Helloooooo everyone!

If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I tested the Rose pants from Made By Rae a few weeks ago! These high-waisted pants feature a pleated, or gathered front, an elastic back waistband (you can have either a single, wide band or two smaller channels), deep slash pockets, 3 different style options (shorts, cropped, or long), and an amazing size range fitting hip measurements from 34.5" to 59" (88-150cm). This pattern is best for light to medium-weight woven fabrics (like linens, chambray, twills, challis, etc.).

Rose Pants Sketches

I made the size 5 (59" hip) long pants and decided to keep the double front pleats with the double channel back waistband using a duck cloth I had on hand. I looove how comfortable and effortless these pants are! It also helps that the pockets are deep enough to stick half of my arm into so I can go purse-less.

These pants were super simple to make - using 6 pattern pieces with clear, easy-to-follow instructions that include detailed sketches. The only changes I made from the original pattern was having to hem the pants a bit shorter (but is that even an actual "change"??) and adding an additional line of stitching down the center-back waistband so that the elastic wouldn't twist as much. It only took me a couple of hours to make up too!

This is Rae's first pattern featuring her new, extended sizing, and I can't wait to see what else comes along! These last few months alone, I've seen so much progress from indie pattern companies in creating a more inclusive size range and it constantly reminds me how much of a supportive and loving group the Instagram Sewing Community is.

Rae's New Size Chart

This may have been my first time pattern testing, but it definitely won't be my last!

I've already planned out a few more pairs of Roses, playing with different styles and fabrics in the near future! I love the way the contrasting pockets look so I think I'll be keeping that detail in future versions.

 Make sure you check out https://www.made-by-rae.com/rose for more information and to get your copy!