Ponti Pants

 In the end of summer sale, I scored a two metre piece of the thickest most gorgeous ponti I have ever come across, from Cotura Fashions for a very modest $6 per metre.  I couldn't get out of the shop fast enough!  I would have bought more but that was the end of the roll.  This stuff is incredible!  It has the best suck it all in properties of any ponti I have come across yet!  My aim was to make a pair of trousers that were more like jeans than leggings but have all the comfort of leggings.  I also wanted to be able to wear them to work on occasions.

 I really like the design details on My Image M1253 form Autumn/Winter 12/13.  I wasn't too sure what size to make up so I chose size 38 based on my measurements.  In hindsight I should have made a size 36 because these were massive.  It wasn't a huge problem though.  I simply made up the front panel then laid my jeans pattern on top and re cut them to match.  I did end up with a considerably reduced pleated inset but actually I don't think it is a problem.

I did briefly consider adding a mock fly and waistband but in the end just opted for a regular elastic cased waistband.  I really love the fit on these.  I deliberately kept the ankles slightly looser to avoid the whole leggings look.   I really like that if I wanted to, I could actually wear shorter tops with these as well.  I probably wouldn't but the option is always there.

Look!  No wobbly bits!

Would I make these again?  Yup, with the right fabric, this would definitely be a possibility.  I even have a vague idea of making these up as running pants with brightly coloured insets.