Closet Core Patterns | Sepia Pants + Shorts Pattern
THIS IS A PAPER PATTERN
Printed pattern sheets + instructions, all nicely packaged in a matching envelope.
The Sepia Pants + Shorts have a clever design that blends style and comfort. Functional double pockets in the front are sewn to create a floating effect, with additional topstitched pockets in the back. A traditional elastic waistband is elevated with a fluted paperbag edge and optional drawstring.
- View A features barrel leg pants ending at the ankle, shaped with darts at the knee and hem.
- View B features wide leg, full-length pants.
- View C features shorts ending at mid-thigh.
Sewing level: Adventurous beginner
Sizes: 0 - 20 (see the sizing chart here)
Suggested Fabrics:
To highlight the silhouette of the pants, we suggest crisp wovens with some degree of structure, such as: Light- to midweight linen, cotton ikat, chambray, and broadcloth, Lightweight denim, twill, and canvas (under 10 oz)
Fabric Requirements:
For Fabric 1.14m wide:
VIEW A - BARREL LEG PANTS: 0-8 = 2.55m, 10-14 = 2.75m, 16-20 = 3m
VIEW B - WIDE LEG PANTS: 0-8 = 2.75m, 10-20 = 3.2m
VIEW C - SHORTS: 0-8 = 1.4m, 10-14 = 1.6m, 16-20 = 1.85m
For Fabric 1.5m wide:
VIEW A - BARREL LEG PANTS: 0-8 = 1.85m, 10-14 = 2.05m, 16-20 = 2.55m
VIEW B - WIDE LEG PANTS: 0-8 = 2.05m, 10-14 = 2.55m, 16-20 = 2.75m
VIEW C - SHORTS: 0-14 = 1.15 m, 16-20 = 1.4m
ELASTIC LENGTH
Size 0 = 63.5 cm, 2 = 66.5 cm, 4 = 69 cm, 6 = 71.5 cm, 8 = 74.25 cm, 10 = 78 cm, 12 = 81.75 cm, 14 = 86.75 cm, 16 = 92 cm, 18 = 97 cm, 20 = 102 cm
Additional Supplies:
- Elastic for waistband, 38 mm wide (see Fabric Requirements for amount)
- Lightweight fusible interfacing, 0.25m for 1.5 m wide interfacing
- Optional: Drawstring, 1.5–2m, can be replaced with drawstring sewn from self fabric
- Optional: Topstitching thread
- Thread in matching colour
- Marking Tool