Closet Case Pietra

Closet Case recently released three new patterns, The Rome Collection (in pdf and print).  This new collection includes the Cielo Top/Dress, the Fiore Skirt and the Pietra Pants. I had the opportunity to test the Pietra pants which are described as "flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back; featuring lengthening panels in the front with slanted hip pockets and a hidden waist stay". Four views are included shorts, tapered leg and wide leg with cropped or floor length variations.

As a tester I received the entire Rome Collection and I am definitely looking forward to making the Fiore skirt and Cielo Dress. The short sleeve version of the dress in a linen needs to happen as well as the wrap and button version of the skirt. When/if I get to those you'll see them here and on Insta. Check out my review below:Pattern: Pietra Pants by Closet CasePattern Description: a flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back featuring lengthening panels in the front with slanted hip pockets and a hidden waist stay.Sizing: 0-20 I sewed a 16 pants and 18 shortsDifficulty: 2/easyFabric Used: Pants- black tencel denim chambray Shorts: suiting remnantsDoes it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes, mostlyWere the instructions easy to follow? YesLikes:  Flat front, deep pockets, elastic back waist (in theory)Dislikes: Elastic waist (in reality) and the pants are really long.Pattern alterations or any design changes made: I added about 1/2″ to the back crotch. and took maybe 2" at the hem.Would I sew it again? Probably not.Would I recommend it to others? Yes, it just isn't a win for me.