A WIN and a FAIL. His and Her Hudson pant (True Bias). Easy to sew pants! Sewing construction.

[@texasproud8822]

Your sons looks fabulous.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

He sure does! I’m excited to make him more 😄.

[@gloriasummerville5203]

Thanks for the heads up on the women's pattern. Your son looks very handsome in his though.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

He sure does. I think the woman’s one has worked for many many people, just not for me. I will fix there though :)

[@meggraham4974]

Thank you for sharing. I agree with you about low rise jogger fit problems. Your son is a blast. You must laugh with him a lot. Reminds me of my kids when they were young. Please tell him i said thanks i enjoy his antics. Meg

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

He’s a delight and brightens any day! He was also in a great mood For the pics and that helps 😃

[@robyn3349]

I have added a yoke to raise the waistline on pants like this. Saves these pants and lets you know what to do next time. Martin looks awesome!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Great minds! I was cracking my head and found a way to draft a curved/shaped yoke front and back to make them wearable. It shall be done. I don’t take a fail well lol.

[@virginiaomalley]

Maybe in another video you can share with us how you added the yoke. Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

For sure. I always show how 😄

[@donnabronner4837]

Thanks, have the same fit issues as you. Will try the Greenstyle.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The Brassie Joggers are very good :)

[@chrischristian08]

Very interesting. Thanks Karina. 🌺

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are very welcome :)

[@myralorraine]

So sorry they didn't work out for you Karina! They looked really good where they were resting on your hips...but I definitely know what you mean! (desert animal, LOL!!). i've only made one pair of them and like them (I'm that rectangle shape!) but I left the bottom cuff off. They look AWESOME on your son too!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ve not given up on these and will be unpicking the waistband to create a “yoke” to lengthen the rise. All fun and games. I used to rock the low rise in the late 90s and what made me think I could now I’ll never know lol

[@myralorraine]

Lifting Pins and Needles 😂😂😂 we all have been there at some point, me too!

[@rggonzales6248]

Thanks for the info on the Love Notions sale. I purchased the boyfriend cardigan using your link!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’ll love it 😊. Thank you so much

[@lylianjettar3637]

Thank you Karina for another great tutorial. Agree totally with your comments. By the way your son is already a young man and as such knows what he likes best. I think you have to sew a lot of joggers for him in the future.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

He totally has his own aesthetic and it’s great 👍🏼 and I’m happy I can make the style he likes in appropriate weather for the heat here 🥵. Thanks for watching 😊.

[@kscheuerman5378]

Karina, I agree with you about the comfort and fit. I have never been able to wear a hip hugger (as they were called when I was a kid & tried to wear them). My adult daughter's prefer this lower rise style & only feel very comfortable in them. Thanks for the great tutorial. Take care and God Bless.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ve worn the low rise in the early 2000s when I had a different body shape. At present I enjoy slightly below the natural waist, like 1” under. I’ve already figured out how I’m going to fix these ones!

[@faridawilks6781]

I really enjoy watching your video. You and I have spent a lot of time together over last several months! :)

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

That makes me happy! 😊

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

How nicely you explained the pocket detail placement. What a shame that your pants are a style miss. I really like the striped fabric.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I liked it too but I brainstormed last night and know how I’ll make them wearable :)

[@christineennis4766]

Looks great on Martin and I’m with you on the low rise I’m pear shape to.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It just rides up galore. Maybe a very thick double curved piece would help and I’ve figured out how I will save these. Thanks for watching 😊.

[@sbrickett]

How disappointing! I agree with you, I wouldn’t wear these out in public either. They don’t even look comfortable to me. I’ll stay away from that pattern, thank you for the heads up. I love your son, he’s so funny.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I think they’d be fine with 2” raised. The hips and legs are perfect. Since I have the pattern already I’ll go in there and modify it eventually. I’m so happy they work for my son 🥰

[@patriciabarnes3582]

Karina I see exactly what you are talking about! I personally don’t like the low riders either! I will be making the men version to work for me they look better😀

[@kathleenbarron7654]

This pattern does seem to be for a younger silhouette. I guess a fail happens to best best of us. Often, I still get the fabric-pattern match up a little wrong. We have similar body types and I’ve been happy with the joggers in Tilly and the Buttons stretch book.

[@mnelson9057]

Another great video!!! I don’t like waistlines to be anywhere other than at my natural waist. It really limits my choices of patterns. They look great on your dear son though!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I actually like midrise just below my waist. I’ve found that to be most comfy for me. I need to experiment and when I find the fit I like, I’ll stick to that pattern. Thanks for watching 😊.

[@elizabethhill8781]

Thanks for the video. I too prefer a mid-rise and had thought of buying this pattern, I'll have to keep looking.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I think a good 2” higher would make it mid-rise :)

[@Penguinandpear]

The pants on your son look so comfy! Thats a shame they didnt fit you as you'd hoped but at the least you have some indoor pants. I'll be interested to see if the Greenstyle pants fit you better.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m curious too! Keen to find the right fit, I will fix these Hudson’s, everything is possible 😀

[@JuneGaffney]

Fantastic review and well worth watching before making a pair for my husband. I also have the brassie joggers so will look at them first for myself too. I am looking forward to your next make!!

[@ritathacker5609]

These would probably work for someone with a short waist. I don't have a long torso . Another great work.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s the smaller waist/hip ratio that makes these ok but then the drawstring is essential. Sadly, not for me. When I was younger and was more rectangular I could use the low rise that was the rage in the late 90s and early 2000 😊.

[@GingerheadCo]

That's a great video Karina! I'm sorry you are disappointed with yours - but you might have just convinced me to get the pattern (I am yet to find a pattern that would fit me...) as I love super low waist bottoms ❤️ thank you very much for sharing, Alex x

[@Hide_and_silk]

Wow your's really are low rise!! My (adult) sons love the Hudson pants and I've made them lots of times. I had thought to buy the women's but now, no way.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I think the rise would be a bit higher on a shorter person too , but still lower than comfort allows. Lesson learnt. At least my son’s are a HIT :)

[@SlapHappyRetirement]

I think both pairs look good but wearability is paramount with joggers! That waistband would slice through my stomach bulge, so uncomfortable! Even though I'll probably never make joggers as knit fabric is really expensive in NZ I got a lot of tips watching your video, so thanks!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I agree! I paid $20 meter for simple ITY in NZ and it was ridiculous:( Yes the waistband is very wrong for me and I’ll be tearing it off and adding a “yoke”’ to lengthen them. So uncomfortable. Thanks for watching 😊.

[@charlenejutras1595]

Thank you for sharing this- the joggers would not flatter my shape at all with the low rise- I have another jogger patter that I have downloaded (5 out of 4 patterns- Diane Jogger) that I am considering, but I think I will measure the rise first. Always love your videos.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I measured but had no point of comparison to a jogger that fits because I have no joggers and I never find measurements in knit drafting to really reflect the fit. That’s why my preference is woven. The measurements are more absolute there 😄

[@halesmoore]

I remember reading blogs about this pattern when it came out that it was really low.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yeah silly me 🤦🏻‍♀️ i read them after I tried on the pants. I usually do loads of research for woven patterns but for this one I just went with it oops 😬. Goes to show that knit patterns need all the extra precautions too. Thanks for watching 😊.

[@nancyhurt7145]

Could you sew a yoga band on to top of pants and make them higher waisted? Going to order pattern and make for some grandkids! Such a win to have him happy in handmade!

[@barbaralies]

These are similar to the Patterns for Pirates Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear Joggers. I made them and loves them.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I haven’t sewn patterns from that brand yet. I think I’ll stick to this one for my son and experiment with other patterns for myself :) Thanks for watching 😊.

[@elsatorrejon8442]

My grandson looks amazing. Kisses Karina!!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

He does!! Kisses 😘

[@laurajones4088]

Martin's Hudson pants look fantastic-can't believe how tall he is now! I like the fabric yours are made with, but agree that it's not a style that suits you and wouldn't suit me either. 🙄 Looking forward to seeing how the Brassie joggers fit is. I have a wish list for several Love Notions patterns so I shall be using your link to take advantage of the sale.😊

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m Excited to try the Brassie joggers. On the quest! Once I get the fit I like I’ll be so glad. I used to use low rise in the late 90s and early 2000s when I was a gangly Gal 😄. Thanks for watching 😊.

[@heatherr9201]

Maybe change to a wide yoga waistband and then you can save them.... thanks for sharing... as they look good otherwise:) sons too

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I was thinking to add a “yoke” type piece to lengthen then and make it look intentional and then a curved waistband on the top. If I make an extra long waistband for these, it would need to be so so long. It’s a lot of space 😊. For sure I’ll do everything to make them wearable. Thanks for watching 😊.

[@karenschafer2827]

Jalie, the French Canadian patterns have a pant with the large band or yoke at the waist. They have great videos on KZbin, no speaking just wonderful pictures of each design area.

[@seaside2001]

Big win for your son's sports joggers. Let's face it - its a miracle he likes them. Thats the way it is with kids. It is so great you found a winner pattern that he will wear. Now you need to get a few more pairs made for him as they are in the wash a lot. Sorry yours didn't work out, but have to say I have seen girls wearing that style and they hang down. Move on to other things you will like better.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m on the quest for this same style but that hits me just below the waist, I’m also not a fan of high high rise so will experiment. For know I think I’ve cracked how I’m saving these to be wearable 😄. Seam ripping time he he

[@christinesmith7391]

Hi Karina. Your son looks great in these! I think you’ve got to be skinny and under 20 to wear a low rise successfully! Great sewing though. 🤗

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I used to wear low rise exactly at the age you mention as it was the rage in the year 2000 😄. Now it’s a no-go. Lesson learnt. Just because it works for many it doesn’t mean it’s for me. Onwards and upwards.

[@chrischristian08]

Hi Karina. I’m not sure you’ll even see this but I just watched because I’m making these for my tall skinny husband. I can’t find ready mades that fit him properly. Do you think the women’s pattern varies enough from the men’s to buy both? 🌺

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s varies in the rise and shape of the crotch. I couldn’t use the men’s one as it would not fit my hips. I much prefer the joggers from GreenStyleCreations. I have a video about them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4STZX2Xe5eGgKs

[@milda0820]

💖

[@lynneprentice4278]

I have to agree, the pants really need the rise lengthened! Such a shame as you always put so much effort into your makes! Maybe the Love Notions Resolution pattern would be a better style for you ❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I haven’t given up with these and thought up last night how to make these wearable. Yay! I’m excited to fix them now.

[@marilynwood6934]

His look fantastic and yours look great with you top out but very uncomfortable. The low rise is why I have not bought this pattern. If you can demonstrate how to adjust them I might give it a go. Would the male pattern be any good on a female? Is the length suitable for a tall woman?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I would rather try the Brassie joggers first that have the low-mid-high rise option first before modifying these. I already have the pattern. The male pattern is described as dropped crotch so I don’t think it would be a good look for a woman, in my opinion. These have a lengthen/shorten line I would’ve used had I chosen full length.

[@laurahovey391]

I’m making the women’s joggers as a present.I have the persons measurements (waist and hips) but the pattern doesn’t suggest an elastic a length based on size or measurements. How should I estimate the correct length?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I use the waist measurement minus 2-3” to get a comfy but snug fit.

[@laurahovey391]

Thank you so much… you’re a lifesaver!,

[@seamsuneven7824]

Hi Karina, The men's version may fit better on you?🤷🏾‍♀️ I never did care for low rise trousers. Looks like they worked great for Martin though and he even has room it looked like to grow into the length, so that's great. Well done.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yep. I only shortened them 1”. He’s 5ft7” and now has some grown room there :) I don’t know about the mans one for me. I’d rather try the other pattern first and see :)

[@Hide_and_silk]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles One of my sons is 6' 1" and I had to add about 4" to his.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I can see that they’d be short on a 6ft man as they say it’s drafted for that height. Something is off I suppose 😳.

[@nanastevens4094]

Thanks for sharing this. I would have the same issues. Let's leave the desert animals in the desert🦔. Martin looks great in his. Getting so adult looking.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re welcome. My boy needs to stay little for longer 😮... he’s growing DAILY I’m shocked.

[@robinduggins2561]

I agree, too low. I noticed that when I saw others make those pants and when I saw them on the website. I don't care for low rise either, I'm almost 60 years old and low rise is not a good look.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I used to wear lower rise and loved them when I was younger and gangly. Silly me that thought I could pull that antic off now 🤦🏻‍♀️. Lesson learnt :)

[@tufornumberone]

I don’t know why they made this pattern so low rise without an option to go higher. So many people have had issues with that. Even my 20-something daughter who is slim and petite has a long distance between her chest and hips. She couldn’t wear this either. I adjusted the pattern but still need to go higher. I generally have to make so many adjustments to patterns that I didn’t really think about the hassle of it but most of the videos I have read or seen on this particular pattern either comment on the low rise or show the finished product that to me, looks unwearable. Thanks for the video.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I think the low rise thing is a style that the designer prefers, or preferred back then, because the pattern is quite old. I managed to fix mine by adding a huge front and back yoke. I still see loads of people who like the low rise look of the early 2000s lol

[@GingerheadCo]

That's a great video Karina! I'm sorry you are disappointed with yours - but you might have just convinced me to get the pattern (I am yet to find a pattern that would fit me...) as I love super low waist bottoms ❤️ thank you very much for sharing, Alex x

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I used to wear low rise many moons ago but currently they don’t suit me, I wish they did because i prefer how low rise looks 😁. Thank you so much for watching.