Be Zen with 5 out of 4's Zen Pants Pattern

6 Rules to be Happy in Life:

1. Never hate
2. Live Simple
3. Don't worry
4. Expect a little
5. Give a lot
6. Sew lots of Zen pants

Okay, so I threw that last one in there, but sewing is my zen, and 5 out of 4's Zen pants make me feel bootylicious. 

 


The Zen pants come with a few fun features - ones that make you feel like undercover Yoga pants (even when you're in the office!):
- Shorts, Capris, or Pants length
- 3 rise options
- Faux fly  option
- Rivets or drawstring (options)
- Patch Pockets on the front, back, and cargo pocket on the side (optional...but POCKETS!)
- Maternity options

I sewed this amazing floral pair with Scuba fabric from Libelle sewing.  It has the perfect amount of stretch and stability, and is soooooo comfy.  Perfect for fall throughout spring here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada!  

I opted for a midrise waistband, front and back pockets, and it was a relatively quick & easy sew.  The instructions are straight forward, and the fit is perfect for me. 

I took 3" off the height - after measuring my inseam and comparing it to the finished length.  I didn't alter anything else. 

The view from the side is just as Epic.  

As you can see, the bottoms aren't too big or small, but just right, and there is no gaping from the waist band.  

I honestly thing a lack of proper fabric on my end has stopped me from making more Zen pants for my office attire and just for fun!  

A less colourful pair of Zens I made last year were made from not as stretchy as I'd like suiting fabric from Fabricland.

I made the same style with pockets and mid rise, and love these ones just as much (they're also easier to match with my usually colourful and colour blocked tops). 

So whether it's for serious work or play, the Zen pants are sooooooo comfy, you can't go wrong. 

Get your Zen on HERE.

***Affiliate Links Above used - I love these patterns, and without the help of those who love their patterns, marketing would be extremely difficult for the pattern makers we love and learn to love. Affiliate links help with the hours, fabric, and tears that go behind testing each pattern in order to provide a real-person view on the patterns for you (and me!)