momto4

Does anyone have a pattern that they have used or that they know is good? My fiance is a chef and all of his chef pants are pretty icky and worn out. Also what type of fabric would I use? Im not sure just normal quilting cotton would be best. This is the first time I have done anything (sewing) not quilting related so not even sure where to start. Thanks for any tips you have!!

dakotamaid

I would take a look at this chef's jacket and see what the fiber content of that is. I'm guessing a poly/cotton. Than unless he wants something specific as far as pockets and such, my nephew who is a chef makes his pants out of "tie at the waist" pj pattern.

You can also "google" chef's pants/uniform and see what comes up.

Hope this helps! :-D

momto4

Ahh that is a very good idea as well with the tie at the waist pattern I didnt even think of that! :) Thank you for the tip!!

elizajo

Are chef's pants like medical scrubs? If so, it looks like there are Unisex patterns available in McCalls, Simplicity, Kwik-Sew, and New Look. Generally, I have more fitting success with Kwik-Sew patterns, which you can buy at Hancocks or order from online sources.

Quilting cottons make great scrub tops, but wouldn't they be too light weight for pants? A poly/cotton twill would wrinkle less and would be heavier in weight--- more like a chef's jacket.

You might do a "quick and dirty" test pair of pants, whatever pattern you choose. Pants take a bit of fitting to get the length and crotch seam fitting correctly. You may also find that you don't save much money since pants take a good bit of fabric, but can be well worth the effort to get a good fit.

patternreview.com would be a great resource to do a search for member reviews on scrub patterns and to read up on pattern alterations.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

If you can use a lounge pants type pattern, Kwik-Sew has several that are very easy. My 17 year old daughter has been making them for herself, since about the 5th grade. You will have no problem.

Oklahoma Suzie

good idea.