The Assembly Line : Almost Long Trousers Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Almost long trousers pattern can really change style depending on fabric choice - from office cool to loungewear.
These pants have a relaxed fit, positioned at the lower waist, and dropped crotch.
The leg tapers to the ankle, waistband and bottom cuffs are elasticated.
The trousers feature in-seam pockets.
Make More With This Pattern :
- Different types fabrics will really transform the look
- Skip the ankle cuffs and hem the openings (hack)
This is a multi-size pattern, including size XS-L.
Find Your Fit :
The trousers have a relaxed fit, positioned at lower waist, so use your (lower) waist and seat measurement for sizing.
If you wish to adjust the relaxed waist you can choose to add more or less elastic tape. Just remember that the waist has to be wide enough to be pulled over your seat when putting the trousers on.
You can easily shorten or lengthen the pattern, make the adjustment at knee height.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
Fabric Suggestions:
Mid to heavy weight fabrics such as denim, cotton twill, lightweight canvas.
Fabric Requirements:
- 140-150 cm (55-60 inches) fabric width:
XS 1.3 m (1.45 yd) / S 1.4 m (1.55 yd) / M 1.5 m (1.65 yd) / L 1.6 m (1.75 yd)
Notions:
Matching thread
Elastic tape width 50 mm (2 inches), XS 1.4 m (1.55 yd) / S 1.6 m (1.75 yd) / M 1.7 m (1.85 yd) / L 1.9 m (2.1 yd)
0.2 m (0.25 yd) interfacing