One of my end of summer makes has been these Simplicity 8056 pants. This is one of my favorite pants patterns. They are comfortable to wear and I didn’t have to do any alterations to get a good fit. This is also one of those “Amazing Fit” patterns. So, I want to provide a pattern review and some tips when making white garments.

It doesn’t matter whether you are heading into Fall/Autumn and are thinking about winter white or heading into summer.

The Pattern

Simplicity 8056 is a pants pattern with flared leg and shorts. One of the things that I really like about this pattern is the 1″ side seams. While that may seem like a small thing, I really does make fitting the pants that much easier.

The pockets stay flat against the body (just as the envelope states). The waistband sits comfortably on the body.

What I Did

For my pants, I used a stretch cotton sateen in white that I found in my fabric stash. This was one of those pieces that I had completely forgotten about and I really have no idea how long I’ve had it. Unfortunately, I also don’t know where I purchased it from.

Like I said, there weren’t really any alterations to share with you. I have made these before in black and I love them! These are so comfortable, stylish and easy to sew.

As of this writing, the pattern is still available on the Simplicity website even though it’s from 2016.

Tips

As for the sewing tips to share, the big one is how to make your pocket lining unnoticeable. I like to use a fabric for my lining that is close to my skin color. That way it blends in with my skin and isn’t noticeable from the outside. I would guess the same could be done regardless of what your skin tone is. If you were to use white fabric, the pockets would be clearly seen by those looking at you in your snazzy new pants.

I also like to use white thread (or matching thread) when I’m doing any topstitching. I just like the look. The only time that I might do contrast stitching is if I’m making jeans. But as I said, that’s a personal choice.

Conclusion

In any case, I hope you will try this pattern or something like it. It’s a pattern I would rate as intermediate (advanced beginner). The fit is fantastic (or “amazing” for these “Amazing Fit” pants). This is a pattern that can be made from a variety of fabrics in order to give it versatility for different seasons.

Simplicity 8056

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