The fabric was Fringe by April Rhodes for Art Gallery, the pattern was the Luna Pants pattern by Made By Rae and the plan was to have some fun making a pair of wild and crazy pants. Houston, I think we achieved lift-off. This is a quick and easy sew. I cut the pattern pieces out last night, spent a couple of hours sewing this afternoon and was able to wear these awesome new slacks out for ice-cream this evening. For details on how to sew this pattern and links to all of Rae’s fabulous sewalong posts, check out my first Luna Pants Post. This is a very easy sew and it was only a bit more complicated this time because I took the notion to make the pockets and waist facing out of double gauze from the Cotton and Steel Bespoke line in indigo.
I think I will ultimately be glad I did this for the comfort factor but it was a pain and I am not showing the inside of my back waist because it is a hot mess. Here is the pocket in process so you can see the color. It is more teal than navy but I like the contrast.
The rest of the double gauze is going to be a Ruby blouse like this one. I use my big ruler to make sure I have the pattern pieces lined up along the grain.
I cut out the Ruby pieces and the Luna pieces at the same time to make sure I had enough fabric.
In anticipation of all the fraying, I sewed the pockets with multiple seams.
I do like the way the finished pocket peeks out.
I have to say that once I put these on, they put me in a goofy mood. My daughter captured some of this as you can see below.
They just make you want to dance.
Which is not a bad thing!
Action shot:
Mid dance pose:
YOU need to make some Luna Pants!
So much fun. Thanks Rae!
Fab pants, they look wonderfully comfy in double gauze and look great on
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Pants that make you feel like dancing are definitely a great make.
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I love your print fabric! and they look great on you too!
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These look really lovely, and less wild on than the fabric alone might suggest! I like that they’re not as full at the ankle as those modelled by Rae; I think yours are a lot more flattering. Your pattern weights look suspiciously like mine!
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Thank you Jen! I was surprised myself that they turned out so well. I took a risk with the fabric and it could have gone either way. Sometimes it is good to just have fun with it!
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These turned out great. When I first saw the fabric, I wasn’t so sure — but the finished product is awesome! I may have to make some Lunas after all!
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Ha! I wasn’t sure either as I was sewing them. I thought they will either be great or a big fail but I am really happy with them and they are really comfortable too. Worth a try.
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