The Sara Pleated Pants are a great introduction to pants-making, especially considering the pattern is free! However, due to the Fabrics-Store's nested sizing, alterations on this pattern are a little frustrating and it can be hard to nail the fit. View & Sizing:This pattern comes in one view, which features back darts, two front pleats, slanted pockets and a zipper fly. The zipper fly is located on the right leg, which I didn't think anything of until wearing them several times, and now I realize that's abnormal for a pants pattern. This doesn't impact the function of the pants, I just always instinctively go to unbutton them in reverse. I made several adjustments to the pattern off the bat:
Materials:The fabric is deadstock cotton twill from Salt Lake Sewciety, and I also got the zipper and jeans button there as well. I made my Yanta overalls out of a similar cotton twill and was so excited to see more back in stock. My only complaint is that man the fabric attracts ALL THE LINT. This is a problem I've been having with several of my makes recently (notably my cotton canvas Persephone Pants as well). Part of me thinks this is caused from the pre-washing, that maybe my dryer is damaging the fabric in a way that causes lint collection? I bought a Gleener because I'm sick of going through the sticky paper on my lint roller. I need to get to the bottom of this because I hate having to groom off my clothes before each wear. Construction:The good:
Final Thoughts:For a free pattern, and an introduction to a zipper fly, these pants are great! I don't feel like I nailed the fit, so if I make them again I will make more alterations, including:
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About FrancescaI got my first sewing machine middle school, circa 2005 (although I don't remember learning much in the way of sewing). After a long hiatus, I was reunited with my machine in 2019. I re-entered the hobby through gear-making, and have been crafting a handmade wardrobe since late 2020. I have a real affinity for comfy clothes (secret pajamas) and all the colors! Archives
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