12 Mar Style Arc ELLE
I just finished making these ELLE PANTS by Style Arc. This is the first pair of skinny pants I’ve ever made, and I immediately placed this pattern on my list of favorites.
My husband said he really liked them and that they looked like ski pants all in the same sentence. I’ll forgive him since he doesn’t keep up with fashion trends.
He didn’t realize the Style Arc ELLE PANT “is the pant of the moment, slim line from ankle to waistline….. These pants sit so beautifully without any bulk, wear them with your high heels out for the night or with your sneakers for brunch…..a must have piece in your wardrobe!” see here.
…and everything Style Arc says about these pants is true. I absolutely love the way they fit, the way they feel, and the way they look. I know I will wear them during the day and in the evening, with flats and heels.
Many thanks to Robin from A Little Sewing for recommending this woven/knit/hybrid fabric from EmmaOneSock. When she said she ordered this fabric in every color after sewing the Style Arc LINDA PANTS, I knew it must be dreamy and it is. The fabric is not inexpensive, BUT when it arrived I realized it is the same fabric as a pair of Carlisle pants I bought over 12 years ago. The ELLE pattern required slightly less than 1 ½ yards of the fabric which sews beautifully.
Now I want order this fabric in every color but will use some restraint, especially since I don’t have any ski trips planned.
Pauline Droy
Posted at 15:30h, 12 Marchwow you are on a roll at the moment ha ha. Great looking pants (you could find a dry ski slope ha ha)
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 23:17h, 12 MarchThanks, Pauline! Not a chance I’m taking these pants to ANY ski slope 🙂
Margaret Edger
Posted at 15:36h, 12 MarchGet the material in all colors. The pants look GREAT on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could wear them but afraid not. A. Maggie
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 23:18h, 12 MarchThanks, Maggie! I’m really enjoying the Style Arc patterns……. I might break down and get more colors!
Dagmar O'Hanlon
Posted at 15:39h, 12 MarchLovely pants and great fit! Really enjoying your blog too….
I checked out your reference to Robin’s fabric referral and she mentions two fabrics: a grey woven/knit hybrid and a brown RPL that she would like to have in every colour. Which one of these two did you use?
Thanks in advance,
Dagmar
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 23:20h, 12 MarchMany thanks for the nice comments, Dagmar! Robin recently replied and stated it’s the RPL that I used. It is truly a great fabric.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:51h, 13 MarchI used the high tech woven hybrid. Please see Robin’s latest response with a link.
Carol
Posted at 15:53h, 12 MarchPauline said the exact same thing I was going to say!!! LOL You are just trying to show off :)! I guess I’m going to have to get on board the Style Arc train!!! Great job and they do look fantastic on you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 23:22h, 12 MarchHi Carol! I’m not showing off as much as I’m trying to get ready for a little getaway with my hubby. I’m definitely impressed with Style Arc as long as you don’t need much instruction – the patterns thus far are superbly cut. 🙂
Art Attack
Posted at 17:36h, 12 MarchThey look really great…you’ve been raving about these Style Arc patterns so I guess I need to follow suit. It’s so hard to find a slim pant and when I try to slim down other patterns they just don’t fit the same, with the one exception of the V1197 that I love…the one with the elastic waist you’re not ready for!
dorcas
Art Attack
Posted at 17:40h, 12 MarchAh ha! I see now that you have succumbed to the elastic waist pant! I must have this pattern…thanks for the tip!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 23:25h, 12 MarchYes I did. Elastic waistlines have really changed over the years…… or is it just my waistline?
Lori
Posted at 17:55h, 12 MarchThese are so gorgeous.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 23:23h, 12 MarchThanks so much Lori! Hope all is well with Girls in the Garden 🙂
Robin Denning
Posted at 19:12h, 12 MarchOh wow, your pants look fantastic! I am glad you like the fabric (Dagmar, it is the RPL).
I wore my navy pants today and they are so comfortable.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 23:27h, 12 MarchMany thanks,Robyn! I adore this fabric and these Style Arc patterns. Thanks so much for introducing me to EmmaOneSock!
Jamye
Posted at 20:05h, 12 MarchBig thumbs up! These are awesome and look great on you!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 23:25h, 12 MarchThanks, Jayme! They are made from a great pattern!
Calico Stretch
Posted at 05:31h, 13 MarchOh please do not wear these on any sort of ski slope, snowy or otherwise. :o))
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:30h, 14 MarchNot to worry – I will not be anywhere near a ski slope in these pants! By the way, I love your blog!
Calico Stretch
Posted at 03:13h, 15 Marchthank you. Ditto!
Kari
Posted at 07:28h, 13 MarchWhat is the rpl? And where do find it at emmas
Art Attack
Posted at 10:23h, 13 MarchThanks! I’m trying to keep up with you. Tough assignment.
;D
Robin Denning
Posted at 20:29h, 13 Marchhmm, maybe I got confused because I ordered multiple fabrics. This is the
hi-tech woven hybrid and here is the RPL
They are both nice, but the hi-tech stuff is luxurious.
Sophia
Posted at 21:35h, 13 MarchGreat pants! They look so comfortable. I picked up a Simplicity pattern that has the same concept. I may give them a try.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:12h, 14 MarchThanks, Sophia! I love your blog and just subscribed to it. Your sewing is beautiful!
Kathie Bennett
Posted at 14:49h, 14 MarchGreat look you can wear a hundred places with every pair of black shoes!
Nat
Posted at 05:39h, 17 MarchLooking lovely as always 🙂
Thanks to you EOS has another new customer , I am patiently waiting for my nice new Black Hybrid fabric to make its way to Australia 🙂
Thankyou for the continuing inspiration.
Nancy
Posted at 16:00h, 02 OctoberGreat Blog and I have bookmarked it…love Emmaonesock!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:50h, 03 OctoberThank you, Nancy! I have two more pieces of this wonderful fabric – one in dark brown and the other in a garnet/cherry red.
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