Flat Front Pants with Turn-Ups
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for tailored, straight-leg pants, defined by a clean flat front, mid-rise waist, and fashionable turn-up cuffs.
When To Wear
These versatile pants are perfect for adding a touch of modern sophistication to a range of occasions:
- Smart Casual Events: Ideal for polished daytime looks or stylish evening gatherings.
- Creative Professional Settings: A comfortable yet refined option for the modern workplace.
- Stylish Weekend Wear: Perfect for gallery visits, brunches, or elevated leisure activities.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A contemporary straight-leg silhouette, offering a balanced and comfortable fit.
Waist: Features a clean, mid-rise waistline with a shaped waistband for a secure and flattering fit.
Front: Designed with a smooth flat front, ensuring a streamlined appearance.
Back: Includes shaping darts for an enhanced fit through the rear.
Closure: A classic fly-front zipper with a single button closure at the waistband.
Hem: Distinctive turn-up cuffs provide a chic, tailored finish to the hem.
Length: Cropped length, designed to hit elegantly above the ankle.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with installing a fly-front zipper, constructing a shaped waistband, and precise hem finishing for the turn-up cuffs.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose woven fabrics with a slight stretch to ensure both comfort and a structured drape:
- Denim with Lycra/Spandex content
- Stretch cotton twill
- Gabardine with elastane
- Stretch sateen
Additional Supplies
- 1 zipper, 22 cm (approx. 8.5 inches)
- 1 button
- Fusible interfacing for waistband pieces
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- 2. BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- 3. Right belt part - 1 QTY
- 4. Left belt part - 1 QTY
- 5. FLY FACING - 1 QTY
- 6. Back belt part – 2 QTY
- Interfacing: belt pieces.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the belt pieces with FUSIBLE INTERFACING.
- Stitch darts. Press their depths towards the center edges. Stitch the back belt parts to the front ones.
- Place front panels right sides together, under the slit mark, stitch the front center seam, stopping approx. 2 cm before the inseam line.
- ZIPPER CLOSURE: Press the integrated zipper FACINGS to the wrong side. Stitch the ZIPPER under the edge of the SEAM ALLOWANCE for the closure (left side) along the edge. Stitch the free tape of the ZIPPER to the right panel, to the integrated FACING. Fold the FLY FACING in half lengthwise, stitch the upper and lower short edges. Topstitch the integrated zipper FACING onto the FLY FACING on the left pant leg. Topstitch the right edge of the slit, catching the FACING.
- Place one front and one back panel right sides together. Stitch the side seams and inseams. Press seam allowances open.
- Stitch one of the longitudinal edges of the belt pieces to the upper edge of the pants, right sides together, leaving the SEAM ALLOWANCE for the closure protruding at the left edge of the slit. Place both pant legs right sides together, one inside the other. Stitch the center seam up to the belt edge. Press the center seam allowances open up to the curve. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the belt attachment seams towards the belt. Fold the belt right side in, in half widthwise, stitch the front ends. Turn the belt out, topstitch from the right side exactly in the attachment seam.
- Press the pant hem allowance to the inside, fold the raw edges and stitch along the edge. Fold the CUFF along the marking and attach to the side and inseams.
- On the right end of the belt, make a buttonhole. Sew a button to the left end.
