101 Trouser Pattern

A gentle drawstring trouser with side pockets and a false fly, cut to sit on the waist. Features 3 versions – cropped & tapered trouser, wide straight trouser or shorts. Skill level: Beginner This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes either 8-18 or 20-28. Seam allowances are 1.5cm and are included in the pattern. Recommended Fabric: Linen, soft cottons, fine wool, wool crepe, washed silk or rayon. Choose fabrics that drape and won’t bulk around the drawstring waist. Notions: 2M (sizes 8-18) and 2.5M (size 20-28) of 13mm/0.5" cotton webbing for the drawstring 2 x small eyelets (optional eyelet or buttonhole for drawstring.) 13mm/0.5" elastic, your waist measurement plus overlap (optional) FABRIC REQUIREMENTS 120cm [44"] wide shorts/tapered/full 140cm [56"] wide shorts/tapered/full Size 8 1.35M [1.5 yds] / 1.90M [2 yds] / 2.0M [2.2 yds] 1.20M [1.3 yds] / 1.80M [2 yds] / 2.0M [2.2 yds] Size 10 1.35M [1.5 yds] / 1.90M [2 yds] / 2.10M [2.3 yds] 1.2