Sewing Ponte Trousers: How to Hack the Glissando Sewing Pattern

[@TomKatStitchery]

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[@yellowfuchsia1]

These are exactly the pockets that I want on the Summer Caye/Flat Bottom Flo mash-up pants that I've been working on. I love it when I think of something I want to do and somebody (usually you or Karina Trinidad) comes up with the solution. Thank you, Whitney 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Great minds think alike! 🤣🤣

[@teresastevens2084]

p.s. I wanted to mention: Your opening credits to TomKat Stitchery Christmas music is lovely! 🎶❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!!

[@upcycledcopycat8389]

Anytime I have to add any length try a pattern (and I always have to add "sewing tall"...I just use ¼" graph paper... Avail at most office supply stores on either desk blotter style (really handy if you like designing quilt blocks) or in padded paper. It's so much handier than using a ruler.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That is a really good tip! Thanks for sharing! I'll have to get some ordered!

[@lemtaz]

My printer has an option to print graph paper. It really does come in handy.

[@reneemorgan9320]

Those are the perfect pants! They look fabulous on you!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thanks! I love them!

[@norakathleenbertoglio4414]

Nice job on the ponte pants and Vernon shirt! Do you recall what knit you used to make your toaster sweater? Your collar stands up so nicely!

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's a wool sweater knit that was gifted to me. Thanks!

[@anjanadelhi4497]

The pants and the vernon shirt combination looks great!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!!

[@threadtherapy251]

Those trousers are seriously gorgeous and very flattering!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I LOVE them too!

[@angiemcconnell9070]

What a great mash up! Appreciate you bringing us the how to recreate this! And also appreciate the link the fabric! So many wonderful colors! Pants and button ups are both on my goals for 2025! And I’m glad you mentioned the Henley for a pj top!

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sandrawhite3596]

Whitney your trousers and shirt are beautifully. 😊😊😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!!

[@BetseyClaire]

What a great win Whitney! The pants look really good.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@fortmacmom3122]

You look great today. The top emphasizes your natural colour

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@millysews5646]

I love your ponte Glissandos. Both of your outfits are great (I would love to have them). The shirt you made with the ponte pants and the sweater you are wearing in the picture showing you wearing the Glissandos. Did you make the tan sweater? I love it and would love to know what pattern iti is. Great job and very inspirational.

[@TomKatStitchery]

No, I didn't make the sweater. It's Ready to Wear and I ordered it last year. But there are tons of options out there for sweaters as this. I think the Style Arc pattern I showed previously could be a jumping off point.

[@Escape10mom]

Love those pants! I need to give this a try!! Thank you for posting!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you! I know they will get a lot of wear this winter!

[@karenbruner899]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!! Thank you so much, Whitney!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad! I hope you get them sewn up soon!

[@patriciaoswalt6464]

Excellent fit on your new trousers, love the color too.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Me too!

[@cecilehoare3053]

They fit perfectly!!! Great job!! love them!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@deboramoyer119]

Nice! Thanks for the inspiring video.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@maryellenoneill9061]

Hi Whitney, your outfit is so classy looking.🤩. You picked a great color combo and the shirt is perfect. Thank you for sharing the pocket hack, it’s so nice to be able to get the look you want. 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@karendiesner5008]

Very classy, Whitney! Ponte pants, what a great idea!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes! Thank you!

[@teresastevens2084]

Whitney, I am over-the-Moon in love with your “Perfect Ponte Trousers” and you can be sure I will be utilizing your tutorial here to convert my LN Glissando pattern even more (I had already adapted them from button fly to zip fly using your previous tutorial.) I use the full belly front on this pattern to help me with several issues: my little bit of a full belly causes all kinds of havoc when trying to fit trousers, pants, and skirts; my little bit of a full belly causes issues with crotch fit when a full-belly piece is not offered; and finally, because I have no waist-to-hip ratio, without a full-belly pattern piece, any trousers, pants, skirts I make need to be adjusted otherwise my garments “pull” in that area. Without your tutorial here, I would have been spending as much time figuring out how to adjust the pattern as making the garment! And…I love slash pockets so thank you, again, for that tutorial too! Love my Vernon shirts, too, and your stripe version is amazing! I can see this as a top layer, layered under a sweater vest, sweater, or jacket, and a stand-alone classic! You hit it out of the ball-park with this outfit, Whitney! ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm glad I figured it out for you and then you can sew them up in no time!

[@helenhamilton9473]

Love love your makes - pants and shirt are beautiful once again

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@regina-t1t]

Thank you Whitney for showing us how to make those changes. Your pants look great. Now to make my own. Pant zippers are not my strong point, so now i'm off to see how to change the buttons in to a zipper.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Happy to help!

[@dianaroberson3969]

Great classic pieces. I have some ponte for pants and was just waiting for the right pattern. Thank you for the suggestion. I think I found it. ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

You will love how these turn out. I'm so pleased with them.

[@helenwood3199]

Both pieces so gorgeous!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@sandy_sews]

Great to see a new way to use a pattern. You mentioned sewing stay tape into the crotch curve to stop it stretching out and I was interested. Do you sew that in the seam allowance or does it need to go over the seam stitching?

[@TomKatStitchery]

I just sew it onto the seam allowance. If I think about it while I'm constructing, I'll sew the crotch curve, then sew the stay tape into the seam allowance (next to the crotch curve line of stitching) and then I'll finish the seam with my serger. It can be done after the fact (which I'll do on this pair) as the twill tape doesn't unravel at the sides, but it just doesn't look as professional on the inside.

[@marieandree25]

I LOVE your ponte glissando 😍 now i need a pair 😂 thank you for this video! Looking foward to making my own ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's so fun to sew up something that turns out this good!

[@Timpsonsews]

These are so great. Can you recommend any other Ponte that might not stretch out as much during the day? I have had that happen with ready to wear.😢

[@elizabethsevereid7628]

Look for rayon nylon lycra blend ponte. It wears like iron.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I agree with @elizabethserverid7628

[@jseed9675]

I love your trousers . I have question. How do you deal with all the layers of ponte at the waistband ?

[@TomKatStitchery]

I didn't notice it getting too thick at the waistband, but if you are finding that it's getting too thick, I would just grade my seam allowances inside the waist.

[@SewYourselfaCapsuleWardrobe]

Love your cardigan! Which pattern is it please? I think i missed it!

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's a ready to wear cardigan --Lots of patterns out there that could easily make this!

[@SewYourselfaCapsuleWardrobe]

@TomKatStitchery it suits you!! ❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

@@SewYourselfaCapsuleWardrobe thank you!

[@Romy868]

Could you provide the type of fabric used in your Toaster Sweater?

[@TomKatStitchery]

It's a wool sweater knit that was gifted to me.

[@megadylanthomas]

How tall are you? Asking because it gives me a better idea of pattern and proportion …trying to imagine how they would fit me.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I am 5 foot 2 inches. My full measurements are in the description box!

[@megadylanthomas]

@ Oh, Thank you. You sure know how to make the most of form and fit to your body.