Pardon the short tangent. I wanted to try another slim leg to adjust the center grainline at the hip and study what happens with knock-knees. Also, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try a drawstring jogger when it came up in my tutorials.
Sizing and Rulers
I adjusted the avatar to match the measurements for size J (waist 42in, and hips 51in). I added the center grainline to the pants by finding the middle of the ankle and drawing a vertical line. The horizontal knee line is provided in the pattern. I also drew a hip reference line at the top of the front and back crotch curve. After altering the pattern, I removed the knee reference line.
Fabric
I realize I should be describing the fabric used so the drape and fit of the garment is better understood. For the front and back joggers, I choose French Terry, 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex, 220 g/m2. For the waistband and cuffs, I choose Rib 2×2, 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane, 216 g/m2.
Fit and Style
The Brassie Joggers have been well-tested across many body sizes. You can view them on their website here. I did a quick comparison fit with another famous pattern, the Hudson pants from True Bias. I definitely like the fit of the Brassie over the Hudson. The Brassie pattern without any alterations looks loads better.
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