I reviewed men’s joggers a while ago, and one of the patterns I evaluated was the Iron joggers from Green Style. Based on my review, I knew I would have to center the grainline at the knee, raise the waistline, and move the center grainline towards the side seam for both the front and back pieces. I shouldn’t need to adjust the crotch length or the length of the legs. Spoiler Alert: these are the exact changes I had to make, and I love when my process and the math work out!
Analyzing Style and Fit
The Iron joggers differ from the Brassie joggers in terms of options. The Iron joggers have fewer rise options but more leg lengths and pocket options. The Iron joggers have one rise, medium to low. The joggers have four short lengths: 5, 7, 9, and 11-inch inseam. The joggers also come in capri length and full-length with a cuff. Finally, there are three different full-length options with no cuff: 30, 32, and 34-inch inseam. That’s a total of 10 different leg length options. All leg variations have a tapered leg. Moreover, there’s an option to taper the calf even more on the full-length cuff option. The pattern includes two types of side pockets (slant pocket or zipper pocket) and an optional zippered back pocket. The waistband is a straight elastic band and includes a drawstring.
In terms of fit, the joggers obviously have a fitted waistband. Around the hips and butt, the joggers will skim the body but not tightly. Depending on the body, the front torso will be anywhere from relaxed to skimming the body. The vertical ease is minimal on these joggers, and the bottom of the crotch curve should fit near the body. The pant legs are relaxed from the hips to the knees. However, the legs from the knee to the ankles are slim and tight.
Materials and Notions
I used Polartec® Power Grid™ 9110 OR for my joggers, purchased from Ripstop by the Roll. For my zippers, I used YKK #3 7-inch nylon coil non-separating zippers from Wawak.com. I’ve worn my joggers several times and find the fabric perfect for neighborhood walks when it’s in the 40s outside. This was precisely what I wanted. We already have pants for 20s and 30s weather, but we needed something for the 40s.
Sizing and Version
Determining Size
| Size | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 24-25 | 31-32 |
| XS | 25-26 | 33-34 |
| S | 28-29 | 35-36 |
| M | 30-31 | 37-38 |
| L | 32-33 | 39-40 |
| XL | 34-35 | 41-42 |
| 2XL | 36-38 | 43-45 |
| 3XL | 39-41 | 46-48 |
| 4XL | 42-44 | 49-51 |
Ryan’s waist is 32.5 inches, and his hips are 40 inches. He doesn’t have a forward-tilting pelvis like me, but he does have upper thighs that protrude, so his thighs should be accounted for in his hip measurement. I calculated that his upper thighs add 1.5 inches to his hip measurement. I also checked his hip measurement when seated. When seated, his hip measures 41.5 inches. Since his adjusted hip measurement falls within the XL size, that’s the size I used.
The Iron joggers do not have a final garment table, which bothers me. However, I did measure a few things on the XL size just to be sure. The final garment at the top of the joggers (not the waistband) measures 41.5 inches, and at the hips (i.e., the top of the crotch curve) measures 44 inches. I’m happy with the ease at the hips, and the waistline is supposed to be generous.
Pattern Version
I made size XL with:
- Zippered side pockets
- Long length (34-inch seam)
- No cuffs
WARNING: Side Seams Are Not The Same Length
Before I get into fitting and adjustments, I want to point out that the side seam on this pattern does not match. For size XL, the back side seam was 3/4 inches shorter than the front. Your side seams need to be the same length. I contacted the pattern company weeks ago about this discrepancy but have not received a reply.
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