Arden Pants
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Arden Pants
The Arden Pants are everyday high-waisted pants with loads of versatility. A classic elastic-waist pant with front and back pockets. Views B and C feature a jogger-style cuff in two different widths. The elastic waistband can be topstitched with a drawstring for a more casual look.























































#HelensClosetArdenPants

andrearangelknits
I shared a reel of this pattern mixing outfit yesterday, but here are some stills for the grid. š šæ Three Seasons Shawlette in @gaugedyeworks šæ @truebias Ogden šæ @helens__closet Arden shorts hack šæ Top & shorts are both in @maiwahandprints block printed cotton. I used a scrap of the leaflets fabric for my shorts pockets, which I love. (3rd pic) š @gaugedyeworks Summer Club signups close tomorrow, so if you want in on this yearās collaboration, nowās the time to join! Link in profile šš» You can get the Three Seasons shawl pattern & yarn right now too! [Images: Andrea is wearing a cute outfit of printed black shorts & a tank with grey leaflets on the top and grey chevrons on the shorts. Sheās got a colourful textured shawlette wrapped kerchief style.] #MeMadeMay #IMadeMyClothes #GaugeYarnClub #YarnClub #ThreeSeasonsShawl #OgdenCami #TrueBiasOgden #ArdenPants #HelensClosetArdenPants #Maiwa

elsie_in_stitches
I love the @guthrieghani Sewing Society Kits! This is what I made from the @helens__closet Arden trousers kit - enough fabric to make a coord. @laurenjguthrieās hints and tips videos are invaluable. She has a blog post and video on making the straps on the @fridaypatterncompanyās Ogden cami wider which I always use. #st4s25

anloci
Me made May Day 4. Todayās a chill day so wearing my newly made (finished yesterday) Arden Pants by Helenās Closet which was last months Guthrie Ghani sewing society kit. I love these - the linen viscose fabric is lovely to wear & was a dream to sew. I made a toile prior to cutting out in the kit fabric & from this increased the rise, did a tilted waist & thin thigh adjustment & scooped out the back crotch slightly. Am really happy with the fit & will definitely make more of these. The photos donāt really do them justice as donāt show up all the details. Worn with a Megan Nielsen Jarrah jumper made in a French Terry fabric from Knighton fabrics. #memademay2025 #sewingsocietykit #helensclosetardenpants #mnjarrah

againstthegrainline
Babywearing is getting more infrequent these days ā especially with the big kid. But sometimes even a four year old just needs to be held. It doesnāt make sense for me to put time into babywearing specific clothes. When I saw the Overland Cloak design from @twigandtale, one of of my thoughts was that it would be perfect with or without a kid being worn, no alterations needed. I was right. This is made from a worsted wool I thrifted ages ago and a cotton lining. I made the knee length version in size 1 (Iām usually a size E in Twig and Taleās patterns) and itās perfect. I love how the pattern came together. This would be a great sew to get into outerwear making. And yes, it has pockets. The wrap is handwoven by @seawaterweaving. Iām wearing the Twig and Tale Vista Top and @helens__closet Arden Pants underneath. #TTOverlandCloak #OverlandCloak #twigandtale #twigandtalepatterns #seawaterweaving #TTStorytellers #SewYourStory #TTVistaTop #TTVista #ArdenPants #helenscloset #helensclosetpatterns #helensclosetardenpants

sew_in_berlin
Memademay Day 13: A relaxed combination. Today, Iām wearing the #helenscloset #ardenpants again. I bet Iāll wear them at least twice more in May ā theyāre great! The T-shirt is a #Fibremood pattern (Erica) made from cotton jersey. Iām also wearing a #shirtwoody from #firstloungeberlin in a green leopard-print denimfabric with a beautiful curved hem and golden press studs. Have a nice evening! #berlinsews #fibremooderica #fibremood #memademay2025 #memademay #memademaycurvy #memademaycurve2025 #helenscloset #helensclosetardenpants

abigail.deavila
Fun Botanical Garden shenanigans ft. my linen #helensclosetardenpants I made this pair about a year ago. I used a #bflinen for a cozy lightweight option for spring/summer! This was just a wearable muslin, so I skipped the elastic at the ankles, and I actually like the more open leg. I donāt remember what size I made, but I *think* it was a 22 graded to a 20 at the hips. Ps. My shirt says Chop Chop, as in the Braves⦠not pork chop like the lady at the desk thought š« š

sew_in_berlin
#Memademay Pink and blue Surprisingly colourful for my style today. I'm wearing a new #frauliah , in size L, which was only finished a few days ago. The fabric, with little colourful parrots, is a very light batiste that has been in my wardrobe for a long time. The shirt is #fibremoodcarry, which I already wore on 1 May. The trousers are Helen's closet #ardenpants . I really must make myself a pair of these, they're great to wear in this weather. Day 25 #memademay #MEMADEMAYCURVE2024 #memademay2024 #berlinsews #helensclosetardenpants #fibremood

samlearnstosewandsow
Wearable toiles of my latest resized and recut already owned patterns - @helens__closet Arden Pants and @sewhouse7 Freerange Slacks. I loved my old versions and so Iām really happy theyāre back in the wardrobe. #sewing #sewover50 #sewistsofinstagram #helensclosetardenpants #sewhousesevenfreerangeslacks #summer #summersewing

sew_in_berlin
#memademay Black and white. Coincidentally two patterns from #helenscloset . #ardenpants black viksose twill. The cardigan is the #blackwoodcardigan . The fabric is something mysterious from the fabric. A firm jersey with polyester. The striped part is basically the wrong side of the fabric, which I just used as a cuff and collar. This is the first blackwood cardigan I ever made, probably 6 or 7 years old, and I still wear it a lot. Unfortunately I can't remember which sizes I made. Maybe I'll find some notes somewhere, then I'll add them later. The necklace is also homemade. I saw a YouTube tutorial at some point and simply copied it. Day 8 #memademaycurve2024 #memademay2024 #berlinsews #helensclosetpatterns #helensclosetardenpants #helensclosetblackwoodcardigan

kurkuma_makes
I'm a tad bit late to the party that is #memademay #memademay2024 hosted by lovely Zoe of @sozoblog Those who want can make a pledge, so here we go! I pledge to wear all my me-mades at least once this May (weather permitting), focusing on those that I don't reach for often. By doing so, I will try to find new ways to combine them and/or identify any gaps that would make me reach for them more often - or let them go. I also pledge to apply my findings from @katiekortmanart #wearhappycolor2024 challenge in March when looking for new way to wear my me-mades! Today (my day one, but in reality it's day 6!) I'm combining orchid, royal blue and orange and I'm in love! The cropped top is a fairly new make that hasn't come to full use yet. Ironing is overrated. I'm wearing: #mandyboattee #helensclosetardenpants made by and bought from lovely @sheila.okelly in one of her wardrobe sales Self drafted cropped top from a gifted sweat fabric Thrifted ECCO shoes

bianca_sews
Well, hi! I'm trying to get back into sewing and Me Made May is always great inspiration. And I found myself wearing me-mades today... #ilfordjacket by Friday Pattern Co in a linen from @eastcoastfabricsau, #sinclairjolee tank in a rib knit from @thenestcommunity, #helensclosetardenpants in a lightweight denim. #memademay2024

suetr
Sewing Sundayā¦perfect for a dark cloudy afternoon. Finally sitting down to sew my #helensclosetardenpants and #cashmerettestantonhoodie matching set. Such cozy plush backed fabric from#stylemakerfabrics #handmade #makestuff #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #imakemyclothes

jessiegeorgiasews
First stab (wearable toile?) at Helenās Closet Arden pants in some spectacular lightweight cotton from Abakhan Manchester. I wish Iād not put ribbing on the cuffs as theyāre more indoor trousers than outdoor trousers as a result but paired with a Style Arc Sunny top in the lovely soft brushed jersey from 1st For Fabrics Iāve got myself the perfect lounging at home outfit. Shame Iāve got loads of prep to do for the start of term tomorrow #helenscloset #helensclosetardenpants #helensclosetardens #abakhanfabrics #abakhanmanchester #abakhanmakes #janomemakes #stylearcsunny #1stforfabrics #bristolsews #sewover40 #iwearabakhanday

jessiegeorgiasews
First stab (wearable toile?) at Helenās Closet Arden pants in some spectacular lightweight cotton from Abakhan Manchester. I wish Iād not put ribbing on the cuffs as theyāre more indoor trousers than outdoor trousers as a result but paired with a Style Arc Sunny top in the lovely soft brushed jersey from 1st For Fabrics Iāve got myself the perfect lounging at home outfit. Shame Iāve got loads of prep to do for the start of term tomorrow #helenscloset #helensclosetardenpants #helensclosetardens #abakhanfabrics #abakhanmanchester #abakhanmakes #janomemakes #stylearcsunny #1stforfabrics #bristolsews #sewover40 #iwearabakhanday

sewingbass
It is very satisfying to sew a pattern for a second time without all the fitting issues! I treated myself to some beautiful fabrics from #lindbotextil at the #umeƄsyfestival The top is a bamboo viscose jersey #mandyboattee #tessutipatterns The trousers are #helensclosetardenpants #helenscloset in a gorgeous soft drapey fabric which I think is twill, but not sure!

knitwisedesign
My #memademay2023 goal was to make a matching shirt and pants outfit for Summer. I hope to get a lot of wear out of them together and with other things. Fabric is a linen/rayon blend that showed up at Mardens for a great price. Top pattern is #seamworknatalie which i have made 3 times now, and pants are #helensclosetardenpants which I have also made 3 times now. I did a few more tweaks on that pattern and the fit is perfect now! #sewover50 #handmadeclothes #slowfashion #memadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #sewinglove #dresslikeacrayon

handmadebycatherine
I had the most fantastic day at @saturday.sewcial yesterday where I finished 2 new garments, a #peppermintpocketskirt and a pair of #helensclosetardenpants. These garments were nearly complete when my iron unexpectedly died so I was very grateful to be able to finish them off at Sewcial sewing yesterday. Of course I was so busy chatting to all of the other lovely sewists that I hardly touched the project that I had originally planned to work on āŗļø. The skirt and pants are made out of some drapey hot pink linen/tencel/cupro blend fabric from @tessutifabrics that I've been eyeing off for ages. These projects, along with a caftan have been on my to sew list for well over a year and when my hubby gave me a Tessuti voucher for my birthday I was finally able to take the plunge and get the fabric. I fussy cut everything together and was able to get all 3 garments (which will form the backbone of my spring/summer wardrobe) out of 5 metres of fabric. I'll post photos of my new caftan after it's been washed - we went out for a family dinner last night and my dress got covered in my daughter's dessert š¤¦āāļø. #australiasews #melbournesews #saturdaysewcial

sewnearperfect
Trying frantically to remember what I wore. Mon #grainlinearcher Tuesday #landershorts and old tee canāt remember the pattern Wed #papertheoryzadie zadie toile- still to make the āreal versionā on my table at the moment! Thursday #astershirt with short sleeves #pietrapants and a #helensclosetblackwoodcardigan Friday Blackwood again and #melilotshirt Saturday #pietrapants again another astersleeveless this time and a #marlocardigan Sunday #helensclosetardenpants and previously seen shirt Week 4 Monday #talcufftop and #jalieeleonore - a bit tight now put on a few lbs since last summerš³ was too cold so changed into ole rtw jeans and a Freya top Tuesday only memade was pyjamas Wed #talcufftop and #fultonsweaterblazer - itās cold againš¤·āāļø Thursday #stellantee with old rtw jeans to garden in Friday same #stellantee but got dirty and changed to go for pedicure into #pietrashotts and top Iām not sad itās almost the end of #memademay22 . I have enjoyed seeing all the posts and figured out whatās missing in my wardrobe #stillaltering. @sozoblog itās been interesting to find out that Iām not the only person who has to alter and revisit previously made clothes. It has given my hope. . I have a couple of garments being worked on with the seamripper as I write #alwaysaltering #memadeeveryday #imakemyclothes #handmadewardrobe #southlondosews #sewscialistsofinstagram #sustainablewardrobe #alteryourmistakes #rewear #so50visible #so50reworn #sewover50 #clothesmaking #slowfashion

addiemariacheges
Happy #memademay2022 š I donāt have enough different MeMades to wear for a whole month, but these pants have been in circulation quite a bit over the past few months. These are @helens__closet Arden pants. Theyāre based on a very old Pinterest image I had saved forever ago, and made from some kaffe fassett brown and black striped 6oz. cotton from @stonemountainfabric . Theyāre light weight and airy so I wonāt die in the summer heat. I deviated from the size 12 pattern by slimming the legs a bit, from mid-thigh to ankle. Then cut a 3ā strip from the back leg pattern piece (side seam edge) to create the horizontal stripe section. Iām usually incredibly critical of my sewing, but Iām genuinely happy and excited about these! Helenās Closet patterns are so well drafted, well written, and purposely hackable. If you ever wanted to make pants but thought it would be too hard, start with these š¤ . . . #memademay #memades #helensclosetpatterns #ardenpants #helenscloset #ardenpantshack #imakemyownclothes #imakemyclothes #handmadewardrobe #stonemountainfabric #stonemountainanddaughter #ardenpants #helensclosetardenpants #ardenpantshack

sewnearperfect
Day 7 #stellantee #grainlinearcher #jalieeleonore Day8 previously on grid pants and tee Day9 previously seen tee with #helensclosetardenpants and #blackwoodcardigan Day10 previously seen #ilfordjacket #sewhousesevenpatina and #pietrapants #Nl6292 we had a great time at #welshfrocktailscyrmu with thanks to #premierinn for their generosity and for storing luggageš@amgueddfa_ceredigion_museum for their welcome and a wonderful venue @aberdashery for the discount on their fabrics Day11 #nl6292 sleeveless tee #fibremoodermine @sozoblog #sewover50may #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion #reworn #handmade #imakemyownclothes #serapants sewist #sewistsofinstagram #donttellmewhattowear #sewoverageism #welshfrocktailscyrmu

sewingwithandre
I need comfy clothes for work. So I made these @helens__closet #helensclosetardenpants out of a light denim that I got from a mystery box. I did loose some weight so I might try blending to a smaller size next time. But so comfy.

sewnearperfect
Wearing a #sewover50reworn #ootd a #helensclosetgilbert and #helensclosetardenpants route to the airport. It was a relief to arrive with 2 suitcases and a bike box as the previous time we travelled to an Ironman challenge one suitcase didnāt arrive. 2 of the lifts we needed to use werenāt working but some very nice men helped us take them up the stairs and our airb&b had no lift and was up 3 flights of stairs. Luckily itās very central and there is a good pizza place down the street. Iāll find some fabric shops tomorrow while my daughter registers for the Ironman. WHERE AM I?ā¦. Copenhagen #sewover50August24

sew_in_berlin
Memademay Blue with yellow cherries Another #frauliah from #studioschnittreif . I made this top years ago in a workshop at #1000stoff. I bought the fabric there too. The trousers are #helenscloset #ardenpants from the post from day 8. Have a nice Whitsunday dear ones. Day 19. #memademay #MEMADEMAYCURVE2024 #memademay2024 #berlinsews #helensclosetardenpants #helensclosetpatterns #studioschnittreiffrauliah

sewnearperfect
#memademay day10 fiddling on my phone version. I know #sewover50 did a post about changing the background to a photo . Can anybody point in the direction of where to find the instructions pleaseš. One of the things I like about memademay is I have more variety to wear year on year and it encourages me to fix the items that have made their way to the #mustalterthatpile . Some of them at least get a renewed lease of life. Also since Iāve been on instagram the insides of my clothes have become prettier š#winwinsituation #hemlocktee free pattern from leftover fabric and #helensclosetardenpants #sewover50reworn #sewcialists #sewconnected #sewingforpleasure #sustainablewardrobe #slowfashion #sewcialistsofinstagram #southlondonsews #handmadewardrobe #isewmyownclothes #memadeeveryday #ifitāsnot brokenwhychangeit @sozoblog though I havenāt pledged this year and didnāt intend daily posting so have been drawn in and love to see what others are wearing in their daily wardrobe.

sewnearperfect
Day 3 Iāve put my RTW rain jacket in my backpack . Wearing a #hemlocktee #heyjunecheyenne #iamartemis in quilted cotton and #helensclosetardenpants.hopefully I can shed some more clothes when I reach my destination. #memademay24 @sozoblog #sewover50reworn #imakemyclothes #memadeeveryday #istillhavenothingtowear #memadewardrobe #clothesmaking #slowsewing #sewcialist #sewcialistofinstagram #londonsews

charlottepb42
#imakemyclothes #imakemyownclothes #imakefashion #imake #maker #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #memade #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #handmadewardrobe #minervamakers #minervafabric #stillsewingstories #sewcialists #sewcialist #sewing #sewersgonnasew #sewover50april #sewover50 #helenscloset #helensclosetardenpants #ardenpants Sewjo to 10āļøāļøāļøāļø Iāve had these Arden pants cut out since last year. A lovely make @helens__closet always has brilliant instructions. These will be a after work staple Iām sure.

jessiegeorgiasews
First stab (wearable toile?) at Helenās Closet Arden pants in some spectacular lightweight cotton from Abakhan Manchester. I wish Iād not put ribbing on the cuffs as theyāre more indoor trousers than outdoor trousers as a result but paired with a Style Arc Sunny top in the lovely soft brushed jersey from 1st For Fabrics Iāve got myself the perfect lounging at home outfit. Shame Iāve got loads of prep to do for the start of term tomorrow #helenscloset #helensclosetardenpants #helensclosetardens #abakhanfabrics #abakhanmanchester #abakhanmakes #janomemakes #stylearcsunny #1stforfabrics #bristolsews #sewover40

sew_happy_sewalongs
Here are the #ardenpants by @helens__closet The fabric is a heavyweight linen blend, "Callie Royal", from @foliofabrics It's nice to use a more substantive material, as the weather's getting chilly here. āļø Sew these pants with me on YouTube at Sew-Happy āļø #helenscloset #helensclosetardenpants #sewpants #sewalong #sewhappysewalongs #sewhappy #foliofabrics #foliofam #indiepattern

teecosy
Some still shots of my @helens__closet Gilbert Top from the blog because who even knows what the Instagram algorithm prefers these days! š¤·š»āāļø Pattern: the Gilbert Top by @helens__closet Fabric: Organic Black Linen from @wearethefabricstore Full details in my very first blog post - link in bio! š #GilbertTop #HelensClosetPatterns #HelensClosetGilbertTop #HelensClosetArdenPants #SydneySewists #LearningToSew

sewlucysews
#memademay2023 day three: #wikstenunfoldingjacket in a gorgeous cotton jacquard from @merchantandmills, Sibiu top from @itchtostitch in cotton jersey from @wunderlandderstoffe and Arden pants from @helens__closet in cotton. A symphony in blue. Perfect for a day at work, comfortable yet smart š #sewingismytherapy #sewingisfun #wikstenunfoldingjacket #merchantandmillsfabric #itchtostitchpatterns #helensclosetardenpants

jennylucysews
Safari Jeep Chic šš¦š¦ Bottoms: #ardenpants by @helens__closet (hacked into shorts) Fabric: Khaki Stretch Linen from @1stforfabrics Top: RTW Linen shirt from M&S #safarijeepchic #ardenpants #helensclosetpatterns #helenscloset #helensclosetardenpants #safari #safarimemade #holidaywardrobe #stretchlinen #1stforfabrics #imakemyownclothes #sewcurvy #plussizesewing #sewingismysuperpower #handmadewardrobe #homemadewardrobe #homesewn #homesewnwardrobe

thecrookedhem
Happy MeMadeMay! I havenāt participated in MeMadeMay before, and Iāve been thinking about why. I sew for many reasons, but creating a handmade wardrobe has never been a goal ā itās more of a byproduct. I choose my sewing projects purely on creative inspiration and impulse, which has always felt like the right antidote to my professional life as a scientist and program manager. But lately Iāve discovered that if I sew with no game plan for a while, I end up not really knowing my own wardrobe. I tend to wear the same 4-5 staples most days and leave the rest as ātoo specialā for everyday wear. I also have a lot of wardrobe unicorns that donāt seem to go with anything else, so I donāt wear them often. I want to practice a more holistic, mindful approach to sewing. Therefore⦠I, Stacey, pledge to pull out all of my handmade items this month and identify: 1ļøā£ Fresh combinations of colors and silhouettes. 2ļøā£ Lessons learned while making and/or wearing each garment. 3ļøā£ Missing basics that will make my wardrobe more cohesive. 4ļøā£ Alterations or refashions for anything thatās not working. I will share some of my progress on IG when the spirit moves me. Todayās outfit: Nikko top from @truebias - Size 14 with a 5/8ā sloped shoulder and 3/8ā narrow shoulder adjustment. I also did a 1/2ā FBA by adding length at the bust in the front only, then easing the excess into the side seam above the waist. Thanks to @wzrdreams for reviewing this pattern in stories a while back and mentioning the need for an FBA. Fabric is Chestnut ZQ merino jersey from @wearethefabricstore. Arden Pants from @helens__closet - Size 14, no adjustments although I plan to add some belt loops. Fabric is navy Nevada linen from @stonemountainfabric. This was my first project using heavyweight linen and itās glorious. Very soft but durable. Shoes are @bryrclogs in fennel. Necklace is a recent gift from my mother in law. Itās jersey strips all bundled together, and I plan to copy it for a scrap busting project soon. #memademay2022 #memademay #nikkotop #truebiasnikko #ardenpants #helensclosetpatterns #helensclosetardenpants @sozoblog

what_jo_sews
So despite having worked from home for about 10 years somehow I've never owned a pair of elastic waisted trousers!? Well, now I've made a pair of @helens__closet #ardenpants I'm truly converted! I really liked making this pattern and I'm so happy with the look of the topstitched waistband (and the generous size of the pockets!). I made these when the weather seemed to be getting warmer but as soon as I finished last weekend it started sleeting/hailing/snowing. When it warms up again I know I'm going to get lots of wear out of them though. They are basically summer jeans! They'll go with everything and are extremely comfortable. Also, they are the perfect trousers for travelling which is hopefully something that we'll manage to do this year! The fabric is a stretch linen viscose from @1stforfabrics and it was lovely to work with. This is also make 2 of my #MakeNine2022 #helenscloset #1stforfabrics #sewingtrousers #isewmyownclothes #memadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #imakemyclothes #helensclosetpatterns #helensclosetardenpants #sewingwithlinen #elasticwaist #ithaspockets #MakeNine #makeninechallenge

sunnysewseveryday
Tested out my Arden shorts in my wheelchair and they are the perfect length! There's enough room in them to be comfortable sitting for several hours too. I'm tempted to make another pair now! . #helensclosetardenpants #helenscloset #ardenpants #ardenshorts #ardenpantshack #wheelchairsewing #disabledsewing #disabledsewingcommunity

sew_in_berlin
Memademay Day 4 Unfortunately the weather is not as nice as it has been the last few days. But that doesnāt matter, because today Iām heading back to Berlin. Since Iāll be spending half the day on the train again, I decided to wear something comfortable. The t-shirt is cotton jersey and the pattern is from fibremood. The trousers are #ardenpants from #helensclostet. I made them a couple of years ago and they are my summer favourite. Made from viscose twill, very comfortable to wear. Over them I wear a wide cut jacket with overcut viscose sleeves. Itās also been in my wardrobe for years and I wear it a lot. Have a nice Sunday. #berlinsews #helenscloset #helensclosetpatterns #helensclosetardenpants #fibremood #fibremoodmagazine #memade #memademay2025 #memademaycurvy #memademaycurve2025