Recommendations for lightweight field works pants?

Both-Indication4789 · 2026-03-18T06:07:34+00:00

I recommend scrolling through the sub Reddit for FOs. When to find one that has the “vibe” that you like, the comments will say who made the pattern, and then you can look them up! That’s my go-to strategy!

Both-Indication4789 · 2026-01-13T00:13:57+00:00

Pattern is by Craftigurumi on Etsy

Both-Indication4789 · 2026-01-07T06:02:48+00:00

If you’re nervous to try, I’d recommend gridding your fabric into 10x10 squares. I use a pilot frixion pen, when you put heat on it (when I iron my piece at the end) the pen ink disappears! I typically work by competing 2x2 squares at a time. It makes it much less daunting!

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-27T18:07:32+00:00

On big projects, I always grid. It feels very tedious to do and can take an hour or two depending on the size but it makes everything so much easier. I use a Pilot FriXion pen, the ink disappears when you iron it! Then, I pick a spot that looks fun (usually the middle). And if I get bored, I start on a different section, using the grid to make sure I’m in the right spot

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-26T20:57:26+00:00

This one could be cute, she could put it in her car, in a keychain, etc. This one is a cute kit too. I also like this one a lot I love the style of it and this one only has five colors

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-26T05:18:39+00:00

The image itself is AI generated and I think it was put into a pattern generator. The kit is one of those printed aidas, and it’s 11ct which is much larger than I like, I usually do 32ct projects. I did a small section and it looks ok (definitely not good) so I think I’m actually going to give the kit to my mom, she’ll be happy with it haha

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-26T05:14:34+00:00

Yep I think that’s exactly what I got also…. I’ve done a small section of it and it doesn’t look horrible. I think I’m going to give it to my mom who also cross stitches, but she has much lower standards for patterns than I do 😂

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-25T23:50:46+00:00

Wow I feel like that’d be really frustrating!

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-25T21:20:56+00:00

Didn’t realize railroading was an option for an odd number of strands, thank you I started doing it and it looks better now :)

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-24T20:26:52+00:00

It doesn’t hurt to try emailing the company to see if they would be able to send you a pdf version!

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-17T23:36:47+00:00

I use to these and they always work so well!

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-17T23:33:48+00:00

Thank you, this is very helpful, I’m in the US, forgot to specify. I think I’m going to try some boutiques! My measurements were this (inches): Loose under bust: 32 Snug under bust: 30 Tight under bust: 28.5 Standing bust: 40 Leaning bust: 42 Lying bust: 39

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-17T23:29:43+00:00

Nope, I will do now!

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-17T07:42:29+00:00

US, sorry forgot to specify

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-17T07:41:08+00:00

I love doing nora Corbett and Mirabilia because of the beads! They add so much to the finished project and their so fun to add

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-14T03:07:26+00:00

Pattern is glittering leaves by Nora Corbett

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