Green Rose Pants

It’s tempting to call this post “Emerald Rose Pants” but I thought that might be a little confusing (with the Emerald pattern and all). I do gravitate towards somewhat predictable hues and this deep green is one of those colors that I just love, especially in winter.

I’ve had this raw silk noil fabric for a couple of years with the intention of making a pair of Rose pants, and I cut them out in April of 2020. As is frequently the case, other things got in the way in terms of projects until earlier this year when I finally finished them. As I recall it was May, but it was starting to get too hot for a long pair of dark green pants so I took some photos and then put them away. But now it’s winter. I pulled them out again, delighted to finally weave them into my winter wardrobe.

There’s a problem, though: I wore these pants the other night for the first time (to teach a serger demo at my local library) and discovered that this raw silk might not be the best choice of fabric for a winter trouser. The texture on the silk created SO MUCH static that my pants just clung to my legs all night long. It was so awkward.

I’ve made Rose before in raw silk — this caramel pair that I used for the sewalong photos, actually — and I taught an entire Rose class in Seattle in that pair without incident, so I wonder if it’s just a problem in winter when the humidity is super low? I’m not exactly sure, but until I figure out a way to line them with something that can counteract this amazing electric effect, I’m not sure I’m going to be able to wear them this winter. Strange, right?

Looks cute with my striped Ruby with sleeves, though: