3 Pietra pants (Closet Core). Different versions & lengths. FUN rise, hem & pocket changes.

I finally got around to fixing the red linen Pietra pants I made last year! I modified the height of the waistline. I also made another pair of pants with leafy cotton and cropped them Capri length.
I had a thrifted denim skirt piece I had seam ripped from a bodice this summer and completed yet another UFO.... a pair of Pietra shorts. I took some liberties with the cutting and added a sneaky extra seam. Lots to see today: waist height lowered, hems trued and pockets pieces to save fabric.
Pietra Pants (Closet Case). NOT an affiliate link
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Previous video review on the Pietra Pants:
• Pietra pants (Closet c...
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My specifics:
Red Linen pants View B
* Size 16
* Took in at the side seams 3/8” extra, making this a total of 1.5” less ease at the hips for an acceptable fit
* Lowered the waistline from the top by ¾”
*Cropped at ankle length
Green cotton pants View B
*Size 14
*Lowered the waistline from the top by 3/4”
*Capri length, trued the hems to this new length.
Refashioned shorts from a denim skirt. View C
*Size 14
* Drew a lengthen line 4” up from the hem on all the pattern pieces
* Added 6” between the slash line making sure the grain-line marks line up on the “separated” pieces. Trued seams.
* Pieced the pocket piece to save main fabric
*Cut facings and waistband on the cross-grain
*Added a center seam to the back pattern piece to have them fit into my denim skirt fabric
To see a playlist of other Closet Case makes: • Closet Case Patterns
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[@spatch1000]

Clever manipulation of fabric/pattern of denim shorts. One more tip to store in my mind. Really like all three. Resisted buying pattern because of the price, but the uniqueness of the design and your sharing convinced me to purchase. Thanks once more for always bringing more depth to sewing knowledge, even to an old sewer like myself!!

[@Queenread82]

I looooooovvvvve the red pants. Such a cheerful color!

[@karenlewis5394]

I always learn so much when I watch your videos thank you really appreciate them

[@karenlewis5394]

Love the red pants on you

[@zazmau]

Seam on the back with top stitching looks real classy. Better than original.

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

Red pants WONDERFUL

[@lilianely389]

Yes i enjoyed. Of course 😀. As usual you gave a lot of trips that i'm sure i'll apply. Thank you and 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

So glad! I hope you are ok. Hugs.

[@lilianely389]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles I am OK. Thank you. But always waiting for my husband. ..... 😯

[@jackiturner9228]

Nice job!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@workroomsocial]

Love seeing your Pietra Pants! Thanks so much for sharing them.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad you like them!

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

I love how your picking apart clothing to repurpose the fabric

[@juliesew_me_something699]

I love your green leaf trousers gorgeous Thankyou for sharing ✂️x

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad you like them!

[@d2yodi]

The green fabric is gorgeous!

[@janedrolet1771]

The shorts are great!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Hide_and_silk]

Beautiful and ingenious pattern cutting of the denim. Hope you saved the lovely red ones!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I hope so too! They are drying right now. I have removed oil stains before. Fingers crossed.

[@cigdemunal520]

I love your refashions ! It is very good that you have a playing list containing the refashions. We all have lot's of items in our wardrobes that we are no longer able to wear because our sizes have changed...

[@giaalvarado2063]

I love the way you use fabric and hack patterns. You’re so ingenious. ❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s more fun like this for me :)

[@maryboubion1954]

Beautiful I always love your beautiful makes....keep your Posting videos😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸💕💕💕💕💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you, I will :)

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You're welcome!

[@neenathatsews1085]

excellent video

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked it :)

[@yougotmeinstitches1847]

Haya. Always wonderful watching your videos. Your pattern tetris is amazing. Hope you did not get too wet, it sounded like thunder at 1 point. Thanku for sharing your lovely makes. x

[@donnajago]

I am making this pattern next, thanks for the video.

[@cherylp.3347]

I’m just amazed at how you transformed that denim dress into your pants.! So clever. Those pants look flattering, all three look great on you. I’ve purchased the pattern through your link. I also purchased the Elodie wrap dress as I’ve been eyeing that up forever. I have fabrics in mind for both and can’t wait to get started. 😁

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked the video. Closet core does Not have an affiliate program, so the link is just to their site and I don’t make a commission at all.

[@jorjaprice2190]

I agree with Susan, hard to beat you with the pattern tetris! Love all the makes, especially the red linen with your blue top and little shrug!

[@rosemarybarrett7650]

Excellent tutorial. I love the way you solved the problem of too high of a rise. You are the master problem solver🏆. So many sewists are only successful if the pattern fits out of the envelope. I have learned that most of us do not have the perfect body to fit as drafted. I find your creative process and explanations very helpful. Thanks for breaking it down.

[@Cynthia2v]

I’m glad you unpicked those pants, too pretty not to wear. The denim shorts are lovely, thank you for sharing the pocket remedy. The seam on the back leg is clever. Good use of the material. The top would be cute in in a small clutch bag with zipper top.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I unpicked carefully. Linen is so delicate. I’m so glad and it was totally worth it :)

[@luannculhane8878]

Love the shorts!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sharonrimsza7960]

I love, love, love your channel. Thank you!

[@janfranklin2114]

I'm very impressed with all three. Good choices on all of them.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Love the bold colours!! Awesome pants xxxx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@susancheer5981]

You are the queen of pattern tetris. I love the red pants with your remake on that top. Great colors.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much

[@eduardachi2571]

i love all the things u do to save fabric and now u got me thinking about thrifted clothing cant wait till the stores open again

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You can see what you have in your wardrobe you don’t like that much too :)

[@lylianjettar3637]

Love them all Karina! Very colourful, that’s the way to dress in Brasil . Fantastic!

[@Escape10mom]

What a neat idea to use a thrift store find! This pattern looks interesting! Nice shorts you have now!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you! 😊 They are super comfy to wear.

[@cathyswope5174]

Love love love the green fabric, can't wait to see more of the finished UFOs.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊. These projects have been very motivational and I needed that.

[@janiceconnolly4938]

I love your variations. I am definitely going to try the lower waist! Also I love the red Pietra pants on you. I hope you got the sewing machine oil out! Thanks for the video

[@helenhart4778]

awesome

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you :)

[@lisazwaans491]

Hi there, loved your videos you show and explain everything so well. I am making pietra pants and like you found the whole pocket thing hard to understand...but since watching you i think i may have it sorted. Thankyou so much look forward to more videos.😍🌸🌻

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The first time was a bit of a head scratcher for sure but now having made so many it makes sense :)

[@SarahWilliams-oo6zg]

I do like this pattern. I have made my daughter a pair of shorts and two pair of the wide leg versions of pants. She loves them. Thanks for sharing.

[@silverluna8835]

Love this video so much!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@verdondamayes-cooper8532]

Great job going through your UFO box, you are the best at reimagining patterns, excellent

[@karliepatterson2803]

I love those shorts on you. They look great!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Oh thank you!

[@ginahayes6169]

I really like the red pants on you! I too have had those crazy mishaps, keep up those awesome hacks!!

[@robertafahrni7169]

Love all your versions of the pants. You have convinced me to to try the pattern! They look great on you. I just found your site and am really enjoying watching. Your sewing is really lovely. Love that you recycled the denim!

[@marilynwood6934]

I love all of your Pietra pants. I have made them three times and am very happy with them too. I think I am going to try them in a stretch fabric next time.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

With a stretch fabric I would go down a size or two for sure, or they’ll turn out bigger than they already are. I actually don’t think these are too suitable for stretch fabrics.

[@YorkshireKaren]

Great video Karina, thanks for all the tips! I love the Pietra pattern and will definitely try your tip to drop the waistline next time x

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Hi. Thank you!

[@milda0820]

💖

[@lisa101lisa4]

Really nice makes Karina. This is my favourite pants pattern ❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad you like it! it's a nice style.

[@amyoungil]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing your makes and thought process.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@jeanbourque6486]

Karina, I love the way you used the denim and made the pattern adjustments to fit the denim you had on hand. This was very useful to see how you did this. I use recycled and vintage denim and will be trying the ideas you mentioned. Often the rise is too short on me, so I usually have to add extra, I'll have to try the Pietra. Thank you.

[@lynneprentice4278]

Great vlog Karina - I have just made my first pair of wide legged cropped Pietra. I am going to make the tapered ones next 😍❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Sounds great! I need to make that version too. I have black rayon twill for them.

[@chrischristian08]

LOVE how real you are,, 😂Sewing machine oil !! It sounds like something I would do. 💗

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Ugh I took the oil to another room now. I’m glad the stain came off 😄

[@debbiestuttgen1825]

Oh my gosh! When you started on the denim, I thought it would be a mess and what a surprise i had! They turned out so nice. You would never guess that they were salvaged fabric. Thank you for sharing how you did that as it was a great inspiration.

[@mariamacksoud3080]

So professional! Love your style and tutorials!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you like them :)

[@lisazwaans491]

Forgot to say Karina loved all 3 of your pietra pants/shorts they look great.😁

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Lisamakes]

They’re all fabulous! I just made my first Pietra shorts, and it was great to see all your changes. 💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yay! Thank you! I do need some changes, but minimal compared to other pant styles I've made before.

[@kfg56]

So helpful

[@rosannesahai7604]

You know today I cut out the view C peitra pants and I only had 1 yard fabric and had to look at your previous video to get the pockets . And taking into your review I cut a size 10 although i should be a 12 . Thank you for your video.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I'm glad my video was helpful :)

[@francespoff4316]

Lovely projects as usual, don't get wet!! PS love your hair in a pony tail too - very fresh!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I barely made it inside! It was sunny when I started filming! It’s always a shock how fast weather changes here.

[@debbybeachy7618]

I just bought the pattern! I think it's going to be perfect for me to get started on pants!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Awesome!

[@aleciacope3503]

Your red linen pants with the Sylvia top is beautiful on you! I hope you were able to remove the oil stains.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I hope so too! they are drying right now.

[@SA0221]

❤

[@isabellecaron9471]

Hi Katrina, thank you for this video and the previous one on the Pietra pants pattern. Its very informative and l live your creativity. I have had similar issues with sizing. Other than the red linen version, were all other pants and shorts done at size 14 vs 16? Thank you!

[@zazmau]

You could make the discarded bodice into a bag and donate it to someone.

[@kathygann7632]

Great video. Great ideas. Thank you for all your work. What is your favorite long pant pattern? Once I started using indie patterns, I’m really unhappy with how the measurements for the top 4 have no relation to how they fit.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I have lots of pant faves: the Arden (Helen’s closet), Allegro (Love Notions), Poppy (Sinclair), Upland (Itch to stitch) and recently I made the Nellie from Pattern Scout. All great ones.

[@denisemulraney69]

Oh did you make the red floral tie front top? If so what pattern did you use? X

[@cindyw4278]

I have just made the pietra pants and they are drafted for on the waist but mine are way to high. Thankfully i used a muslin fabric. Did you trim the 3/4 inch from the front and back facings? And then did you trim the pant front and back 3/4 inch also. Thanks.

[@irina13strn]

Thank you so much for introduce your project and ideas as shorten waist I just get this pattern to make off Tencell Please, tell: are the seans allowance included or you add them ?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

They are included in the pattern :)

[@denisemulraney69]

Hi, loved this video. I think I am going to try the pietra pants,. You explain everything so well. Did you make the red floral top with the the front..? If so what pattern did you use. I have been sewing for a long time but have when I was working full time I was always rushed, now I am retired I am interested in getting back into it but have lost a lot of confidence. You have inspired me to take the risk and have a go.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s the Sylvia robe from sew over it but I added the ties at the front myself :)

[@cathtaylor2771]

How do you do the support for the tummy area on skirts and trousers please, xx love your makes, wish I were as good as you xx 💕💕💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

These patterns have this included in their designs. It’s not my invention at all :) it’s just a wider shaped facing inside instead of a waistband.

[@seamsuneven7824]

Very nice! You should wear your hair back more often. You look very pretty.💜

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊. I actually get a huge headache when I wear my hair up too much. I have a really sensitive scalp.

[@susanslattery5804]

Hi Karina. I am strongly considering buying this pattern and have looked at a lot of reviews and tagged pics of these pants for inspiration. Almost all of them that I've seen have an extraordinary amount of gathering in the back which usually doesn't look good. Some people have resorted to making back darts and/or adding a side zipper to reduce the excessive and unflattering gathering. Yours doesn't have the excessive gathering a lot of them have, however. They are perfect! How did you get the fitting so nice? Did you make alterations to the fit?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The only change I did was to make the rise lower as they are extremely high waisted.

[@amandarenshaw2940]

Love all your versions. Thank you for showing how you adapted the pattern. I made some pietra shorts last year but find them too baggy around the front crotch. I’ve ordered some more linen to try again. If I use the shorten/lengthen lines do you think that will sort that issue!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The shorts are more roomy at the hip, so I sized down a size. The crotch tends to feel roomy because the waist is so high and it tends to drop to the natural waist and not above it, giving the dropped crotch look. That’s why I shortened the rise too.

[@amandarenshaw2940]

Lifting Pins and Needles makes sense! Thank you so much 😊

[@cherie_colours]

I think the crotch still looks roomy on the red pants? Is it just me? Or is that the style?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Cherie C these aren’t jeans or fitted pants. Those types of styles have zero ease on the rise. These are looser and they aren’t meant to be fitted at the front. Before adjusting they were hitting very much lower on the crotch. I’m happy with the fit now. Linen also will give and Thats ok for me too.

[@Aurora-uh9nk]

Hello our sewing GURU ! Queen of sewing , and sewing problem solver 💕 😋. Lovely pants ! I left a message on yr first vlog regarding this pattern , now I found this vlog . I need to ask do u prefer to use cotton or sateen bias binding on linen pls ? Would u ever consider making this pants without the elastic at the back and insert a zipper in the back or the front ? What do you think 🤔? Keep safe dear xx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I did see your comment on the other video and did reply there. I prefer very light weight cotton bias tape. Even better, rayon bias tape. No, this style does not work with a zipper. The drafting is made with excess in the back for the elastic. It would need complete redrafting to make it fitted to need a zipper. It’s best to look for another pattern if fitted pants are preferred.

[@Aurora-uh9nk]

Lifting Pins and Needles thank you for replying.

[@tknow9298]

I love the green fabric. You mentioned that the green fabric was heavier then other linen you used for the Pietra pants. In your opinion, would a canvas fabric that is recommended for apparel, and pants specifically, work for Pietra pants? I am concerned that the elastic in the back waist would make the canvas too heavy and thick at the waist. Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I wouldn’t use canvas for the reasons you mention, it’s too heavy.. Both the linen and cotton are medium weight, the cotton feels more structured and sturdy than the linen.

[@tknow9298]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Thank you for your response. I will donate to your channel as I appreciate your sewing instruction. It is very helpful for me.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much ☺️. I’m very happy to help.

[@bronwynbacchiella3522]

you have helped me sooo much. I am currently making my for first pair but I'm having trouble with the way the elastic is sewn in??? Is there a tutorial somewhere? I've been looking on youtube and closet core website but I can't find anything. It is probably something quite straight forward :(

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Hi Bronwyn. The instructions for the elastic make it more complicated than it could be. I have the full sewing steps on my patreon page only. Closet core don’t produce their own sewing video content on KZbin

[@bronwynbacchiella3522]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles where will I find your patreon page?

[@bronwynbacchiella3522]

I found it :)

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I make an intermediate to advanced project every month from start to finish and I made these in March. The Orchid tier has access to all of these sewalongs and you can read more in the page here: www.patreon.com/liftingpinsandneedles

[@kecheoche]

Hi. Please how is this pocket called. Many thanks

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

There is no name for them so I am going to call them "slanted pockets integrated to side panels". it's not the only pattern that has them. I've sewn many other patterns with this easy style of pocket.

[@sarahhawkins2868]

Loving the videos but way too many adverts, leaving mid video because of them :(

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

That’s your choice of course. KZbin is a free platform and that is the nature of free content. Ads are a way to recuperate the enormous costs of running a channel like mine, where every single video offers valuable sewing content. To be able to produce the content, each video requires numerous and costly material (machines, patterns, fabric, cameras..) and Human (my time) Resources. If you feel I should be investing on my channel with no way to recover partial costs and that I should be working for free, then maybe my channel is not for you. My channel is my job. Ads are skippable and I offer ad free viewing on my patreon page.