I have attempted Anima pants a few times.
It's hard to tell what size I was using - probably XS. They were never as flattering as on everyone else...and I had issues with the waistband elastic and with the finish on my first pair, and with the length on my second pair.
Not to say I dislike my amazing upcycled Anima pants but as I might have mentioned, they definitely won't make it out of my house. Ever.
I had to trace the pattern anew this time so I started fresh with the XXS. I shortened it about 2 inches at the bottom, removed the pockets and fly, and angled out 1 cm from the front waistband, tapering to nothing at the side front.
The fabric is a nice, rather light merino mix from the Fabric Store. It's got terry loops on the back and I made a Renfrew with it too.
Finally, success! The Anima are an easy pattern and it only took me, um, 4 tries to be really happy with it!
So while I was at it I had a massive skirt originally by Metalicus, which I upcycled into a Plantain. I had just enough fabric left - plus the great RTW waistband - to make some Anima shorts. Everything the same - I used the shorts length and attached my ready-made waistband! They are a bit higher waisted because of this but I'm super pleased - although totally useless in cold winter I always need this kind of shorts in summer for sports/sleep/lounging so they will be put to use.
It's hard to tell what size I was using - probably XS. They were never as flattering as on everyone else...and I had issues with the waistband elastic and with the finish on my first pair, and with the length on my second pair.
Not to say I dislike my amazing upcycled Anima pants but as I might have mentioned, they definitely won't make it out of my house. Ever.
I had to trace the pattern anew this time so I started fresh with the XXS. I shortened it about 2 inches at the bottom, removed the pockets and fly, and angled out 1 cm from the front waistband, tapering to nothing at the side front.
The fabric is a nice, rather light merino mix from the Fabric Store. It's got terry loops on the back and I made a Renfrew with it too.
Finally, success! The Anima are an easy pattern and it only took me, um, 4 tries to be really happy with it!
So while I was at it I had a massive skirt originally by Metalicus, which I upcycled into a Plantain. I had just enough fabric left - plus the great RTW waistband - to make some Anima shorts. Everything the same - I used the shorts length and attached my ready-made waistband! They are a bit higher waisted because of this but I'm super pleased - although totally useless in cold winter I always need this kind of shorts in summer for sports/sleep/lounging so they will be put to use.
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