Pant Love :: New Look 6459
Last year, my pant pattern crush was ALL about Butterick 6178 which I blogged here and here. For me, one clear benchmark of a Pattern Winner (aside from multiple makes, obvs) is whether or not I can recall the pattern number by heart. I’m not alone here, am I? And though I still (and probably always will) love you B6178, it’s time to step aside and make way for New Look 6459.
One make and she’s already settled herself into the (now very) limited brain space reserved for numbers and passwords. Surely that MUST be saying something…
You guys, these pants are so good. I bought and filed the pattern away when I first pinned it back in May and then proceeded to watch some really lovely versions crop up all over the tempting interwebs – Erica B, Sophie, Christy and Lindsey.
For this pair I went with linen in our Hartford Vicuna. It’s a most delicious, nutty, cinnamon shade that goes with all my perennial wardrobe colour faves – black, white, navy, grey and khaki. I made a straight size 10 with no alterations. Like the pattern cover image, I wanted them to be more crop pant than culotte, so for my 160cm/5’3″ height I’ve given them a pretty deep 5.5cm hem.
As is my general (and quicker) preference, I finished the invisible zip at the top of the waistband. That’s really just my usual (and slightly inaccurate) waistband MO so I can avoid sewing on any kind of hook closure (if you do this, don’t forget to get a slightly longer zip than the pattern recommendation). You’re welcome for that little tip.
Just as an aside, the black top that I’m wearing here is a pattern sample that we’ve ben playing around with. If it takes your fancy and is something you’d like to see us release, leave a comment here (or over on Instagram) as we’d love to know your thoughts.
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Such a great shape! I'm scheming a pair (or three) myself. I'm really digging both of the tops you're wearing with them and while I'm at it, your shoe game is on fire!
Thanks Bella – on all fronts! You MUST scheme on these pants. You'll love them.
Love the top! Would be great to see as a pattern
Yes to knowing more about the top and I'd like to know about the plaid blouse too.
It's a Madewell shirt
Love the top – a pattern would be great
Also love the top, bring on the pattern
Love the top. Yes please.
Funny you should mention your top… I was just thinking yep, I like your pants but I really, really like your top!! Yes, pattern please ��
Really like the black top. Is it possible if you do a pattern to incorporate large sizes too please as it's very hard to get stylish large clothes. ?
That is a beautiful top, if you ever get tired of wearing it, I'll give it a nice home.
Thanks for the offer. I think we're a go-go on the pattern so you'll just have to make you own 😉
I like the top too, but not so wide at the bottom.
Love the pants, the top is sensational but oh my god the Vizsla is gorgeous. (Chosen for the colour no doubt!
A happy accident Susan. He definitely likes them 🙂
love the top
The top is fantastic. Could we have the pattern please Vibeke, Denmark
Great fabric and outfit! Adore the top. Pattern please!!
Love the outfit. I would be keen to have a pattern for the top too!
Great pants pattern thank you. Re the top, it looks great with the pants thanks. My feedback relates to the sleeve length. Is there any chance you could include a version that has a longer, narrower sleeve. Some of us 'older' sewers feel more comfortable with that. Many thanks for all your beautiful work and ideas.
Love the pants thanks – they look beautiful. Re the top, for some of us 'older sewers' would there be a possibility of a version of the top with a little longer, narrower sleeve (sorry to ask for more!). Thanks so much for your work.
Great pants, love the fabric. Re the top, love it & can see myself lengthening into a dress as well.
Love the pants and the top. Is there any possibility of the top coming with longer sleeves?
Killing it! And yup, recalling the pattern number is clearly a sign of it occupying top spot as far as I'm concerned. You sure you weren't the fit model for New Look? 😉 They're fab!!
I followed this link here from your new top pattern write up (which I adore) and am so glad to see I’m not the only one who hates the whole hook thing! I’ve had a skirt ready except for the hook for a week now.,….
I recently made these pants for my mum, I did the straight size 10 because she is always a 10 in everything, the pants were so tiny! When I got a chance to do her measurements, she is a size 14!? Are you a size 10 regularly? Maybe my pattern was faulty, who knows! Love the look though and the pants colour is perfect.
These pants are lovely! I bought the pattern after seeing this review and i’m a beginner sewer, followed the pattern easily and they look gorgeous. I cut a size 12 and I’m a size 12 Australian and there is no way I can do them up around the back and they are tight around the hip. I think the sizing is UK / Europe. Maybe I should have cut a size 20.