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Step into effortless style with these pull-on pants that perfectly blend comfort and practicality. Featuring a flattering high waist, wide-leg silhouette, and an elasticated waist for an easy pull-on fit, they offer both style and ease. Designed for light, fresh fabrics like linen, they’re your go-to choice for warm weather and lounging. Plus, it works great for creating a fun and cozy PJ set!
Download the FREE PDF sewing pattern, and sew your own handmade pants now!
1 cm (3/8″) seam allowance included!
Material
- FABRIC: 2 m (2 1/4 yd) chambray, chino, flannel, linen, satin, silk, twill, or viscose
- All-purpose thread
- Universal needle or Microtex needle, depending on the fabric
- Roughly 0.9 m (1 yd) knitted elastic, 4 cm (1 1/2”) wide
Important: Fabric requirements are based on a fabric width of 150 cm (59″). If your fabric is narrower, additional yardage may be required.
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Sizing Guide
This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m (5.4 ft). Check this tutorial if you want to add sizes to your pattern!
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Bust | 85 cm (33 1/2″) | 89 cm (35″) | 93 cm (36 1/2″) | 97 cm (38″) | 101 cm (39 1/2″) | 105 cm (41″) | 109 cm (42 1/2″) |
| Waist | 64 cm (25 1/2″) | 68 cm (27″) | 72 cm (28 1/2″) | 76 cm (30″) | 80 cm (31 1/2″) | 84 cm (33″) | 88 cm (34 1/2″) |
| Hips | 92 cm (36 1/2″) | 96 cm (38″) | 100 cm (39 1/2″) | 104 cm (41″) | 108 cm (42 1/2″) | 112 cm (44″) | 116 cm (45 1/2″) |
Finished garment measurements
Ease is included in the measurements below to make the garment larger than the body.
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Waist (min) | 64 cm (25 1/2″) | 68 cm (27″) | 72 cm (28 1/2″) | 76 cm (30″) | 80 cm (31 1/2″) | 84 cm (33″) | 88 cm (34 1/2″) |
| Waist (max) | 90 cm (35 3/4″) | 94 cm (37 1/4″) | 98 cm (38 3/4″) | 102 cm (40 1/4″) | 106 cm (41 3/4″) | 110 cm (43 1/4″) | 114 cm (44 3/4″) |
| Hips | 100 cm (39 1/2″) | 104 cm (41″) | 108 cm (42 1/2″) | 112 cm (44″) | 116 cm (45 1/2″) | 120 cm (47″) | 124 cm (48 1/2″) |
| Rise | 28 cm (10 3/4″) | 28.5 cm (11″) | 29 cm (11 1/4″) | 29.5 cm (11 1/2″) | 30 cm (11 3/4″) | 30.5 cm (12″) | 31 cm (12 1/4″) |
| Inseam | 71 cm (28″) | 71 cm (28″) | 71 cm (28″) | 71 cm (28″) | 71 cm (28″) | 71 cm (28″) | 71 cm (28″) |
Sewing Notes
Here are some tips I recommend for a successful sewing project:
Fit and style
- Choose a size based on your hips. Take a look at the body measurements chart to guide you.
- To get your hip size, measure around the fullest part of your buttock. Just make sure the measuring tape isn’t too tight. You want it snug, but not squeezing you.
- On the finished garment measurements chart, see how long the garment is and if it’ll work for your height. It’s a good idea to compare the length with something similar you already own. Just keep in mind that these pants are full-length, so when sitting down, the hem should cover your ankles.
- If you want to adapt the length of your garment to your height, check this helpful tutorial here!
Fabrics
- Choose from a wide range of fabrics, from fluid and silky to more structured and crisp. The choice depends on the silhouette you want to achieve, but avoid fabrics that are too heavy, as they can make the seams bulky.
Cutting out
- Before you start cutting your fabrics, wash and dry them like you’d do for the finished piece. Keep in mind the fabric type and what it’s made of so you choose the right cleaning method (like how hot the water should be or what kind of cycle to use…). Plus, the dyes used on certain fabrics tend to bleed when washed, so wash yours separately, or with similar colors.
- After you wash and dry the fabric, give it a good press to get rid of any creases. Just make sure your iron is set to the right temperature for the fabric. Generally, synthetic fibers like acrylic, spandex, or polyester should be pressed on low heat, while natural fibers like cotton, wool, or linen can handle higher heat.
- When you’re set to cut the fabric, just fold it lengthwise right sides together. Make sure the fold is straight and doesn’t twist up. If it does, unfold it and refold until it’s nice and flat. Then, lay out the pattern pieces so the grainline runs parallel to the selvages.
- When you’re set to cut the fabric, place it on your work surface right side up, unfolded. Then, lay out the pattern pieces, printed side up, so the grainline runs parallel to the selvages.
- Make sure you don’t cut the notches too long; aim for them to be around 0.3-0.4 cm long (1/8″). Also, be sure to trace all the pattern markings on the fabrics with a tailor’s chalk or a fabric marker.
Sewing
- Before you start sewing, grab a scrap piece of fabric and try out a few stitches to see how the tension and stitch length look. If the seam isn’t turning out great, try re-threading your machine first. Still not working? Then go ahead and adjust the tension. As for stitch length, thicker fabric usually needs longer stitches, so adjust that as needed. And if your stitches are skipping, switch to a new needle or to a bigger one.
- If you’re planning to use a fabric like silk, satin, or viscose, definitely grab a “microtex” needle made for slippery fabrics. And here’s a handy tip: when you’re cutting out your pattern in the fabric, throw a sheet of silk paper between the fabric layers. It helps keep the slippery stuff in place and makes cutting way easier!
Good luck with your sewing project!
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Wow, thank you for this awesome sewing pattern. I made a size L and changed the pocket to a somewhat slanted one and added a faux tie to the front and had to shorten by 3″ as I am 5.1 tall, also added .5″ to the back rise. I absolutely love the fit – effortlessly elegant. OMW!, and the fact they are pull up is such a blessing. I can see more of these popping up. I want to try a cargo pants with side pockets and flap and pockets on the backside as well. Easy to print and put the pattern together and even easier to sew up. Thanks again ☺
I would like the free pattern please (Pull-on pants). Thank you
Check for the download button in the blog post.
Quiero este patron, es muy bonito
Me encanta!
Hello love the pants, but I come 2 cm short on the hips with the largest size is that possible to alter? I’m a beginner
Of course, check in the tutorial section, there’s a technique on how to add sizes: unfetteredpatterns.blog/how-to-add-sizes-to-a-sewing-pattern/
Hi
I downloaded the pattern but I can’t find the instructions for sewing them, thank you
Sorry to ask. I have a little bit confuse in this wide leg pattern. why the pattern of back waistband, it says 2x fabric while front waistband just 1x fabric? sorry, Im the beginner. thank u
Try to download it again, I think you have an older version. If you already printed the pattern, it’s ok, just correct it by hand. Both pieces should be cut once.
Thank you very much for the reply
Hi. Sorry sor asking. Why the pattern for back waistband need 2x of fabric while front waistband is 1x of fabric. I’ve got a little bit confuse. Thank you
Hello – for the pants pieces front and back, does the second set need to be mirrored?
Hello,
I downloaded the pattern but I can’t find the instructions for sewing them.
How can I get them.
Thanks in advance
Hello, you need to buy the instructions on her ko-fi 🙂
Hello Mariehellene,
Thanks for your kind reply!