#persephonepants

Hades and Persephone are taking care about their plants. :) #hades #persephone #persephonepants #hadesandpersephone #persephoneandhades #hadesxpersephone #persephonexhades #greek #greekmythology #mythology #greekgods #greekgod #percyjackson #antiques #antiquesgreece #antics #myart #digitalart https://www.instagram.com/p/CWarv5msyJB/?utm_medium=tumblr

Respire. C’est juste une mauvaise journée pas une vie pourrie. #thistooshallpass #toutpasse #patience #persephonepants #motivation #success https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQfewnBvCf/?utm_medium=tumblr

The cool thing with sewing is that you can make changes to a pattern to fit your body, instead of trying to manipulate an already sewn garment to fit after it has been made, which can be very time consuming and may still not fit the way you like. 👉If you don't want to slog through this long caption, link in profile for instructions on grading between sizes. #persephonepants 😉  I used to do wedding and formal dress alterations and most people would be surprised at how much it would cost to alter a dress to fit. People always assumed that it would be cheaper to alter a dress. But if you've ever done alterations you know it can be time consuming and often can take close to the same amount of time to sew a garment from scratch (although not always). You have to pick apart seams (uggghhh), unpick beading, lace or any other details that interfere with a seam you are altering. Then you make the alteration and re-sew everything back together. I won't lie, it wasn't my favorite job, but it did teach me a lot! And I want to say here, learning to alter ready-to-wear garments is a great skill to have and it can make a huge difference in how a garment will fit. ✨If you sew, you have the advantage of tweaking the pattern to fit your body before sewing the final garment together. I usually recommend sewing a test muslin or at least tissue fitting a garment to get some sort of idea of how it will fit on your body. Pay attention to the garment measurements that many pattern companies provide, as it will give you a better insight on how the garment will fit and how much ease is added into the pattern. ✨A fitting question I get asked the most, specifically for the Persephone pants, is what size to cut out if your waist size is bigger than your hip size and is it okay to grade between sizes (since there are no side seams). The answer is yes you can grade between sizes just as you would with a pattern that has side seams (except you're grading at the front and back of the pants, not the side body area). I put together a quick tutorial on how you can grade the Persephone pants between sizes if you have a larger waist to hip or a smaller waist to hip ratio. (Link in profile) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7T9ydYAhx2/?igshid=8rd7p53c1jv5

Fitting pants can feel pretty daunting if you've never attempted to sew your own pants before. I've sewn countless test muslins and will probably sew countless more in the future. If there is one thing I have learned over the years of fitting clothing, it is that it's very easy to over fit. I’ve found that applying little tweaks, done one at a time, makes the biggest difference. Sometimes those wrinkles you see are there for a purpose (sitting down, bending over etc etc.) and if you try to eliminate them, you won't be able to move! I don't think there is a right and a wrong way to fit pants or wear pants. Some people like pants that are tight fitting, while others prefer more of a roomy fit. You wear your pants the way you like to wear them! As long as you feel good in them and you are happy with how they look, that's really all that matters. If you are new to sewing and you are feeling intimidated, please don't feel bad if you don't know everything right away! If you need help, please ask! There is no shame in asking, and there is no such thing as a silly question. A great way to ask for help on Instagram is by using the hashtag #sewingsos (If there are other hashtags, leave them in the comments and I will update this post.) I hope you feel empowered to tackle a project you have been putting off because you are intimidated by it. I've found some of the most intimidating projects are the most rewarding, and also help me feel more confident in my abilities for future projects! #annaallenclothing #annaallenpatterns #pdfpatterns #persephonepants #philippapants #sewingpants #sewingjeans #fittingpants #pantsfitting #sewcialist #newtosewing #begginersewer #begginersewist #sewersofinstagram #sewingpattern #pdfsewing #pdfsewingpattern #indiepattern #indiepatterndesigner #sewingyourownwardrobe #handmadewardrobe #pants #jeans #nonstretch #nonstretchpants #makers #makersofinstagram #sewinghelp #sewingtips https://www.instagram.com/p/B7MH5fsApKM/?igshid=14jcg3fj2kcx6

My most worn pair of #philippapants which look even better as they age. I think selvedge denim really suits this pattern. Not only because of the straight side seams, but because denim breaks in so beautifully over time and stretch out just enough to be extra comfy. I find my canvas pair tends to shrink a bit every time I wash it, so my next canvas pair I plan to add an inch or so to the leg width (primarily around the calf line). I know the #persephonepants are my most popular style, but I admit I find myself wearing these tapered pants a lot more! https://www.instagram.com/p/B5DnffJgzxj/?igshid=1k0tzrkkocxcm

Hiking in #persephonepants because I can! ☺️ This photo was taken last year, but it’s not the last time I’ve worn sailor pants while hiking! Who else wears their Persephones out on a hike? 🍂 #annaallenclothing #annaallenpatterns #indiepatterns #sewing #pdfsewingpattern #patternpants #sewingjeans #sewingpants #sailorpantsforallbodies #sailorpants #sewcialist #sewersgonnasew #maker #makersofinstagram #handmadewardrobe #blundstone #vsco #sewinginreallife #hiking https://www.instagram.com/p/B3p0zgMgJlw/?igshid=ihjfsqyxilw6

Today I'm wearing my canvas elastic waist pants (planning on releasing this pattern next)! I whipped these up a few days before I packed away my sewing studio this summer. I'm so glad I rushed to finish this pattern before moving. These pants and my overalls have been my favorite most-worn items! And if you're wondering, I haven't forgotten about the overalls pattern. I've been testing the pair I made for months and I have a few things I want to tweak before working on the final pattern. BUT, I hope to get those finished up soon after these elastic waist pants are released. Anyway, these pants are a dream to wear and a quick sew (always a bonus). They're the same pants as the linen pants/shorts I posted earlier (except I sized down in these). I like that there is only one pocket in the back. Did you know jeans and work pants used to be made with only one back pocket? When you think about it, how often do you actually use both back pockets? I know I only ever use one myself. These also have no side seams, just like the #persephonepants  Although these were drafted from scratch, so they do fit differently than the Persephone pants. However, the silhouette is very much alike. Anyway, I hope you are as excited about these pants/shorts as much as I am! I will do my best to get this pattern out to you as soon as I can! I'm also wearing the #lotteblouse which I hacked using the tutorial on my blog (link in bio). 🍂 https://www.instagram.com/p/B29tExQg3O0/?igshid=1uf9widoon7vb

I made these cute half-scale #persephonepants when I was creating my pattern to help with the illustrations. Because they are mini, this allowed me to take better photos of each step so I could be sure to get the entire garment in the photo. Because I’m not great at illustrating, for me tracing a photo in Inkscape helps immensely! I don’t find sewing a half-scale garment is necessary anymore, as I’ve grown a bit more confident in my illustrating skills. But I have to say I really enjoyed the process! And I don’t regret spending the extra time sewing these mini sailor pants. Just look at them! I think they are the absolute cutest! https://www.instagram.com/p/By-ZJgmgMxu/?igshid=plxsjyns50x7