Curated by ITF - Issue 24
Attwood pants pattern
The perfect casual pants pattern does not exis…
Well, it didn’t. But it does now!
Introducing Attwood - the pants that meet your everyday-wear needs.
Comfort? Check!
Style? Check!
Pockets? Check! (And would you take a look at ‘em!)
The desire to express yourself creatively by making beautifully finished clothes that also teach you new sewing skills and techniques? (No, you’re not asking too much.) CHECK!
Garment Details
A modern take on casual pants, Attwood is a pattern that will delight from so many angles. Full of clever details, like wrap-around pockets and patchwork-esque panels, these pants are a joy to make. Flat-felled seams, top-stitching and a large hem allowance create a drool-worthy finish, while the cropped, straight leg and elasticated waist make for a comfy pair of pants that you’re not going to want to take off.
Dive into your stash and make a pair for every day of the week. Have some fun with horizontal and vertical stripes and a dash of pattern clash. We dare you to see where your imagination takes you!
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Suggested Fabrics
The Attwood pants are compatible with mid-weight woven fabrics such as: linen, linen blends, cotton canvas, cotton drill and denim. The pattern lends itself well to colour blocking. Keep in mind that the weight of the fabric will determine the amount of structure and drape in the finished garment.
Fabric requirements and finished garment measurements can be found here.
Notions
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Coordinating thread
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5cm (2in) wide elastic (your waist measurement + 5cm (2in))
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Optional: If your fabric is prone to stretching, you may choose to use interfacing tape to stabilise the front opening. Alternatively, tearaway vilene can be used.
The pattern is available in sizes A - J and G - P. Our size charts can be found here.
The Attwood pants are designed to be relaxed in fit. Select a size based on your hip measurement and then adjust the elastic length to accommodate your waist.
Due to the nature of elastic waist pants, there is considerable ease in the waist of the pants before inserting elastic, so keep this in mind when selecting your size. We have provided the waist measurements without elastic so you can ensure the pants will fit over your hips.
This pattern is drafted for a height of 170cm (5'7"). Use the LENGTHEN / SHORTEN
lines on the pattern to make alterations to the length.
Fabric requirements and finished garment measurements can be found here.
Pattern includes seam allowances.
Mighty Networks community
By purchasing this issue you will gain access to the extra resources we shared in our online community group when we released the project. This means that you will be able to ask questions, share your makes and connect with other makers who are also on a mission to learn new skills and sew clothing in a slow and conscious way.
Difficulty
The pattern is placed at a Level 1.5 on the In the Folds pattern skill scale, which means you have some basic projects under your belt and are ready for new challenges. Through a combination of careful drafting and beautiful finishing techniques, this pattern will leave you feeling very proud of your garment.
By working through this pattern, you will gain confidence in: pants construction, sewing flat felled seams on straight panels and curves, patch pockets, elasticated waistbands, top-stitching and hemming.
Digital product details
The pattern is suitable for printing on both A4 and US letter sized paper. A copy shop version is also included in the file (A0 or US 36" x 48").
SIZE A - J
Print at home pattern: 39 pages (a printing plan is included in the instructions so that you can choose to only print the pages you need for your size).
Print shop version: 2 x A0 pages
SIZE G - P
Print at home pattern: 52 pages (a printing plan is included in the instructions so that you can choose to only print the pages you need for your size).
3 x A0 pages (Sizes G-P)
The pattern includes embedded layers. This means that you can select only the size/s you would like to print.
Thank you to the models!
Thank you to the amazing sample makers / models @pins_and_tonic and @thatsewliz
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We look forward to welcoming you to the In the Folds community.