I went with the Gingers instead of the Ash jeans for two reasons--the fly instructions and the pocket bags. First, for this slightly shiny fabric, I really wanted to have the flattering interior pocket stay. Second, this fabric is a bit unforgiving when it comes to unpicking, and the Ginger fly which requires less unpicking than the Ash jeans.
As I mentioned, the coating on this fabric does show little pinpricks wherever there was a needle or pin hole, so this was an interesting challenge in terms of construction! I pinned only in the seam allowances and was extra careful not to do more unpicking than required by the pattern. I do have a couple little spots I messed up on, but my mistakes aren't visible unless you are looking for it, so I'm not stressed about it.
It's still a little bit too warm most days to wear coated denim, but I'm really excited to wear these this fall with an oversized sweater or hoodie, or dressed up with booties and a cute top. It's a little bit out of my comfort zone (I am after all a 30 year old librarian, haha) and I don't anticipate wearing these, like, every week, but I do think they will be perfect for nights out!
xoxo,
allie
ps: ummmm these will be so cute with my memento mori sweatshirrrtttttt
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They look a bit like leather. They're cute but I've seen you much more flattering pants. I think the fact they seem a bit rigid is making me say that. Perhaps they will soften up with some wearing. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteThese look great on you! I enjoy the familiar pattern paired with an unfamiliar fabric.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I thought it was fun too.
DeleteI love it! They look so badass. Do they breathe?
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't wear them when it's hot out, but they were fine to wear on the cool-ish day we took these pictures! I didn't feel particularly sweaty or anything. I've never worn leather pants so I can't tell you if they are more or less breathable than the real thing ;)
DeleteThese look shockingly like leather! So cool! Have you read the Baba Yaga books by Deborah Blake? They're the lightest of light reads, but fun, and this is how the Babas dress! Haha!
ReplyDeleteI've never read those but I've just looked them up--I just need some mood lighting and I'll be ready for my cover shoot!! :)
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