#MPWM Fremantle Pants
Getting Ready and Zoom
Every pattern, every style has its individual characteristics. We will building on the fundamental approach established with the #OLOlivePants #MPWM. If you are joining the #MPWM, download the worksheet to get started and get the pattern ready to make the toile.
Reminder: Fremantle session 1 will take place June 7/8th, and session 2 June 28/29th. Details below.
Pattern Preparation for Toile
Read here for how to select a starting size and record this on the worksheet.
Read here on how to prepare the pattern for a toile.
Fitting Waistband
I was thinking we would use our #OLOlivePants fitting waistband for this project. However, after the Fremantle pants won the vote I realized the narrower leg of these pants means that this might not be the best choice, especially if your fitting waistband does not have extra length to spare. In the zoom, I will demonstrate the pros and cons of this approach and suggest an alternative.
Pattern Preparation for Toile
Read here for how to select a starting size. Record your selection on the worksheet.
Read here on how to prepare the pattern for a toile.
Fremantle Session 1 Topics
Style chat
—What makes an elastic waist drawstring pull-on pant not read as PJ?
—Ease and human visual perception
Fremantle pants fitting waistband
—Overall length considerations
—Construction
—Different body positions
—Comparison with the design of 90’s Vogue V2452 View C
Slant pocket
—What to watch out for, why my first version was a failure and why I will be using the pocket from the Birchgrove pants on my make.
Pocket template
—Patch pocket
Anything else? Please let me know in the comments!