Pattern/Technique: Birchgrove Pants by Muna & Broad, size D
Modifications: Lengthened leg by 3”
On the leg hems, I folded 1/4” then 1” for a clean finish.
Used 1 1/2” non-roll woven elastic for waistband, 38” with 1” overlap to get 37” finished waistband; did not add topstitching to the waistband.
Materials: 2 5/8 yds (44” wide) Kaufman Essex in black
New skills: n/a
Lessons: I used the clean finish method from the pattern on the waistband and adjusted my pinning technique on this set: I inserted pins parallel to the waistband right at the edge of the pressed edge of the waistband and made sure all of the pins were below the waistband seam on the outside of the garment. I then stitched along the seam on the outside using my stitch in the ditch foot.
What I'd do differently: Don't shorten by 3” - the default length in the pattern is perfect. (I tried them on and ended up needing to shorten by 3” cry)
Care: Machine wash cold, dry flat.