Ever since I made a pair of sweatpants using Vogue 8909, I wanted to sew another pair.
The fabric was previously pre-washed and ready to cut. This French Terry, from Marshall Fabrics, was a joy to sew. I like the the drape that this fabric gives to this Vogue 8909 design. Navy coloured thread was scarce around the workspace, but I made do with what leftover spools I could scrounge up. Actually, with all the time spent threading the machines and filling bobbins I am surprised there was enough navy thread to complete the project. Add that to the blessing list. I did struggle with stretching the cuffs far enough to fit into the pant legs and finally gave up. The pant legs were gathered to fit the cuffs. Marshall Fabrics sells matching ribbing to go with their selection of sports knits. I just didn't pick any up since the initial thoughts for this fabric was to use it for a Marcy Tilton dress and jacket, OOP Vogue 9358.
The pattern is a keeper. The first version I noted that I raised the waistline but that it wasn't necessary. I cut the pattern with this change and then removed the addition while sewing. Love the fit, on me it does not sit below the waist line. Add this to the blessing list as well. The other change I made on the previous version was shortening one leg length. Since I now have lifts for my footwear I won't need to make this length adjustment moving forward. That leaves the question, what to do with all those hem adjustments on all those previous made pants? But that is a for another time. Moving on. There's so much to appreciate with this design from the extended front seams, pockets and the fit. It's a well-drafted pattern.
Hmmm, I don't know what else to say about this project other than I know I will get a lot of use out of this pair of sweatpants.
Project details
Seams: Knit (lightening bolt) stitch
Seam finish: Serged
Fabric: 1.6 metres
Elastic: 2.85 metres
Pattern: Vogue 8909
Additional Tools & Supplies: Cutting table, fabric scissors, pins, pin cushion, tailor's chalk, measuring tape, Janome sewing machine, walking foot, thread clippers, measuring gauge, Janome serger, safety pins, iron and ironing board.
Happy Sewing!