Because I love my pinstripe ones so much, I present another pair of wide-leg, high-waisted Cozy Pants.
About the Fabric
2 yards Olive Green, Scuba Knit from Boho Fabrics
- Contents: 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex
- Weight: 11oz
- Width of Fabric: 60″
- Horizontal Stretch: 100%
- Vertical Stretch: 25%
This is a lovely, soft double-knit with good drape. Very comfortable; smooth texture on both sides. A little unforgiving as far as showing bumps and lines beneath it, though. Easy to work with.
About the Pattern
Patterns for Pirates: Cozy Pants, using the same mods from my Pinstripe version.
- size Large
- high waist with pockets
- Medium crotch curve
- Waistband contoured from Large at the bottom to Medium at the top
What I Did Differently
- Waistband and pockets sewn at indicated 1/2″ seam allowance. Everything else sewn at 1/4″ seam allowance.
- Final inseam is 31″, which left me with quite a lot to trim off and even out at the hems on this one. The final hem is folded 1″ over twice.
- Tried to address the pooling fabric below the back waistband, so I reduced the back waistline by 1″ at the center and graded it out to meet the existing side seam. I’m not sure if it helped; it kind of looks like it’s doing the same thing still… Uhg. Fitting. 🤦♀️
- Topstitched the pocket curve with a double needle and contrasting thread using low 1.5 thread tension to reduce tunneling.
I think I’m still on the hunt for my go-to pants pattern. My SOS jeans are the closest I’ve gotten to a go-to, and it’s on my list to make another pair of these at full length. I really do need to discover the perfect pants, though. That is the hole in my wardrobe I constantly face.
Notes for Next Time
- Are they just too high? Maybe I need to drop that waistline a few inches and find that flattering seamline on my body.
Project Settings
Sewing Machine vs. Serger
| Sewing Machine | Serger |
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Sewing Machine Settings
| Presser Foot | Stitch# | Stitch Width | Stitch Length | Needle | Top Thread Tension | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| standard zig-zag (A) | 5 | 1.0 | 4 | blue tip | 4 | seams |
| standard zig-zag (A) | 1 | 3.5 | 3 | twin 75/2.5 | 1.5 | pocket topstitch |
Serger Settings
| Stitch Name | 4-thread overlock |
|---|---|
| Needles | R, L |
| Finger | B |
| Threads | 4 |
| Tension Left Needle | 4 |
| Tension Right Needle | 4 |
| Tension Upper Looper | 4 |
| Tension Lower Looper | 4 |
| Cut Width | 6 |
| Stitch Length | 2.5 |
| Differential | 1.0 |
| Application | seams |
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