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Equal parts function and flair, these barrel leg pants are made for long walksโwhether youโre roaming city streets or wandering forest trails. Cut wide through the leg and tapered at the ankle, they feature an elasticated waist with a drawstring, darted hems, and plenty of pockets. Best in linen or twill, theyโre the kind of elevated pull-on youโll reach for again and again.
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1 cm (3/8″) seam allowance included!
Material
- FABRIC: 2m (2 1/4 yd) chambray, chino, crรชpe, denim, linen, silk, or viscose
- All-purpose thread
- Universal or โMicrotexโ needle, depending on the fabric
- Stay tape, 1 cm (3/8โ) wide
- Fusible interfacing
- Buttonhole cutter or seam ripper
- Safety pin
- Roughly 1 m (1 1/8 yd) knitted elastic, 4 cm (1 1/2โ) wide
- 1.5 m (1 5/8 yd) cord, or shoelace 0.5 cm (1/4โ) 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!
If you need to adapt the length of your garment to your height, check this helpful tutorial here!
| 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 | 94 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
Keep in mind that the final measurements have a significant amount of ease built in to create a more relaxed silhouette.
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Waist (min) | 68 cm (27″) | 72 cm (28 1/2″) | 76 cm (30″) | 80 cm (31 1/2″) | 84 cm (33″) | 88 cm (34 1/2″) | 92 cm (36″) |
| Waist (max) | 95 cm (37 1/2″) | 99 cm (39″) | 103 cm (40 1/2″) | 107 cm (42″) | 111 cm (43 1/2″) | 115 cm (45″) | 119 cm (46 1/2″) |
| Hip | 100 cm (40 1/2″) | 104 cm (42″) | 108 cm (43 1/2″) | 112 cm (45″) | 116 cm (46 1/2″) | 120 cm (48″) | 124 cm (49 1/2″) |
| Rise | 24 cm (9 1/4″) | 24.5 cm (9 1/2″) | 25 cm (9 3/4″) | 25.5 cm (10″) | 26 cm (10 1/4″) | 26.5 cm (10 1/2″) | 27 cm (10 3/4″) |
| Inseam | 73 cm (29″) | 73 cm (29″) | 73 cm (29″) | 73 cm (29″) | 73 cm (29″) | 73 cm (29″) | 73 cm (29″) |
Sewing Notes
Here are some tips we 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 isnโt too tight. You want it snug, but not squeezing you.
- On the finished garment measurements chart, see how long the garment is and if itโll work for your height. Itโs 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.
- Because this is a pull-on fit, the waist of the finished garment needs to be able to get as wide as your hips. If it’s not, you’re going to have a hard time getting it on.
- If you need 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.
- Choose a lightweight interfacing so it doesnโt add bulk to the fabric. Also, grab a color thatโll blend right in with light-colored fabric.
Cutting out
- Before you start cutting your fabrics, wash and dry them like youโd do for the finished piece. Keep in mind the fabric type and what itโs 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 doesnโt twist up. If it does, unfold it and refold until itโs nice and flat. Then, lay out the pattern pieces so the grainline runs parallel to the selvages.
- Make sure you donโt cut the notches too long; aim for them to be around 0.3-0.4 cm long (1/8โณ). Also, be sure to trace all the pattern markings on the fabrics with a tailorโs 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 isnโt 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 unsure how to sew buttonholes, just take a look at your sewing machine manual. The process can differ from one machine to another.
- 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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Thank you!!
Hi! Love the fit of these! Immediately got the idea to make summer pants for my husband, so I was wondering if a male fit included in the pattern or if you have any recommendations for altering it? Thanks!
I think it will work because it’s a baggy fit. The only thing I could think of is to make the front crotch extension a little wider (shifting the front crotch/inseam corner further out).
Hi, I canโt download the sewing guide for the barrel leg pants without signing up for a monthly subscription to Second-Manual. Please can someone help me and send a link to my email address? Thank you. Claire x
This is the link: https://ko-fi.com/s/e4de8f5d43
I don’t have a monthly subscription for this blog…
This pattern is AMAZING!!! I received so many compliments ๐ This is now my favorite smart casual pants. Thank you!!!
Awesome!! Thank you for your kind words!
Bjr, j’ adore vos patrons mais je trouve pas les tutos de montage , est ce possible de me renseigner ? merci et continuez comme รงa, vs รชtes parfaite. bonne couture
Hiya! Love the look of these but my size isn’t accommodated. Any chance you could offer this in a XXL or XXXL? I have a 98 cm waist and a 125 hip. Thanks in advance! Best, K
Hi Katharina, I have a tutorial on how to add sizes here: https://unfetteredpatterns.blog/how-to-add-sizes-to-a-sewing-pattern/
Hello, do these patterns have seam allowances?
Hi, yes they have seam allowances (1 cm or 3/8″).
Does any pattern come paper, I don’t have a printer
Hello, no, you need to print it yourself.
Thank you for this pattern! I made it in a lightweight denim-type fabric with very thin stripes and they came out great, fit very well! I appreciate you!
I’m glad you liked them! Thanks for the kind words!