I want to share what I learned from making The Ottobre Magazine (Fall issue) pants. I really love the pants and the pattern isn’t terribly difficult, especially if you’ve made pants before. But there were some aspects of this I found more challenging than they needed to be.

These pants are described as wide-leg and high-waisted. They are very comfortable and really feel good when wearing. Not to mention that I simply love the style!

What I Learned

One thing that really came to mind when I got to the fly is that I need very clear instructions. The instructions are rather basic. There aren’t many detailed how-tos when constructing these. The website does have additional information. I need details. Using patterns from the “big4”, we get plenty of instruction.

I also need detailed pattern markings. When construction the fly front, I should have done my own markings. The pattern only had a few marks for this part. While I was able to put these together, it would have been better constructed had I added my own details.

What I Did

In order to compensate for the lack of instruction, I did copy some pattern instructions from a Simplicity pants pattern I had made previously.

The Results

What I learned from making Ottobre Magazine pants is that I may need to spend additional time to find resources that will help me in the construction. Getting a good fit for the final garment is always a goal. I am happy with the fit and how these turned out. When using magazine patterns, additional resources might be necessary. If you aren’t sure or don’t do particular techniques often, I highly recommend reading through the instructions and figuring out what else you may need for success.

This was my first time making something from this magazine, although I have a few other Ottobre magazine issues. Let me know if you’ve ever used one of these (or similar) magazine patterns.