Size: about 100cm (hip) 27.5 (rise) 60cm (inside leg)
Silky cotton sateen from echino’s Huedrawer series is featured to create this pair of sarouel style pants. Small tiny sparkling pieces throughout the fabric will work as a beautiful accent. A regular of this column, Anriko has returned to introduce her creation. Flattering pockets on the hip produce the feel of a pair of sarouel style pants.
Design & Work: Anriko
Fabric shown for this sample: echino Huedrawer fragment JG96300-302 (D)
Materials:
□ Fabric (front and back pants, waist belt, pocket) : 110cm wide x 2m
(Rib knit) (Rib for hem): 30cm x 30cm
□ Fusible interfacing 60cm x 20cm
□ Elastic tape: 2cm wide x 70cm
We interviewed Anriko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
Different from echino’s usual cotton linen fabric, the base color for this sateen is unique and the colors come out beautifully. As it is not thick, it may not necessarily be suitable for making a pair of pants, yet I took advantage of the thinner texture to add movement.
KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The front and back pockets on the pants are useful and effective for disguising the shape of the body.
In order to make it easy to make, the pockets are attached outside of the pants. Though the pants have a soft sarouel design, with these pockets, they look more like proper sarouel pants.
KF: What are some tips for making these pants?
It is important to choose the correct color thread. If you fail to do so, you are going to end up with a cheap and handmade looking pair of pants. Please be mindful as this piece requires a lot of outside stitching.
KF: How should we coordinate these pants in everyday situations?
The design is casual yet you can achieve a stylish adult woman look by wearing a pair of heels and a jacket.
KF: Thank you very much, Anriko! Here are sewing instructions along with step by step photos from her. Enjoy crafting!
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