Pants with Ribbed Waist and Cuffs
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for flowing, relaxed-fit pants featuring a comfortable elasticated waist and stylish ribbed cuffs, creating a modern balloon silhouette.
When To Wear
These pants are designed for versatile, comfortable styling, making them an ideal choice for:
- Casual Chic: Perfect for effortlessly stylish everyday wear, blending comfort with contemporary fashion.
- Travel & Leisure: Ideal for vacations, cruises, or relaxed outings due to their lightweight fabric and comfortable, non-restrictive fit.
- Warm Weather Styling: An excellent choice for spring and summer ensembles, pairing well with light blouses or tops.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed and flowing through the leg, tapering gently towards the ankle with a gathered, balloon-like effect.
Waist: High-rise, elasticated, and finished with a ribbed knit band for a comfortable, pull-on style.
Cuffs: Ribbed knit cuffs at the ankle, creating a soft gathered effect and defining the relaxed silhouette.
Length: Full-length pants, designed to sit at the ankle.
Seams: Constructed with side, inseam, and front & back center seams for a defined yet relaxed fit.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in attaching elastic to a waistband, setting in ribbed knit components (cuffs and waistband), and managing gathering techniques.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, draping fabrics for the main body of the pants, and ribbed knit fabric for the cuffs and waistband:
- Thin silk fabric
- Lightweight fabrics with a fluid drape (e.g., rayon challis, crepe de chine)
- Ribbed knit fabric (for waist & cuffs)
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- Front – 2 qty
- Back – 2 qty
- Waistband – 2 qty
- Cuff – 2 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch and overlock the side seams of the trousers. Press the side seams towards the back.
- Stitch and overlock the inseams. Press the inseams towards the back.
- Stitch the front and center seam. Overlock the front and center seam. Stitch a second line along the seat seam next to the stitching line of the front and center seam.
- Stitch and overlock the side seams of the cuff into a ring. Attach the cuff to the bottom of the trousers, easing the bottom edge of the trousers and stretching the cuff. Overlock the attachment seam.
- Cut the elastic trim strip according to your size. Stitch the side seams of the elastic trim strip. Stitch and overlock the side seams of the waistband. Baste the elastic trim strip to the bottom edge of the knit waistband.
- Align the side seams of the waistband and trousers, then attach the waistband, easing the top edge of the trousers and stretching the bottom edge of the waistband. Remove temporary stitching. Attach the elastic trim strip to the waistband. Overlock the attachment seam.
