Wrapped All Up In Happy

Ann at Designer Stitch has left me speechless this time around. The Indu Wrap Pants are my all time favorite, replacing yoga pants, leggings, and skinny jeans. The style with “wings” is also so very much fun and a great unique style to wear practically anywhere.

I made all three versions of these pants in a size 6. One pair with the wrap style, one is a slim leg, the last one is the slim leg with the wider calf, I am literally wearing this last version as I am typing this up. The Designer Stitch Pattern’s are always consistently well written and easy to follow. There is nothing new to talk about there so moving on to the pants.

 I wanted to create all three looks, I grabbed a basic stretch denim and ponte knit from Joann’s for both the slim leg versions. I wear both versions often. They are not leggings, but are my most comfortable pants that can be worn anytime. They are better than leggings.

My wrap version of these pants were made with a knit I picked up from KnitPop. I had been eyeballing it for a dress and when it arrived I had to order more just for these pants. I placed the buttons slightly off from the side seam on the waste band. I felt this gave me the most options on wearing the wrap or not. I can wear nearly endless variations, each and every one extremely comfortable.

The first night I wore them out, some of my friends were unsure.  Random strangers though kept coming up and asking me about my pants, genuinely intrigued and had lengthy conversations on how they could get the pattern or try to talk me into making them a pair. Eventually they grew on my friends when they could see how comfortable they were. Due to the cold weather, I had fleece lined leggings underneath, but you could not tell. I have a feeling come summer, these will be my go to pants.

One of the things I love the most about these pants are the waistband. The way it sits is incredibly flattering and the comfort cannot be measured. The soft elastic is barely noticeable and I have not one single issue with my pants falling in any of the three versions.

All three versions were a quick sew, actually they may have even been faster than the standard pants patterns I have tried in the past. I would definitely recommend these for a beginner. If you have made leggings, you can make any version of these. Get your copy below while it is on sale.

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Indu Wrap Pants Sewing Pattern (PDF)

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MULTI-SIZED PATTERN :
(AU/UK)     6 – 26
(US)          2 – 22
(EU)          34 – 54

ADVANCED BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SEWING LEVEL

The Indu is an easy wearing jersey pant offering 2 styles. Wear the Indu with its funky side extension, fastening either or both wraps to create an intriguing front drape.

Or tuck the drape into the legs to give the Indu a soft fluid look or alternatively cut the Indu with its tapered side seam to allow for a relaxed and easy wear pant.

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Designer Stitch Release of Synthia

I have been away from my sewing machine for a little while, but to be honest, any time away is far too ling. What brought me back was the latest release from Ann at Designer Stitch, the Synthia Ruffle Top. Spring is on its way here in California, we are even getting a taste of the warmer weather this week so it was perfect timing.

I originally picked out a lovely satin like fabric that had been in my stash for several years, ok almost 10 years. It reminded me of another hobby of painting, but it did not look right with the ruffle because the wrong side was way to noticeable and I felt it took something away from the top. I removed the ruffle and kept this version to wear under a cardigan now, and on its own when the true warmer weather hits.

Attempt number two turned out way better. I found this lovely fabric from Joann's that literally jumped off the shelf while looking for something else. It's only downfall is it happens to be a stretch chiffon. Not too much stretch, but enough to forego the zipper on this version. I love changing patterns up a little bit, but prefer to make it as written first.

The directions for the Synthia are clearly written in typical Designer Stitch fashion. I did have an issue at first on the ruffle, but after a second good read I figured it out. Definitely a pattern for a confident beginner though, with the rounded hem and ruffle.

As for fit, I made a 5 with 6 at the hips for a little added room. Both versions fit perfectly. The only alterations made to the pattern itself was a swayback adjustment, and I need to take in the seam from mid back to the collar, this is done on all my patterns though.

If you are looking for a stylish top for warmer weather, I have not seen anything more on point. You will love how it pairs with the Designer Stitch  Tanner  Culotte or Alyse Pant for the whole look. It's so versatile that it really goes with anything. You can get your copy here, and you will not be disappointed. It is currently priced at $7.00 for a limited time.

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