Flared Trousers with Front Seam Slits
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for high-waisted flared trousers, distinguished by prominent front leg seams that open into stylish slits at the hem.
When To Wear
These elegant trousers blend sophistication with a modern edge, suitable for:
- Business & Polished Casual: Ideal for office environments or sophisticated daytime outings.
- Evening & Event Wear: a chic choice for dinners, parties, or semi-formal gatherings.
- Fashion-Forward Styling: Perfect for creating a distinctive and contemporary ensemble.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: High-waisted and fitted through the hip and thigh, flaring gradually from the knee to a wide hem.
Waist: Clean, faced waistband for a smooth, tailored finish at a high-rise position.
Front Detail: Prominent vertical seams run down the front of each leg, opening into stylish, high slits at the hem.
Closure: Discreet fly front zipper ensures a seamless look.
Back: Features tailored darts for a flattering fit.
Hem: Finished with striking front seam slits that add movement and a contemporary touch.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with zipper insertion, tailored seams, and faced waistbands.
Fabric Recommendations
Select suiting fabrics with good drape and body to enhance the flared silhouette and tailored details:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Inner front - qty 2
- 2. Side front - qty 2
- 3. Back - qty 2
- 4. Back facing - qty 1
- 5. Front facing - qty 2
- 6. Underlap - qty 1
- Interfacing: facing pieces.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the facing pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the darts, press dart depths towards the center.
- Stitch the princess seams on the front panels up to the slit mark. Press seam allowances open.
- Stitch the side seams. Stitch the 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 to the start of the curves.
- Zipper closure: Press the one-piece zipper facings to the wrong side. Stitch the zipper under the edge of the closure allowance (left side) close to the edge. Stitch the free zipper tape to the right to the one-piece facing. Fold the underlap in half lengthwise, finish the upper and lower short edges. Topstitch the one-piece zipper facing onto the underlap on the left pant leg. Topstitch the right edge of the slit, catching the facing.
- Upper edge of the pants: Stitch the facings at the side edges. Topstitch the facing, right sides together, to the upper edges of the panels. Trim seam allowances to 0.5 cm width, place under the facings and stitch close to the edge. Turn the facings to the wrong side, press the upper edge. Fold the facings under from the inside, sew onto the zipper tape. Additionally, sew the lower edges of the facings to the seam allowances and dart depths.
- Lower edge: Turn the hem allowances to the wrong side and stitch.
