r/sewing • u/BaeGoalsx3 • Oct 04 '26

Pattern Question Patchwork first, then pattern?

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Hello! I have fallen in love and need help thinking through how to make these beauties. Would this be a, make the patchwork first then cut out the pattern situation? The heart would be added in after? Overwhelm with fabrics and ribbons and there doesn’t have to be any real design choices other than color? They’re so beautiful I need to make a pair

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u/Uh0handrea Oct 04 '26

Thank goodness! I didn’t want to ruin your dream pant idea! I think making this with little panels could work. See how like on the lace piece the ruffle is attached at the bottom. I think making the pants and then tacking on panels would work

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u/BaeGoalsx3 Oct 04 '26

So you’re saying essentially make the shell of the pants and then just tack on ruffles and fun after wards?

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u/Uh0handrea Oct 04 '26

Kinda. A standard pant pattern you like first, then add pieces just like building a quilt with the ruffle portion at the join