Tailored Straight Leg Trousers with Fly
Stylish and comfortable, these trousers feature a classic straight-leg silhouette with an expertly constructed fly front and integrated waistband facing.
When To Wear
These tailored trousers are a versatile staple, perfect for:
- Professional Settings: Ideal for office wear or business casual environments when paired with a blazer or blouse.
- Smart Casual Outings: Excellent for polished everyday looks, brunches, or daytime events.
- Evening & Special Occasions: Dress them up with a sophisticated top and heels for dinner or cultural events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a classic straight-leg cut with a relaxed, tailored fit through the hip and thigh.
Waist: Features an integrated facing for a clean finish and includes belt loops for versatile styling.
Closure: a sophisticated fly front zipper with a button closure at the waistband for a secure fit.
Pockets: Practical and discreet side seam pockets are integrated into the design.
Back: Designed with back darts for a refined fit that contours gracefully.
Hem: a clean, straight hem provides a polished finish at the ankle.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in zipper insertion, dart construction, and finishing an integrated waistband.
Fabric Recommendations
Select medium-weight fabrics with good drape and stability for a crisp finish:
- Natural or blended suiting fabrics
Additional Supplies
- 1 zipper, 22 cm (approx. 8.5 inches)
- 1 button
- Fusible interfacing for facings
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Front with integrated facing - 2 qty
- 2. Back with integrated facing - 2 qty
- 3. Belt loop - 4 qty
- 4. Fly shield - 1 qty
- Interfacing: facing pieces.
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce the integrated facings with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts, press dart fullness towards the center.
- Stitch side seams. Stitch inseams. Press seam allowances open. In one step, stitch the front and back center seams, leaving an unstitched section for the zipper closure. Press seam allowances open from the top down to the beginning of the curves.
- Zipper closure: Press the integrated facings of the zipper closure to the wrong side. Stitch the zipper under the edge of the seam allowance for the closure (left side) close to the edge. Stitch the free tape of the zipper to the right, to the integrated facing. Fold the fly shield in half lengthwise, stitch the upper and lower short edges. Topstitch the integrated zipper facing onto the fly shield on the left pant. Topstitch the right edge of the opening, catching the facing.
- Upper edge of pants: Turn the integrated facings to the wrong side, press the upper edge. Fold under the facings from the inside, sew onto the zipper tape. Additionally, sew the lower edges of the facings to the seam allowances and dart fullness.
- Topstitch the belt loops onto the pant panels.
- Make a buttonhole on the right, sew a button onto the left.
- Lower edge: Turn the hem seam allowances to the wrong side and hand stitch.
