ELSIE TROUSERS PDF digital download sewing pattern by Sewgirl to make a pair of pull-on, loose fitting, wide legged trousers, with two big side pockets, flattering front pleats and a wide elasticated back waistband with an optional tie belt with tabs. They are comfortable as well as practical and stylish.
The pattern is available in all sizes UK 8-22/US 6-20 in a choice of long or short lengths (see the chart for size guide and finished measurements). This is an easy, straightforward, beginner-intermediates to dressmaking pattern*
Elsie trouser/culottes would be suitable to make in drapey linen or linen mixes or even bold cotton prints for a holiday project. Other suitable fabrics are soft fluid denims for autumn/ spring or in viscose/polyester type fabrics which, in the long length version, makes a more 'Palazzo pants' style for summer. For fabric requirements please see last image.
Please note all instructions are in English with both imperial and metric measurements.
*Tip: allow 10-15cm (4-6) for ease on the finished HIP measurement for a comfortable fit. It’s true to size, I personally make a size UK 16 (my normal size) for a more snug fit or the next size up for a looser baggier style which I prefer).
PRINTING:
INSTRUCTIONS: The step by step, easy to follow, illustrated booklet, can be downloaded and viewed on any devise to save on printing or it can be printed on A4 paper.
TEMPLATES can be printed in black and white, at 100% SCALE A4 size paper on any home printer. NB. please print the test square on page 1 and check the size first before printing the whole pattern. Pages can be easily assembled and stuck together to make a full-size template (Pritt glue sticks and a guillotine are useful).
This pattern consists of 46 x A4 pages.
Large format files can be downloaded and printed at a copy shop. (This pattern consists of two A0 large format files).
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Happy sewing!