I acquired the pattern for the Clyde pants along with various other Elizabeth Suzann patterns around the start of lockdown, when she was requesting people make donations in exchange for the patterns. They are no longer available, but will eventually be back up on her website in some form.
I made these in size 4 short, going by the size chart on the pattern pieces.
Fabric is an upcycled duvet cover made of a linen rayon blend. (I match my curtain!)
This pattern is remarkably similar to the Arenite pants and to the Papercut palisade pants.
The Arenite have more fabric gathering to the waist and don't have a narrow version for sale (just instructions on how to make one) and the Papercut pattern has a shockingly high waist and shallower pockets. However, the construction on this type of trouser is identical. There are a few tutorials on Instagram as well, but I didn't need them.
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| Well above my belly button here. But a much nicer fit in the crotch. |
I put these on and was severely lukewarm. MEH.
I did kind of doubt whether I had correctly identified the front once I put them on. These pants have a lot of extra fabric in the crotch. Though I experimented for my photos and if I pull the saggy crotch all the way up to my crotch, it goes away. If I do that, the waist is about 3 cm above my belly button. Could these be improved by a shortening of the rise? Would that be easy? Or would I also benefit from a taper of the front waist angle? I have a lot of stretch sateen fabric. Not sure I'm inspired yet. I find it fascinating lately to see how much I benefit from my photos - I don't love taking them but they really help me to understand what I enjoy wearing and what sits well on my body.
I am also kind of annoyed lately that nothing has a good butt fit. I'm sort of tired of seeing myself in mirrors out and about with this saggy butt because of my pants.
End story: people love these, great if you don't have a short rise and do love a high waist, easy to make, but I am not yet sold.
I have a very short front rise and longer back one and have discovered through much trial and error that I have to make adjustments to get trousers to fit me comfortably. If I don't do this I find it impedes my walking and sitting comfort. It's a bit of effort to adjust the pattern but well worth it. Also before I sew the waist band I try them on and put a piece of elastic around my waist on the outside and mark where it sits and cut any waist excess fabric off accordingly. I always do a sit before that to ensure I have enough fabric ease for movement. Hope this makes sense. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteWould you share this pattern to me please!!??! I'm so interested in giving a try, I know it was free o almost free at one moment, but I saw them recently and I can't pay for them.Thanks in advance! planetaeli@gmail.com
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