Linen Hey June Seaforth Pants

I love linen, I love elastic waist pants, and I love Hey June, but I was late to the Seaforth Pants game after its release. I had JUST hacked my way into a similar look with the Love Notions Allegro, but the Seaforth is definitely different. The Seaforth has that all-important back dart to reduce bulk in your elastic waistband. The leg isn't tight, but I wouldn't call it wide either. There's a view that includes an elasticized hem, and the front pockets are meant to have a welt zipper opening.

I've made two pairs of Seaforth Pants. The first is from Vintage Finish Linen in Maple, from The Fabric Store Online. This color is a chameleon. Sometimes it looks rust, sometimes brown. I've found it a little tricky to pair with other colors but I'm probably just in my head about it too much. I had the perfect matching drawstring in my stash, which was actually from an American Eagle hoodie I haven't worn since college.

I made a size 6 for my 38" hip and the fit is good, but I felt like they were a touch short. Or maybe I'm too much of a 90's girl and I expect all my pants to drag in puddles. Or maybe the linen continued shrinking after one wash. IDK. I'm not crazy about zips on pockets so I made a boring patch pocket, which I drafted myself, which is subsequently too small to put my hand inside. Whomp.

It took me a year to realize I could add an elasticized cuff to these pants and solve my too-short pants problem. I dug out my scraps and as part of #AdjustmentJuly (hashtag made up by me) I got those cuffs added. So much better!

The second pair of Seaforth Pants are from mid-weight black linen from Mood. I re-drafted my bad patch pocket opening and also added an inch of length at the hem. Instead of using 2" wide elastic in the waistband, I used 1 1/4", settled it in the bottom of the waistband, and topstitched above it to create a paperbag waist look. 

This pair is part of a faux jumpsuit. I made an Ogden Cami from the same fabric. I think it's a bit too stiff for an Ogden, but I'm hoping it relaxes over time. I do like the weight for pants.

As always, the instructions are wonderful. If you still haven't filled the elastic-waist hole in your life, the Seaforth Pants might just be for you!