That’s right folks I whipped up my first pair of Hudson Pants from True Bias (and I do mean first pair because this is a fab pattern and it will be made again soon)! Remember it is also part of my 2018 resolution/challenge to make at least 1 garment a month. The end of January is fast approaching so I’m glad these could be whipped up in a day!…

Finished Hudson Pants
I’ve been dying to try this pattern for ages now. I got this gorgeous french terry from Spool and Spindle in Kitchener, ON. I knew this fabric would stretch out quite a bit so I went down a size from what I was originally thinking.I like this style of pant a little more close fitting. (Glad I did. This is the size 4 but I think in a regular jersey I’d do the 6.) I used the Navy in this fabric for the Lane Raglan by Hey June. If you look closely to the pic on the left you will see how it hangs bigger than the standard black sweat shirt material, especially at the neck and sleeves. Not sure I would go down a size if I made it again but just be prepared for it to fit more loosely…
You’ll notice I played around with a cute floral pocket detail (Liberty print floral jersey that I got when we lived in the UK). Check out the process…

Purchase the pattern online or in a store. I got mine off the True Bias website. Print it and tape it together.

I checked out my fav PJ pants from Costco years ago that remind me of the Hudson Pant. The black pair is straight from the dryer and the grey has been worn. I wanted to pick a size that would be no larger than the grey pair. I measured the grey ones to decide to make the 4.

If I have a digital pattern I like to just cut it out because I can always reprint for an alternate size.

I auditioned fabric for the job!

I decided to use this black and white ribbing for the cuffs and waistband. I reversed it to the lighter side for the pocket detail.

Time to use this amazing french terry. So cuddly!

Decide to cut later because the babies looked so cute.

Do up the pockets first.

Fun pocket details.

Practiced my button holes on a scrape first!

Final button holes not too shabby!

Sew the drawstring casing.

Get my Instagram Husband to take photos!

Can’t wait for spring to wear these shoes again!

Too cold for just a long sleeved shirt but warm enough today for just a vest, yahoo!

Wear these the rest of the day!
Can’t wait to make another pair!
The pocket detail is so cute! I have major Hudson envy right now 😀
Cheers