Sew Liberated - Arenite Pants Domesticity Fabric Shop & Bernina

$ 18.00

4.7 (359) In stock

The Arenite Pants are the luxuriously deep-pocketed, slouchy pants of your dreams. The pattern includes three leg finishing options – a knit cuff, an elasticated woven cuff, or a dressier hem. It also includes a view for knit fabrics, with two cuff options, for perfect, effortless loungewear.Whether made in knit or woven, the Arenite Pants blend cozy and chic, for a piece that can slip into any wardrobe, perfect for styling with tees, sweaters, and jackets, for relaxing at home, running errands, or dressed up for evenings out. They’re our new favorite pants, and we hope they’ll be yours too!Learn to sew French seams, flat-felled seams and a comfortable, non-twist elastic waistband for a made-to-last, beautifully crafted wardrobe staple. This pattern is suitable for advanced beginners. It is the perfect project for those new to sewing pants or knits, as the fit is very forgiving.The Arenite Pant View A is designed for woven fabrics, with the exception of the knit cuff option. For the main pant, look for rayon challis, tencel twill, or silk noil. The essential characteristic of the woven fabric is fantastic drape.View B is designed for knit fabrics. Look for stable knits with a bit of drape such as Interlock, sweatshirt fleece, or french terry.Fabric and Material RecommendationsView A is designed for woven fabrics with fantastic drape. For the main pant, look for rayon challis, tencel twill, or silk noil. For the knit cuff option, you will also need 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of knit fabric with lycra or spandex content to ensure good recovery.For View B, choose knit fabrics, such as French terry, interlock, lighter sweatshirting or mid-weight jersey.Fabric RequirementsYou may need extra fabric to account for fabric shrinkage and any directional prints or nap.View A (Woven Fabrics)For the knit cuff option, you will need 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of knit fabric with Lycra or spandex content to insure good recovery.45″-wide fabricSizes 0-16: 3 yards/2.75 mSizes 18-24: 3.6 yards/3.3 m54”-wide fabricSizes 0-14: 2.5 yards/2.3 mSizes 16-24: 3 yards/2.75 mView B (Knit Fabrics)58” wide fabricSizes 0-24: 2.5 yards/2.3 mSizes 24-34: 3 yards/2.75 mNotions 2”-wide Soft Waistband ElasticWonder Tape (optional)**Please note, this listing is for the printed paper pattern only.