Feel Good Pants
July 29th, 2009 Posted in SewingThis last couple of evenings, I have been making a pair of pants for me – the second evening accompanied by my mother who has been visiting for three days – it’s a good thing to have a creative companion.
At first I wanted to make a pair of pants from Onion pattern 4004, but it was sold out at my sewing shop, so I decided to go with 4019 instead – and I’m so happy I did! I found both fabrics at the Danish fabric store Stof & Stil.
I made a size 40 based on the measurement chart in the pattern, and I pretty much followed instructions, except for a few details.
The pattern calls for a regular zipper, but I decided that an invisible zipper would be better. The zipper is placed in the back of the pants, so I think it would be too dominant otherwise – it proved to be a good decision in my opinion – best result I’ve had with an invisible zipper.
I made model A from the pattern, but instead of the hem from the pattern, I made a casing for an elastic at the bottom of the legs, since that was the style I was going for.
The ties are really a bit long, and the instructions say that you should adjust the length to fit you, but while I was making them, I wasn’t sure how I would want to tie them (knot or bow), so I kept the length from the pattern. Next time I would probably shorten them quite a bit.
I really like this pattern, and I would recommend it to anyone. The pants fit so nicely, not too loose or too tight, and the length is perfect. I’m just really happy with the result – I’m definitely going to be wearing these a lot.
Tags: 4019, bukser med snøreeffekt, invisible zipper, onion, onion 4019, pants, pattern, size 40, stof og stil, tie, trousers
31 Responses to “Feel Good Pants”
By Katie
on Jul 30, 2009
Just beautiful! I love the fabric, the zipper is perfect, the pattern is wonderful.
By Curry
on Jul 30, 2009
LOVE the pants! And the fabric! Enjoy them.
By punikum
on Jul 30, 2009
It is so pretty!
I am trying to gether up the nerve to make myself pants…
your turned so cute!
By Trudy Callan
on Jul 30, 2009
These are so amazing.
By Linda
on Jul 30, 2009
Oh, your new pants really do look lovely
By Rikke
on Jul 30, 2009
Shit, hvor er de flotte! sådan nogle vil jeg også have og det kan kun gå for langsomt…. Ja tak jeg vil gerne låne dit mønster og kan du så ikke lige lære mig det med lynlåsen, det ser så prof ud. Så skal jeg tilgengæld lære dig at flette fransk;-)
Kram fra Rikke, som desværre ikke haar tid til at sy, da Otto er vågen fra 19-24 og er ked… snøft. Håber det bliver bedre iaften.
By Millie
on Jul 30, 2009
These are really pretty. They look very easy to wear. But it’s your flat brown belly that I’m most jealous of!
By Frau Putz
on Jul 30, 2009
Flotte bukser i skøn stofkombination.
Det ser ud som om de sidder rigtigt godt på dig.
Jeg har aldrig syet med Onions mønstre, men måske jeg skulle prøve.
De bukser jeg har fundet i Burda har altid vist sig at gå alt, alt for langt op på maven. Sådan kan de åbenbart godt lide det i Tyskland… men det føles sgu helt forkert.
Tak for kigget!
By Mette
on Jul 30, 2009
Smukke bukser. I går aftes syede jeg et par i model 4004 til min datter. Nu er tiden kommet til mig, og jeg har også valgt “din” model. Dejlig stof kombination.
By Katahrina
on Jul 30, 2009
Super flotte bukser! Jeg vil straks lade mig inspirerer og købe samme buksemønster. Jeg har jo al den liberty jeg skal af med
By Astrid
on Jul 30, 2009
Katie – thank you so much!
Curry – thanks, I will!
Punikum – thanks, these were not hard at all, so don’t worry!
Trudy – thank you, girl!
Linda – thanks!
Rikke – LOL! Jeg vidste godt, at de ville falde i din smag – du låner bare mønsteret! Krydser fingre for at humøret og søvnen skifter hos den unge mand!
Millie – that’s really sweet of you – thank you! *blush*
Frau Putz – tak skal du have! Jeg er rigtig glad for Onions mønstre – de er lette at gå til, og har som regel god pasform og fine instruktioner. Derudover er de så enkle, at de ikke er svære at tilpasse, hvis man har lyst til det – der er mange muligheder.
Mette – tak skal du have! Bukserne dukker vel op på bloggen?
Du kan i hvert fald roligt gå i krig med denne model – den er så taknemmelig! 
Katharina – Tusinde tak! Ja, skynd dig at få købt mønsteret – nu har du jo også lært dig selv at bruge de lækre stoffer!
By Anne Dorte
on Jul 30, 2009
Feel good… indeed. Du laver altid flotte stofkombinationer. God ide med lynlasen da de så sidder tættere til om hoften og ikke bliver lat for “pludrede”. Den idé hugger jeg lige
By sarah
on Jul 30, 2009
they look so comfortable – and cute! I might have to try and get that pattern myself. not that I have your stomach – wow!
By Hanne
on Jul 30, 2009
Sådan – og sikke en usynlig lynlås! Godt værktøj er halvdelen af succesen og den trykfod kommer du da til at slide op
By Trine
on Jul 30, 2009
Dem er du sgu da sluppet godt fra!!!
Mums, jeg får symaskinehunger
By Elizabeth
on Jul 30, 2009
I love your pants. They fit perfectly and the fabric choices are lovely.
By Jennifer Amenta
on Jul 30, 2009
These look incredibly comfy… love your fabric choices and the zipper turned out really well.
By Its_Lily
on Jul 30, 2009
What a great combination of fabrics. They look wonderful. Congrats on your new ‘comfy’ pants.
By Katja
on Jul 30, 2009
Min første tanke var: Øv de lækre bukser fitter min non-fitte mave da vist ikke ned i.
De og du ser ellers godt ud
By CreatureofHabit
on Jul 31, 2009
They are outstanding! I love them~ and WOW do you have a flat tummy!
I like the fabric combo a lot, and the elastic cuffs are perfect. Luvz.
By Joy
on Aug 3, 2009
These are darling pants!
By Kajat
on Aug 3, 2009
Hi! I found your blog via Dana’s (MADE) blogroll and I’m mightily impressed by what you make! The pants are very lovely and the combination of fabrics you chose is awsome. I added your blog to my feed reader and look forward to your next projects. Very inspiring!
Greetings from Germany,
Katja
By Astrid
on Aug 3, 2009
I’m completely overwhelmed by the response on these pants, but that said, I totally love them after wearing them for several days.
Anne Dorte – Tak – du hugger bare!
Sarah – they are totally comfortable, but they can be stylish too with a white blouse or shirt, so it’s a All In One-solution.
Thanks!
Hanne – Tak! Du ledte mig lige til svaret på alle mine lynlås-spørgsmål – den fod er jeg godt nok glad for!
Trine – symaskinehunger er der heldigvis råd for!
Elizabeth – thank you so much!
Jennifer Amenta – thanks a bunch!
Its_Lily – thank you!
Katja – der er skam flere størrelser – og jeg har ikke født lige for lidt siden…
Amy – LOL – these pants seem to do good for my silhouette… Thank you, girl!
Joy – thank you!
Katja – How wonderful – thank you so much! I don’t have many German readers – I’m happy to bid you welcome here!
By Karen
on Aug 5, 2009
Hej, er ny læser af din blog og den er allerede tilføjet min Google reader
Super flotte bukser! Hvor har du købt stoffet? Det ser super godt ud! Glæder mig til at følge med fremover 
By Anna
on Sep 6, 2009
These pants are adorable, I love the style. And the fabric is absolutely beautiful, I’m jealous!
By Emily
on Feb 20, 2010
I am in love with these pants! I made the pattern from the Onion pattern you were looking for, but I love the 4019 pattern. I might have to make a trip to the fabric store to pick up this pattern.
They look great on you!
By Erica @ Recycled Fashion
on Jun 5, 2011
Oh I love these!
By Astrid
on Jun 5, 2011
Thank you, girls!
By Tanya @ Lovely Greens
on Nov 9, 2011
I’ve just ordered that pattern…it looks so cosy!
By Hannah
on Dec 6, 2011
These are adorable! Is the pattern available in English?