White Rock & Roll Flare Pants

White Rock & Roll Flare Pants

I made a couple test versions of this pattern knowing I would be using it for my Halloween costume. My costume fabric definitely had less stretch than my test pants and sizing up would have been a good idea (live and learn). Honestly, I knew this before I started, but just didn't feel like putting together another pattern. I ended up lucky and these pants just barely fit me. It was enough to be able to wear them, though next time sizing up is an absolute must.

​Pattern: Ellie & Mac Kids Fit & Flare Pants
Fabric: Faux 2-Way Stretch Leather from Kiki Textiles

I chose the smallest flare option, which is a little bigger than boot-cut and about the same flare most yoga pants have. All of the detail work was layered on and adhered with wash-away glue, then sewn on. I added a small elastic loop to the top of the pants (just below the waistband), then added a metal ring to that. This allows me to attach decorations to the pants, like the chain in the photos. 

I went with the size I measured for, but as noted above, due to less stretch in my fabric, I should have gone up one size.

The front pockets on these pants tend to pucker out on me. I think I need to make the top portion of the front panel less wide. Then I likely need to add the width I subtracted to the outside top edge of the pockets.