PATTERN REVIEW: Ami Trouser in Midweight Meadow Linen
AMI Pant Pattern in FS MEADOW Midweight Linen
Making my first pair of trousers was very intimidating. I’ve made pants before but always with a clean waistband and side zipper. I wanted to challenge myself to make a more tailored pant. When I saw AMI Pattern I wanted both the pants and shorts. I especially love the gathered detail at the waistband, it gives a softness to the other tailoring elements of the pants.
AMI Pant Pattern in FS MEADOW Midweight Linen
I chose to use FS Midweigtht Linen in MEADOW. I love this tone and the coolness of the shade. The first thing I did was carefully read the instructions to make the assembly easier and more enjoyable. Although the instruction booklet was very easy to follow, I also watched videos on making welt pockets. The pockets are actually a breeze if you transfer your markings correctly, however, what I do recommend is using chalk that shows up clearly and doesn’t disappear easily on your fabric.
AMI Pant Pattern in FS MEADOW Midweight Linen
The thing I love most about this pant is how it can work for so many occasions. Work, dinner, and meetings. I styled it here to be meeting ready. I love how polished and regal the the look is. It’s also a good addition that I consider a staple.
AMI Pant Pattern in FS MEADOW Midweight Linen
I wanted a little more flare at the waistband and leg, so I went up a dress size at the waist and hip area, which made the gathering at the waistband more prominent, adding softness to the pants. This is a pattern that will be in rotation just because of its versatility and the various length options. Once again another Fabric-Store pattern that doesn’t disappoint.
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Warlene Rene
Warlene Rene has been working in design field for 20 years. She majored in fashion design and for the next decade went on to be an alterations specialist at a bridal salon. Whilst working at the salon, Warlene acquired a plethora of skills from making custom bridal pieces to pattern making. Warlene's favorite way to create garments is by draping. At present she runs a small business servicing bridal and curates a fashion blog.Leave a comment
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Jay Evert
Greetings, Ms Rene:
Your pants turned out well indeed. And that color is wonderful for summer. Great job.
I see that you have experience as a pattern-maker. I am a smaller, petite person, so the amount of fabric in the legs would feel enveloping to me. I like the pattern from the hips upward, but do you any suggestions for a fairly novice sewer on how to slim down the leg width of these pants? I appreciate your input. Have a wonderful summer.
Lesia McQuade
Warlene, I love the color of the pant for summer! The whole outfit is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your thinking that went into making the pants – going up a size to create more gathers at the waist. It is a very soft and feminine look. I enjoy all your posts, Warlene.