The Pietra Pants & Shorts are the best of both worlds; a flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back. Featuring lengthening panels in the front with slanted hip pockets and a hidden waist stay, you’ll never want to take them off.

Choose between four leg styles: a wide leg in floor-skimming or cropped length (View A), a slim and tapered leg (View B), or gently flared shorts (View C).

Sewing level: Advanced beginner

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

Finished measurements: See complete final measurements here

Suggested Fabrics:

This pattern can be made with a variety of fabrics depending on the desired effect. For a more defined shape, use structured wovens such as linen, chambray, or lightweight denim or twill (heavyweight wovens may create too much volume at the elastic waist). For a swishy, glamorous look, use rayon challis, Tencel, or silk.

For 1.5m wide fabric:

View A - Full length pants
Sizes 0-14 = 2.25m, 16-20 =  2.5m

View A - Cropped pants
Sizes 0-14 = 2m, 16-20 = 2.25m

View B
Sizes 0-8 = 1.85m, 10-20 = 2m

View C
Sizes 0-20 = 1.15m

Additional Supplies:

• 1 metre of (50mm) wide elastic.
• 25cm of Lightweight non-stretch fusible interfacing 
• Polyester thread
• Marking tool