Minerva Digital Pattern 6001

Introducing a digital pattern for the casual men’s straight-leg trousers – Rugged Cotton Meets Everyday Function.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 6001

A practical foundation for day-to-day dressing, these trousers combine classic form with utilitarian comfort:

Everyday Utility: Built for errands, casual Fridays, or creative workspaces—comfortable yet polished.
Travel Companion: With roomy fit and deep pockets, they’re ideal for long days and versatile styling.
Urban Cool: Team with sneakers and a structured jacket for casual confidence with practical roots.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Straight-leg cut with relaxed ease and clean shaping through hip and thigh.

Waistband: Structured waistband with belt loops and traditional fly finish.

Closure: Fly front zipper with a single button waistband closure.

Pockets – Front: Slanted side pockets with internal bags.

Pockets – Back: Welt pockets with flaps and decorative pointed edging secured by buttons.

Details: Topstitching throughout adds structure and reinforces seams.

Style: Functional, clean, and slightly rugged—ideal for cotton gabardine or twill with everyday appeal.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Intermediate. For sewists familiar with patch pocket construction, fly fronts, and sturdy materials.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

No seam allowances by default. If an option to add them at 1 EUR is chosen, pattern will come with seam allowances included.

Please note: A single contour on the pattern pieces means no seam allowances are included. A double contour indicates seam allowances are included.

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 6001

Select firm cotton fabrics to maintain the tailored casual shape:

Cotton gabardine (e.g., dark green or khaki)
Cotton canvas or twill
Medium-weight denim
Lightweight cotton lining or pocketing fabric (in white or neutral tones)

Avoid soft or drapey fabrics to maintain crisp construction and hold the topstitching.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

Fusible Interfacing: 10 cm x 140 cm (for partial waistband reinforcement)
Cotton Pocketing: 40 cm x 140 cm (white or neutral)
Lining Fabric: 40 cm (optional, for front leg lining or flap underlay)
Zipper: 1 zipper in matching tone (20 cm)
Buttons:
- 1 button (22 mm) for waistband closure (preferably shank style)
- 2 small buttons (10 mm) for back pocket flaps

CUTTER’S MUST FOR A DIGITAL PATTERN 6001

From Main Fabric (Cotton Gabardine or Twill):

Front leg – 2 pieces
Back leg – 2 pieces
Fly facing – 1 piece
Side front pocket facing (bock) – 2 pieces
Back pocket flap – 4 pieces
Back pocket facing – 2 pieces
Back pocket welts – 4 pieces
Waistband, left – 1 piece
Waistband, right – 1 piece
Belt loops – 1 piece (long strip to be divided into segments)

From Cotton Fabric (White or Neutral):

Front pocket bag – 2 pieces
Back pocket bag – 2 pieces

From Lining Fabric (optional):

Front leg lining – 2 pieces

From Fusible Interfacing:

Apply to half of waistband width and inner pocket flap facings.

Note: For directional or patterned fabrics, align and mirror all pieces for clean symmetry. Flap shaping should be mirrored for left/right sides.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting your fabric:

Print and lay out pattern pieces on your fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine yardage.
Account for mirrored pieces, seam direction, and pattern matching.
Always align notches and grainlines.

DIGITAL PATTERN 6001 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

DXF AAMA for 3D Designers: Easily imports into Clo3D for accurate simulation—great for visualizing fit and fabric behavior.
PLT Format for Contractors: Compatible with industry plotters—perfect for scaling and batch production.
PDF Format for Advanced Sewists: Tiled layout for A4/Letter home printers—includes notches, grainlines, and all major pieces.