Personally, I never got into the soft pants trend—nothing but respect for secret pajamas enjoyers, but I like to feel held in when I'm out and about! So I'm excited to see the pendulum swing back to something more tailored, which has always been my personal style. I've finally given up on finding RTW pants for my office job that aren't made out of cheap stretch fabric, and I have an Adams/Coe mashup on the brain (Adams base with the pockets from the Coe) that I'm hoping is going to give me my perfect pair of chinos. I really like the idea of fun-but-not-toooooo-fun trousers for work: I want to look put-together and not always boring, but I don't want to be thinking about my clothes all day and I don't want my coworkers to be thinking about my clothes all day. So for me any innovations in the classic-ish trouser and shirt field are welcome!
Just finished some elastic waist Coes and I am obsessed with them, I love them, and I can't wait to wear them every day for the rest of my life. Thanks for the instructions-- my pair turned out *nearly* perfect. This could totally be a me problem, and I'm open to any advice on how to fix this, but I had issues with the back pockets gaping at the top after adding the elastic. Since I made my pair with linen, the fabric is slouchy enough that I might be able to get away with it. I can imagine that the problem would be more noticeable with heavier fabrics. For my next pair, I would probably attempt to lower the back pockets a bit, move them towards the center back seam, and cross my fingers that that would fix the problem.
Not a you problem, it's a patch pocket meets elastic pant problem. Depending on the amount of added ease patch pockets can gap which is why you'll see them without or with welt pockets instead. Another option would be to fuse just the top edge of the pocket before folding and stitching to give it more strength!
I don't sew fast enough to sew trendy clothes - I'm looking for classics that make me feel and look good, whether they're the IN thing or not. I'm also looking to get off the fast-fashion track, and related to that, I don't want to add fast trend cycles to my sewing. My dream pants are fitted at the waist and hip, wide in the leg (but not so wide that they get in my way). I like a fabric that I can dress up for a meeting with a sweater but immediately dress down with a tshirt for a school event with my kids - I've been using some great 7-8oz cotton broadcloth that serves my purposes well. I do love a good detail like a well-designed pocket or a comfortable, flexible waistband - but it has to be practical!
Pants are my favorite item to sew and wear, and your pants patterns are my favorite by a mile. My chino-ish Coes feel totally classic Tommy Bahama to me, and my denim pairs feel like edgier western wear. I love having the option with fabric selection or sizing to play up or dial back the trend-factor.
I’m a little more lost up top and might be doomed to wear button-ups only and forever. Maybe that’s fine because my pants can add the flair? I’m always looking for a good indoor layering piece though. Meanwhile I can’t wait for your zip-front pleated pants pattern to come out!!
Personally, I never got into the soft pants trend—nothing but respect for secret pajamas enjoyers, but I like to feel held in when I'm out and about! So I'm excited to see the pendulum swing back to something more tailored, which has always been my personal style. I've finally given up on finding RTW pants for my office job that aren't made out of cheap stretch fabric, and I have an Adams/Coe mashup on the brain (Adams base with the pockets from the Coe) that I'm hoping is going to give me my perfect pair of chinos. I really like the idea of fun-but-not-toooooo-fun trousers for work: I want to look put-together and not always boring, but I don't want to be thinking about my clothes all day and I don't want my coworkers to be thinking about my clothes all day. So for me any innovations in the classic-ish trouser and shirt field are welcome!
Just finished some elastic waist Coes and I am obsessed with them, I love them, and I can't wait to wear them every day for the rest of my life. Thanks for the instructions-- my pair turned out *nearly* perfect. This could totally be a me problem, and I'm open to any advice on how to fix this, but I had issues with the back pockets gaping at the top after adding the elastic. Since I made my pair with linen, the fabric is slouchy enough that I might be able to get away with it. I can imagine that the problem would be more noticeable with heavier fabrics. For my next pair, I would probably attempt to lower the back pockets a bit, move them towards the center back seam, and cross my fingers that that would fix the problem.
Not a you problem, it's a patch pocket meets elastic pant problem. Depending on the amount of added ease patch pockets can gap which is why you'll see them without or with welt pockets instead. Another option would be to fuse just the top edge of the pocket before folding and stitching to give it more strength!
I don't sew fast enough to sew trendy clothes - I'm looking for classics that make me feel and look good, whether they're the IN thing or not. I'm also looking to get off the fast-fashion track, and related to that, I don't want to add fast trend cycles to my sewing. My dream pants are fitted at the waist and hip, wide in the leg (but not so wide that they get in my way). I like a fabric that I can dress up for a meeting with a sweater but immediately dress down with a tshirt for a school event with my kids - I've been using some great 7-8oz cotton broadcloth that serves my purposes well. I do love a good detail like a well-designed pocket or a comfortable, flexible waistband - but it has to be practical!
Pants are my favorite item to sew and wear, and your pants patterns are my favorite by a mile. My chino-ish Coes feel totally classic Tommy Bahama to me, and my denim pairs feel like edgier western wear. I love having the option with fabric selection or sizing to play up or dial back the trend-factor.
I’m a little more lost up top and might be doomed to wear button-ups only and forever. Maybe that’s fine because my pants can add the flair? I’m always looking for a good indoor layering piece though. Meanwhile I can’t wait for your zip-front pleated pants pattern to come out!!
I'd love to try this hack on the Brier pants! Same concept as Coe?
Yes!! You can overlay the Worship on the Brier as well and get the same outcome!
I’m kinda surprised we haven’t seen pants patterns with double waistbands