Pattern Description:
Pull on pants or shorts with elastic waist and side seam pockets
Pattern Sizing:
18W-24W. I made the 24W
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
sort of, considering I am a plus sized apple.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yep
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Its a fairly classic pattern, giving the lagenlook styling, without excessive fabric around the hips and bottom. I wanted to embrace a more lagen-look style, and have been looking for a pair of baggy pants, that fell into the “not too baggy, but not too tight either” zone. I have looked at all sorts of indie designers, but amazingly, found the perfect design in a pattern I have had for over 20 years. Of course I appreciate that I have applied experience to this design. I haven’t used it before, because it seemed like I didn’t fit into the measurements. Now I understand about finished measurements and design ease, I realised that I can actually fit into it. I will be making these again, perhaps with a little bit less rise on the front crotch.
Fabric Used:
Mystery crinkle cotton, from deep in the stash. Not sure of the vintage, but has moved house with me at least a couple times.Â
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Pattern alterations have been minimal. I cut a straight size 24, and I have been astonished that the design so suited my figure. I did leave the legs long, because I like the legs to not creep up when I sit. Overall the instructions were good, although I understitched the pocket openings to stop the inner fabric rolling out. I also serged the edges of the side seams, waist edge and leg hems prior to stitching, so that I created a neat seam finish. Not essential, but it soothes my tiny little perfectionist soul.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I most definitely will be sewing these again. They are simple, but also versatile and easy to sew. A simple, classic design. The pattern envelope screams 80’s styling, but they sew up pretty much for any era.
