Joggerathon – True Bias – Hudson Pants
When I first started sewing, I’m pretty sure the Hudson Pants from True Bias were one of my first PDF patterns! They were probably my first jogger pattern. That was many moons ago and I’ve made a handful of different Hudson’s since then. These joggers are very straight forward and only have one main option, joggers (full or capri length) with pockets, cuffs and an elastic casing waistband (drawstring optional).
* The Joggerathon is going on ALL month long. If you would like to go back and see any of the previous posts on the Joggerathon, click HERE or to see the pattern line-up, click HERE.
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Price: $14.00
Size Range: 10 sizes // 0-18 // 34″-46.5″ hip
Options Sewn:
- Ankle length, straight size 4
My Measurements:
- Waist – 27
- High Hip – 31
- Hip – 36
- Upper Thigh – 21
- Inseam – 28
- Height – 5’4
Fabric
For this pair, I used a solid Taupe French Terry from Mily Mae Fabric. It’s a poly/rayon/spandex blend with 2 way stretch.
Recommended Fabric: Medium weight knits such as cotton lycra, french terry, ponte, and sweatshirt knit with a suggested stretch of approximately 40%
Instructions
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes! And this pattern has a handful of notches to help line up your fabric while sewing.
Pattern
DID IT LOOK LIKE THE PATTERN PHOTO/DRAWING ON THE PATTERN ONCE YOU WERE DONE SEWING?
Yes it does!
WHAT DID YOU PARTICULARLY LIKE OR DISLIKE ABOUT THE PATTERN?
- The number 1 thing that I hate about this pattern is that it doesn’t have layers! There is a copy shop file, but both files have no layers. The way their website is, there is no account area so I don’t even know if you’d get an updated pattern if they ever added layers or updated the pattern.
- I do love the Hudsons but after sewing up a gazillion pairs (and just being a more experienced sewer) the front crotch most definitely needs to be scooped out. Don’t look too close because it’s not cute! I have a few pairs in size 2 that you can’t notice the crotch as much but that’s most likely because they are more fitted in the hips (since they are a size down from my current measurements)
- The pockets could be a little deeper but I do like the shape of the pocket opening.
- I love that they are a little looser in the hips and then taper to a skinny leg below the knee.
- I love the waistband. Once the topstitching is in, it always looks so good!
WOULD YOU SEW IT AGAIN? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS?
- I would probably say yes, I would sew it again until I open up the file and remember that I can’t turn off layers. Maybe one of these days I’ll see if I can edit the file in Inkscape and remove all the layers I don’t need.
- The Hudson’s are on the pricy side compared to other joggers and the size range is a lot smaller than the majority of other jogger patterns. Definitely something to keep in mind. If that doesn’t matter, then go for it! But know that you might also need to scoop out the front crotch.
Have you sewn up the Hudson Pants? What are your thoughts? I’d love to know in the comments below! If you missed yesterday’s post for the Chelsea Pants, you can check that out by clicking HERE. Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for part 2 of the regular fit side-by-side comparison!
Cheers
10 Comments
Sarah
It’s been fun following along with your Joggerathon! I’m curious how you feel about the waistbands that have topstitching. Do you ever have trouble sewing these? I generally avoid sewing through elastic (other than sewing the ends together) because of trouble I’ve had. I think the needle goes through an individual “thread” of elastic within the waistband and then gets tangled up, causing everything to come to a screeching halt. Have you had this problem? For most issues I can find help online, but haven’t found anything for this one!
Trissa Marie
I looooove waistbands that have topstitching! Mostly at least. Like I love the look of the Hudson’s waistband since it has the perfect amount of bunching. Too much or too little just looks weird when it’s topstitched. I’ve never come across the threads getting tangled. Since the elastic has to be stretched as you are sewing, I always pull it through and help it along. Have you tried maybe a different needle that can slip through everything easier? That would be super frustrating though!
Mallory Serrao
Thank you for including the Hudsons! I recently purchased the mens pattern and was warned in a group I am in that the crotch area was “tight.” When you say “scoop out the front crotch” what does mean/look like?
Trissa Marie
At least on the women’s version, if you look at the crotch, it almost immediately starts curving. It’s like a long gradual curve for the front crotch. At least for me, it would fit and look better if it went more straight down and then a more drastic curve to the inseam. Imagine taking a scoop out on the pattern piece. (Look up round pubis adjustment. Closet Core has an awesome pants fitting guide with illustrations) I hope that makes sense! I should make a little post for this with some photos!
Mallory
If you were able to take photos or a quick video, I would reallllllly very much appreciate it. That being said, I know you must be busy! I will google it as well. Thank you for the response!
Trissa Marie
I could do that and post it on my IG!
Emily
I thought I was the only one who had to scoop out the front lol. This was my first joggers pattern too!
Trissa Marie
Twins! Also, I really think everyone should probably scoop it out haha
Laura
I’ve been joyed following your joggerthon. How would you scoop out the front?
Trissa Marie
Thank you!I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it so far! For scooping, imagine taking an ice cream scoop and taking a scoop out of the crotch. I’ll work on a post for this since it’s definitely easier to see with photographs!