PDF Pattern - Mitchell Trousers | Closet Core Patterns

Description

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.

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Closet Core Patterns drafts patterns in three different size ranges, depending on the design. To look at our size charts, go to: https://closetcorepatterns.com/pages/size-chart

Please note that older patterns may only be available in sizes 0-20.

Fabric requirements

Yardage

Sizes 0-20 - 45” / 1.14 m wide

• VIEW A - TAPERED LEG ~Sizes 0-16 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 18-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

• VIEW B - WIDE LEG ~Sizes 0-6 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 8-20 = 3.5 yd (3.25 m)

Sizes 0-20 - 58” / 1.5 m wide

• VIEW A - TAPERED LEG ~Sizes 0-6 = 2 yd (1.75 m), Sizes 8-16 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 18-20 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)

• VIEW B - WIDE LEG ~Sizes 0-12 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 14-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

Sizes 14-32 - 45” / 1.14 m wide

• VIEW A - TAPERED LEG ~Sizes 14-22 = 3.5 yd (3.25 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3.75 yd (3.5 m)

• VIEW B - WIDE LEG ~Sizes 14-24 = 3.75 yd (3.5 m), Sizes 26-32 = 4 yd (3.75 m)

Sizes 14-32 - 58” / 1.5 m wide

• VIEW A - TAPERED LEG ~Sizes 14-20 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 22-28 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 30-32 = 3.25 yd (3 m)

• VIEW B - WIDE LEG ~Sizes 14-24 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3.5 yd (3.25 m)

Suggested fabric type

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.

Supplies required

• Fusible interfacing

  • 58” wide interfacing: 1/2 yd (0.45 m) 

  • 20” wide interfacing: 1 yd (0.9 m)

• Pocket lining: 3/4 yd (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)

• 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)

Video tutorials

View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.

What's included

• Detailed instructions in English and French

• Layered A0 PDF file

  • Sizes 0-20: 3 pages

  • Sizes 14-32: 3 pages

• Layered A4 PDF file

  • Sizes 0-20: 36-41 depending on view

  • Sizes 14-32: 45-50 pages depending on view

• Projector file

Sewing level

Intermediate