Time to join the pieces together to create the legs of the Vide Knit Pants Sewing Pattern. I’m showing a flat assembly method in this tutorial, which differs from the traditional sewing method used for most woven pants. I think it gives more control and makes pressing easier, but you can of course sew the […]
The front pockets on the Vide Knit Pants Sewing Pattern use a method inspired by RTW dress pants, but I’ve simplified it to suit knit sewing better. This technique looks very polished and reduces bulk to the bare minimum. Preparation Cut the pocket, pocket lining and interfacing pieces. I highly recommend using a thin cotton […]
The Vide Knit Pants Sewing Pattern has a stitched pintuck option. The vertical seam adds character to the pants and creates a visually flattering shape. So it’s a detail worth trying, and if you follow this tutorial, it will be a breeze to sew! Preparation Mark the pintucks as described in the marking pintucks post. Fold and […]
Back darts on pants are a great way to create shaping, which is why I added them to the Vide Knit Pants. However, sewing darts on knits requires different techniques for marking and sewing compared to woven fabrics. In this second instalment of the Vide Sew-Along series, I’ll show you how to sew darts on […]
Here are some outfit ideas for the Vide Knit Pants Sewing Pattern. Depending on the fabric, you can make them look very dressed up or go for a more casual vibe. Dressed up Here I made the Vide Pants from a fairly stable Ponte di Roma (a rayon, nylon, lycra-mix). I paired them with a […]
Ready to start making your Vide Knit Pants? In this first instalment of the Vide Sew-Along series, I will show you how to cut and mark the fabric, with lots of clever tips that I think will be very useful anytime you are cutting knit fabrics. Aligning grainline on knits When working with knitted fabrics, […]
