Sometimes a fabric is so stunning that it needs a clean silhouette to truly make it pop. The Jamesia Pant is simple and sleek, so you can choose a material with a vibrant personality. In this pattern, seams are kept to a minimum and pockets were cut out completely in an effort to let your textile take the spotlight. Plus, its easy design means you can have a whole new wardrobe of flare pants in just an afternoon’s worth of sewing!
Fabrics & materials used:
- 3 yards Italian Warm Beige and Blue Floral Cotton Twill
- Warm Beige 9″ Invisible Zipper
- MDF031 – The Jamesia Pant Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated.
Regardless of your sewing skill level, these pants are super simple to put together. I think this pair took me 45 minutes, cutting included! I chose to go with a twill for these, but anything with a little bit of give and a stable hand should work well. I might try a stretch denim next!
Start by sewing the darts in each of your pant panels, following the guides on your pattern pieces. These will help the fabric hug your curves perfectly!
Connect the two front panels at the pant rise, wrong sides together. Trim the seam allowance and then sew the same seam with the faces of your fabric together to create a French seam like you see below. Repeat for the back pant rise.
Insert an invisible zipper at the right side seam of your pants, starting about 1/2″ from the top of the garment. Sew up the remainder of the side seam using a French seam. Close up the opposite side seam as well as your inseam similarly.
At this point your pants should start looking like pants! Use this point to try them on – take them in or out at the darts, followed by the side seams if necessary.
Right sides together, attach the waistband facing across the top of your pants. Finish the raw edges of the facing with a rolled hem, fold it inward toward the inside of the garment and iron.
Lastly, try on your pants one more time, choose a hem length best for you and trim to 1″ below the desired length. Double roll the extra inch and stitch to hem your pants.
I absolutely adore how these turned out. They’re stunning, fit like a dream, easily customizable, and (I’m told) super comfy! I can’t wait to make 9 million pairs for myself. What fabric will you be using for yours?
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What a fun summer pant. Here in Alaska shorts don’t always match the weather and jeans feel too heavy. Can’t wait to make these!
i have been trying to find this silhouette again since 1967 when i had me-made ‘hiphuggers’. they were also worn with high platform shoes and it’s true that what goes around comes around.. sleek and, in my opinion, simple enough to be flattering to every figure.
nice, shame it only goes upto a size 22 though
if my waist is a size 18, but my hips are size 12, it’s better to fit the hips and make a waist adjustment than the other way around, right?
Thanks
Barb f
Typically it’s best to go with the larger size and then take the garment in where needed. 🙂
Could I get away with ordering less then 3 yards for a size 2?
Love, love, love – the shape, the fabric, the simplicity. Can’t wait to make these!
I’d like to make this in a stretch denim, what adjustments should I make to the pattern?
Hello! I think the only issue you might run into is that the denim might be a bit too thick for French seams, so you may want to use a serger or a zig-zag stitch with the raw edges inside the garment.
You could use a flat felled seam as much as possible . On either the outer side seam or the inner leg seam. I made these pants in my day as well and I still LOVE them!
I’m just finishing up a pair of these as my first pants project and I am IN LOVE! I’m using a lightweight chambray that has a gorgeous drape and just enough stretch. Thank you so much for this and the other free patterns. They help a newbie seamstress way out in Montana stay well-dressed 🙂
I’m so glad you enjoyed the pattern!! Thank you for giving it a try 🙂
I’m planning a pair in a nice drapey fabric too. It’s nice to know it worked well with you.
Awesome cut and fit to this pant!!! Just what I’ve been wanting! I have a rosy-peachy poly brocade (floral tone in tone) that I’d like to use for this isn’t, among many other fabrics in my stash! Thank you for your generosity and gracious spirit of giving! You are the best!
Love this pant and fabric used!
I’m between sizes 14 and 16, which size would you recommend?
I usually go for the larger size and take it in where ever needed! 🙂
Do you think I could get away with 2 yards of fabric for a size 2 solid color, so no pattern matching?
Thank you!!! Love these pants. 🙂
Yes, two yards should be fine!
Thank you!!!
I like this pants
I am looking for a fall pant with that waist line, but less flair. Love the flair, but looking for same pant with narrower bell bottom. Goal is to wear a longer shirt to cover my tummy, but show off my long legs in heels.
Hi, does the pattern have included the seam allowance or we have to add it?
Yes, a 1/2″ seam allowance is already included! 🙂
Hi! I’m taking this on as my second project ever and I’m a little confused. What are the pieces in the patter marked “cut on fold” for? I’m nervous to even cut the pattern out without knowing exactly what I’m doing.
Hi Sarah! Those are the waistband facings for inside the top of your garment. 🙂
I just sewed these pants as a gift for my sister and they came out amazing! I was worried because this was my first time using a pattern but the sizing chart is true to size and I could not be happier about the outcome. I made a matching bandeau top and she loves it. Thank you! I may have to make myself a pair now because I am a little jealous.
im using a stretchy velour, do i hv to make it a size smaller?
Yes, I’d recommend sizing down at least once if using a stretch fabric. 🙂
Hi there, you state that the seam allowance is 1/2” unless otherwise stated, is this including in the pattern or do I need to add this when cutting out?
Yes, it’s already included! 🙂
Hi! Thank you so much for this pattern! I’m hoping to use a corduroy, but with very little stretch- would this work by just sizing up and making fit adjustments when they’re cut?
Thanks!
Hi, Ella! Stretch isn’t totally required for this pattern, so you may not need to size up at all – but I’d recommend making a pair in muslin first in order to be sure that you don’t need any fit adjustments. 🙂
I am making the the Jamesia Pant, very easy with the excellent and detailed instructions. Thank you! I would love to have the pattern for the top, at 58 years old, I would make the top longer, please, please, please!!!
i am so excited to make these pants- I have stretchy green velour( granny smith apple green!) and have been looking for the perfect pattern. These are going to be my new concert pants- First show Sir Paul McCartney !!
Thank you !
Gotta say – Paul McCartney is my favorite artist EVER and I can’t wait to see how you rock these pants at his concert! 😀
Is the fabric stretch or normal one?
Hi Raksha! These pants were made from a non-stretch cotton woven. 😀
When sewing french seam, is the seam allowance still 1/2 inch since I have to sew it twice (=1 inch) or should I sew 1/4 inch (=1/2 inch) instead?
Since you are sewing twice for a french seam, it will be 1/4″ both times