Pull-on trousers sewing pattern

Easy trousers with an elastic waist: shorts, knee, cropped or full length, wide, straight or tapered legs, and pockets. Beginner.

The pull-on trousers as it comes; change its style in the app.

Style options

Front (2 to cut), Back (2 to cut), Waist casing (1 to cut), Pocket bag (4 to cut). Seam allowances included.

Choose a standard size or put in your own measurements: the pattern is drafted to them. The women’s body measurements (cm):

Men’s sizes XS to 3XL are in the app too. See how to take your measurements.

Suggested fabrics: Linen, cotton twill, chambray, viscose, flannel for pyjamas, light denim.

For UK 12, as it comes:

Sew a pocket bag to each front and back side seam between the notches, right sides together. Press them outwards.
Sew each front to a back along the side seam, pivoting round the pocket bags; press the pockets to the front. Then sew the inside leg seam from hem to hem. Neaten and press.
Turn one leg right side out and put it inside the other, right sides together. Sew the crotch seam from the front waist round to the back waist, matching the inside leg seams. Sew again over the curve to strengthen it; trim and neaten.
Join the casing’s short ends into a loop, leaving a 4 cm gap in the seam for the elastic. Fold it in half lengthwise and sew it to the waist, the join at the centre back.
Thread the elastic through, overlap its ends by 2 cm and sew them together. Close the gap and spread the gathers evenly.
Press up the hems, turn under the raw edges and stitch. Press.

Tote bag: A sturdy tote with boxed corners, long or short handles, an optional lining and an inside pocket.
Apron: A bib apron with a neck strap, long ties and a big front pocket, sized to you.
Cushion cover: A square or oblong cushion cover with an envelope back (no zip) or a zip, for any pad size.