DIY Pants Pattern Review: Hot Pattern 1158 Color Me Fall!

Hi Darlings!

I can feel the cool breeze in the mornings but that doesn't mean much here in Cali. By 1pm it will be a blazing 98 and then I start peeling layers off. I am ready for fall and I am really ready to start sewing some of my fall wardrobe.

I don't know about you but I wear color ALL year round. I never understood why come fall/winter everyone starts wearing muted boring colors. I need the bright colors to carry me through those dark gloomy mornings and thank goodness the fashion industry does not shy away from bright bold colors anymore.

Today's look is an example of how I will carry theses colors into the fall. These pants are my FAVORITE right now and I plan to make them in all sorts of fabrics. The beauty of coming across a really nicely made pattern is that you can use it over and over again.

Pattern Description: HP 1158 Fast & Fabulous Tailored Trackpants

Pattern Sizing: I cut the 10

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done with it? Yes 

Were the instructions easy to follow? This pattern is just as titled, fast and fabulous. Very easy to put together, great beginner project and clear instructions.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the possibilities when I looked at the pattern envelope. I have so many ideas for fabric choices and additions that I will be keeping this pattern in rotation, lol. The fit is great and I love that HP has sizes 6-26 all in one envelope!

Fabric Used: Printed Rayon Challis on sale HERE

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I had to shorten them a bit because I am only 5' 4" 

Would you sew it again? Oh yeah

Would you recommend it to others? YES!

DIY Pants (option) HERE or HERE / J. Crew Striped Top (old) similar HERE / Heels (old) Bakers

Necklace (old) F21/ J. Crew Bag (my favorite everyday bag) HERE

P.S. make sure you read THIS POST where I announced the Blazer Tutorial early sign up and dates!