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I have been looking for new-to-me pattern designers. I’m sure that I’ve known about Winter Wear Designs for a while, but only recently paid attention to her patterns. When she posted a tester call for cargo pants/shorts, I knew I wanted to test.
It seems like so many patterns are for girls so a fun pattern for boys was a nice change (especially since I have two boys). This pattern is designed for wovens (fabric with little to no stretch) and is loaded with options including 5 different types of pockets to mix and match. One of them is this unique back pocket.
I love these back pockets! They’re a fun change from the traditional back patch pockets you see on jeans.
For the front, I only did a patch pocket, but there are also options for two different styles of cargo pockets plus a more traditional front pocket (similar to the back pocket).
This pattern comes with two waistband options – either elastic waist (back shown above, front shown below) with a faux fly or a contoured waistband with a fully functional fly. Both options include directions for adjustable elastic. Since my youngest doesn’t want to take the time to unbutton and unzip pants, this elastic waist is perfect!
One thing I learned while testing is that accurate measurements are very important! Do not, I repeat do NOT try to compare ready-to-wear (RTW) sizing to a PDF pattern size. My son wears a 12 in RTW so that the legs are long enough and then he cinches the waist down to make them stay up. For my first pair (a muslin made with cheap fabric), I made a straight size 10 based on his waist and hips. They didn’t fit right – the legs would’ve been too long and the rise was way too long. I remeasured and found that according to his inseam, I should have done a 10 width with an 8 length. There are instructions in the pattern for grading and it really isn’t that hard. By grading my second pair, I ended up making a much better fitting pair of jeans.
The Rover Pants and Shorts pattern is available for sizes 18M-14. It will be on sale for just $6.50 through May 6. Then it will be $7.95.
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