SIMPLICITY 9236! Pattern WARNING!!! Elevate With Ankara!

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Friends! Please let me know what you think about my pants in the comments below! Also, check out this video to see my last make kzbin.info/www/bejne/garNoIhtoqxoh6M

[@crumpetsteaandsewing]

Great pants despite the challenges. Too bad the description left out the pocket details. I agree! I rely on the images and details of the pattern cover. The model’s version definitely look like they are slim/close fitting pants. Thanks for the review! I love this series!

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Tea!!! Thank you so much!!! They got me this time LOL. I can say that rarely happens but this one pattern got me twice! LOL Thank you for watching!

[@Keshia_ZaziKCreations]

That husband comment!!!!! Those pants are very nice. I would’ve thought those were patch pockets as well!!! Still nice❤

[@CreativiteeByT]

🤣🤣🤣 Thank you so very much!!!!

[@missygrando1965]

The piping is a really nice touch. I like the muted colors in the fabric too.

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much, Missy!!!

[@moniquewatson8985]

"She made the slim version", hilarious! Now miss lady, those pants look slim because the model is slim. Though I am neither the model's build or yours, you nailed it for all those who are built like you...and are not. That fabric definitely brought it to another level. I think u may be on to something though. The pattern companies should show a few different size models so we can all have a better idea of what it could look like on us. The pants look beautiful and as always u nailed the look! Glad you still plan to enjoy them. Tfs!

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Monique! Thank you for your comments!!! My husband was so serious too LOLOLOL!!! I feel like the pattern pieces are a bit to wide past the hip, which is why I think there is too much fabric. I noticed it but I didn't alter it because I wanted to make sure it would fit. I guess that is why it's good to make a muslin first, but I don't have the patience. Although I think the pattern pieces are wider than they should be, I could be wrong and it would be nice to see a smaller and larger model on each cover... Even if they draw it. I'm glad you liked them!!!!!!!!

[@hoosierhandmade22]

Hello, Talisha! Those pants are so beautiful! And I think they look great on you! You should definitely wear them wherever you want and be so proud! Thanks for sharing! Happy Sewing❤~Tiffany

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much, Tiffany! I appreciate your kind words!

[@myralorraine]

I agree with you, Talisha…Those do look like patch packets! And I totally agree about the sizing of the envelope cover, and the way yours turned out to. But I have to say you look really good in yours and that fabric is adorable!

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much, Ms. Myra! I'm going to wear them the best I can lol. I'm still thinking about getting more of this fabric! LOL

[@mildredhall1251]

These pants are a win win for me💯

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you, Mildred!!!

[@Manecoarse]

Great job on your pants. For a simple pattern, I love all the details. The pleats on the side are so cute, and I love the piping that you added.

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much!!! I agree that the pattern has great details but yet so simple!

[@BudgetingwithSommerNicole]

I love the pants and the pattern is awesome. They turned out great, even the ankle cuffs.

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much, Sommer!!! I’ve enjoyed them much!!!😀

[@AndraMakes]

They are gorgeous, Talisha! Love, love, love the piping! 🤩💗

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much, Andra!! I plan to use more piping in the future!

[@gaynellhall4696]

Hi. Beautiful fabric. Even though the pattern was misleading, they are so cute on you. 🥰

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so very much!!

[@vanessaknight7129]

Your husband is too funny, I definitely see why you feel about the pattern, but they did turn out nice.

[@CreativiteeByT]

😂😂 Thank you, Vanessa!!!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I have used that pocket technique in several Indie patterns - I like how clean the finish is. It's a shame that the pocket details weren't what you expected! The pants are fun - I'm glad you love them despite the challenges!!

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Michelle! Thank you so much!!! Yes, the pocket technique is really clean and less cluncky! Although the pants were not as expected, I'm glad I ended up liking them.

[@jaxn1221]

Yep, I also thought these had patch pockets! I hadn't started these yet so I'm glad I caught your video. Adorable fabric, and love the changes you made...really cute pants.

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Jen!!!! Thank you so much!!!! Good luck with your pants!!!! The patch pocket issue caught me off guard!

[@thesewingparlor]

Thanks for all the concerns and tips. I have this pattern and agree, I would want a more tapered in leg like the pattern cover (seems) to feature. So good to know I'll have to be mindful how much room it actually gives. Thanks for the big warning! Pants still look great! Fatmata's work is BEAUTIFUL and love all the piping detail she does as well! Yes to more piping to come!! 💗

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Jacqueline!!!! Thank you so much for your comments! I tried to not rant but…. I’m sure yours will come together wonderfully!!! Yes to piping!!!! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@nancyhelpinstill1834]

LOL! That’s actually the way I ALWAYS sew inseam pockets! I like it because I cuts down on the bulk in the hip area - especially with knits. I already have enough natural bulk! You know you could always just use that shaped pocket pattern and apply it like a patch. Love the piping. You did a great job!

[@CreativiteeByT]

🤣 That's so cool that you always sew your pockets this way. I put pockets in everything and this is the first pattern to introduce that method. I will say that it's cleaner! Yes, you are definitely right. I could have attached them like patches but I had already stitched them down to one side by the time I realized what was happening and was too lazy to unpick 😆. I'll read ahead next time 😅! Thank you so much for your comments!! 😃🥰🤩

[@TanyaDBryant]

Love your fabric choice. Yea those pockets would have through me for a loop as well. Great job on the details of the pants. Looks good!

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you!!!!! 😃

[@debbierenee7896]

Love the pants, and what a nice fit. I have not sewn any ankara fabric and your series has encouraged me to do so. 🤗

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Debbie!!! Thank you so much!!!! I hope you get a chance to sew with Ankara soon!!!😃

[@maxinekershaw9756]

Ma’am❣️❣️❣️ Rant all you want…You look fierce🥰 thanks for sharing

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much, Maxine!!!

[@lovemila]

First I wanna say that I absolutely adore all of your videos! Second, I am so glad that I watched this video in particular, because I was considering that pattern after you and Sheree showed it because I like the slim look with the tapered cuff. So I appreciate your honesty in this video. They do look really good on you though and may pair well with some tennis shoes and a bomber jacket 😊 Also, you are a boss for taking pictures in the cold with snow on the ground

[@CreativiteeByT]

Awwww! Thank you so very much! I hope you do make them because it would be nice to know if the fullness is from my size or if the width of the pants are truly drafted too big. Definitely a bomber jacket and tennis shoe type of look and I also love the idea of heels 👠! About that snow ❄️….. It was FREEEEEEZZZING! It is always too dark inside to get good photos especially with these darker prints so that photo shoot went really quick lol. Side note 📝…. I hope you blog your process and progress in your garden because I love watching those videos too and I’m growing one this year. Thank you for watching!😍

[@ShereeThomas30]

Wow!!!! I TOTALLY THOUGHT THEY WERE PATCH POCKETS! They turned out cute but you’re right this pattern does look more slimmer in the leg than it is. Dang man. I understand your frustration. Your husband’s comment 😂. This is totally cute on you though.

[@CreativiteeByT]

Right!!! I was so confused when I was following the instructions for the pocket... I was thinking... how is this going to be on the outside like this.. As I continued to read, I was like NOOOO WAAAYYYY! LOL. I should have read it ahead of time but I didn't because the pattern seemed so simple. My husband was sooo serious too! He thinks he is an expert now! Thank you so much!!!!

[@carmensalome]

They look fabulous on you!!

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much, Ms. Carmen!

[@sewsewsewist785]

Gorgeous on u. Perfect fit!

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much 😃!!

[@hawkessa]

The deception! 😂 I have this pattern but haven’t made them. Thanks for the heads up about the inconsistencies in style lines and pocket. Your pants turned out cute! Love this series!!

[@CreativiteeByT]

😂😂 Thank you, Stephanie!!!!

[@pjacksreads536]

I totally agree with you. Not the same but yours are beautiful.

[@CreativiteeByT]

I’m so glad it’s not just me 🤣! Thank you so much for your comments!!

[@rachellynncreates2703]

Hmmmmm I wonder if there’s a way to manipulate that pattern to make it a patch pocket…. Now I kinda want to experiment. You’d have to manipulate a few of the pieces. I love Ankara. And you look great in them.

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much, Rachel!! I'm sure there is a way by just using the piece that was given but I was in the follow instruction mode LOL. I'm sure there's another pattern out there that has that option too. Thanks for watching!

[@maxinekershaw9756]

On another note, I did make my first purchase of Ankara fabric thanks to you 😂

[@CreativiteeByT]

WHOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!! Yassss!!! Welcome to the Ankara team!!! Do you have anything in mind that you would like to make?

[@maxinekershaw9756]

@@CreativiteeByT I want to make a blazer and??? I got a 6 yd bundle.. definitely will be a copy cat (inspired) from something you made 😂

[@CreativiteeByT]

Ayyyyyyyyeee!!!!! I plan to make one too!! Let’s go!!! 😂🥰

[@722dabba]

When am I going to learn to do my research BEFORE I buy the pattern. I was looking for a garment that looked like the picture ( in terms of volume). But what can you do. I really appreciate your video. Thank you

[@brendajefferson5984]

Nice looking pants. I bought this pattern but never made them after reading through instruction guide. Curious about the thigh width, I measured the pattern and realized the deception. Moved on an d never made them. Your pant’s are beautiful in spite of the challenges. Measure the complete pattern is my suggestion.thanks for sharing😊

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Brenda!! Thank you for your comments and knowledge! Note taken📝 ! Glad you were able to catch it ahead of time. I should have known after seeing the width of the others who made it. I'll definitely measure everything moving forward! 😃

[@kpcntry]

The pants are nice, even though they are a bit balloony. I have this pattern, and will now attempt to narrow the legs when I make them. Thank you for the tip

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much!!! Outside of the need to make adjustments the pattern is great.😍

[@sandracampbell7278]

I made those pants… I knew the pockets are in the seam from the back diagram you showed… 😃😃

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Sandra!!! Yea, I guess I though I would have an opening in the front to slide my hand through. I did see the little markings on the diagram but still thought they were patch. How did your pants turn out?

[@sandracampbell7278]

@@CreativiteeByT they turned out good…I did mine in a light denim, the color on the envelope…will be making again in Ankara, but, the slimmer version.

[@CreativiteeByT]

Oh ok! So you made the wide leg previously?

[@sandracampbell7278]

@@CreativiteeByT yes.

[@CreativiteeByT]

@@sandracampbell7278 Gotcha! I'm sure they are gorgeous!

[@shirls2417]

I totally really like both your pants and Sheree’s pants. Girl you are always on point. Ms. T, I hope you can help me desperately with a problem I have. I bought African print fabric from Amazon and I can remove the glue in it. HELP if you know how to remove it.

[@CreativiteeByT]

Thank you so much, Shirls! For the glue, you need to get a paper towel and put it on top of the glue area and then put a hot iron to it to heat the glue up. Once the glue has been heated, it will peel off easily.

[@shirls2417]

@@CreativiteeByT Thank you so very much. Keep up all that beautiful sewing and inspiration you are so lovingly giving out.

[@CreativiteeByT]

@@shirls2417 You are most welcome and will do!!

[@nancyhelpinstill1834]

Seems like you could slim down the legs by taking in the side and inner leg seams from the hip down, then taper down to the cuff area. You know?

[@CreativiteeByT]

Hi Nancy!!!! Thank you so much for your comments!!! I actually tried doing that but the pant leg started raising and I think it may have something to do with the pleats. Not sure because I don't make pants often enough but they got shorter and shorter when pinning.