Pietra Pants & Shorts Pattern - PDF Download
After reading other reviews, I decided to size down. I also added 2 inches length (4 inch inseam is too short for my 59 year old body). I made a muslin which was just perfect and did not require any adjustments (other than original length adjustment). The instructions are great and easy to follow. I made my "real" pair out of Kaufman Brussels Washer Linen Blend Yarn Dye Denim from fabric.com. I absolutely love them and can't wait to make pants!
I made both the wide leg pants and the shorts out of flowy rayon, and the shorts out of very light weight poplin. In general, the pattern fit well through the hips and seat. The crotch curve was flattering. The waist however was very large, and there were no instructions on how to take in the waist. Shortening he back elastic resulted in pulling the side seams to the back, and bunches of fabric in back. For the flowy rayon fabric this was acceptable For the poplin it looked awful, and I donated those. If you have flowy fabric and/or little difference between hip and waist measurement, this is a very easy, and flattering pattern. More curvy women may find adding back darts and a zipper is a more flattering look.
Like the other ClosetCore patterns, the instructions are clear, design details are clever and the fit is very good. My only qualm, at 66.5" with a long torso and short legs, the in-seam could have been 2" longer. I'm going to add a cuff.
I made a wearable toile of View A in a mystery medium weight woven fabric from my stash in size 14. I found the pocket tutorial very helpful and the sewing instructions clear and easy to follow and best of all, I did not need to make any fitting adjustments. I currently have view B cut out and ready to sew. I am thrilled to find a trouser pattern that works so well for me.
I have made three Pietra pants so far: a muslin to check fit on the shorts, a pair of linen shorts I wear almost every day, and a pair of linen pants for my BFF’s birthday! I am an apple shape and the shorts work for me, but the wide-leg pants better flatter a pear. They are so comfortable and I get tons of compliments. Everyone thinks they are RTW, even people who know I sew! I will definitely be making lots more of these.
I make about 95 percent of my clothing and this is absolutely my favorite pant pattern. I think I have made it five or six times and have fall/winter fabric to make at least two more pair. I’m 5’ 8” and other then lengthening a few inches the size 12 is a perfect fit. It is flattering, easy to sew up, and adapts well to several types of fabrics. It is a keeper. I love, love all the Closet Core patterns I have sewn——-perhaps about three fourths of them and make them over and over!!
After reading other reviews, I decided to size down. I also added 2 inches length (4 inch inseam is too short for my 59 year old body). I made a muslin which was just perfect and did not require any adjustments (other than original length adjustment). The instructions are great and easy to follow. I made my "real" pair out of Kaufman Brussels Washer Linen Blend Yarn Dye Denim from fabric.com. I absolutely love them and can't wait to make pants!
I made both the wide leg pants and the shorts out of flowy rayon, and the shorts out of very light weight poplin. In general, the pattern fit well through the hips and seat. The crotch curve was flattering. The waist however was very large, and there were no instructions on how to take in the waist. Shortening he back elastic resulted in pulling the side seams to the back, and bunches of fabric in back. For the flowy rayon fabric this was acceptable For the poplin it looked awful, and I donated those. If you have flowy fabric and/or little difference between hip and waist measurement, this is a very easy, and flattering pattern. More curvy women may find adding back darts and a zipper is a more flattering look.
Like the other ClosetCore patterns, the instructions are clear, design details are clever and the fit is very good. My only qualm, at 66.5" with a long torso and short legs, the in-seam could have been 2" longer. I'm going to add a cuff.
I made a wearable toile of View A in a mystery medium weight woven fabric from my stash in size 14. I found the pocket tutorial very helpful and the sewing instructions clear and easy to follow and best of all, I did not need to make any fitting adjustments. I currently have view B cut out and ready to sew. I am thrilled to find a trouser pattern that works so well for me.
I have made three Pietra pants so far: a muslin to check fit on the shorts, a pair of linen shorts I wear almost every day, and a pair of linen pants for my BFF’s birthday! I am an apple shape and the shorts work for me, but the wide-leg pants better flatter a pear. They are so comfortable and I get tons of compliments. Everyone thinks they are RTW, even people who know I sew! I will definitely be making lots more of these.
I make about 95 percent of my clothing and this is absolutely my favorite pant pattern. I think I have made it five or six times and have fall/winter fabric to make at least two more pair. I’m 5’ 8” and other then lengthening a few inches the size 12 is a perfect fit. It is flattering, easy to sew up, and adapts well to several types of fabrics. It is a keeper. I love, love all the Closet Core patterns I have sewn——-perhaps about three fourths of them and make them over and over!!