République du Chiffon - Jacques Pants
These are my first me made slacks. The pattern - Jacques by République du Chiffon - is actually rated 4/4, and so this must be the most complex piece of apparel I’ve ever made. Yet it did not fell like it was.
The pattern is beautifully drafted. The booklet (only in french - and my french is high school level) is a bit essential for a beginner like me but the photographic tutorial on their site “Sewing the Jacques Pants from A to Z” is very well made and I had no trouble at all following it even with my limited language skills.
I used a cotton gabardine maybe a little bit too light for the cut of these pants. I do not know, yet, my fabrics well ... but hopefully I'll get there.
The main fitting challenge I had to face was correcting for my rather pronounced lumbar hyperlordosis (sway back) that causes a pelvic tilt. In terms of fitting it translates into a shorter front crotch and a longer back crotch and also the higher positioning of the buttocks fullness (mine is even higher cause I'm a runner so I really had to scoop that back crotch). I didn't adjust for a fuller front thigh because the front pleats took care of the problem (even thou next time I will add like 5mm to the intake - for extra comfort :) ). After fitting everything to the best of my knowledge .... I forgot to move the back darts and the welt pocket... their positioning causes some awkwardness... I feel like hitting myself.
This is supposed to be actually a test run for my “final” pair, part of the Steven Alan Look I’m making. They were a first for so many things: my first fly front, my first double welt pocket, my first slant pocket …. You can find the “in progress” pictures on Instagram.
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Pattern : Pantalon Jacques by République du Chiffon
Fabric: medium light cotton gabardine and some gingham cotton for the lining of the pockets
Haberdashery: 3 custom made fabric-covered buttons, fusible interfacing
Mods: none (aside fitting)
I really enjoyed making them … and I love them with a pair of heels. The 7/8 cut + the heels combo elongate the figure a lot. Overall I find this pattern to be very flattering on the body.
Thank you for visiting. I would love to hear your opinion.
Pattern : Pantalon Jacques by République du Chiffon
Fabric: medium light cotton gabardine and some gingham cotton for the lining of the pockets
Haberdashery: 3 custom made fabric-covered buttons, fusible interfacing
Mods: none (aside fitting)
Pantaloni Jacques - République du Chiffon
Ho usato una gabardina di cotone, forse un po troppo leggera per il taglio di questi pantaloni. Ancora non sono molto ferrata sui tessuti … ma ci arriverò.
Sono stati la prima volta per tante cose: la mia prima patta per pantaloni, la mia prima tasca doppio filetto, la mia prima tasca alla francese…come al solito le immagini “in progress” e dei particolari le trovate su Instagram.
C.M. : Pantalone Jacques République du Chiffon
Tessuto: gabardina di cottone medio leggera e del cotone gingham per la fodera delle tasche
Merceria: 3 bottoni ricoperti, fliselina
Mod: nessuna (a parte adattamento )
ciaoo che belli i pantaloni e tu sei molto brava! Io per ora non mi sono ancora sbilanciata sui pantaloni sono ancora un po' titubante =)
ReplyDeleteGrazie ... sono molto contenta sai ... da tanta soddisfazione fare delle cose un po più complicate :)
DeleteLa tua versione é magnifica : mi fa venire voglia di rifare questo CM. Di solito, non mi piacciono i pantaloni con la vita bassa per ché non mi va bene. Ma quando ti vedo, cambio la mia opinione. Bravo, il tuo blog et tutto quello ché fai é veramente stupendo (mi dispiace per i miei errori in italiano;) )
ReplyDeleteTi ringrazio tantissimo Annie, ... apprezzo moltissimo il tuo gusto e la qualità delle tue creazioni, perciò ogni complimento da parte tua, vale dieci... Il tuo italiano è più che ottimo ... sono un'avida lettrice del tuo blog e tante volte avrei avuto piacere commentare in francese ... ma mi fermo a "come si dice ?:) "
DeleteGreat job, Sasha! They are really cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tasha!
DeleteSo good, especially as they are your first trousers ever. I have a sway back too, but haven't ever taken it into account with pants fitting - maybe I should! Your photos look lovely - I'm yearning for sunshine!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah! The fabric is not stretch at all and therefore unforgiving, I had to take my back into account ... and besides they are slacks ... there would be a lot of bunching, frowning and what not.
DeleteIf it makes you feel better we do not have that much sun, I took the pictures at noon !!! - it's the t-shirt ;)
Oh my gosh I am currently obsessed with these pants. So weird! And they look so utterly fabulous on you, what a great job. And there's that neon ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jillian!!!... some might think is the italian sun at noon the lights up the photos ... nope ... it's my neon t-shirt! ;)
DeleteThese fit sooo well! I love them :-D I've never heard of this pattern either I'm now gonna take a look
ReplyDeleteIt's a great pattern in my opinion, if french is not a problem for you ... you should take a look!!!
DeleteI love the pants! The shoes too! What brand are they? They go perfect with the pants length!
ReplyDeleteThank You Marina ...! The shoes are branded Gixus and are from an older collection...
DeleteQuesto Jacques te dona moltissimo: è stato adattato con molta intelligenza. Non vedo l'ora di scoprire la versione finale per il tuo look Steven Alan!
ReplyDeleteGrazie Mitch ... le tue parole mi fanno molto piacere... per il look: speriamo bene ;).
DeleteNon credevo parlassi l'italiano :)
Perfect ! Great fit, your fabric seems perfect, you think it's too smooth ?
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra! What do you mean too smooth? I thought it was a bit too light to get the same drape as the original, that is Géraldine's
DeleteWould you mind me featuring these on SSB? I credit, link to your post and let you know when featured.
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No problem T!
DeleteThanks, I will keep you posted.
ReplyDeleteSono molto belli e ti stanno bene.
ReplyDeleteSabrina
Grazie - è un cartamodello molto bello ... ho dovuto fare ben poco ;)
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