This 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.
*** UPDATE 2012-10-11 ***
Chances are, if you came here from Pinterest, you are interested in the pattern for these pants. However, it has been discontinued, and I just wanted to let you know, that the Onion patterns 4004 and 4022 are rather similar in style. You can find them at Marias shop with English instructions included. Thanks for visiting! :)
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Just beautiful! I love the fabric, the zipper is perfect, the pattern is wonderful.
LOVE the pants! And the fabric! Enjoy them.
It is so pretty!
I am trying to gether up the nerve to make myself pants…
your turned so cute!
These are so amazing.
Oh, your new pants really do look lovely
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.
These are really pretty. They look very easy to wear. But it’s your flat brown belly that I’m most jealous of!
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!
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.
Super flotte bukser! Jeg vil straks lade mig inspirerer og købe samme buksemønster. Jeg har jo al den liberty jeg skal af med
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!
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
they look so comfortable – and cute! I might have to try and get that pattern myself. not that I have your stomach – wow!
Sådan – og sikke en usynlig lynlås! Godt værktøj er halvdelen af succesen og den trykfod kommer du da til at slide op
Dem er du sgu da sluppet godt fra!!!
Mums, jeg får symaskinehunger
I love your pants. They fit perfectly and the fabric choices are lovely.
These look incredibly comfy… love your fabric choices and the zipper turned out really well.
What a great combination of fabrics. They look wonderful. Congrats on your new ‘comfy’ pants.
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
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.
These are darling pants!
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
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!
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 
These pants are adorable, I love the style. And the fabric is absolutely beautiful, I’m jealous!
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!
Oh I love these!
Thank you, girls!
I’ve just ordered that pattern…it looks so cosy!
These are adorable! Is the pattern available in English?
Love them! The combination of fabrics is lovely, too!
Dit pantalon is zo moie. Geweldig!!
Thank you so much, Arod!
You should make them and sell them. I would do buy a pair or two.
Where can I secure this pattern
Love your pants–love the contrasting fabrics….you blog is wonderful!!!!
I love these! But I looked and the patter is in a language i can’t read
I love it though. Do you have it in english? If so do you know where I can get it? Thanks so much!
Stephanie
Mandy – sorry, at the speed I sew, the price would have to be astronomic…
Jerribell – try googling Onion sewing patterns – that should get you to some of the shops that sell the pattern.
Linda – thanks, you are sweet!
Stephanie – the language is Danish, and the patterns come from Denmark.
Your best shot at getting the pattern is probably buying it somewhere online in Danish, and getting the English instructions at http://www.shoponion.com. Unfortunately, I believe the pattern is going to be discontinued, but I’m sure Maria at ShopOnion.com will help you if she can.
Wow !!! I absolutely love these pants ! I want to learn Danish so I can sew myself the same ones ! The fabric you chose are just wonderful. Bravo !
Hi Astrid
I can only echo the sentiments of all those that went before me…the pants are awesome. My sister-in-law and I liked them so much, we tried to get the pattern from the company. They informed us that it has been discontinued
I like this pattern because unlike many pants patterns of this kind, it has a flat waist rather than a gathered elastic waist…much nicer for the figure!!! If anyone has any suggestions on where to get the pattern, please let me know.
Soy española y no se ingles.Decirte que me encantan los pantalones y me gustaria hacerlos.Admiro tus trabajos.Un saludo de España.
I love those!
Thanks, Pearl!
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