Review | Butterick 5250 High-waisted Pants
Pattern Description: Above waist, creased pants A, B, C have fly front zipper and back darts. A, B: front darts.
Pattern Sizing: I made View B in a size 12.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing? Yes, I think so.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, very much. Sewing fly fronts always freaks me out a bit, but these instructions are very straight forward and understandable. I thought it was odd that the left fly piece is a rectangle and not curved on the end, but it all went together smoothly.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The crotch length seemed a bit deep. This actually works in my favor since I sit at a computer most of the day. So that issue is neutral. I liked everything else about this pattern, including the slimming silhouette, the darts, and the stylish high waist.
Fabric Used: Mystery $1/yd polyester from Wal-Mart. I bought the blouse fabric at the same time, and it was also $1/yd.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: N/A
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Hmm…I’m not sure how many high-waisted pants a woman needs in her wardrobe, but I might make it up again in black or brown. I would recommend this pattern. It’s an easy pants pattern, and it looks good with trendy tops.
Conclusion: Even though I made these pants with belt loops, I never made the belt. I was going to purchase a belt, but have not found one thin enough to thread through. So I’ll be making the belt sometime this week.
Great looking pants!
Beautiful job!
You look so sophisticated- I love the look! Very nice job!
Fab pants, and it goes well with the blouse. Your whole outfit is so well put together.
Great fitting pants!
Those pants look really good on you. The outfit flows really well together.
Love the pants and the top!
Krystal .- both the pants and blouse look divine. style pants: you can, really.
greetings, Paco
You pants look great!
Girl, You are rockin’ those high waisted pants.
Those are some great looking pants on you! Don’t you just love Walmart fabrics and price!LOL I do!
These pants look fabulous! The high waist silhouette makes your waist look so tiny! Lovely work.