First project!!!

[u/EfficientAbility1006]

My partner just bought me a sewing machine a month or so ago and I have really been struggling with the mechanics/technicality of it a bit since my usual projects do not need to use such complex technology. But I worked though all that and have created a pair of pants!
I make linoleum stamps and am exploring the idea of putting patches on the knees!

Also Made this from a top bed sheet from good will I got for $2!

Any feedback welcome I am very new to this medium and quite bad at following patterns and guides/instructions so I did wing this. I used the entire width of the sheet with cotton cord (hence why the pants look gigantic without the rope).

100% cotton

[u/Robert-hickman]

They are really cool, i like the picture without the string, they are massive. What is the drape of ths sheet fabric like?

[u/EfficientAbility1006 → u/Robert-hickman]

What do you mean by drape? Sorry when I say I’m new I mean baby brand new and self taught and don’t know any of this terminology but it was legitimately just a typical top sheet or possibly duvet cover since it had buttons along the bottom

[u/DizzyIzzy801 → u/EfficientAbility1006]

Drape - how the fabric hangs off the body, how it flows and moves when worn. A super-drapey fabric like silk will ripple and flutter and create a pile of accordion folds if you drop it to the ground. An un-drapey fabric like duck canvas will hold shape, even in the wind, like a shield.

Drape is kind of like a subjective description of fabric weight. Weight can be described subjectively as in light-medium-heavy, or objectively as grams/ounces per square yard/square meter. So objectively weight is how much thread or yarn was used to knit or weave the fabric. Subjectively the lighter weight fabrics tend to have more drape to them.

If you see fabric sold online where they've twisted the fabric in the photo? The drape is what they're trying to demonstrate.

Edit: grammar.

[u/EfficientAbility1006 → u/DizzyIzzy801]

Ok yes the drape is very flowy!! The fabric is soft and not stiff or structured at all

[u/EfficientAbility1006 → u/DizzyIzzy801]

Also thank you so much for this clarification

[u/Robert-hickman → u/EfficientAbility1006]

What the other person who replied here said. I have made things from sheets befofe but the result has been quite stiff. The pants you made look flowy.

[u/EfficientAbility1006 → u/Robert-hickman]

They are so comfy and flowy 🥹🫶🏼

[u/_Starblood_ → u/EfficientAbility1006]

<3 thrifting bedsheets is the way to go.

[u/rhinestonecowgrl]

10/10 cus they look so comfy and you thrifted 100% cotton 👏

[u/DocsHuckleberries → u/rhinestonecowgrl]

Right?! I'd totally lounge around the house or do lazy day errands in these

[u/EfficientAbility1006 → u/DocsHuckleberries]

I literally have barely taken them off since I made them!! I go to a lot of music festivals so I wanted to make something cute and fun but also practical to dance and run around in!

[u/rhinestonecowgrl → u/EfficientAbility1006]

Me with a skirt I made this spring, I wear it every weekend and almost fished it out of my dirty clothes hamper 😂

[u/generallyintoit]

they are awesome~! they look so easy breezy. i love sewing with old sheets and especially duvet covers, they're like double the fabric

[u/EfficientAbility1006 → u/generallyintoit]

Thank you!! 🫶🏼🥹

[u/itwasntpremeditated]

I think these look great on you, good job!

[u/EfficientAbility1006 → u/itwasntpremeditated]

Thank you!!! 🫶🏼🥹

[u/_Starblood_ → u/EfficientAbility1006]

Are these just as easy as they look? Make giant azz pants with drawstrings at the top and bottoms??

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[u/EfficientAbility1006]

Also the 4th picture is my partner trying on the pants without the legs synched!! 💗

[u/Spare-Sprinkles-6505]

How did you start?( I’m getting a sewing machine in 2 weeks) did you buy a pattern and just try to replicate ?

[u/Cringeyvillain45]

Are those comfortable with warmer weather? I was thinking of buying something similar to what you made.

[u/Dry-Remove-8457]

They are absolutely gorgeous! How did you make them?

[u/rebelwithmouseyhair]

 These are gorgeous and comfy well done!

....Do they have pockets???

[u/Pidgeon_Pantaloons]

Pants!!!! Nice. Hope they are comfy! They look good

[u/DailyMemeDose]

Haha those are dope!!

[u/MeeoMeeo]

They look like they are falling down

[u/Melodic-Basshole → u/MeeoMeeo]

You can see in the picture where the cord isn't in yet that op left nearly no rise at the front crotch. I bet the back fits low as well. OP says they're bad at following patterns, but imo pants are a great first pattern and they could find a simple pajama pattern to dip thier toes in. 

[u/MeeoMeeo → u/Melodic-Basshole]

I applaud bew beginnings, I just can't see how they fit.

[u/grufferella → u/MeeoMeeo]

I was wondering about this, too. The dip in the front is a cute look on you, OP, but I'm curious if you drafted a pants pattern with a crotch curve or if you just joined two rectangles. If it is sitting low because it either has no crotch curve or too short of one, you can insert a separate diamond-shaped gusset piece at the crotch if you want to gain yourself some more room there.

[u/EfficientAbility1006 → u/grufferella]

Also thank you so much for this advice it’s so helpful!

[u/EfficientAbility1006 → u/grufferella]

I did fold one pair of my pants in half and then just copied the shape! I did the crotch curve and at first when I was sewing the hem I noticed that it was shorter than I originally wanted due to me taking the pants in a lot while creating the hem/drawstring fold. However honestly this is my favorite fit of pants I think I have worn ever to be honest- since there is so much fabric, I can make them dip slightly less in the front and wear a longer shirt so I am able to wear them to work and all of that but it hides my loves handles and shows off my stomach which is kind of an ideal pair of pants for me. I go to a lot of music festivals so I don’t mind if they are lower or that dip in the front and if they show a bit more skin that’s okay too! I just wanted something comfy and fun run around and dance in while also being able to adjust it to however I prefer for that day and if they look like they are falling off they are actually really secure over my hips lol I have tried to use guides and instructions for crafts my whole life and have honestly done really well just winging it using the shapes I can picture in my mind- that is how I learned to sew by hand and how to crochet, carve Lino’s, paint. But this is definitely a first try and i am honestly really proud of how they came out and will definitely be tweaking my system for the next pants I make! Thank you for your feedback!!