^ Not only is this a gratuitous picture of my ass, but you can see the seam line where I sewed in an entirely new butt. I'm all class.
clover-spiration from other bloggers: 1. savory stitches | 2. lladybird | 3. thread square | 4. suzy sewing | 5. maycie after five | 6. the pretty pickle
My butt has been referred to everything from the affectionate 'bubble butt,' to the insulting 'big ass,' to the i'm-not-sure-what-you're-saying 'duck butt.'* Now I've got a new bodacious-butt-related term: the full butt adjustment.
Yes ladies and gentlemen I have entered the world of pant making, become intimately aware of the curves of my bonita applebum and learnt just what a full butt adjustment entails. The pattern is Colette Clover and the whole process was much easier and less traumatising than I was expecting.
These are a wearable muslin and the amount of unpicking, stretching, re-stitching, and manipulation is a testament to the durability of japanese cotton. You can bet your shakira-shaker that I will be making more Clovers, perfecting the fit and experimenting with additions like pockets and piping.
Reana "bubble butt" Louise x
*Apparently 'duck butt' is a thing where your skirt is tighter on your butt than your legs, and therefore kicks out like a duck's tail. Whatever grade 10 crush, I don't even care.
Ha ha duck butt! I've never heard of that before. Gorgeous pants! They look lovely on your butt ;-)
ReplyDeleteHilarious!! And can we talk about how pert and juicy your butt actually is??? If I were a dude, I would definitely be an ass over tits kinda dude. And even as a woman, I prefer a man with juicy doubles. All hail the bubble butt! And those clovers look amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny, but seriously, these look amazing! I can't see even where/what you'd perfect, but I look forward to more versions!xxx
ReplyDeleteNice ass :P
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pants babe, I'm working on some Burda pants right now, not sure how i feel about them cos I generally get around in skirts and dresses!
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Your butt looks great in your new pants. In my neighborhood it was quite the compliment to be called a "big ass" girl :) Still is.
ReplyDeleteNice butt! :D Love these on you-- they're so fun! And your fit is amazing! Totally worth sewing in a new butt.
ReplyDeleteCould you have possibly achieved a better fit? These look pretty bang on the mark to me! I'm one of the flat-butt gals who wishes like crazy sometimes it would be more bubble-like ;) Lookin' good!
ReplyDeleteI love that you sewed in a new butt! These look great, and I love the print. Now I want printed ones!
ReplyDeleteThat pattern looks great on you. The fabric is a really nice choice. I've been thinking of making a pair of Clovers for myself, but I don't have room for more pants in my drawers!
ReplyDeleteHey! Just found this post from your lovely comment on my blog (thanks!) These look AMAZING! I love that fabric- I soo have to make a pair in a print now. Totally adds to the vintage charm!
ReplyDeleteSomething about these trousers obviously screams out knotted white shirt! Hehe!
Love your hilarious writing style too!
Ami x
I have the pattern, but am terrified of pants! Hopefully mine will someday look as cute as yours... when I make them.
ReplyDeleteHey HOLY SHIT it WAS You~! I served you at the Fabric Store the other day and loved your pants and I told you to buy that awesome brown print which I'm now also buying to make some rad printed skinny pants. I've been inspired by your sewing and following your blog for ages and I knew you were a Brissie Lass also so even though we haven't formally met, Hi, I'm Sophie!
ReplyDeleteHaha, hi Sophie! You know when I left I was thinking "I swear I know that face from somewhere other than the Fabric Store..." when it hit me! You were the lovely lady from Cirque Du Bebe! And now I'm making brown pants thanks to your awesome advice :D
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