In my ongoing effort to keep adding bright colors to my wardrobe, here are another pair of brightly hued trousers.  We're going to go ahead and call these Pre-Fall!

I used Simplicity 1283 in a vibrant fuchsia ponte knit from Mood Fabrics.com.

I cut the size 12 at the waist, because they're really high-waist, like really.  And graded to a 14 at the hip.  I added 4 inches to the length because I feel that wide-leg pants are most flattering on me with high heels.  I couldn't ever see myself wearing pants cut on this style with flats. 

These are probably some of the quickest pants I've ever sewn -- only three pieces: front, back and waistband.

I don't like pants that zip at the center back, so I moved my zipper to the right side.  It's just something so awkward about having a zipper there in pants.  Dresses and skirts, I don't mind.  But pants?  No thank you.

I always stabilize my zipper area with fusible interfacing.  And I'm completely lazy when it comes to changing out the thread in my serger.  It's been white thread in there for months now.  Unless the seams will be visible, I probably won't worry about it.

These are quick pants that can easily be made up in a ponte or double knit and are just as comfortable as yoga pants.

I have an affinity for black.  I usually have to show self-restraint in order to not stock my sewing studio with black fabric.  So when I came across this gorgeous navy blue, I awarded myself a reprieve.  I mean, it's dark but it's not black so that makes it okay!

This Mood Fabrics fabulous find, a dark navy woven is from designer Theory.  And just as stunning as this fabric is, it's equally unusual.  It's a woven with 2-way stretch that feels and sews like a neoprene.  It's magical when used on a structured garment as my skirt and also has an incredible drape.

My top is Simplicity 1283.  With the mass appeal of this particular pattern line, I was surprised by the lack of pattern reviews when I googled it.  I was practically on my own with what to expect.  It's a crop top for sure and being that I'm pretty tall with a lot of torso, I added 3 inches to the length. Had I not, I would have had practically a sports bra on my hands because it's that short. Please be aware of that.  And this top also has an inch of negative ease.  I needed a size 12, but due to the figure hugging design of this top, I went up to the size 14.  (Some may need to do a FBA.)  But the fit still worked well with my fabric choice.  And surprisingly, the sleeves are drafted with a generous amount of length.  I didn't have to add any additional length to them.  I wanted my version of a crop top to hit at the natural waist and meet at the top of the skirt.  It's a really cute design, easy to make, quick to sew with the mock turtle neck style and an invisible zipper closure.  It could easily be turned into a longer top or a dress.  It's worth having in your collection as a base pattern even if you're not into crop tops.

The pattern design, which is designed for a knit worked well my stretch woven.

My skirt is Vogue 1296.  This fabric was the perfect match for this skirt.  I love how it works so well for a structuced garment, yet has such an amazing drape all at once.  I cut the size 14 for my skirt and added 3" inches to the length.  I omitted the lining.  The fabric is beefy and opague enough to where it holds its own.

After wearing this outfit which included entering and exiting my vehicle; standing and sitting, it has wonderful recovery.  

There was no stretch out or sagging.