Pleated Pull-On Trousers
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for pull-on trousers featuring a relaxed fit, stylish front pleats, and a comfortable elasticated back waist.
When To Wear
These trousers are designed for comfort and elegance, making them an ideal choice for:
- Casual Chic: Perfect for creating stylish yet comfortable everyday outfits.
- Office & Professional: Can be dressed up for a sophisticated work-appropriate look.
- Travel & Leisure: The pull-on style and relaxed fit make them ideal for comfortable journeys and relaxed activities.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed fit through the hip and thigh, tapering slightly to a straight leg line.
Waist: Features a flat front waistband with elegant pleats, transitioning to a comfortable elasticated back waistband for ease of wear.
Front Detail: Single front pleats on each leg, extending from the waistband to provide shape and a refined aesthetic.
Pockets: Functional side seam pockets with integrated pocket bags for convenience.
Length: Full-length design, intended to reach the ankle or top of the foot.
Hem: a clean, simple hem finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in pocket construction, forming pleats, and creating an elasticated casing.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose woven fabrics with a good drape that hold a pleat well, such as:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric (for pocket bags)
- Fusible interfacing
- Elastic tape
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm, hem allowance - 4 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need.
- From main fabric:
- Back half – 2 pieces
- Front half – 2 pieces
- Back waistband – 1 piece
- Front waistband – 1 piece
- Side – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back waistband – 1 piece
- Front waistband – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces. Also, apply fusible stay tape along the pocket opening on the front halves.
- Place the pocket bag on the front half and stitch around the pocket opening. Turn the pocket bag to the wrong side, topstitch the allowances onto the pocket bag with a 0.1 cm seam, and press.
- Place the front half onto the side according to the markings. Stitch the pocket bag to the side, overlock the allowances. Form and secure the pleats on the front halves according to the markings (pleat depths are directed towards the side seam). Secure the pocket bag to the front half along the upper and side edges.
- Stitch the center back seam on the back halves, press the allowances to the left side and overlock. Stitch the center front seam on the front halves, press the allowances to the left side and overlock.
- Stitch the side seams, press the allowances towards the back half and overlock. Stitch the inseams, press the allowances towards the back half and overlock.
- Stitch the waistband pieces into a loop, press the allowances open. Press the waistband in half lengthwise, right side out. On the back waistband, mark and topstitch the casing lines for the elastic. Insert the elastic tape into the waistband, secure according to the markings. Attach the waistband to the trousers, overlock the allowances.
- Overlock the hem allowance of the trousers, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches.
