Earlier this month I had the exciting opportunity to test a pattern for and independent company. It was the Nara Pants/Shorts by Coffee and Thread. The pattern designer is the sweetest lady named Olga Becker . I was so impressed with her kindness and I loved testing this pattern for her. She was super open to suggestions and critiques without taking offense. She is also really personable and does an excellent job making sure directions are clear and easy to follow

When Olga gave us the first tease on her Instagram of the Nara Pants I knew I had to try the pattern when it was ready. So when she posted for testers I immediately applied. I was so happy to be chosen.

There’s so many things about this pattern I love. Here’s the Deets: “The elastic waist allows for the most comfortable fit. View A has a flat front panel and an optional bow. View B includes an elastic waistband with optional belt loops and ties.”  Oh and I almost forgot. THEY HAVE POCKETS! Actual, usable front pockets that fit a cell phone. She did such an amazing job on this pattern.

The Nara Pants Pattern is designed for Woven fabrics with good drape. However, I made these in a stable cotton jersey knit from Girl Charlee Fabrics. It was a great fabric to use because the stretch was minimal so it sewed more like a quilting cotton only with better drape.

I do have to warn you though. Should you chose to sew the shorts version, total silliness might ensue. Such as:

Leg cocking while sticking your tongue out….

…total boss posing….

Or this….. I don’t know what’s happening. The shorts made me do it.