Flat Front Wide Leg Trousers with Elasticated Back
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for comfortable, wide-leg trousers featuring a flat front waistband and an elasticated back for ease of wear.
When To Wear
These comfortable yet stylish trousers are perfect for a variety of occasions, offering both elegance and ease:
- Everyday Style: Ideal for daily wear, providing a polished look with maximum comfort.
- Office & Professional Settings: Suitable for the workplace, offering a modern and comfortable alternative to classic suiting.
- Travel & Leisure: The relaxed fit and elasticated back make them an excellent choice for extended wear and movement.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, wide-leg silhouette that falls straight from the hip to the hem.
Waist: Features a flat front waistband with an elasticated back for a flexible and comfortable fit.
Closure: a classic zip fly closure at the front with a single button on the waistband.
Back: Shaping darts on the back halves.
Length: Full-length trousers designed to reach the ankle or slightly longer, depending on personal preference.
Hem: Straight hem with short slits at the side seams.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing a zip fly, attaching a waistband with elastic and belt loops, and finishing side slits.
Fabric Recommendations
For optimal drape and comfort, choose woven fabrics with a touch of stretch:
- Woven fabrics made from natural fibers with added elastane
Additional Supplies
- Zipper
- 1 button
- Fusible interfacing
- Elastic tape
Cutting Plan
- From main fabric:
- 1. Front Half – 2 pieces
- 2. Back Half – 2 pieces
- 3. Belt-Loop – 1 piece
- 4. Button Catch – 1 piece
- 5. Waistband – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing: Waistband, Button Catch.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the Waistband and Button Catch.
- Mark and stitch the darts on the Back Halves. Press the darts towards the center back.
- Serge/overlock the inseams, side seams, center front and center back edges, and lower edges of the pant legs. Stitch and press open the inseams. Stitch and press open the side seams up to the notch for the side slit, then press the slit allowances. Topstitch around the slit 0.5 cm from the edge. Stitch the crotch seam (center front and center back) up to the zipper notch. Stitch a second row along the seat seam next to the first stitching.
- Press the grown-on zipper facings to the wrong side. Stitch the zipper under the edge of the fly allowance (left side), close to the edge. Stitch the free zipper tape to the grown-on facing of the right half. Fold the Button Catch in half lengthwise, stitch across the short lower end and turn. Serge/overlock the long edge of the Button Catch. Topstitch the grown-on zipper facing on the left half, catching the Button Catch. Topstitch the right edge of the opening, catching the facing.
- Fold the Belt-Loop strip in half lengthwise, right sides together, align the raw edges, and stitch 0.5-0.7 cm from the edges. Then turn it right side out, straighten the seam, placing it on the fold or rolling a 0.1-0.2 cm edge toward the inside, and press.
- Press the Waistband in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and serge/overlock the lower inner edge of the Waistband. Cut the strip into belt loops of the required length and topstitch them to the lower edge of the waistband according to the markings.
- Cut elastic tape to size. Secure the elastic inside the back section of the Waistband, stitching across the waistband at the side marks. Stitch the waistband with belt loops to the upper edge of the pants. Stitch the ends of the waistband, trim seam allowances at the corners, and turn right side out. Topstitch the lower serged edge of the waistband into the attachment seam and press the waistband. Topstitch the belt loops to the upper edge of the waistband.
- Press the hem allowance to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Make a buttonhole on the right side of the waistband, and sew a button on the left side.
