Jaén Pants
Discover the Jaén Pants: a versatile, elegant design with an elastic waistband, side pockets, and wide, flared legs. Enjoy our step-by-step tutorial with Lulu Ferris, available in sizes 34 through 56. Sew in style and comfort!
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What you’ll make
The Jaén Pants combine wide, flared legs with side pockets and a broad elastic waistband for a flowing silhouette.
Parallel rows of topstitching add detail to the waistband. Optional buttonholes hold a decorative tie made from the main fabric.
The full-length version falls below the ankle. The class sample is shortened, with the final length checked on the body before hemming.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Prepare, stabilize, and cut fine, fluid fabric while limiting distortion.
- Sew the side pockets and keep their openings flat.
- Assemble the pants using the pattern notches.
- Construct, insert elastic into, and evenly topstitch the waistband.
- Choose a finished length and sew the hem.
- Make and thread the optional self-fabric tie.
Choosing fabric
Choose a woven fabric with fluid drape. Crepe, viscose, polyester, and satin are suggested for a light version; a heavier fabric can work if it still has movement.
The sample uses vintage crepe. For slippery fabric, the class covers stabilizing it before cutting and testing a suitable presser foot and needle.
Make it your own
Keep the below-ankle length or shorten the legs after a fitting, allowing enough fabric for the hem.
The tie is decorative because the internal elastic provides the fit. Make it from matching fabric, replace it with a coordinating cord, or omit the tie and buttonholes.
Sizing and pattern formats
The pattern covers grouped sizes 34/36 through 54/56.
It is supplied in A4 and A0 formats, along with a pattern information sheet.
The video class covers fabric preparation, pockets, pants assembly, the elastic waistband, fitting the length, hemming, and the optional tie.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.
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