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Elastic-Waist Pants Pattern
One pattern, six styles: a relaxed straight or wide leg, with a low, mid or high rise. Pull-on, with a fold-over elastic waistband.
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- ✓A4 & US Letter PDFs included
- ✓All 6 styles in one pattern
6 styles in 1 pattern
Choose your leg, then choose your rise. Every combination is on the same pattern.
Relaxed straight leg
Falls straight from the hip, roomy all the way down.
Wide leg
Roomy from the hip down to the hem.
Variety of rises in the same pattern
Low rise
Just above your hips
Mid rise
At your belly button
High rise
At your narrowest waist
Please note: all design variations come within the same pattern. You don't need to pick which pattern you want at purchase: this pattern includes all three rises and both the straight and wide leg.
What's included
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Front, back and pocket bag pattern pieces
Every measurement in inches and cm.
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All 3 rises and both legs
Low, mid and high rise, relaxed straight and wide leg, all on one pattern.
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Your size as an A4 and a US Letter PDF
Print it at home on whichever paper you have.
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Illustrated step-by-step instructions
From pre-washing your fabric to finishing your hem, with clear diagrams.
What you'll need
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Fabric
About 3½ to 4 yd, depending on the width of your fabric. The instructions tell you exactly how much.
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1 3/8 inch wide elastic
Enough to go around you where the top of your pants will sit.
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Matching thread and a safety pin
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A sewing machine
Plus a serger (overlocker), or your machine's zigzag stitch, to neaten the edges.
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A printer, paper scissors and tape
To print and join the pattern pages.
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Pattern paper or tracing paper
To trace the style you want, so you can keep the original and make another style later.
Simple & straightforward
How it works
Here's exactly what happens after you buy:
Choose your size and buy
Use the size guide to find your size, then check out securely.
Get your pattern straight away
Your PDFs arrive by email as soon as you've paid, with a download link. You can also download them from your order confirmation page.
Print and tape it together
Print the test page first to check the size, then print the pattern and tape the pages together.
Trace your style and sew
Trace the rise and leg you want, then follow the step-by-step instructions.
Stuck at any step? Email me at cs@stitchedfit.com and I'll help you.
Perfect for anyone, whether you're a beginner or an advanced sewer
Simple to make, with help all the way through
A simple pull-on design with no zipper, no fly and no buttons, with clear diagrams and clear step-by-step instructions.
If you've joined our Alter It Yourself course, you also get our members-only group chat, where you can ask any sewing questions, so you've got help all the way through.
Find your size
Choose your size by your hip measurement.
| US size | Hip |
|---|---|
| US 2–4 | 36 in / 91.5 cm |
| US 4–6 | 38 in / 96.5 cm |
| US 8–10 | 40 in / 101.5 cm |
| US 12 | 42 in / 106.5 cm |
| US 14–16 | 44 in / 112 cm |
| US 16–18 | 46 in / 117 cm |
| US 18–20 | 48 in / 122 cm |
- Go by your hip measurement. Measure around the fullest part of your hips and bottom.
- In between sizes? Choose the bigger size.
- Don't worry about your waist measurement. The elastic is cut to fit your own waist at the end, so just go by your hip measurement.
Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions
How does it work?
When you buy, you get your size as two PDFs: one for US Letter paper and one for A4. Print the one that suits your printer, tape the pages together, trace the rise and leg you want, then follow the step-by-step instructions to sew your pants.
How will I receive it?
By email, straight after you've paid, with a link to download your PDFs. You can also download them from your order confirmation page. If you can't see the email, check your spam or junk folder.
Which size should I buy?
Go by your hip measurement. If you're in between sizes, choose the bigger size. Don't worry about your waist measurement: the elastic is cut to fit your own waist at the end. Tap Size Guide under the sizes to see the chart.
Do I need to choose a style when I buy?
No. All six styles come in the same pattern: the relaxed straight leg and the wide leg, each with a low, mid or high rise. You choose your style when you trace the pattern, and you can come back and make another style later.
Do I get every size?
No, you get the size you choose, as a US Letter PDF and an A4 PDF.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. Print it on US Letter or A4 paper at actual size (100%). Print the test page first and measure the squares to check the size is right.
Is seam allowance included?
Yes, 3/8 in on every edge except the hem. There's no hem allowance, so you can make your pants the length you want and add the hem you like.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. It's a simple pull-on design with a fold-over elastic waist and no zipper, fly or buttons, and every step comes with clear instructions and diagrams.
Is there a video?
No, this is a PDF pattern with step-by-step instructions and diagrams. If you'd like help with fitting and hemming on video, our Alter It Yourself course covers it.
Is this product refundable?
No. The pattern is an instant-access PDF download, so it's non-refundable. As it's delivered straight away by email, it can't be returned once it's been delivered. This is also explained in our refund policy.
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