I was so dang scared to sew my first pair of pants! I think I purchased this as a gift shortly after the holidays in 2020 or 2021. Elastic scared the crap out of me, as well as the fit of these pants on my larger body. Now that I’ve finished this pair there was absolutely nothing to be scared of!
Linked within the Arthur Pants pattern was a walkthrough video on how to sew the pants. I didn’t make it very far in the written instructions before I defaulted to the video, and I’m so so thankful that it was available. Being my first pair of pants there was quite a few new to me techniques and the video helped me to understand them.
I learned a ton while making these pants, and I’m excited to tackle my next pair. Keep reading for my review on the pattern, materials, and modifications. ✨
The Pattern
Woolfork by Jacqui Cieslak from her Embody book. This is available as a physical copy that also comes with an ebook, or just an ebook. As quick tip: I got the digital version of the book printed and bound for easy use while sewing. The pattern isn’t exclusively a dress either. You can also choose to make this pattern as a tunic or crop top, with or without sleeves. The dress itself has an option for pockets and a waist tie, but I didn’t have enough fabric for either.
This pattern is so versatile and I know I’ll come back to it time and time again.
Pattern Review
This is an amazing and well written pattern with beautiful and elevated finishing techniques. I was very thankful for the video walkthrough, as I was getting a little confused with the front and back sides, especially with this being my first time sewing flat-felled seams.
I was incredibly nervous about sewing the elastic waistband as well, but the instructions make this a no brained and I feel a little ridiculous for how scared of it I was.
Adjustments
I’m only 5’-2” in height so I shortened the legs about 7” total. I love where the ankles hit and I won’t make any additional adjustments on my next pair.
Fabric
I used a linen in black from Ewefibers.com that came as part of a kit for the pattern!
The linen has been super comfortable so far, and I can’t wait to wear these pants from spring through fall. If you see me in these pants all summer… yes you did.
Do you plan to make these pants anytime soon? I have a brown fabric waiting to be cut out for a second pair! Let me know in the comments. And until next time, keep on making friend!
