Palazzo Pants - Pattern Emporium

When Your Almost-20-Year-Old Has A Look… and You’re Basically a One-Woman Fashion House

There are moments in parenting when your almost 20-year-old comes to you with a vision. Not just a vague idea — no, no. A full aesthetic, a vibe, a mood board in human form. And suddenly, you’re no longer just “Mum.” You’re Head of Design, Chief Fabric Curator, Lead Seamstress, and occasionally the CFO of Fabric Preorders.

And honestly? It’s kind of fabulous.

Because when she has a look she’s chasing, you spring into action like it’s Project Runway: Home Edition.

• Find the perfect pattern — check

• Seamless design that ticks every requirement — check

• Fabric on preorder that fits the brief — check

• Ability to have said design printed on said fabric — check

• Sewing skills ready to be unleashed — check

At this point, you’re basically unstoppable.

So after all that behind-the-scenes magic, I present to you:

The Palazzo Pants by Pattern Emporium

Dramatic Flair option, of course — because subtlety was not invited to this party.

Sewn in Modal Lycra, featuring the dreamy Whimsical Blooms design from Preorder Round E‑26. This print is one of those gems that’s always available for reprint, which is dangerous knowledge for anyone with a fabric addiction… not naming names.

If you want to browse previous preorder round designs (and maybe fall down a delightful rabbit hole of inspiration), they’re all available to view in the Facebook Group. Just be warned: you may emerge with a longer wishlist than you went in with.

Modelled by Miss Sassy, photos taken by fromniquittatothepit