Colette Patterns: 1024 Juniper Pant

Well I think everyone knows I love a wide leg pant and Colette patterns tend to fit me quite well so I ordered this pattern as soon as I saw it.

The pattern is a basic wide leg pant (drafted as a trouser not a jean). I used my pants block which was a life saver as the front crotch curve on these is almost a straight line, you can see my block underneath and the original pattern piece on top in this pic;

Otherwise the legs are pretty much a sz16/18 but I have sewn these with stretch denim when they recommend a woven fabric.

I had to take them in on the legs a bit as they are drafted quite wide and almost taper slightly to the ankle. I added in a pocket stay too as they aren't drafted with one.

I feel a little meh about these pants, its not that this is a bad pattern per say, and the instructions would be great for someone who hadn't sewn many pants before, but I'm just not finding them that exciting. Still they are a nice wide leg pant and I probably will sew them again.

On a side note, I'm still working away at the Vogue 8333 jacket I just needed a bit of a break! Plus after dealing with the serger from hell lately I have a brand new Elna 654 overlocker (early birthday present to myself) that I'm itching to use, so expect to see a few tops and more pants sewing over the next few weeks while I learn to use it! Its so exciting to have a serger that works as a 4 thread overlocker and sews consistently!