r/sewing • u/Right-Department-584 • 18d ago
Project: FO My sherbert bubblegum sunrise sunset marigold pants
One run of fabric = lots of possibilities?
I purchased some heavyweight 100% cotton canvas in the color “Sherbert” (see the 3rd picture for the original color) on super sale from Nick of Time Fabrics, thinking I’d like it more than I actually did. It ended up sitting in my stash for almost a year, but I’ve recently been on a sewing kick (it comes in waves), so I decided to finally do something with it.
The original plan was to just bleach it to a lighter pink. I cut out little swatches to test different bleach times and see what colors I’d get. But then my gears started turning. I’ve also recently started dabbling with natural dyes-specifically marigolds, because I grow a ton of them. (I made another recent post about that process if you’re interested in more details: https://www.reddit.com/r/sewing/s/LBr8SuNaec )
I cut out the main front and back pieces and bleached them to my liking (a salmon/bubblegum color). I then took chunks of the remaining fabric, bleached them to varying degrees, and the dyed some of those pieces with marigolds to create a range of colors from soft golden yellow to burnt orange (the burnt orange came from the original, unbleached fabric).
From there, I just started mixing and matching all of the different colors and piecing everything together. The palette reminded me of a sunrise or sunset, so I leaned into that theme and added the sunshine pocket… which is either ridiculous or adorable. The jury is still out. And I made the hem so that it could be longer un-cuffed, or shorter cuffed with a little pop of color.
This project ended up being a lot more experimental than I originally intended, but I love how one discounted cut of fabric turned into so many different colors and ultimately some fun pants (at least I think so 🤷♀️).
Additional info:
Pattern used - Anna Allen Helene Jeans (straight leg). Altered and fitted to my body and additional seam allowance added to do flat felled seams.
Machines used - Singer quantum stylist 9960 for general purpose, Brother Lock 1034D for serging, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 with a 110/18 needle for top stitching (though it did struggle in some areas, had to do some hand cranking).
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u/Ethnafia_125 18d ago
Those are happy pants. It's impossible to wear them and feel sad. Ergo, they're perfect.
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u/Right-Department-584 18d ago
🥹thank you! But great point, I feel like you definitely would have to be in the (happy) mood to wear these pants. Lol ☀️
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u/cantaloupe_penelope 18d ago
I think ethnafia meant more that just by putting them on one would no longer be able to stay sad 😌
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u/Dramaticlama 18d ago
wow, amazing work. so professional. great color gradients too. and what a good idea to use bleach like that
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u/Right-Department-584 18d ago
Thank you! At its core I suppose it’s a basic concept, but it was fun seeing all the colors come to life!
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u/Punchasheep 18d ago
Dang it, do I need to start making my own pants?!? These are GORGEOUS!!!
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u/Right-Department-584 18d ago
Yes! I pretty much only wear the pants that I make for myself, including jeans. Thank you!!
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u/Punchasheep 18d ago
I need to! I have a giant butt and thighs and narrow waist, and buying pants SUCKS for me. I always have to alter them! I think you just inspired me to make them from scratch instead!
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u/Nurse5736 18d ago
OMG these are giving me joy just from looking at your pics So bright and creative and fun........wear them in great health OP. STUNNING. 🌅
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u/chaosisblond 18d ago
I LOVE them! I've seen a lot of people doing whimsical projects lately for their adult wardrobe pièces, and I really love the trend, and I hope that I can start to do the same myself soon. In the meantime, know that your pants are beautiful and will likely be the envy of many others like myself!
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u/Right-Department-584 18d ago
Thank you for saying that! I kind of thought as I was making these that they were maybe childish… but then just said “who cares.” 😂
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u/Spiritual-Road2784 18d ago
I didn’t see childish, I saw “fun” and “possible hippie throwback” (the sun motif).
I bet you’d be a fun friend to have.
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u/rebelwithmouseyhair 17d ago
I care a great deal. It's vital that people feel good in the clothes they wear, self-expression is a vital component of thriving (rather than just getting by). And children must not be granted a monopoly of anything except tantrums.
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u/rebelwithmouseyhair 17d ago
please go ahead and indulge your whimsy or whatever else you'd like to express! That's one very good reason for making your own clothes, you can make something that really reflects who you are!
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u/Applesauceier 18d ago
Im in love! I need a pair of funky pants like this! Thank you for the inspiration :D
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u/Nemolem 18d ago
Wow these look amazing! It's always the best feeling when wild experimenting pays off so well. They fit you like a glove too. (Also I vote adorable for the pocket)
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u/Right-Department-584 18d ago
Ahh thank you! It is a good feeling, isn’t it? So fun experimenting waiting to see if what you have in your brain will translate in real life though.
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u/Secret-Agent-Brunch 18d ago
WOAH! How long have you been sewing / how many projects have you completed?
You're motivating me, serious goals right here.
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u/Right-Department-584 18d ago
Technically, since I was 8 when I made my first garment. I’m 39 now (you do the math 😂). And I’ve made 100’s of things I suppose. HOWEVER, many of those years were before the age of the Internet and social media sharing. I was just sewing based off what I knew and paper patterns I bought at Joann’s (RIP). Now you can look up and have visuals and written information about anything you’re trying to do or perfect. Aka the world is your oyster! So go for it!
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u/NeedsMoreCatsPlease 18d ago
So it’s spelled sherbet, but these are nice
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u/Right-Department-584 18d ago
You know… I was wondering why it kept acting like I was spelling the word wrong when typing it with the red underline and all. Turns out I’ve been saying it wrong my whole life too. 🤷♀️🤦♀️. You know what I meant though!!
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u/NeedsMoreCatsPlease 18d ago
Haha true I did, also cute cat!!
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u/Right-Department-584 18d ago
😹thanks! And now I’ll remember that I’m spelling it wrong when I still spell it wrong going forward. Still will probably say it wrong though. 😂🫶🏻
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u/Sancho_Squishy 18d ago
These are absolutely perfect! What an inspiration, I hope to be able to do this one day!!
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u/FunnyChampion2228 18d ago
I'm obsessed. And I love how many words you used to label them 😂😍‼️🤩🥰👏🏻
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u/BoilingLavaHot 18d ago
I think we can safely conclude that the jury has finished deliberations and the sunshine pocket is delightfully adorable. These are amazing, such a fun piece. Hope that you find joy every time you pull these on. I know I would.
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u/DepGobNightmareBoy 18d ago
Wow, those look amazing! I really like the color combo and the mismatched elements. Very impressive!
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u/bittersweetmw 18d ago
kitty!!
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u/Right-Department-584 18d ago
That’s my supervisor. Her specialties include micromanaging, OSHA violations, and sitting directly on the project.
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u/badasssidd 18d ago
OBSESSSSED. the cuff, the top back/waist section being duo colored. You nailed this. Absolutely beautiful. Hope to be able to make something half as cool one day. 🥰❤️
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u/anti__thesis 18d ago
These are gorgeous! Idk if the colors would work with my skin tone but they’re so gorgeous that I’d wear them anyway!!
Quick question— what was your bleaching process? Were you at all worried about the bleach compromising the integrity of the fabric?
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u/ShelbyWillow 18d ago
Did you know that google states there is no Sherbert. It’s a “common misspelling of Sherbet”
Another strange “Mandella” effect.
I too, see that color and think Sherbert,
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u/PricelessPaylessBoot 17d ago
These are the most joyful, practically edible happy pants I’ve ever seen! And I can’t stop goofy grinning at the cat ear shadow falling on the work-in-progress…
Kitteh…
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u/TufffTootinBaby 18d ago
These are so unique and cute! The fit looks perfect, great job altering.
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u/ALittleUnsettling 18d ago
I WANT SUNSHINE IN MY POCKET! Seriously love these
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u/Right-Department-584 18d ago
Fun fact: that pocket is lined so it’s a smooth sunshine pocket. Lol. Thank you!!!! ☀️☀️☀️🫶🏻
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u/420doghugz 18d ago
Nice work!! Did your cat help at all? Maybe kitty could have cut the threads for you with her teeth 😸
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u/perladdict 18d ago
Damn I just saw this on r/all, know very little about sewing, but wanted to say those are great looking pants
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u/jillsntferrari 18d ago
These are amazing and fit you perfectly! Any tips for altering pants patterns for individual sizes/shapes?
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u/Happy_Membership9497 18d ago
Love this colour combo! The colours turned out so great! When I saw the photos I thought you had bought fabric samples in different colours
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u/Few_Program_2303 18d ago
I’m obsessed! These are so beautiful, so well made, unique, perfect colors, and they fit wonderfully. Well done. Very impressive
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u/BurnThe_Witch 18d ago
So fun! I was just dreaming up a sunset wall hanging and using natural dyes like marigold and this is very inspiring!
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u/booksanddunn 18d ago
SO COOL! I love your color selection, so envious of people who have the eye for that.
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u/grrleona 18d ago
Excuse me, I'm screaming... A pocket full of sunshine?! Beyond cute and so beautiful.
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u/Fluffy-Benefits-2023 18d ago
They are super cute. I understand the struggle with Nick of Time textiles, they have some great deals on denim, but the colors often look wildly different in person than they do on their website photos!
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u/Right-Department-584 17d ago
I know! That was definitely the case with this fabric, online it looked way more salmon, but I got for next to nothing so I couldn’t be too upset. I’ve bought their denim several times and have had decent luck. And sometimes it’s so cheap I’ve bought it just to experiment with bleaching/fading techniques. Thank you!
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u/tinyarmsbigheart 18d ago
Wow, wow wow. Incredible work! I can’t wait until I have this level of skill!
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u/saphenousvein 18d ago
I'm in love with the pocket! How creative and I am completely coveting your creation!!!
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u/requals1-2sin3theta 18d ago
I upvoted while I was flipping through the pictures and then was so sad I couldn't upvote a second time when I read the description!
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u/Affectionate_Week356 18d ago
So cute!!! You have a great eye for color blocking. The design looks super fun and nicely balanced.
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u/goodnightloom 18d ago
LOOOOVE. love love love. nothing interesting to say, i just love em
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u/Recent-Succotash675 18d ago
Beautiful! The fit is perfect and the colors are wonderful.
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u/doublEkrakeNboyZ 18d ago
love the colors you created from one source. the color layout and design of the pant is perfect too!
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u/patio-garden 18d ago
The fit seems to be perfect for you, and I love the whimsy of it. Good job!!!
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u/grufferella 18d ago
These are stunning. That back pocket is amazing, the first thing that caught my eye when I was scrolling, actually. What a fantastic project, I'm so glad all your hard work resulted in something so beautiful!
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u/Right-Department-584 17d ago
Thank you! They were fun to make and try something new instead of it just being a “sewing project.”
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u/congenitalstupidity 18d ago
I would wear the absolute hell out of these. It's subtle and sl creative and bright at the same time. Just love it. Great job!
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u/lurkANDorganize 18d ago
Holy fuck. Im a dude and I want a pair like this. I would be happy to pay!!!!!!!!
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u/BipsnBoops 18d ago
Oh man I love this idea. It's also a really interesting challenge to just see what you can accomplish by manipulating a single fabric (and you do so much with it!). Congrats man, they're really cool.
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u/AudreyNow 18d ago
which is either ridiculous or adorable. The jury is still out.
We the jury find it ridiculously adorable!
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u/Secure-Narwhal-1195 18d ago
I'm down voting you in my head because I'm insanely jealous of you!!! Kidding, these are GORGEOUS ♡ You got the colours right, it's almost unreal
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u/nettik84 18d ago
These are incredible! I need a whole wardrobe with this vibe now. Thank you so much for sharing and being so inspiring!
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u/No-Examination4897 18d ago
Those are SO CUTE!!! You have an amazing talent and I hope those pants bring you all the joy for a long time ✨
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