I sewed a new pair of pants! And they don’t look like pajamas! And they look good with a jacket I already had in my closet, but had nothing to wear it with! Wins all around!
I used the Nocturne Pajamas pattern from Sew Liberated – but I didn’t make pajamas. I made leaving-the-house pants! 😁
Really, elastic-waist pants are elastic-waist pants. Right? I learned from my Accidental Pajamas that it’s the fabric choice that makes them look like pajamas. This time instead of cotton sateen in a fun tiki bird print, I used black tencel twill. What a difference!
First of all, I love tencel twill. I used to have a pair of cargo pants in this fabric and they were divine – drapey and soft with a nice hand and a lovely sand-washed texture. These are just the same. The added weight and softness makes them hang just right – unlike the tiki pants that looked huge on me. I’m so glad I decided NOT to go down a size based on that fit, because my new pants are perfect. They’re loose and comfortable, but I don’t look like I’m swimming in them.
Like my other versions of the Nocturne pattern, I changed the pockets from side-seam to set-in-slash pockets, but we’ll still have to wait for the tutorial on that. Since I was using black fabric that looked pretty much the same from both sides, it was IMPOSSIBLE to get photos where you could see what was going on. 🙁
Other than that, I made the pattern exactly, with no modifications. I used the low-rise option with the standard waistband. They’re quick and easy to sew (even using French seams) and come together in an afternoon. I got the fabric from Stonemountain and Daughter. It was deadstock so I won’t be able to get the exact same thing again, but they had other tencel twills that I’m eager to try, including some nice tone on tone stripes that I think will make pretty pants.
Bonus – when I inventoried my closet, one of the things I mentioned was a beautiful kantha jacket that I loved, but I had nothing to wear it with. Now I do! That’s the jacket you see in the photo.
This one was a huge sewing win! Woo hoo!!! 🎉
Wendy, You look great. I have been wanting to sewing an easy piece of clothing. Thanks for this idea.
Thanks so much! The pattern is really terrific.
Okay, THAT is astounding. What a difference a fabric weight makes, apparently! Who knew!? Meanwhile, what a fun jacket! Definitely an all-round win.
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Very smart 😀