This is the version of this pattern that I ended up with after a few modifications:
What I really liked about the pattern was the curved lines in the back and the in-seam pockets in the front. I could remove the godets without effecting these features, so that's what I did!
So, to show you the changes- here is the original back with the leggings. I actually don't think that the leggings show too much. They aren't super tight, and they are really very comfy. The bottom of the leggings are ruched for a nice change from the ordinary. I made them from a nylon lycra jersey knit and they are great. I have been wearing them with all kinds of tunic length tops- just not the top/vest in this pattern!
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Before removing godets. With leggings from pattern |
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After removing godets and stitching down center back belt |
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After I removed the top snap |
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Before I removed the top snap. |
You can see in the picture on the left with the black skirt what the original version looked like from the front.
After I decided that I wouldn't wear it as a top without a shirt underneath, I took off the top snap, and it lays much nicer and will show a little more of whatever top goes underneath.
This version is pictured with blouse to the right.
In the end, I do recommend this pattern. Maybe not as the designer intended, depending on your own comfort zone, but the pieces are great separates and will work with lots of things. I think that is how you have to look at designer patterns- as a starting off point and modify to your own world.
So, what do you think? Godets versus no godets? Better as a vest or stand alone top?