Closet Core Patterns – Mitchell Trousers Pattern (Sizes 0-20)

Difficulty: Intermediate

Size: 0-20 (approx. UK 6-20 based on our size chart)

Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.

Description

The Mitchell trousers offer a contemporary twist to the classic pleated pants. Elegant yet comfortable, they come with distinctive features and are sure to become your favourite bottom wear.

The Mitchell Trousers have a high-waisted design with a fly front zipper and a concealed waistband facing for a seamless silhouette through the rise. You can choose between a concealed pants hook and bar or a traditional button closure. The front has deep pleats enclosing an exclusive angled pocket, while the back has darts that shape the pants with the option of adding welt pockets. View A has a tapered leg that ends at the ankle, while View B has a full-length wide leg with adjustable waist straps secured by D-rings or sliders.

Suggested Fabrics

For a more structured look, use a sturdy woven such as lightweight denim to midweight denim, twill and canvas, and midweight linen, cotton, and wool suiting. For a softer look, use midweight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, wool crepe, or silk noil.

Notions

Fusible interfacing, 1/2 yd (0.45 m) for 58” wide interfacing, 1 yd (0.9 m) for 20” wide interfacing, Pocket lining, 3/4 yd (0.7 m) for 45” or 58” wide fabric, Pants zipper, 0-20 Size Range: sizes 0-6 = 5″ long, sizes 8-16 = 6″ long, sizes 18-20 = 7″ long, Sew-in hook & bar closure for pants, 1/2″ (13mm), Pants button to secure fly front, 5/8″ (16 mm), Button for inside waistband, 5/8” (16 mm), Thread in matching colour, Optional: Slider buckles or D-Rings for adjustable waist straps, 2 pairs x 1 1/2” (38 mm), Optional: Small buttons to secure back pocket welts, 3/8 – 1/2″ (10-15 mm), Optional: Twill tape to reinforce front pocket openings, 1/2 yd (0.5 m), Optional: Double fold bias tape for finishing waistband (may be replaced with serged stitch), 2 yds (1.75 m)