Why didn’t I make these sooner?!

This is SUCH a good trouser pattern! I’ve had the pattern for a while but I’m not a big trouser sewing fan, but the return to the office means I need work appropriate clothes, and so this was the first pattern I thought of! I had some deadstock tencel and so opted to go for it with a wearable toile.

I made the size 14, but with an adjustment. I’m always having issues with the rise of trousers, and my Carolyn PJ bottoms really ride up, so I lengthened the rise on both front and back by 1inch. The crotch is now a bit too low, so I think I’ll change that adjustment to half an inch and see how that goes for the next pair. They’re also a little tight on the tummy, so I might sew a smaller seam allowance at that point on my next pair.

The construction of the trousers is pretty quick and the instructions are great, as always with Closet Core. I’ve managed to put the pockets on with the diagonal in the wrong direction, but that was my mistake in cutting & marking my pieces.

I just love the pockets. They’re so big. They easily fit my hands and my phone. They’ll fit toddler snacks, maybe even a notepad…and still look professional.

There’s more photos and more detail on my blog: http://sewslowsarah.com/2022/10/01/closet-core-patterns-pietra-pants/