Review - Simplicity 4110

There's something you should know about me: I'm a little behind, trend-wise.  I might see something I'd like to try and even take steps to get there but overall, I'm probably a good ten years behind the curve.

Case in point: these pants.

I cut out these pants 7 or 8 years ago, intending to make a muslin for Simplicity 4110.  I had two toddlers at the time and ended up stashing the pieces away for some time when I had a little backup.  Then we decided to put our house up for sale and the pieces went to my mom's house for storage.  Recently my mom brought over a bag of stuff...and guess what was in that bag?  If you guessed a load of guilt, you are right!

I've tripped over that bag for months now and finally decided to do something about it.  This week was going to be THE WEEK.  I pulled out the pattern pieces and thought about how stylish these pants would have been about ten years ago.  Then I decided that if I kept them for another ten years, I'd be right on top of the next trend.  That was enough to get me going...

Panic struck as I got ready to sew up the side seams.  When I cut out these pants, I weighed at least ten pounds less than I do now.  It didn't really occur to me that they might not fit me now!  And indeed, I could not fit into these pants with my long underwear on.

The back pockets seem to be a bit low on the seat.  Or perhaps they are just too long.  At any rate, they were a little bunchy and I will want to adjust them when I make my next pair.  I also think the back yoke is a little too tall for my body shape.

It would be pretty easy to make these into skinny pants.  If I do try, it will be my first pair of skinny pants ever.  I told you I am a little behind the curve.  :)

I'm not crazy about all the hammer loops, although my kids pointed out that I would never need a tool belt if I wore these for repair work.  They also offered to find me five hammers to fill the loops so maybe I'll just leave them next time too.  A girl with five hammers is not someone to be trifled with.

These are a size 4.  I normally wear a size 0 or 1 in store-bought low-rise pants.  The fit is not bad although if I use a heavy woven fabric next time I will add some width in the hips.  I am considering using some stretch denim that I have on hand for my next pair.  If I do that, I'll leave the pattern as is since the stretch should add enough give for a comfortable fit.