Beginner · Front, back
Elastic-waist pants pattern from your measurements
In short: Enter hip, waist, body rise and inseam and get front and back trouser pieces with a proper crotch curve, a fold-over elastic casing, seam and hem allowance and matched notches. Inseams and outseams are trued to the same length automatically. Preview free; the printable PDF is $4.99 for this style or $9.99 for a 7-day pass to every style (one style is free each day).
Elastic-waist trousers — your size
- Finished hip / waist before elastic102 cm
- Inseam front / back78.2 cm
- Outseam difference front vs back0 cm
- Elastic length (waist − 5 cm)65 cm
- Seam allowanceincluded
- Pages23 × A4 + cover · or 1 × A0
Preview is free. Get the printable pattern:
- Tiled A4 + cover page with 10 cm and 4 in squares
- A0 projector / copy-shop file
- Seam allowance, notches, grain lines, cutting notes
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Before printing the pattern, print the free 1-page test at 100% and check the 10 cm square.
Measurements you need
| Hip | Around the fullest part of the seat, feet together. |
|---|---|
| Waist | Around your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso. Tie a string there first. |
| Body rise | Sit on a hard chair; at the side, from the waist string straight down to the seat. |
| Inseam | Inside leg, from the crotch to the floor (or wanted hem) without shoes. |
Full guide with tips: how to measure yourself for sewing.
How to use it
- Measure hip, waist, rise (sitting) and inseam.
- Choose the hem width.
- Print, cut 2 fronts and 2 backs, sew and thread the elastic.
Questions
How do I measure rise for trousers?
Sit on a hard chair and measure at the side from your waist string straight down to the seat. That 'body rise' sets the crotch depth.
Why is the back crotch longer than the front?
Your seat needs more room than your front, so the back crotch extension is longer and the back waist is raised slightly — standard trouser drafting.
What elastic should I use?
3 cm (1¼ in) wide non-roll elastic, cut about 8–10 cm shorter than your waist. The casing is drafted for elastic up to 3.5 cm wide.
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