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My Continuing Love Affair With Denim - StyleArc's Sandra Narrow Leg Jean #4

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Did I say how much I love this pattern?  I love this pattern because these jeans are balanced and I like they way the fit and look on me.  They are amazingly comfortable. Won't do my normal post since I have already posted about it several times before.  Here are the links. 3rd Pair 2nd Pair I purchased a 9.5oz non stretch burgundy Cone Mills Denim from LA Finch Fabrics for this pair. Some Construction/Finished Pictures

StyleArc's Brooklyn Knit Pant

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One word for this pattern - COMFORTABLE.  I love wearing this pair of pants.  You can move freely in them and not worry about eating too much 😂. How I Did It NOTE :  The seam allowance on this pattern is not a standard seam allowance (not 1/4", 3/8", etc) - major annoyance. I actually made 2 pair both in black.  I was so excited to get started on this pattern that on version 1 I forgot to lower the front rise and raise the back rise, but I did remember to shorten them 3".  It was in the middle of my sewing them that I realized I had forgotten. It was bad when I tried on version 1.  The pattern design had a longer crotch than what I am used to so they looked bad in the front.  I probably could have fixed that issue but the back - I was afraid that if I bent over the would fall down (the fabric is a bit heavy) 😂 so this version is in the give away pile. Fabric I had purchased 2 different beautiful plush corduroy velour knit to make this pattern.  When I ordered the fabri