Joggers – SewSophieLynn

Love Notions Resolution Joggers

A road trip vacation called for one thing- new comfy pants! And when there is snow still in the forecast you go for the warmest, coziest pants you can find. These Love Notions Resolution Joggers in fluffy Raspberry Creek sweatshirt fleece couldn’t be better!

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This french terry sweatshirt fleece is just about the warmest, fluffiest fabric ever. My little guy found a scrap of it and is begging for his own pair. He declared it the softest fabric he’s ever felt. There is minimal stretch but it worked great for this pattern with a little modification. I used a different cotton/spandex french terry for the cuffs and added 2″ elastic to the contoured waistband for more stability. I also added the drawstring for a sporty look.

I used the tutorial in the Resolution Sew Along to add velvet ribbon down the side. I’ve been crushing on all the side stripes I’m seeing everywhere these days and this was such a simple addition that totally added that ‘wow’ element to these pants.

The Resolution pattern comes with jogger, yoga pant, and legging options. I was a bit nervous when attaching the jogger calf pattern piece to the upper pant option of the pattern. It creates a defined angle at the knee that I was worried would mean strange-looking legs. I subtly curved my piece a tiny bit and crossed my fingers. At this point I really should just trust those Love Notions ladies! The final result is a great fitting pairing of joggers. That back yoke detail is super flattering and a great place to do a little fabric mixing too.

These pants were so perfect for our snowy drive and have been in constant rotation since. Utah spring still brings snow and chilly temps so I know I’ll get more use out of these this season.

My jogger obsession continues and I’m happy to have finally sewn up this pattern. I know I’ll use it again and again!

Fall Mini Hudson Joggers

This little guy is always asking for me to sew him up new clothes. He loves wearing mama-made but I think he’s really in it for the photo shoot bribes! I’ll take it though because there’s nothing I love more than looking at that smiling face!

He has a severe hatred of ‘hard pants’ aka jeans. To satisfy both of us, I’ll happily sew up some slim fitting joggers. They’re a quick sew and I love how they look on him!

I have several jogger patterns I like and for these I used the Mini Hudson Pants from True Bias. I love the fit of these and it was a great twist of fate that I already had a size 7 traced and ready to go. He’s growing like a weed and I can’t keep up with those long legs so none of my patterns from the spring would work for him.

I did modify the waistband for multiple reasons. One, I’m lazy! Two, actual drawstrings always come out in the wash. And three, again, I’m lazy, lol! The pattern calls for wider elastic than I had on hand and then you create a casing for a drawstring. I simplified the heck out of it by doing one big casing and attaching a faux drawstring to the front. These joggers were done from cut to finish in less than an hour.

I used this cotton modal french terry from Knitpop for these. I had originally ordered this luscious stuff for myself but when it arrived the color was a bit more brown than I wanted. I knew it’d be perfect for my boys though. It’s seriously some of the softest stuff I’ve worked with and I’m slightly jealous of these beauties.

Another easy peasy project in the books! I think my family might just hold the world record for most joggers in one household. If not, I think I better keep it up because that’s a title I’d proudly take!

Pattern for Pirates Joggers

It’s not very often I get to sew for my big boys so I jumped at the chance to test Pattern for Pirates newest joggers. Best part- there is a pattern for the whole family!

On any given day in our house at least 3 or 4 of us are sporting joggers of some kind. My big boys live in their woven ready-to-wear versions and love to lounge around in comfy knit ones too. My littlest will ALWAYS pick ‘soft pants’ and I can’t make them fast enough for him. Now me, you know I’m a fan (here, here, and here).

This guy is growing like a weed and we have the hardest time finding pants long enough for him. These are perfect for him! We didn’t need to add length this time but it will be an easy alteration in the future.

He likes his joggers nice and skinny and was pretty happy with the fit of these- loose through the hip and thigh and tapered calf and ankle.

For his, we did slat pockets, elastic waist with drawstring, and cuffed bottoms.

This guy is still tiny! He’s finally growing a bit but his waist/hips are staying slim. The fit on him is a bit bigger since I went with his waist measurement and not his hips which would have took him down a size or two.

He likes the fit and has worn them any chance they’re clean.

His pants feature the patch pockets, elastic waistband and rolled hem.

A winning combo!

Charlie is super easy to please. He picked his fabrics and is one happy camper! All of the fabric for our group shoot is from the lovely Raspberry Creek Fabrics.

His love of comfy pants is hard because he’s got a tiny waist and long legs. RTW elastic waist pants are usually too big in the waist for him. So unfortunately (wink, wink) mom has to sew him a drawerful of cute pants.

These are a size 5 with a 4 yoga waistband. The yoga waistband totally ups the comfort factor even more!

I made two pairs for myself during testing and I can’t hardly stand to take this pair off. It’s a super soft double brushed poly and they feel like heaven!

I struggle with fitting my calfs in other jogger patterns and I love that calf measurements are included in these. I made a size small graded to a large at the calf and then back down to a small at the ankle. The fit is just perfect!

Make sure to pick up your copies today! You can get the bundle or buy them separately- Baby Bear, Mama Bear, and Papa Bear.

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Denim Joggers featuring CaliFabrics

This post was written for the Cali & Co. blog. Head on over for TONS of sewing inspiration from some super talented ladies!

As a busy mom of five I get my fashion inspiration not from the pages of Vogue magazine but usually from the chic mom running errands or pushing the cart around the grocery store. I live in comfy clothes but still like to look pulled together. I’ve been dying for a pair of denim joggers for what seems like forever!

Hallelujah! The stars aligned and these beauties were born! I love that they look cute but still feel like I’m wearing my pajamas. I used this lovely grey cotton/tencel denim that is a dream to wear. It’s lightweight but still feels like it will hold up to whatever I throw at them- whether it’s a Saturday at the soccer fields or a fun date night with the hubby.

I used the Pattern Emporium Ladies Harem Pants with some slight modifications. I like my joggers loose and these are just what I was after. I took about an inch off the back at the hips through the waist and used a slightly bigger seam allowance to bring them in all over just a touch more. I did an extra wide bottom hem and inserted 1.5″ elastic for a nice big cuff. I then ran a couple rows of stitching on top for detail.

I added grommets to my waistband and did a faux drawstring. All these details make them more like joggers and less like fancy harem pants. I think they are a nice marriage of both styles.

I love how versatile they are to wear! I’ll throw on my favorite tee to get me through the last days of summer. Then I can pair them with my favorite flannel button-up when the weather gets cooler as we head into fall. I can even dress them up for a fancy date night on the town. (Who am I kidding? Date nights are few and far between but at least I’ll be ready for it!)

I had to give you a little booty shot- these look fab, am I right?!

Hop on over to see more fun projects at the Cali Fabrics Blog. I’m so excited to be a part of the Cali & Co. team!

Boxwood Joggers from Sew Like My Mom

The Boxwood Joggers from Sew Like My Mom are here!

As soon as I saw Melissa’s cute versions I knew I had to get in on the testing. I showed them to my 12-year-old and he was sold! I can’t pass up a chance to sew for him since he’s so super picky.

These joggers passed the ‘cool enough for 7th grade’ test 😉

I mean those pockets are so, so cool!

Both pairs are made with french terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. This pair is a heathered mint (currently unavailable). The black pair is a solid black. The cute pocket fabric is a remnant my sister gave me of Art Gallery’s Boardwalk Delight Ice Cream Shop Knit. It was absolutely perfect for these pockets and cuffs!

These are a skinny fit pant and they fit a little looser on my skinnier than normal kiddos. This guy says they’re just right!

We added a faux drawstring on both pairs just for fun. These pants are a super quick sew- print, cut and sewn in less than an hour. They include shorts, capris, and full length options with a looser boy cut for the older guys. In sizes 12 months-16, you can use this pattern for all the kids in the neighborhood (because you know once they see your kids, they’ll all be begging for them!).

You can pick up the full size range here or the 12 months- 8 here or the big kids 6-16 here. I can’t wait to see all the kids on the block sporting their matching joggers 😉

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Pattern Emporium Blog Tour

I’m beyond thrilled to be kicking off Pattern Emporium‘s very first Blog Tour! Lucky, lucky me!

Pattern Emporium is so highly regarded in the sewing world and I can now see what everyone raves about.

If this is your first time to my blog, welcome! I’m a stay-at-home mom to five busy kids and I sew to stay sane. We rush from one thing to the next so I cherish my quiet afternoons with my machine. I’ve also learned that I love to take pictures of my kids almost as much as I love sewing for them so be warned that this post is loaded with pics!

I’ve had the Ladies Harem Pants pattern cut out and sitting on this fabric for an embarrassingly long time (we’re talking months). This tour was the perfect push to get them done and I couldn’t wait to sew some up for my girls too!

I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect woven joggers forever and this pattern is exactly what I envisioned it would be.

I made mine up per the pattern with diagonal relaxed pockets and elastic casings in the ankles. They are so comfortable and fit like a dream. My fabric came from the LA fabric district and is a rayon challis.

I love the waistband and pockets! The pocket holds my phone perfectly which is always a struggle with this type of pant.

My oldest daughter’s are similar to mine but with a curved front pocket and no elastic in the ankle. She really wanted ‘flowy’ pants!

Hers are sewn with rayon challis from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. This style of pant suits her easy-going but sophisticated little personality.

My younger daughter is all about comfort. For hers I left off the pockets and cropped them quite a bit. I also used the same size as big sister’s so they are a bit looser. For ultimate comfort I traded the elastic waistband for a knit waistband. All fabric for this pair is also from Raspberry Creek.

These will be perfect for my little dancer. I love that she can push the cuff up for a true harem pant look or pull it down for a cute crop pant.

I honestly can’t get over the options that these patterns have. I could see these being a summer staple for sure.

My little guy may even get a comfy knit pair too. Really, I think he’ll be jealous if he doesn’t!

Thank you for stopping by! I can’t wait to see what the other great bloggers have to share for us. My first jump into the Pattern Emporium world has been such a thrill. If you aren’t a member of the Pattern Emporium Facebook Group make sure you join to be blown away with inspiration! Kate’s newest pattern The Heartlight Skirt has been filling it with gorgeous photos you won’t want to miss.

Pattern Emporium Tour Schedule

5/2 Sew Sophie Lynn
5/3 Handcrafted By Red
5/4 Sprouting JubeJube
5/5 That’s Sew Kari
5/6 Simple Blessed
5/9 Wally And Grace
5/10 Free Notion
5/11 Horris And Deedle

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