Chanterelle Pants Round-Up
We have planned, hacked, styled, and even dreamed up a doll version of our most popular pattern of the year: the versatile, unique, and comfortable Chanterelle Pants & Shorts.
Here’s everything you need to know about Chanterelle all in one place: hacks, styling ideas, fabric and fit suggestions, and even our free Barbie download!
Chanterelle Hacks
- Adding belt loops: A great hack to begin with, Judith shows you how to give your Chanterelle Pants or Shorts a new style by adding belt loops to any view!
- Inset pockets from View A on View B: Yes, you can mix and match pockets! In this hack, Cindy walks you through how to use the inset pockets from View A on the tapered pleat cuff leg of View B.
- Straight-leg trousers: Sometimes you just want something simple. Judith walks you through how to hack View B into a classic pair of straight-leg pants.
Fabric & Fitting
- Fitting tips and fabric suggestions: We compiled some of our favorite types of fabrics, as well as excellent tips from Judith on choosing a size and fitting your Chanterelle pants
- EWE Fine Fibers collection: Find a lovely selection of fabric and notions, and get your pattern sheets printed as well.
©Emily Walsh, @thestoryclubpdx
©Shirley Pascas, @spworkspace
©Sylvia Nettey, @theravelout
Styling
- Styling View B: Meg shows us some of her favorite ways to wear the View B pleated cuff trousers
- Styling View C: Meg shows us some of her favorite ways to wear the View C shorts
- View A matching separates: Meredith uses the View A wide-leg pants with a matching top as the perfect outfit for seeing the Barbie movie.
©Tazhiana Gordon, @tanglesandstarlight
©Park Williams, @parknknit
©Nicole Bracey, @woolfieldstudio
Extras
- Barbie Chanterelle Pants: Make a pair of Chanterelles for Barbie (or any 11-inch doll) to match your own!
Hi I’m wanting to make the Chanterelle pants with the pockets from view A on view B. I clicked on the link which I thought would take me there, but it only talks about fitting. I’ve already made one pair of View B and want to make my second pair slightly different. Also, the fabric I want to use is cord which has a slight stretch widthways, but with a good return. I note that you recommend fabrics without stretch, do think it might work? Many thanks for your advice!
Hi! Here is the link, and it has been fixed in the post as well, https://sewliberated.com/blog/chanterelle-pants-hack-inset-pockets-on-view-b
For the fabric, depending on the weight, it should be okay. Just be very careful with the grain lines.
Purchased this pattern and trying to find the layers option for printing. Is rhis available?
Hi Lisa, this pattern includes layers as well as projector files. Make sure to download the A0 size file.
Yes it is! All the pattern piece files have size layers. Using Adobe Reader, you should be able to hide the sizes you don’t need. We have more information on how to use that feature here.
I’m a semi beginner in sewing clothes. I’m really not sure what size to use?? My measurement are 41″ hip, 34″ waist, 23″ thigh. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Hello! Would you mind emailing us at support@sewliberated.com with these measurements and which view you want to make? We would be happy to help you pick the best size and make the pants of your dreams!
I am so happy with the chanterelle pants – view B, that I have recently made in a size 6. I would like to make view A but the sizings are so much bigger. Should I make size 6 in them or go down a size ?
Hi Sarah! We’re so glad you like your Chanterelle Pants! I’d be happy to help you select a size for View A. The sizing is the same for each view. However View A is a different style than View B. View B is a closer fit than View A. If you like the fit of View B in the size you selected, and want the look of View A, stick with your same size. You can send us an email for more details regarding the difference between size and style ease. Another way to look at it is, if you want the look of the design how it’s portrayed on the models, select the size on the size chart that fits you to get the same look! Happy sewing!
Congratulations on the brilliant pattern. I’ve got quiet a bit of suitable fabric in my stash, but don’t want every pair of trousers to look the same. I was wondering whether anyone had had any luck with a few more variations/hacks. I’d like to make a wide-leg version of View Bs; a version of View B without the bands but with a simple hem; and I was also considering whether View B would work as a simpler, wider barrel leg without the pleat and with the hem levelled off. Grateful for any tips you have. I’m sure I can’t be the first to be inspired to do a few hacks.
Hello Sara! I think I have just the solution for you! I saw your other comment as well on the Fabric and Fit for Chanterelle Pants post. I’m going to send you an email!