The Sabrina, the ultimate pants for everyday.
By Love Notions
—————-Spoiler alert: I love, love my new pants!————————
This was my first experience with Love Notions
When sewing with a `new` pattern company, I am always curious how the fit will be.
After sewing three, four patterns I know how ‘they’ drafted and know where to adjust without making a muslin first.
Well, this my first pattern from Love Notions and a muslin was a must.
I wanted to read the instructions first and downloaded the workbook. I thought that were the instructions and was happily surprised with the detailed information how to get your personal perfect fit! +1 for Love Notions and I became more enthousiastic about sewing my pants!
Then…….doo doo doo doo doo doo….I made a beginner mistake and sewed a muslin with a different fabric then I used for my final! I still don’t know what I was thinking, but it was something like: hmm, when it fit’s in stretch-woven, it will definately fits with ponte…Hahahaha, that’s somehow correct of course…Anyway, at least I can laugh about it…And I know my rise is too long. No worries, the workbook is there to help you step by step to get your perfect fit!

When you work with the workbook, you sew a muslin first. For that I printed version A, sewed it quick together and added an unlined waistband to get the basic fit. I found out I needed to get rid of some extra fabric at my hips and I lowered my rise, which I should have done more.. But that was my own fault. Because my inseam is 31.5″ I added length and the fit was spot on!

And then it was time to sew my final, whoot whoot! I had some gorgeous ponte with leather look I was saving for quite some time already and I managed to get everything out of 1 yard! Okay, I have to say I was really happy with the 2 options waistband, 1 for wider fabric, 1 for less wide fabric. I appreciate that a lot.
I only would have liked the waistband being understitched, which I did, although it wasn’t in the instructions. That would be my tip.
I used version B, with seams in the front and the back, which I topstitched, back pockets and split hems. The options to sew a different pants over and over again are endless and people how know me, knows I love options! But how doesn’t, to be honest.
The sewing was easy, the instructions clear and what I said already, the workbook is excellent! I was happily surprised about the clear instructions and even with all the different options, it was easy to follow. I recommend this pattern for everybody, included beginners who wants to sew a good fitted pants.
To me, Love Notions is a designer I keep following for sure!
A special thank you to Love Notions for sponsoring The Fitting Experiment bloggers with patterns so that we can share our thoughts with you. Love Notions has kindly provided a 20% off shop discount code for all our readers. Please use this code at checkout: FittingEXPSabrinas
In addition, Love Notions has given us TWO copies of Sabrina Slims to giveaway. For a chance to win, comment below. For more chances to win, comment on the other blogs too! You can check out their posts below:




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Wow!! You look amazing in your Sabrina Slims!!! #PantsGoals
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They look amazing on you, I just wish I had the guts to attack pants. I don’t really have anyone to help with fit issues mainly flat bum. Maybe, I’ll get the nerve someday
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W A U W!!
Wat een super mooie broek is het geworden en ik zoek al zoooo lang een goed patroon voor een skinnybroek 😍 is bijna niet te vinden….
Leuk deze publicatie en ik volg je inmiddels op Instagram
Succes met alles!
Gr Jolanda
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Wow wat een mooie broek is dit geworden!!
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Thanks so much for all the great tips. I haven’t made pants yet and think I can give these a try now!
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You make me want this pattern!
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These look amazing. Thank you for sharing the trials and errors of finding the perfect fit!
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I need these pants in my life! Thank you for the review and getting me excited to try and make trousers! Pull on’s finally look hot!
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Thank you very much for including information on your fitting mistakes as well as your eventual success, as I find this super useful 🙂 Your pants look really great & fit you well. Hopefully I can make such a well-fitting pair for myself, even though I’m a beginner when it comes to sewing pants.
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Oooh love the cycle picture!! Want 1 of those pants aswell!!
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Thank you for all your great information. I love the fabric. The pants look amazing on you. I like your pink books too!
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Those pants look great with the pink boots!
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I loved your version. Your adjustments are perfect.
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geweldig patroon, prachtige stof , de broek staat je geweldig. lijkt me leuk om dit patroon ook te gebruiken
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love the pants and the fabric…i was at love notions fb group specifically for this pattern! so glad my timing was so perfect…your pants are amazing! one yard too!!! love it
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Love all the great insight on the pattern can’t wait to make a pair
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I love, love, love your fabric choice!!! Those side slits with the boots are 😍!
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I’ve been looking at this pattern for weeks and I am admittedly scared of doing pants but everyone’s look so good
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Hoi, helemaal geslaagd zo te zien! Net zoals de andere die het maakten! Moest je veel aanpassen aan het patroon?
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Nee, dst viel reuze mee!😀 centimeter of 2 van mijn heupen en had wat meer stof bij het kruis kunnen wegnemen. Het werkboek wat erbij zit is echt ideaal en voor iedereen.😀👍
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Those pants look amazing on you!!! I’m short and my legs are giant so I’m curious as to what all adjustments I will need lol. I have never sewn pants before.
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Wow this are fab on you and Ive never made pants before though 🙈
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They look great
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They look great!
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Great looking and well fitting Sabrina Slims. I will certainly make this pattern.
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Ook jij hebt al zo mooie outfit ik ben echt jaloers en wil eigenlijk snel met dit patroon aan de slag te gaan
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Doen!😀 Het is een heel fijn patroon, voor iedereen, met een heel goede uitleg. Ik ben ook echt blij met mijn broek.
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Love your fabric n the pink boots are fabulous!!!
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Please oh please I need this pattern!! So cute! And that fit!!!! Wow!
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That kick photo!! I love this fabric. It makes the pants look like a completely different pair from all the rest of ours!!
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Thanks for all of your work on this post! Such good information. 🙂 And a lovely job!
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These look great! I need to get this pattern! Love the fabric!
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They look fantastic, thank you for your blog post!
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Ohh I love this! great job on picking fabric! and all those adjustments! well done
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Thank you for the reminder of how to muslin with same type of fabric. I am bad about following that rule
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Those turned out wonderfully! Love the fabric.
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Those are so cool. I guess I need to try!
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These look great!
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Thanks for sharing!
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Your pants look fabulous! I am so impressed with the great fit you got from this pattern!
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Ha!😀 Thanks Jenny❤ I like the pattern a lot. The workbook is a great help to get the perfect fit. I was happily surprised about the detailed instructions.😀
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Loving the comparisons between the different sewists!
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Yes! That’s so cool indeed!
We love it ourselves too.😅
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These look gorgeous!
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Thank you! I really love this pattern!❤
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Love the pants and the boots
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Loving it! These pants look great on you!
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Aw thank you!❤
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I love The Fitting Experiment. It is nice to see how the same pattern can be made for different bodies. I was a bit afraid of the Sabrina Slims because I didn’t think it would look that great on my body, but after reading through all the blogs, the fear is gone and I will give it a try.
I love the fabric you choose!
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Aw, thank you! Yes, this exactly the idea of our experiment! ❤
You don’t have to be afraid at all! And you know now..when you are running into something…just ask!🥰
We all just followed the instructions and the result is pretty awesome right?🤗
Looking forward to see yours already!
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OOOO I love that print! and your boots!!!!
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I am a beginner sewer and this post us great. It helps to see the process of finding the best fit for your own body shape. I always thought that sewing a garment was quick and easy but there’s a lot of work that goes into creating beautiful things.
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I love how your pants turned out! I’m really enjoying this The Fitting Experiment blog posts. Thank you.
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