I have a closet full of joggers, comfortable relaxed-fit jeans, summer and winter hiking pants, and workout leggings. I don’t have a skirt, dress, or even nice slacks. I love WFH, but it really changes what is in your closet. For tops, I have really nice knitted sweaters, but only drawers full of Union St Tees. No complaints, but I’ve got nothing if I have to dress in business attire! I needed to make something business appropriate that could be worn in summer or winter. I hate dresses/skirts, so I started to look for trousers alternatives. I found this pattern and knew it was what I needed in my wardrobe.
I can’t think of this pattern and not think of Maru’s sibling, Miri. I’ve enjoyed watching Maru and his box obsession since 2007ish when Cute Overload existed. Even though Cute Overload closed down its blog in 2016, I still enjoy their box shenanigans on YouTube.
Download My Pant Pattern
I’ve made my pant pattern pieces available for download.
Click the colorful button above, and a new tab should open with the Gumroad link. The pattern is available in two formats: print-at-home (A4 or US Letter) and large format (A0 or 36 x 48″).
Analyzing Style and Fit
The bodice features a jewel neckline and a twisted wrap-around tie detail and can be worn with or without sleeves. The back bodice includes a top button loop closure, a keyhole opening, and an invisible zipper. The trousers have side seam pockets and loose-fitting straight legs. The hem should hit below the ankle bone. From photos, the wrap-around tie detail should be just below the bust and at or above the natural waistline. The crotch curve should not sit too close to the body, which makes sense, being a jumpsuit. There needs to be some ease, so you don’t give yourself a horrible wedgie when you lift your arms. The jumpsuit generally looks fairly relaxed and should only be slightly fitted through the hip area.
Materials and Notions
I made the jumpsuit using a new-to-me fabric. It is Meet Milk Smooth Drape Twill in Mauve. The material is a medium-weight woven twill made with TENCEL Lyocell and features a gorgeously fluid drape with a smooth, soft finish.
I was able to purchase a matching invisible zipper and button from MeterMeter. The button was Meet Milk plain corozo button, 11 mm in mauve.
The zipper was Meet Milk invisible zipper, 60 cm in mauve.
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