Men's Drawstring Trousers
Introducing a versatile men's sewing pattern for comfortable, relaxed-fit trousers featuring an elasticated drawstring waist and practical side pockets.
When To Wear
These trousers are designed for comfort and versatility, making them suitable for:
- Casual Outings: Perfect for everyday wear, offering ease and modern style.
- Relaxed Professional Settings: Can be dressed up for smart-casual office environments.
- Travel & Leisure: Ideal for long journeys or comfortable activities due to their flexible fit.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed fit through the hip and thigh, tapering slightly to a comfortable, full-length straight leg.
Waist: Features a comfortable elasticated waistband with an adjustable drawstring closure at the front, creating a gathered detail.
Pockets: Practical angled side seam pockets are integrated into the front panel.
Hem: Finished with a clean, straight hem for a polished look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves working with knit fabrics, constructing side pockets, creating an elasticated drawstring waistband, and precise topstitching.
Fabric Recommendations
For best results, choose low-stretch knit fabrics that offer comfort and drape:
- Low-stretch knit fabrics made from natural fibers
- Low-stretch knit fabrics made from blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Elastic tape
- Drawstring cord
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm, hem allowances 2 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back half – 2 pieces
- Front half – 2 pieces
- Back waistband – 1 piece
- Front waistband – 1 piece
- Side – 2 pieces
- Pocket bag – 2 pieces
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock.
Sewing Instructions
- Place the pocket bag on the front half and stitch the pocket opening on a straight stitch machine. Clip allowances at curves, turn the pocket bag to the wrong side, topstitch allowances to the pocket bag with a 0.1 cm seam, and press.
- Place the front half on the side according to the markings. Stitch the pocket bag to the side, serge allowances. Secure the pocket bag to the front half along the top and side edges.
- Stitch the center seam on the back halves, press allowances to the left side and serge. Stitch the center seam on the front halves, press allowances to the left side and serge.
- Stitch the side seams, press allowances to the back half and serge. Stitch the inseams, press allowances to the back half and serge.
- Mark the elastic stitching lines on the waistband. On the front waistband, make 2 buttonholes for the drawstring according to the markings. Stitch the waistband and the elastic tape separately into a loop. Press the waistband lengthwise in half, right side out. Insert the elastic tape into the waistband, stretch it to the length of the waistband, and make 2 topstitches. Attach the waistband to the trousers. Insert the drawstring.
- Serge the hem allowance of the trousers, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
