Closet Core Patterns | Mitchell Trousers

Inspired by a genius songwriter with timeless style, Mitchell is a modern interpretation of a classic pleated trouser. Elegant and comfortable with very special details, they are destined to become your new favourite bottoms.

The Mitchell Trousers are high-waisted with a fly front zipper and a comfy hidden waistband facing for a sleek continuous silhouette through the rise–choose between a hidden pants hook and bar or classic button closure. Deep pleats in the front enclose a unique angled pocket. Darts shape the back, with optional back welt pockets. View A features a tapered leg ending at the ankle. View B features a full-length wide leg and adjustable waist straps secured with D-rings or sliders.

Sewing level: Intermediate

Sizes: 0 - 20 (see the sizing chart here)

Suggested Fabrics:

• For a structured look, use sturdy woven fabrics like light to midweight denim, twill and canvas, and midweight linen, cotton, and wool suiting.
• For a softer effect, choose midweight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, wool crepe, or silk noil.

For 1.5m wide fabric:

View A (Tapered Leg)

• 1.15 m: Sizes 0-16: 2.5 m, Sizes 18-20 = 2.75 m
• 1.5 m: Sizes 0-6: 1.75 m, Sizes 8-16 = 2 m, Sizes 18-20 = 2.25 m

View B (Wide Leg)

• 1.15 m: Sizes 0-6: 3 m, Sizes 8-20 = 3.25 m
• 1.5 m: Sizes 0-12: 2.5 m, Sizes 14-20 = 2.75 m

Additional Supplies:

• • Fusible interfacing, 0.45 m for 58” wide interfacing, 0.9 m for 20” wide interfacing
  • Pocket lining, 0.7 m for 45” or 58” wide fabric
  • Pants zipper
    • 0-20 Size Range: sizes 0-6 = 5" long, sizes 8-16 = 6" long, sizes 18-20 = 7" long
    • 14-32 Size Range: sizes 14-20 = 7" long, sizes 22-28 = 8" long, sizes 30-32 = 9" long
  • Sew-in hook & bar closure for pants, 1/2" (13mm) or
  • Pants button to secure fly front, 5/8" (16 mm)
  • Button for inside waistband, 5/8” (16 mm)
  • Thread in matching colour
  • Optional: Slider buckles (one pair) or D-Rings (two pairs) for adjustable waist straps, 1 1/2” (38 mm) wide 
  • Optional: Small buttons to secure back pocket welts, 3/8 - 1/2" (10-15 mm)
  • Optional: Twill tape to reinforce front pocket openings, 1/2 yd (0.5 m)
  • Optional: Double fold bias tape for finishing waistband (may be replaced with serged stitch), 2 yds (1.75 m)