If you’re looking for comfort and style, look no further! The Brya Pants are chic and coziness rolled into one fabulous look. Made with Mood Fabrics yummy Stretch Bamboo Jersey, you’ll be hooked at first touch! With a beautiful variety of colors to choose from, you’ll be able to pair them nicely with any top. While fitted at the waist, these joggers have a stylish relaxed fit. You could definitely style them into a great athleisure look, or dress them up with a cute pair of heels. If you’re looking for something with a little more warmth, try Mood Fabrics crushed velour or the fleece backed knit, both with 4-way stretch! There are tons of lovely Fall colors as well! Let’s us know how you plan on wearing your Brya Pants!
Fabrics & materials used:
- 3 yards of Blue Stretch Bamboo Jersey
- 4 spools of Maxilock Blue Stretch Serger Thread
- MDF096 – The Brya Pants Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
Usually, when sewing a stretch knit, you would achieve the best results by using a serger along with thread that has stretch. If you don’t have a serger, you can use the stretch thread on your standard sewing machine but I suggest using a stretch or zig-zag stitch setting. You want your garment to be able to move freely as you do! Let’s get started:
- With right sides of fabric together, pin at center front seam and stitch. Press seams flat.
2. Pockets: With right sides of fabric together, place the pocket facing on the pants at front. Pin along curved edge opening and stitch. Turn pocket facing in and press. With right sides of fabric together, place the pocket bag over pocket facing and pin together along the outer edge. Make sure not to pin to the front of your pant. Press.
3. With the right sides of fabric together, pin the backs of pants together at center back seam and stitch. Press seam.
4. Pin the front of the pants to the back at the sides seams and stitch. Matching the front and back seams together, pin along inseams and stitch. Turn pants right side out and press.
5. Pin top of pockets to top edge of pants to keep from shifting. Baste stitch along the edge of pants at the waist. Set aside.
6. With right sides together, pin waistband and waistband facing at sides and stitch. Next, pin the waistband facing to the waistband along top edge and stitch. Turn and press.
7. Slowly pull basting thread to create gathers at the waist. Spread gathers evenly before attaching waistband.
8. Attach waistband to pant at top edge. Use the seam ripper to remove your basting thread.
9. Prepare bottom cuffs as you did with the waistband. Stitch at sides then attach along the top edge. Turn and press.
10. Pin cuffs to the bottom edge of your pant opening and stitch. Turn cuffs right side out and press. And that’s it! You’re done!
14 comments
I just discovered this pattern and can’t wait to make the pants. Thanks for providing this free pattern!
Hi Genie!
You are so welcome! Happy to know you’re excited to make the Brya pants! Make sure you grab some of Moods stretch bamboo jersey! It’s so yummy!
is there a seam allowance included? I can’t find the general info on the pattern or sight
Yes – as mentioned above, there is a 1/2″ seam allowance already included! 🙂
Hi
These are lovely but do I need a overlock stitch to make them?
Thanks
Nika
Me gusta muchísimo todo lo que haces gracias por compartir
What type of fabric would you recommend it I wanted to sew this for a work appropriate outfit? Perhaps something with a bit shine to it?
Hi Jenni! You could do a suiting version with a side zip! If you’re definitely leaning towards shiny, these are our metallic jerseys. 🙂
Do you have any guidance on shortening the pants? I’m 5’3″ so I usually need to shorten my pants. I’m doing an 8/10 size. Where on the leg should I shorten it?
Hi Rachel! I’d recommend shortening it at the bottom or shin. If you cut length off straight from the bottom, you’ll have more to gather into your cuff. Or, if you’d prefer to have the same amount gathered into the cuff as our version, I recommend folding the extra length out at the shin – similarly to how I recommend shortening this sleeve here! 🙂
The Brya pants pattern came out a bit wonky on my printer where multiple lines reach the margins. Also, I could not for the life of me figure out the waistband directions, so I taped the two waistband pieces together, doubled the length, and made it into one large piece that I could sew the edges together and fold in half as a waistband. I made my muslin but yet to make the official one!
This is a fantastic pattern, I made them from purple stretch velvet, they fit beautifully and feel extremely comfortable. The length gives me a bit of a gather at the ankle which looks amazing. (I’m 5’8″) and they cool cracking with a pair of heels.
Hi, can I sew it with a non stretch fabric? Thanks
Hi, Zakia! Unfortunately, I’d recommend stretch fabrics only for this pattern.