Happy Fabric for Pirates Reveal Day with Patterns for Pirates!!!! It’s always like Christmas for me, because I’m terrible at keeping secrets, especially about something I’ve sewn!

I’m out of my comfort zone a bit with what I decided to make, but in the end I really am happy I went this route. I typically don’t like any type of bottoms on myself that aren’t skinnies. YES. I know. Gen Z has tried to outlaw skinny jeans but I honestly do not care for a single second about that because I love skinnies. They’re just going to have to deal with me being uncool and not with current styles. I can live firmly in my decisions, haha.

Anywho.

I decided to make the crop length of the Paperbag Pants + Skirt from P4P. I’ve made them in a shorts length already, but this was my first foray into the longer length pant. This pattern is a modern take on the classic paperbag waist, offering a stylish and flattering silhouette that’s as comfortable as it is chic. And yes, before you say anything, I’m well aware that I used a knit fabric for a woven pattern. But in my defense….I do what I want. (That works, right?)

The fabric base that we sent was a decent weight for this pattern so I went for it. Plus, all of our amazing promo team members were sewing a bunch of dresses (because seriously this fabric screams “make me into a dress”) but I wanted to showcase something different. So I went out on a limb and I’m loving the results!

Fabric Details:

• Crinkle Jersey
• Width: 58/60″ GSM: 170.00
• Material: 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex

Crinkle jersey is a new base for me. I wasn’t sure what to expect, besides a fun texture. And to be honest, we were a little nervous getting this without having any prior experience with it. But it worked out so well! I really love it!

Imagine a fabric that combines the softness of clouds with a texture that’s both visually pleasing and delightful to touch. That’s the lavender crinkle jersey fabric for you. It has a nice weight and excellent drape, making it perfect for dresses and, in my case, pants. The crinkle texture adds a unique dimension to the fabric, ensuring that any garment made from it is anything but ordinary. I’d say that my new Paperbag Pants are anything but ordinary, wouldn’t you?

In case you didn’t know enough about the Fabric for Pirates subscription yet — here you go

Sign up! Receive! Sew!  We all love fabric, sewing and color… our goal is to deliver some amazing fabrics to you — of which you can turn around and make some amazing things for yourself, your loved ones, or your shop. Each month, you will receive 2-yards of knit fabrics (on varying bases) in the mail. Most of the time it will be a continuous 2-yard length, but we might surprise you with some coordinating prints from time to time too. The Fabric for Pirates subscription price is $30 and includes shipping.

You’ll get a fun surprise goodie included that we think most sewist would love along with videos, tips, and inspiration on what your fabric could be! One last treat in your monthly subscription is an exclusive discount code for you to use on any P4P pattern. So if your new fabric is begging for a new pattern you’ll have a coupon code to use!  **Payments process on the 1st of every month.

I also decided that I ::needed:: a new Star Wars top. So I whipped up a Basic Tee - Hourglass and then sublimated a design onto it. If you were ever looking for a great base to sublimate a design onto…I highly recommend using a “yummy brushed rib”. This fabric is typically 96-100% polyester, super soft, super stretch, great drape, and can be used for a ton of things. Plus it subs great.

What do you think? Are you a fan of my new lavender bottoms? Or would you have gone a completely different route?

Pattern: Paperbag Pants + Skirt | Basic Tee - Hourglass by Patterns for Pirates
Fabric: April 2024's Fabric for Pirates Shipment