Beachy Stripe Coffeehouse Pants

A sewing project can start forming from different inspirations.  Sometimes it's a fabric, or a need I have in my closet but in this case it came from ready to wear. I've seen some adorable striped pants around and couldn't wait to make my own.

These pants are from Madewell and since I love elements of both I combined them into one pant.  I added a button placket at the hem and made a channel elastic waistband.  These are easy additions to an already simple pant, but the details really make it special.

I chose a linen/rayon blend uneven stripe as the fabric and paired it with the Coffeehouse Pant pattern. Here are the changes I made to get the look I wanted:

• Added 4" of width to the pant leg
• Made channels for 3 rows of 1/4" elastic and left a small ruffle at the top
• Added a placket with 2 buttons at the pant hem

I was able to use the waistband pattern as is and just added 3 rows of stitching each 1/2" apart. I used this nifty seam guide foot I have for my Janome machine to keep all the channels even. I'm really happy with how it came out and the band is really comfortable.

To make the placket, I added an extension at the outside hem on both the front and back pieces. 

• Front tab extension is 6 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide
• Back tab extension is 6 1/2" tall by 3" wide
• The finished tab measures 1 1/2" wide after all is finished
• Buttons are 3/4" wide

I'll be adding a blog post soon on how I worked with the uneven stripe.  It can be done, so those of you who shy from these fabrics, don't dismay because they can be tamed.  Stay tuned!

The Coffeehouse Pant PDF pattern is combined with the Morrison Top/Dress PDF pattern in a "Summer Bundle" for just $15!

Happy sewing, friends! I hope you're all well.

​Diane