Icaria Pants and Reynolds Top Co-ord Set

Well, the day is finally here that the Icaria* pattern has finally been released so I get to show them off properly. I have teased them a few times on both Instagram and Minerva while I’ve been waiting, so you quite possibly have already seen them.

They’re actually a project I did as part of the Minerva Brand Ambassador team, so the gorgeous linen viscose blend fabric was kindly sent to me by Minerva in exchange for review of it.

I was excited to see a woven, elasticated waist pant with a very similar shape to my favourite Samara Pants of a few summers ago when it came up in the Itch to Stitch Testing Group. I have such faith in Itch to Stitch patterns and their consistent fit for me that I cut straight into my good fabric without hesitation. This is definitely not the first time I’ve done that in testing. It’s a pretty bold move, admittedly, but one I’m usually prepared to make, crazy as that may be.  

I know my fabric makes it hard to see the details of the Icaria pants so I thought I’d pop the line drawing from the pattern in here so you could better see what I’m talking about. Did I mention you can make these any length by easily cutting a shorter length or adding length to the bottom. It’s as simple as that! I chose to make mine the longer length of the actual pattern.

I’m all about the faux jumpsuit /coordinating set so as soon as I signed on to test the Icaria I was already thinking about top possibilities. My two contenders were the Itch to Stitch Santorini Tank and the Helen’s Closet Reynolds Top. I decided for such a vibrant print I’d do the Reynolds for maximum summertime vibes.

I’m so enamoured with this set!! If you’re wanting to see more pics or more about the fabric please feel free to head to Minerva - I’ve got all the details over there! If you’re interested in the pattern for the Icaria Pants, it’s on sale right now for the release week over on the Itch to Stitch site.