Classic, relaxed-fit, straight legged trousers designed to be ready for anything! These pants are roomy enough to allow for a full range of movement but still offer a flattering fit with back darts to shape the seat. This pattern is the perfect base to create everything from hard-wearing denim jeans to rugged water-resistant hiking pants.
Create pair after purpose-built pair with single welt or patch pockets, curved front pockets, optional cargo pockets, and useful knee and hem reinforcements. You can even add an optional lining to protect the skin from uncomfortable waterproofed materials or to add a warm layer of flannel to winter work pants.
Materials Required (all sizes)
Variation 1:
- Trouser weight wovens (light to medium weight such as twill, corduroy, wool blends, denim and gabardine
- Pocket lining such as broadcloth, quilting cotton or other strong, tightly woven cottons or cotton blends
- Medium weight fusible interfacing (for the waistband, fly facing and welt pockets)
- 1/2" to 1" diameter button
- 6" trouser zipper (preferably metal)
Variation 2:
- Trouser weight wovens similar to Variation 1 or materials suited to the intended use of the pants. For example, if creating hiking or mountain-biking pants, choose water-resistant cottons or synthetic blends designed for active wear (such as Ripstop)
- Pocket lining such as broadcloth, quilting cotton or other strong, tightly woven cottons or cotton blends
- Medium weight fusible interfacing (for the waistband, fly facing and cargo pocket flaps)
- 1/2" to 1" diameter button
- 4" long strip of velcro for cargo pocket flap enclosure
- 6" trouser zipper (preferably metal)
Optional Lining for Both Variations:
Choose a lightweight material suited to the intended purpose of the pants. For example, if you are sewing work pants for winter construction sites, choose a cozy flannel material. If you are sewing waterproof hiking pants, choose a lightweight mesh or cotton that will be comfortable against the skin and wick away sweat.
Variation 1:
Self fabric - 3 yards if 45" wide or 2.75 yards if 60" wide
Lining - 1.5 yards if 45" wide or 60" wide
Interfacing - 1.5 yards at 20" wide
Optional Pant Lining - 2.75 yards if 45" wide or 2.5 yards if 60" wide
Variation 2:
Self fabric - 3.5 yards if 45" wide or 3 yards if 60" wide
Lining - 1.5 yards if 45" wide or 60" wide
Interfacing - 1.5 yards at 20" wide
Optional Pant Lining - 2.75 yards if 45" wide or 2.5 yards if 60" wide
