Jocole Essential Pants Sew Along Schedule

Jocole Essential Pants Sew Along

Jocole Coupon Code: "shortypants" good for 25% off entire cart (excludes bundles and Quick Dress).  Good 3/8/14 - 3/10/14

Supply List:  

• Coordinating Fabrics (washed and ironed)

• 3/4" Elastic

• Essential Pants Pattern 

• Freezer Paper (optional)

• Twin Needle

Day 1:

• Preparation day

• Print/tape Pattern

• Cut desired size (front/back pieces of pants and pockets)

Day 2:  Steps 1-5

• Side seams

• Pockets (steps 1-6 in pocket instructions)

Day 3:  Steps 6-17

• Ironing hems 
• Waistband ironing
• Crotch

Day 4:  Steps 18-24

• Hem
• Waistband
• Elastic

Yoga Waistband Modification

Do you have any of my knit pants patterns: Basic Knit Leggings, Ruffle Leggings or Everyday Ruffle Pants??  How about the Essential Pants, the Mega Ruffle Pants, the Flounce Ruffle Pants or even the Skinny Minnie Pants ??  They all feature an elastic waist ... have you ever wished you could do a yoga waist instead?!

pssst ... the instructions for adding the Extreme Ruffles (shown above) to the leggings patterns can be found HERE.

Well ... you ladies have twisted me arm ... but instead of creating and selling new patterns I've decided to write up a quick tutorial on modifying the existing patterns ... and passing along the savings to you !!  You're welcome.

For the Everyday Ruffle Pants or the Leggings::  Draw a new line (shown in RED) 1" below the original cutting line for whatever size you are planning on sewing.

For the Essential Pants, Mega Ruffle Pants, Flounce Ruffle Pants or Skinny Minnie Pants::  Draw a new line (shown in RED) 1 1/2" below the original cutting line for whatever size you are planning on sewing.

Cut a strip that is 4 1/2" wide for a regular knit yoga waistband ... or 8 1/2" for a knit fold-over yoga waistband ... and then cut the length of the yoga band use the cutting measurements included in the patterns for the elastic.

Skip the instructions for applying the elastic waist ... and instead follow THESE instructions ...

(above) FOLD the yoga waistband in half lengthwise.  Align the short sides, RIGHT sides together.  STITCH waistband into a loop using a 3/8" seam allowance.

 (above)  FOLD yoga waistband in half, aligning the raw edges, WRONG sides together.

 (above)  MARK yoga waistband and the waist of your Leggings or Everyday Ruffle Pants into quarters.

With the pants RIGHT side out, slip the pants inside the yoga waistband, RIGHT sides together, aligning the top edges and matching quarter marks and pin into place.

(above) STITCH yoga waistband into place along the waist of the pants using a 3/8" seam allowance.  You'll need to stretch the waistband so it matches the length of the waist opening, but don't over stretch !!  Backstitch to reinforce seam.  Start stitching at center back seam of the waistband.  A serger's overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch is recommended for optimal stretchiness. 

Done and Done ... super easy ... and SUPER comfy ...

Pattern Testers Wanted!! - Everyday Ruffle Knit Pants -- CLOSED

THIS TESTING IS NOW CLOSED!! THANKS EVERYBODY I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR PICTURES!!

I'm currently looking for people who are interesting in testing my "Everday Ruffle Knit Pants" (#23004) sewing pattern before making it available for purchase. IMPORTANT: I *need* the reviews back by April 8th!!

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Description: Slim-fitting through hips and thighs with an easy-on elastic waist. Pattern includes full length and capri length options, and single or double ruffle options. Instructions on how to apply professionl topstitched elastic (no uncomfortable twisted elastic casings here). Made with super comfy knif fabric or refashion some old shirts. Easy tricks for sewing knit fabrics with a basic sewing machine for professional looking results -- no serger required (although serger tips are included as well).

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You will receive 6 pages of patterns and 17 pages of instructions, including 28 steps and 33 pictures to guide you along as you make it.

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I need testers for the following sizes:
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NB, 6M,
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Already claimed: Doll, 3M, 12M, 18M, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T

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PLEASE read the PATTERN TESTING GUIDELINES!!!