Meet new sewing pattern <Azuki> Work pants
I feel it’s a bit strange time to release a new product. But I also hope this helps people enjoying to spend time at home.
Meet my new sewing pattern, Work pants <Azuki>.
I am a big fan of utility/work items and making or sketching those a lot. This pattern was made with those researches.
The base of the pants design is a very authentic regular ~ loose-fitting straight pants. But there are many functional options inspired by traditional workwear, like a tool pocket, hammer loop or knee patches with 3D shape.
Make them with all the fun options or just keep them simple for daily use as you like.
<Design options>
Besides the edge pockets on both sides, there are 3 additionals for the front pockets, thigh pocket with zipper, flap thigh pocket and detachable holster pocket. Please choose them as your usage.
Back pockets are also customizable. I personally like this asymmetric look but you can make them like normal denim pants.
There are many other details inspired trad work pants like adjuster belt, hummer loop, or knee patches. Making those details requires time but they are well worth the effort. I hope you enjoy choosing and customizing the detail.
<fabric recommendation>
The pattern is drafted for woven pants fabrics. For the authentic work pants, denim, canvas, duck, cotton twill or chino are suitable. I also want to try with water-repellent fabrics like oil-coated fabric, depending on the usage.
Although the pattern is for woven, I tried to make them with stretch. The yellow ocher sample in the photo was made with low tension(under 7%) stretch denim. I needed to adjust the pattern around hip about -6mm on Front and Back. If you need to use stretch fabric, I recommend a low tension one and to consider altering the pattern for fitting by making a muslin.
The salmon pink sample was made with mid-weight cotton duck with contrast fabric. It was very easy to handle and very fitting material for workwear.
Generally, woven fabrics are more durable than stretch so they are suitable for utility items. But when I researched a workwear trade show, I saw many companies are recently using stretch fabrics on full-body or some specific parts for helping body movement. In countries with humid weather, like my mother country Japan, it looks 100% cotton woven is still very standard for comfort.
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The sewing pattern includes the 15 pages instruction and all the sewing processes are described with detailed illustrations.
The pattern files are available for both homeprinter(A4 or USletter) and copy shop(A0/A1 format).
You can check other photos of this model on my Flickr page.
The Work pants -Azuki- (size 32-52) PDF sewing pattern is available here. Also in the Etsy shop.
Special discount price until 20th May with other summer patterns! No discount code needed! The sale page is here.
***** Special offer +11EUR for Paper pattern and free shipping
Paper pattern + PDF option is available with plus 11EUR. Shipping worldwide. But please note that, in the current situation, all the shipments are affected by the measure of COVID-19. There might be some shipping delays or accidents.
*The paper includes only the pattern, please print out the instruction by yourself or read it with your tablet or PC. The PDF + Paper listing page is here.
*In the sale period, the shipping of the paper pattern starts 21st May.
Enjoy your sewing!
(Japanese post here 日本語ポストはこちら).
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