Self-Care Sewing Kit: Free Range Slacks

Slacks are defined as trousers for casual wear. While we don’t hear that term much these days, we think it is time to embrace it again. The Free Range Slacks pattern is as easy to wear as its name. You will feel free to roam in the comfort of a stylish, elastic high waist when you wear these pants. Although they were designed with linen in mind, these pants are so comfortable that we think you will want to make them in a multitude of fabrics and wear them all year long in any season.

There are two options - a tapered leg version and a straight, cropped version. Both have an elastic high waist, side panels, front pockets that are top stitched in place from behind, and an optional back patch pocket(s). The tapered legs look great rolled up so the finished garment measurements show rolled and unrolled measurements and the instructions include options for French and flat-fell leg seams.

Pattern:  Free Range Slacks from Sew House Seven

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

What you should know (or desire to learn): Basic pants fitting, attaching patch pockets, inserting elastic

Fabric Options:

• Sky Sandwashed Textured Cotton - Bottom weight, but light and cheery, this fabric is an unexpected pop of color for a set of slacks
• Dusty Mauve Cotton Twill - A traditional weave in a uncommon color, this fabric will make you wonder why you've never had pink pants in your life before
• Black Windowpane Essex Linen - Soft, light, and geometric, this fabric winks at plaid without overpowering. A wonderful pattern for loose fitting slacks!

Also in this box: Matching thread, 1.5" elastic, and a sewing machine needle.