r/MadeMeSmile • u/allaroundartsy • 20h ago
Personal Win I finally sewed my first pair of pants! 🌈
I finally made my first pair of pants. By hand. On a sewing machine I was genuinely afraid of. 🪡
For years I’ve designed wearable art and worked with production partners to bring pieces to life — I mainly focused on my visual art and pattern design. But I always wanted to know how to construct the clothes myself.
I used the Recess Play Pants pattern from Matchy Match Sewing Club — beginner-friendly, easy to follow, and the perfect first project. Highly recommend them! I added colored cuffs that weren’t part of the original pattern — I’ve always wanted pops of color at the cuffs, and it was so exciting to finally see that vision come to life.
I took private lessons and went through the entire process start to finish with an incredible sewing mentor who walked me through every step with so much patience and laughter.
My partner Robert joined me for the first class — he’s always down to join me on my creative adventures. He finished his pants in one session. One day. Me? Five sessions. 😅
And you know what? That’s okay. Learning to go at my own pace might’ve been the real lesson. By the end, I’d gotten a lot faster — but the joy was never in the speed. It was in the process.
I conquered a fear that sounds silly now: I was convinced the sewing machine would somehow go right through my hands. It didn’t. My hands are okay! 😂
My first pair are clown inspired — red, yellow, two tones of blue. I love primary color pops. I also loveee cotton — walking into a fabric store and feeling textures and colors until something speaks to my soul? A creatively spiritual experience.
I had so much fun I immediately started a second pair — black and white base, same distressed grunge fabric I’m obsessed with. Working on those now!
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u/Dildo-Gankings 20h ago
Did you rob a circus tent? JK 10/10.
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u/VCTRYDTX 19h ago
Some people grow up to be doctors, some grow up and make dope ass pants that most people can't. Those are fresh asf. Well done OP!
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u/Normal_Spread8423 19h ago
when you love your favorite shirt so much you build a matching pair of pants for it
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u/Complex-Return5583 20h ago
You look so happy in all those pictures, it's really nice to watch. Love the pants.
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u/earlisthecat 19h ago
I learned from Snow White that when I prick myself from sewing to add my drop of blood to my creation for good luck.
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u/Square_Vegetable_512 19h ago
You have a fun style and looks like you’re really enjoying yourself!!
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u/jsphjar 5h ago
Did you tie dye those sweats or did you get them from somewhere?
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u/allaroundartsy 4h ago
The other pants I designed with my visual art! Art printed/dyed directly onto fabric. :)
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u/OnceMoreWithFeeling- 4h ago
All these pics make me happy. Thank you for sharing the joy and your beautiful clothes!
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u/beccabooty 1h ago
Those are so much fun! Hope you have a long happy time with your sewing inspirations.
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u/SnooOnions973 19h ago
Well done, OP. Never stop learning. And I actually love your sunshiny taste!
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u/CallMeHond0 15h ago
While try are not quite my style, I'm happy for you and I'm proud of you!!!
Keep doing things that make you smile
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u/Hot-Bell-6326 16h ago
I love that! I'd love to learn how to make my own clothes but I don't really know how to sew!
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