a stretch band in the back with a button front fly if you like the stretch feature but not the install

[@cookeka]

I looked at the pattern and liked the elastic back. Thanks for the recommendation. I appreciate it.

[@okshesews]

Karon have you seen m8527? , essentially just like these but im guessing a better waistband install. Stretch band in back, fly front & button in the front and i know first hand palmer pletsch patterns are top tier! Love your videos btw . You have great style

[@cookeka]

I plan to get them... you are the second to recommend those lovely pants. I definitely have them on my list of patterns to purchase. I appreciate you, thanks much!!

[@Stumble.guy2]

Hello Karon! I really like your Mimi G pants you made and modeled. But I totally understand why you aren’t overly satisfied with them. I think they look too “ fluffy” aka bulky. But they are so well made by you. It’s the thickness of that knit, I think, nothing you did ,,and, they are great! I have that pattern and really should get it out and try to sew up a pr and see what happens when I sew them. I may have some problems as I am “ fluffy” around my waistline but pull on pants are my go to. IVE had two total knee replacements and a major back surgery so pull on pants for me sre my go to. Just easier as I have to wesr thicker support hose after having a blood clot in my left leg following tge back surgery. Therefore my left leg knee and ankle are swollen all the time. I wear the easiest knit clothes most times I can shop for or sew up. . What about a cute printed longer top!? Or do you prefer a tuck in style? I never tuck my tops or blouse in so a nice hip or bum covering longer knit top would be my idea. I don’t like that extra twill tape or any kind of extra “ string” to tighten my pants either. It’s just addng extra fluff I sure don’t need. But you sewed them excellently as always. Glummy n lightly snowing here today. Ug. I’m over it and we’ve got weeks of winter left. My twin daughters are together this coming week, the oldest one lives in Fla so the no2 twin flew down late Fri night after an hr delay sitting on the plane. We had quite a bit of snow most of Friday afternoon n evening. By Tuesday it’s to get bitter cold, again. Uggg! Stay warm and keep sewing as you do such a wonderful job on your garments. For now, Nancy, Fort Wayne In .

[@cookeka]

Hey Nancy... great to know you have recovered well from your procedures. I totally understand the choice of pull on pants at this time. I will be making them again from a thinner fabric and also a linen. I believe a broad elastic in the waist would look better for me with this fabric. Our bodies adjust frequently, and I need to keep that in mind when choosing styles and patterns. It is cold here too and not much snow, which I appreciate. Stay warm and enjoy your family, Nancy!

[@culturedpurl4470]

I LOVE the pintuck in those pants! I am about to make a pair of yoga style pants in a nice ponte and hoping to be able to wear them out at the very least for a lunch(??) I didnt want the yoga pant fabric, but I do like the yoga band for all round comfort~ however everyone's comfort waist is different! Did you sew the turtleneck you wore with the pants? Love the way it looks on you, so so cute! Blessings to you and yours~

[@cookeka]

Go for it. This pattern is a beautiful one. I just need to adjust for the bulk. I am sure yours will be lovely. Yes, I made the top using Simplicity 9385.

[@culturedpurl4470]

@@cookeka that top pattern suits you so well! I have to search it out Thank you for the pattern number~

[@martina3048]

I would use a lighter weight knit for the waist band.

[@cookeka]

Thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate it

[@karenciejek6566]

The pants look nice on you.

[@cookeka]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate you.