The Jodi Wide Leg Knit pants are the perfect mix of style and comfort. These ankle length pants feature angled side seam pockets, a medium rise and a lightly gathered elastic waistband. These pants are easy to sew, comfortable to wear and have a stylish wide leg.
This pattern is rated as Advanced Beginner. It’s helpful to have experience sewing with knit fabric but this is easy enough to sew as your first knit fabric sewing project. There are blog posts in the sewalong to help you.
Theses pants are designed to have a “skim” fit with just a little bit of negative ease. You’ll have all the comfort of stretch knit fabric but none of the tightness of a garment like leggings. See the size chart for more details.
This digital pattern includes an illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet, a print-at-home layered pattern for letter or A4 size paper, a US copy shop pattern, an A0 size pattern and a projector pattern. All pattern files have layers.
Model is 5’11” and is wearing a size E.
THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT. After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.
Today is the first installment of the Jodi Knit Pants sewalong and to get us in the mood to sew this pattern, I decided to start off with some style inspiration. These pants are the perfect mix of style and comfort. These ankle length pants feature angled side seam pockets, a medium rise and a lightly gathered elastic waistband. These pants are easy to sew, comfortable to wear and have a stylish wide leg.
The Jodi pants have a mid-rise with wide legs and angled side seam pockets. If you want, you can also add a drawstring and top stitching to the waistband. The fit is what I'm calling a "skim fit", there's just a little bit of negative ease so that they are fitted but they are not tight or form fitting.
Click here to read the launch post. And keep scrolling for ready-to-wear inspiration and a few of my favorite pattern pairing for the Jodi.
The wide leg of the Jodi pants are designed for sophisticated elegance while the stretch knit fabric maximizes your comfort. Above are a a few similar styles that I found in ready-to-wear. I really enjoy seeing how other people style this kind of pant. Depending on your activities (or your mood!) you can pair the Jodi pants with t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, cardigans, hoodies and layered with loose coats.
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Top row from left: KowTow Wide Leg Pant // Eileen Fisher Felted Wool Jersey Wide-Leg Long Pant in Regenerative Wool // Ann Taylor Haven Well Within Cashmere Rib Knit Wide Leg Pants
Bottom row, from left: J. Crew Heritage terry wide-leg sweatpant // Gap CashSoft Shaker-Stitch Sweater Pants // Athleta Endeavor High Rise Relaxed Pant
Pattern Pairings for the Jodi Knit Pants
When planning a wardrobe, whether it’s handmade or purchased, it’s crucial to consider how different pieces go together. One of the things I love about the Jodi Knit Pants is how well they fit in with the rest of my patterns.
In no particular order, here are my top picks for patterns to pair with the Jodi pants.
Tasi Jacket The Tasi Jacket is a great layering piece for Spring and Fall. This pattern is a Draft-It-Yourself style so you can easily choose the length and ease you prefer. And, there’s a Cardigan Hack on the blog that would look amazing with the Jodi.
Lou Box Top The LBT was my first pdf pattern and it’s a classic for good reason! You can make it in woven or knit fabric and the boxy shape perfectly balances the fitted hip and waist of the Jodi Pants.
Ali Sweatshirt If you are looking to make a matching set, this sweatshirt is a great match to the Jodi. I especially like to pair the Jodi with View B which is slightly cropped and narrows to the waist.
Funnel Neck Pullover This drafting manual from my Sewing With Numbers project is another great way to make a matching sweatsuit set.
Lou Box Top with Long Sleeves When I’m staying cozy in my knit pants, I like a cozy long sleeve top as well. A great option is the Lou Box Top with long sleeves. You can use the sleeves from the Lou Box Dress 2 pattern or the Sleeve Exapansion Pack.
Turtleneck Lou Box Top Another cozy option is the Turtleneck variation for the LBT. I recently published this pattern add-on for the Lou Box Top and it’s free to download when you sign up for the newsletter.
An oversized sweatshirt with drop-shoulders, dolman sleeves, a shoulder yoke and two-piece sleeves with optional topstitching. View A features a crew neck, a straight body for a gender neutral silhouette and an optional kangaroo pocket. View B is cropped with a scoop neck that narrows to the high hip for a more feminine style. The kangaroo pocket can also be used with View B.
This casual and sporty style is easy to sew and fun to wear. Wear it to the gym, to the beach or anywhere you need an extra layer of warmth. The roomy fit pairs well with jeans and leggings for everyday stylish comfort.
This digital pattern includes an illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet, a print-at-home layered pattern for letter or A4 size paper, a US copy shop pattern and an A0 size pattern. Additionally, there is a printable color blocking worksheet to test out color arrangements before cutting your fabric.
Model is 5’11” and is wearing a size D.
THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT. After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.
The Lou Box Top is a versatile, loose fitting top with two neckline options and three hem options, for a total of six different silhouettes. Designed with beginners in mind, the steps are very easy to follow, using the most basic techniques and the loose fit of the design requires minimal fitting. It's a great project for beginners looking to get their feet wet and for more experienced sewists who want to add some quick-to-make basics to their wardrobe.
This is a digital pdf pattern that includes a print-at-home pattern, copy shop pattern and illustrated instructions for both woven and knit fabrics. THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT.
After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.
The Lou Box series of patterns is designed to be mixed and matched easily for a treasure trove of options and hacking opportunities. This expansion pack includes the four sleeve options from the Lou Box Dress patterns and can be used with the Lou Box Top or Lou Box Dress patterns. Adding sleeves to the Lou Box Top opens up a wealth of possibilities for your everyday wardrobe. Playing around with these design options is a great way to have fun and explore your creativity and personal style.
Sleeve styles included:
Short sleeves with cuffs
Short cuff sleeves
Three quarter tapered sleeves
Full length tapered sleeves
Please note: The Lou Box Top or one of the Lou Box Dress patterns is needed to complete this pattern. (If you already own both Lou Box Dress patterns, you do not need this expansion pack.)
This is a digital pdf pattern that includes a print-at-home pattern, copy shop pattern, A0 pattern and illustrated instructions. THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT.
After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.
Jodi Knit Pants SEWALONG SCHEDULE
This is a fairly simple pattern to sew, so my plan is to post the entire sewalong by the end of the month. This week and next week, we’ll be preparing to sew the pattern. Then we’ll sew the pants in two parts over the final two weeks of the month.
DAY 1 Style Inspiration Tuesday, April 8, 2025
DAY 2 Fabric & Supplies Wednesday, April 9, 2025
DAY 3 Selecting a size Tuesday, April 15, 2025
DAY 4 How to sew the pockets and legs Tuesday, April 22, 2025
DAY 5 How to sew the waistband and hem Tuesday, April 28, 2025
