Elastic Waist Pants Pattern
#1
Elastic Waist Pants Pattern
Hey Y'all,
I've been asked by a friend to make some elastic waist pants for her adult special needs sister who lives in assisted living. The sister is very picky about her clothing - so this will almost be a 'practice' pair to see if she likes/will tolerate them. If its 'go' I'll likely be commissioned to make more. Anyway - I'm seeking a simple pattern - no pockets needed at this time, elastic waist, size 14, with a 24" inseam, to be sewn in a cotton/twill/medium weight fabric. Before I invest in a pattern - does anyone have any recommendations? Would a scrubs pattern work? Other thoughts/ideas?
Thank you
Donna
I've been asked by a friend to make some elastic waist pants for her adult special needs sister who lives in assisted living. The sister is very picky about her clothing - so this will almost be a 'practice' pair to see if she likes/will tolerate them. If its 'go' I'll likely be commissioned to make more. Anyway - I'm seeking a simple pattern - no pockets needed at this time, elastic waist, size 14, with a 24" inseam, to be sewn in a cotton/twill/medium weight fabric. Before I invest in a pattern - does anyone have any recommendations? Would a scrubs pattern work? Other thoughts/ideas?
Thank you
Donna
#2
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Canon City,CO
Posts: 53
Sure a scrubs pattern would work but if the pants are made for a drawstring you might have to make the casing a little wider for the elastic. Pajama pants pattern would work too. I found one for free with a google search. I would measure her pants that she likes for size and see which width of elastic she likes. Pattern sizes and off the rack sizes are very different. Also width of elastic does make a difference in how they feel.
#3
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Tn
Posts: 9,059
I agree with pajama patterns. There are also nice patterns in the sportswear section. Patterns can get quite pricey so watch for sales at Joann’s. They will go on sale for just a couple $$. Where you could pay as much as $20 or more at regular price.
#8
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
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I made myself a couple pairs of bottoms and I traced around one of my favorite pairs. So it was easy and they all fit like I liked. I have made various pj bottoms with elastic waists for the grands over the years. Seems like no one pattern was "better". Some of the "bought" ones might be cheaper to hem than starting from scratch.
#9
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,515
I made all my kids pj bottoms and play pants, and over pants for cold weather. I traced around leg sides of an old pair. Sewed the side seams. Put on leg inside the other and sewed the two together. I sewed elastic in the waistband, hemmed, and done. I could make a pair in a flash. I have the written instructions somewhere. I'll look for them.