From The Last Stitch:
The Vide Knit Pants are dressy yet comfortable, making them the perfect choice for both casual wear and when you want to feel dressed up. But without the constraints of traditional woven dress pants.
Pattern Features:
- Elastic waistband (pull-on)
- Front pockets
- Back darts
- Subtly flared at the hem
- Suitable for stable knits with some stretch
- Optional stitched pintucks
- Fitted around the waist and hip, with ease in the leg area.
Difficulty:
Beginner to intermediate, ideally with some prior experience sewing with knits. The instructions have many beginner-friendly tips and if you've never sewn pants before this is a good starter pattern.
A serger is helpful, but the Vide pants can also be sewn on a regular sewing machine.
Recommended Fabrics:
- Medium to heavy knit fabrics, such as Ponte di Roma, Milano, Courtelle jersey, French terry, heavy jersey, felted wool jersey and cotton velour are ideal for sewing the Vide Pants.
- Choose a knit with at least 20% stretch crosswise and moderate to minimal stretch lengthwise.
- Pocket lining: Soft lightweight jersey (use scraps or an old t-shirt).
Sizing: EUR 32–56 (US 0–24)