How to sew Dylan pants

Introducing Dylan, the pants with a 90s vibe, but with a high waist! The simple, figure-lengthening cut is enhanced by pocket details and double topstitching. We recommend that you do the latter in contrasting thread, or even better, in corded thread. However, if you want to save time, you can do them in tone-on-tone, or use simple topstitching.

When choosing fabric, remember to choose one with a bit of staying power. For our part, we opted for a fabric with a reps weave (which offers a fluted effect) in chocolate color, in a blend of cotton, wool and polyester from the boutique Les étoffes du Sentier. For a similar effect, go for velvet or gabardine! Of course, depending on the look you're going for, the variations are endless. Why not go for two-tone pants in cold wool for a revisited suit pant? Or faded denim with contrasting stitching for a true 90s revival. 

We've chosen to make the topstitching in white corded thread, and if you'd like to do the same, we'd advise you to prepare your cans of tone-on-tone and corded thread in advance, as you'll have to juggle between the two. Be careful, too, in choosing your sewing needle: it should be strong enough to support the cordonnet thread, but not too thick if your fabric is a little thin. If you like the contrasting effect but your fabric is thin, the safest choice is to go for classic thread! 

To make Dylan, you'll need :
-2m50 fabric in 1.40m width or 2m70 fabric in 1.10m width,
-1 button 20 or 22mm in diameter,
-1 20cm pants zipper,
-fusible webbing for waistband,
-cord thread if required.

Don't forget that the booklet and video (here) are there to guide you!

We hope you enjoy your sewing session, and we'll see you in May with the Darling combishort and a little bonus for pdf subscribers!