Can you believe the Manhattan Trousers are thirteen years old?! It honestly feels like just yesterday I was first releasing them, but here we are—a whole decade-plus later.
I’ve heard your requests loud and clear: you want better PDF printing options and a more inclusive size range. Those are 100% legit requests, and I want to deliver them! But I have a little confession: I’ve started and stopped the update process a few times because, well... I hit a bit of a creative roadblock.
A Lot Changes in a Decade
The thing about pants is that fashion is always moving. When I look at the Manhattan Trousers now, they feel a bit slim and the rise is lower than what most of us are reaching for today.
Plus, after 20 years of pattern making, I’ve learned some new tricks! Looking back at my older work is like looking at old high school photos—you appreciate them for the memories, but you’ve definitely leveled up since then. I see so much room for fit improvements that I’d almost call the original "amateur" compared to what I can do now.
What’s Next for SBCC Trousers?
I realized that if I’m going to do the work to extend the size range, reformat the files, and overhaul the instructions to match the new look, I want to start from a place of total confidence. Instead of just "fixing" the old, I’m leaning into building something new and even better. To everyone who has purchased and loved the Manhattan Trousers over the years: thank you! You are the reason I do this. I’m so grateful for your support, and I can’t wait to bring you a fresh, updated, and perfectly-fitted classic petite pant very soon.
Stay tuned—the best is yet to come!