Ginger Ponte Pants

Now that I have my Ginger Jeans by Closet Case Files pattern at tnt status, it is easy to convert these to various other styles.  In this instance, I had some lovely thick brushed ponte that I bought last winter from Spotlight specifically to make pull on pants.  The Ginger pattern was a no brainer and was simple enough to adapt to a pull on style.

I simply made a faux fly and instead of stitching on the waistband I added an elastic casing and then simply threaded my elastic through.  I then top stitched it at each side seam to prevent the elastic rolling.  The only change I did make to the pattern was to add some faux welt zip front pockets.  I don't use the front pockets in my pants so it was easier and avoided visible pocket bags.

These were really quick to make.  Unlike jeans where I need to use two machines, one for construction and one for top stitching, the top stitching was done in regular thread.

You may have noticed these pants in another of my blog posts.  These were made prior to my Queenstown trip  and have been in regular rotation since.  I like them so much that I wish Spotlight had this fabric in again this winter.  I bought enough to make pants for me and my Mum and there is still enough for a skirt for next winter.