Luna Pants with a triple channel drawstring
These pants are easily my most-worn Luna pants this fall. I was inspired by another pair of dark chambray pants that I saw on Pinterest (they're #14 on my Luna Inspiration list, if you're interested), so Jess sewed this pair out of Rustica Chambray from Robert Kaufman Fabrics (59% cotton / 41% linen). They are ridiculously comfortable.
Chambray Rustica Luna pants
Chambray Rustica Luna pants
In order to get the narrow drawstring into the wide waistband facing without it swimming around, we made these with a triple channel drawstring. This is so easy to do. Here's how!
Luna Pants drawstring
HOW TO SEW A TRIPLE CHANNEL DRAWSTRING
After adding the waistband facing but before you stitch down the bottom edge, add two 1/2"-tall buttonholes to the center front of your pant, centering them vertically so that they'll land in the middle of the waistband (See my other Luna drawstring tutorial if you need more guidance with this).
Stitch down the bottom edge of the waistband, leaving a couple inches open in the back
Mark two horizontal lines 3/8" from the top and bottom of the facing for the channels, then stitch down around those lines, leaving a couple inches open at the back of the pant so you can thread the elastic through. This will leave about 5/8" for the middle channel. Before you stitch, double check that the buttonholes will land in the middle of the center channel!
Cut two pieces of 1/4" elastic to the length needed for your waist (a chart is included for each size in the Luna sewing pattern). Using a safety pin or bodkin, thread the elastic through the top and bottom channels, starting with the top channel. Overlap the ends and stitch them together.
Cut a strip of fabric for the drawstring, 1" wide by your waist measurement + 1 yard long. Fold the two long edges of the strip into the center so that they meet, press, then fold in half, and press again. Edgestitch around the outside of the drawstring to finish it.
Using a safety pin or bodkin, thread the drawstring through one buttonhole, around the pant through the center channel, and out the other buttonhole. Tie or knot as desired.
Once you have tried on the pants and are happy with the fit of the waistband, stitch the holes for the elastic shut in back.
chambray rustica how-to / made by rae
chambray rustica how-to / made by rae
Voila! Pants with a triple channel drawstring!! Also: I love the hidden Lotus Pond pockets and waistband.
Chambray Rustica Luna pants