Pattern/Technique: Ninni elastic waist culottes by Named
Modifications:
Used Zanzibach tutorial for inseam pockets rather than the method suggested in the pattern (saved to Drive for posterity)
Fabric width wasn't long enough to cut the waistband in one piece, so I cut it in 2 pieces and added 3/8" seam allowance on one end to compensate. Because I had limited fabric / was trying to match patterns, I cut a long piece of waistband, then a smaller section (approx 18 in) and attached them together
Added bartacks to the pocket edges for reinforcement
Materials: Used 2 yds (57") of Gray ikat cotton/linen/rayon blend from Joann Fabrics. Stitched with Aurifil Natural White 50 wt, using 70/10 universal needle.
New skills: Pattern matching
Lessons: This was the first time I've tried large pattern matching on pants, and I was pleasantly surprised that I managed to get a decent match while using very little fabric. Based on how pants are constructed, it's most important to consider pattern repeats at the front and back crotch seams, and the outer side seams.
What I'd do differently: This time I decided to not topstitch the elastic, so I used 32 3/4" of elastic (since topstitching won't stretch it out). I like the look of the non-topstitched elastic, however because the pattern actually calls for 1 3/8" elastic the waistband is a little wide and the elastic migrates. I used non-roll elastic so I don't anticipate issues with it flipping, but if this actually proves to be an issue, I'll reduce the length of the elastic and top-stitch it to keep it stationary.
Care: Machine wash, lay flat to dry