Pant Palette Cleanser

Zoom Recap and VOTE

One of the themes of pant fitting that is emerging from the group discussions (I hope!) is more clarity about:

(1) fit issues inherent to the style and draft of a pattern¹,

(2) fit issues that can be observed on diverse body types, i.e. cannot be explained with a traditional approach of “body type”², and

(3) fit issues that are unique for the individual person.

Because it is so much easier to discuss these as a collective of individual bodies, the idea was floated that we should all focus on the same pattern. Even though we are still in the throes of #OLOlivePants, we talked about the desire for a less complicated quickie before moving onto more advanced designs, hence the palette cleanser project.

The idea is to make use of our fitting straight waistband for a straightforward elastic waist pant with woven (non-stretch) fabric. People wanted to know the palette cleanser pattern ahead of time to take advantage of potential sales.

Thank you to Vivienne for the push and helping me put the list together!

Palette cleanser Pant Pattern choices

Fremantle pant (Elbe Textiles)

Body hip size range 32.5 inch/83cm to 60.5 inch/153 cm

Birchgove Pants (Muna & Broad)

Body hip size range 41.5 inch/105 cm to 71.5 inch/182 cm

Tyra trousers (Ploen patterns)

Body hip size range 88 cm/34.6inch to 166 cm/65.5 inch³

Sienna Trousers (NH Patterns)

Body hip size range 34 inch/87 cm to 60 inch/152 cm

Icaria pants (Itch to Stitch)

Body hip size range 33⅛ inch/84 cm to 62 inch/157.5 cm

On the fence? To help make your decision here is a diagram comparing all five patterns.

Comparing five elastic waist pants patterns for a single mid-range body size. The patterns are aligned at the crotch point (CP)

This comparison with just a few patterns demonstrates drafting⁴ differences among designers even for similar types of styles. Look at these pattern outlines bearing in mind our discussions about crotch and inseam lines, hems and other pattern and design considerations. I am not including any identifying information about which pattern is which although you may already own any of these patterns in which case you will be able to figure it out.

Note also this diagram only shows the pattern outlines, not the stitching lines and the seam allowances vary however it provides a great way to compare the different patterns.

patterns aligned at CF/CB (top) and at the position where the inseam meets the hem (bottom)

Vote for your choice below! The vote will be open for a week.

You should be able to see the tally immediately after voting. Perhaps we’ll have a white smoke situation where a clear front runner will emerge in a few days !