I made my first ever pair of pants this week and this tutorial made it so easy!! I already have plans for how to customize the next pair for my body shape, and I'm feeling so confident about it!
I did run into a couple issues - I found myself having to pause the video tutorial at times to look at the PDF instructions, because the video tutorial was missing some small pieces of information.
I also found that the recommended elastic length (half of the circumference of the waistband) was too short and made the pants too tight on my waist. I recommend cutting the elastic to your full waist measurement to give you more flexibility for bloating and weight changes.
East to follow video and pattern! Going in between the video and the document helped me notice small things that helped a beginner sewer like me.
I really enjoyed making these pants and love how they are modular. It is a really smart design of pants. I personally used the video more, but there were steps when the instructions were more helpful, so it is great the designer provides both. Regardless, the instructions were clear and easy to follow. Truly as the description states I have learned some new technique and improved on my sewing skills.
Why not teach a pattern and techniques?
Why leave a review for a product you haven’t even purchased and used? We’re a small business and our reviews mean a lot. This isn’t kind nor useful.
I would have liked actual pattern pieces for the price.
Hi Penny,
Thanks for sharing your feedback, I am happy that you were so excited about the pillow pants! Whenever there’s any uncertainty about a product, I always recommend taking your time to carefully read the product description to ensure that it is in fact what you are looking for. Our tutorial is designed to teach the techniques, rather than a standalone project pattern.
If you decide to give the tutorial a try and find the educational content valuable, we would be incredibly grateful if you would consider updating your review to reflect your experience. I am here to help if you have any questions ♡