Flared Pants with Side Zipper
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for high-waisted flared pants, featuring a tailored fit through the hips and a clean, structured waistband with a side zipper closure.
When To Wear
These elegant flared pants are a stylish choice for a variety of occasions, offering both comfort and sophistication:
- Professional Settings: Ideal for office wear, business meetings, or professional events when paired with a blouse or blazer.
- Smart Casual Outings: Perfect for daytime events, brunches, or elevated casual gatherings.
- Evening & Dressy Occasions: Style with a dressy top and heels for an elegant evening look or special event.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the high waist and hips, gradually flaring from the knee to a full-length hem.
Waist: Features a structured, high-rise waistband designed for a tailored fit.
Closure: Includes a neat side zipper closure on the left, complemented by a button and buttonhole on the waistband for a secure and smooth front.
Pockets: Designed with a smooth front and back, without pockets, for a clean and streamlined appearance.
Hem: Finished with a clean, turned-up stitched hem.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires accurate seaming, precise zipper insertion (hidden seam), and careful waistband construction including a buttonhole.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight fabrics with good drape and body to achieve the desired tailored silhouette and elegant flare:
- Suiting fabrics (wool blends, polyester blends)
- Gabardine
- Crepe
- Linen blends
- Ponte de Roma
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing for waistband
- 1 zipper
- 1 button
Cutter's Must
- Back - 2 qty
- Front - 2 qty
- Waistband - 1 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the side seams, leaving an open section at the top of the left seam for the zipper closure. Stitch the inseams. Stitch the front and back center seams with a single continuous stitch.
- Press the seam allowances for the zipper along the edges to the wrong side. Insert the zipper from the inside with a blind stitch.
- Attach the fusible interfacing to the waistband. Attach the waistband to the upper edges of the trousers, leaving a seam allowance for the closure at the back edge of the slit. Turn the waistband halfway to the right side, cleanly stitch the ends. Fold under the inner edge of the waistband and stitch it onto the attachment seam. Create a buttonhole at the front end of the waistband. Sew a button onto the waistband's seam allowance corresponding to the buttonhole's position.
- Press the hem allowance to the wrong side and stitch.
