PLEATED PANTS, PATTERN #0107

We created these trousers for those who seek the perfect silhouette but value simplicity and honesty in design. It’s a model with nothing extra- just the shape, the volume, and you.

Why this pattern will become your favorite:

• The Magic of the Silhouette: Fitted at the hips, they flow into wide, straight legs. This isn’t just about being trendy-it’s incredibly practical for daily life, where clothes must move with you. The high rise and front pleat work together to make your silhouette look sharp and refined.
• A Flawless Waistband: We skipped the external button in favor of an invisible zipper and a flat hook. This keeps the waistline clean and minimalist, allowing you to tuck in any top without adding bulk.
• Sewing as Meditation: The sewing sequence is thought out to the smallest detail. You’ll start by forming deep pleats, watching the architectural shape come to life, and finish with a sophisticated bias-bound waistband. We’ve turned complex techniques into simple, clear steps.
• Tested by Us: We don’t just create patterns - we invent the clothing we wear ourselves. We make them for our friends all around the world. These are pieces that travel with us, work with us, rest with us - they live alongside us, providing ease and comfort wherever you are. They fit perfectly into any wardrobe and become that essential base you’ll never want to take off. We do what we love - for ourselves and for you.

For this trouser design, we recommend choosing structured fabrics to maintain the volume of the decorative pleat. While a slightly softer look with a natural "drape" is acceptable for the women’s model, the fabric should still be firm enough to show the design.

Recommended Materials:

• Heavyweight Cotton (Cotton Twill): Holds clean lines and is perfect for a classic, everyday look.
• Heavyweight Linen: Creates a beautiful texture; the pleat looks architectural yet natural in linen.
• Denim: A great choice for a structured, casual silhouette.
• Canvas: Gives the trousers a modern, utility look and holds its shape perfectly.
• Corduroy: The thickness and ribbed texture make the pleat look deep and expressive.
• Structured Suit Fabric: A special addition for this model. Choose medium-weight wool or blended suit fabrics. They allow the pleat to look softer and more feminine while still keeping the overall shape of the trousers.
  

Pro Tip: Even though a softer look is okay for this model, try to avoid very thin or "flimsy" fabrics (like thin rayon or unlined silk). These materials are too light to support the volume of the pleat, and the design effect will be lost.

• A4 pattern file — tiled, print at home or at any print shop
• Large-format pattern files — 600 mm and 900 mm wide, for plotter printing
• Step-by-step sewing instructions

• Trousers Hook & Eye (1 set): Sew-on metal hook and eye for the waistband closure. Provides a secure, flat, and clean look.
• Zipper (1 unit): Nylon coil trouser zipper (Type 3), 15–18 cm long, matching the main fabric color.
• Bias Binding (1.5 m): Ready-made (cotton or satin) or cut from silky lining fabric to finish the internal edge of the waistband.
• All-purpose Sewing Thread: High-quality reinforced polyester thread (Size 40/2 or 50/2) in a matching color.
• Overlock Thread: Matching thread for finishing internal seams (3–4 cones).
• Interfacing (Fusible): Woven elastic interfacing of medium weight for the waistband, fly, and under-fly.
• Pocketing Fabric: Lightweight lawn, poplin, or specialized pocketing fabric (viscose/cotton blend), approx. 0.3 m.
• Stay Tape (15 mm): Adhesive iron-on tape to stabilize the pocket openings and the crotch seam to prevent stretching.

• Sewing machine — Any home machine with a straight stitch.
• Overlock machine — For finishing raw edges inside. If you don't have one, you can use the zigzag stitch on your regular sewing machine.
• Iron — Very important for pressing seams and keeping the fabric flat and neat.
• Zipper foot (One-sided foot) — Helps you sew very close to the zipper and pocket edges.
• Tailor’s chalk or thin soap — To mark lines on the fabric.
• Ruler — To measure and mark straight lines for pockets and darts.
• Fabric scissors — Large, sharp scissors for cutting the fabric.
• Thread snips (Small scissors) — For cutting loose threads and making small, precise cuts in corners.
• Hand sewing needles & Pins — For temporary stitching and holding fabric pieces together before sewing.