It’s been over a year since I’ve made standard work pants with a non-elastic waistband. Since I only have elastic waistband pants in my closet or overalls with no waistband, I thought I should try my hand at a more traditional pair of pants.
Pattern
I initially tried out Trend Schnitt No60 pants but found the pattern really poor for my body, and I also didn’t like how limited the size range was, so I just abandoned that pattern. I’ve had the Cass Pants on my wishlist for a while, and the style was very similar, so I broke down and got the Cass pattern. The size range is much more inclusive, with 15 sizes and a range of 22.4 – 51 inches for the waist and 34.3 – 62.8 inches for the hip.
The Trend Schnitt pattern only has 8 sizes and a range of 27.5 – 40.2 inches for the waist and 39.4 – 53.5 inches for the hip. I selected size 44 (36.2 inch waist and 48 inch hips), and I couldn’t physically button the waistband because it was too tight, while the hips were roomier than first-class! I was angry because the pattern is sold per size, and I wasn’t about to purchase another size. Luckily the Cass pants come with all sizes included.
Fabric
This fabric was in my stash from the fall, 6oz Signature Linen in Antique Gold from Blackbird Fabrics. I’m going to say right now that I need to stop trying to make wide-leg pants in billowy fabrics. I love the pattern. I think the fit is incredible. But I just absolutely hate the fabric choice for these pants. I’ve already purchased cotton twill and will be sewing myself another pair because linen and wide-leg pants just don’t bring me joy!
Size
For the Cass pants, I selected size 16. Based on my hip measurement of 42.5 inches, size 14 might not give me enough room (42.1 inches). There would be plenty of space with size 16.
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