Minerva Digital Pattern 6002

Introducing a digital pattern for the tailored men’s pleated trousers – Classic Menswear Refined with Utility Details.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 6002

Combining heritage suiting construction with a confident silhouette, these trousers elevate any occasion:

Office Uniform: A structured base for shirts, sweaters, or blazers—ideal for business-casual to formal environments.
City Smart: Refined enough for galleries, restaurants, and cultural events when styled with polished shoes.
Occasional Elegance: For weddings, recitals, or holidays, this trouser pattern delivers timeless sartorial sharpness.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Straight-leg, high-rise silhouette with sharp crease lines and elegant drape.

Waistband: Full waistband with belt loops in two widths (narrow and wide variants included).

Closure: Fly front with zipper and extended waistband tab for tailored finish.

Pockets – Front: Slanted side pockets with clean underlay construction.

Pockets – Back: Two double-welt back pockets with button closures.

Pleats: Two front pleats per side for shape and ease at the hip.

Style: Classic men’s suiting with detailed tailoring—ideal for formalwear, officewear, or refined casual looks.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Intermediate to Advanced. Suitable for sewists experienced with pleat construction, fly zippers, and double welt pockets.

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 6002

This pattern works best with medium-weight suiting fabrics that hold pleats well:

Wool suiting or wool-blend (gabardine, worsted, or twill)
Poly-viscose blends with slight structure
Cotton-blend suiting or chino twill
Optional cotton or viscose pocketing for inner bags
Lining in tonal lightweight fabric (for upper front only)

Avoid stretch fabrics or anything with excessive drape.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

Fusible Interfacing: 25 cm x 140 cm for waistband, fly shield, and pocket facings
Cotton Pocketing: 60 cm x 140 cm in matching or neutral tone
Lining Fabric: 75 cm x 140 cm (used for front leg lining and welt pockets)
Zipper: 1 standard zipper (20 cm)
Buttons: 4 small buttons (15 mm) for back pockets and waistband
Bias Tape: 1.2 m of 1.5 cm wide bias tape in lining fabric (for hem or inner finishing, optional)

CUTTER’S MUST FOR A DIGITAL PATTERN 6002

From Main Fabric (Wool or Suiting):

Front leg – 2 pieces
Back leg – 2 pieces
Waistband – 2 pieces
Right fly facing – 2 pieces
Left fly facing – 1 piece
Front pocket welt – 2 pieces (rectangle 16.5 x 5 cm)
Back pocket welt – 2 pieces (rectangle 13.5 x 5 cm)
Front pocket facing – 2 pieces
Back pocket facing – 2 pieces (rectangle 18 x 5 cm)
Belt loops (wide) – 1 rectangle 6.5 x 17 cm
Belt loops (narrow) – 1 rectangle 4.5 x 55 cm

From Cotton Fabric:

Front pocket bag – 2 pieces on fold
Back pocket bag – 2 pieces on fold

From Lining Fabric:

Front leg lining – 2 pieces

Fusible Interfacing:

Apply to waistband, fly facing, and all pocket welt pieces.

Note: If working with plaid or stripe suiting, align carefully across pleats and pockets for cohesive visual effect.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting your fabric:

Print out the paper patterns and lay them on your fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine required yardage.
Don’t forget mirrored and paired pieces.
Match grainlines, notches, and pleats precisely.
Shorten lining 2 cm above trouser hem to prevent peeking.

DIGITAL PATTERN 6002 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

DXF AAMA for 3D Designers: Seamlessly imports into Clo3D for simulation on male avatars—ideal for visual prototyping.
PLT Format for Contractors: Plotter-ready files for efficient production room printing.
PDF Format for Advanced Sewists: Tiled printable format with full-size accuracy and grainline markings.