Style Arc Sewing Pattern - Bob Woven Pant (Sizes 04-16)

I really enjoy Style Arc patterns. They fit well and are easy to make.

This is a great pattern for casual painter pants style with pockets. I've made four pairs now, 2 for myself and 2 for my daughter. We LOVE them. Pattern is pretty simple and easy to follow.

I love the simplicity and style of the pants. In fact I plan to sew a whole fleet for myself in several colors. But… the instructions are very unclear as to how to put together. I haven’t sewn pants for several years but I remember my mother teaching me that you put one leg inside the other to sew the crotch. Their instructions consisted of a small bit of text and then some colored lines on the drawing and arrows. Since this is a basic pattern I would assume that novices would be trying it out. Well with no sewing experience you would be lost and frustrated. It’s hard to figure out what to do with the big pattern companies instructions sometimes AND they have drawings. Okay, let’s end with another plus. The patterns come in extended sizes. Wow! That’s awesome. From very small to I believe 32? I think that could be a definite draw for people who do always have choices at the fabric store. One more thing, the pattern paper is thick not tissue paper. So because I want to use this pattern several times I won’t have to worry about it tearing or having to trace it onto heavier paper.

These pants are so freaking cute. I love the barrel shape style. I loved this customizable pattern. Special note: this is NOT like butterick, vogue, simplicity patterns. This is a not dressmakers pattern, it is a DRAFTING PATTERN. If you are from the USA, you better have sewing experience to use this. I have been sewing for 30 yrs so it wasn't a problem for me. I basically had to redraft the pattern to adjust the length because it comes super short. Keep in mind I am only 5'3 and I had to add about 4-6" to length. I also added outside pockets because I thought it would be cute. I used the size 6- I am 5'3" and weight 125lbs. It really fit well. I have made 2 pairs of pants and will be making some for summer also.

I'm a fairly new sewer- these were easy to make and they fit on the first try. LOVE THIS PATTERN. I have made four pairs using this pattern. I have used woven and knit fabrics. These are my new favorite pants. so very stylish. The black polka dot pair is the only knit, the others are woven fabrics.

This is my first time using a Style Arc pattern and I would rate myself as an “intermediate” level sewer. I felt the instructions were oversimplified, so if you are a beginner, you may have a hard time, but if you have made pants before, you will be fine. I agree with the other reviewers that said the waistband instructions were more complicated than an elastic waistband should be. I also feel the pocket placement was a little low. Based on my body measurements, I chose size 14 - I am 5’4” and 155lbs. The fit was a little big and not the most flattering(though elastic waist pants rarely are).

Love this pattern. I hate to sew and when I do, I’m not very good at it. But saw this pattern a number of years ago and finally purchased it. I weigh 110 and am 5’’1” tall. I thought I would need to shorten the leg length a lot but ended up only shortening a couple of inches.

I am looking forward to making these pants. I love style arc because of the fit and style.