Pleated Pull-On Trousers

Name: Pleated Pull-On Trousers
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2222
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2222

Women's full-length tapered trousers with one pleat on each front leg, slanted side pockets and a waistband with elastic in a casing at the back. There is no fly or zipper: the trousers pull on. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: suiting fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Pleated Pull-On Trousers

Women's full-length tapered trousers with one pleat on each front leg, slanted side pockets and a waistband with elastic in a casing at the back. There is no fly or zipper: the trousers pull on.

When To Wear

At the office with a blouse or fine knit and loafers.
For travel and everyday wear in spring and autumn.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Relaxed through the hip, tapering towards the ankle.

Length: Full length, to the ankle.

Front: One pleat on each front, folded towards the side seam; centre front seam without a fly.

Pockets: Slanted side pockets with a side piece; pocket openings stabilised with fusible tape and topstitched 0.1 cm from the edge; pocket bags cut from lining fabric.

Waist: Interfaced waistband in front and back pieces, folded in half; the back has stitched channels for elastic, the front stays flat.

Back: Centre back seam, no darts or pockets.

Finishing: Hems turned up 4 cm and sewn by hand with blind stitches.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Slanted pockets, pleats and an elastic casing in the back waistband; no zipper or buttonholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Suiting fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric (pocket bags)
Fusible interfacing (waistband)
Fusible tape (pocket openings)
Elastic

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:
- Pocket bag – 2 pieces
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.