Genêt Pants + Shorts Pattern

I’m an AUS10 tall pear (height = 183cm) and this makes rtw trousers difficult to fit. But his pattern just worked straight off the blocks.
First muslin perfect, second one a little different.
I used my hip measurement and made a size 42 muslin of the Genet. It fits with no modifications except I reduced the leg length (I know, go figure) and just hemmed them like normal rather than use the facing technique of the pattern. The wide legs are marvellous and I am on the hunt for delicious olive-brown wool fabric to make a winter pair.
My second muslin is a longer version of the shorts. I was hoping this would be wearable so this time I did include the fly-facing but must have sewed it on a bit wrong as this has made my waistband not long enough - there’s now two extra little pleats at the front. I extended the length of the shorts to the mid-leg pattern notch and I'm pretty happy with that length.
I will need several more practices before I can make a neat welt pocket though.

Accurate pattern, clear instructions

I was nervous about making these mostly due to the welt pockets but the instructions are really clear and I was able to breeze through both pockets without any issues. The final result is so flattering. I’ve made a similar pair of pants but it made me look bulky. I made a 46 no alterations and it’s a perfect fit. I plan on making at least 2 more.

Love the pattern. Will be making more of them

Its great looking shorts but with bigger sizes i recommend to make pleats little bit smaller so its more flattering. These were my firts ever pants i sew and the instructions are really good so it makes it really easy to sew! Sewing a simple garment with bad instructions would certainly be more difficult. Made 2 pair of shorts, one with corduroy and one with cotton satine. One pair of pants is still on the making.