Pants & skirts · Medium
Straight Trousers
Timeless proportions that work for casual or smart outfits.
5 adjustable style options
Forma: 40 MTC · Misura: 50 MTC · Precisa: 60 MTC
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5 adjustable style options
- Leg length
Sets the length of the pant or short leg.
Variants: short, regular, long
- Waist level
Sets how high or low the waistband sits relative to the natural waist.
Variants: low, mid, high
- Rise balance
Fine-tunes the vertical rise balance in shorts. Shift up when the front or back needs a little more height than the base block provides.
Numeric adjustment in centimetres
- Seat balance (cm)
Adds or removes room across the seat and back crotch.
Numeric adjustment in centimetres
- Thigh balance (cm)
Adds or removes room at the thigh.
Numeric adjustment in centimetres
Measurements this pattern needs
The engine drafts this model from 8 body measurements. You enter them once in your profile; each one comes with a note on how to measure.
Waist circumference
Measure around the narrowest part of the torso (waist).
Hip circumference
Measure around the fullest part of the hips, keeping the tape level.
Trouser side length
Side seam length from waist to ankle.
Inseam
Inner leg length from crotch to ankle.
Thigh circumference
Thigh circumference at the fullest point.
Knee circumference
Knee circumference at kneecap level.
Ankle circumference
Circumference above the ankle at the narrowest point.
Crotch depth (sitting height)
Sitting height: from side waist to the sitting surface.
Pattern pieces
For sample measurements (height 176 cm, bust 96 cm, waist 78 cm, hips 102 cm) the pattern has 3 pieces. The sizes for your own measurements are computed in the creator.
Trouser front leg
31.7 × 105 cm · cut 2×
Trouser back leg
40.8 × 108.6 cm · cut 2×
Waistband
83 × 8 cm · cut 1×
Estimated fabric consumption
About 2.5 m at 140 cm fabric width or 2.6 m at 110 cm, for the same sample measurements and default options. The exact estimate for your measurements appears in the creator before you download the PDF.
Questions about the Straight Trousers pattern
How do I get a Straight Trousers pattern made to my measurements?
Sign in, enter your measurements once as a profile, pick Straight Trousers and the engine drafts the pattern from those numbers. You see a free preview first and pay only when you download the PDF.
Do I need pattern-making experience for Straight Trousers?
No. The pattern arrives ready to cut, with seam allowances, grainlines, notches and piece labels. Sewing difficulty of this model: Medium.
How much does the Straight Trousers pattern cost?
From 40 to 60 MTC, depending on the construction mode: Forma 40 MTC, Misura 50 MTC, Precisa 60 MTC. The preview is free and re-downloading a saved pattern never costs anything.
Can I change the style of Straight Trousers?
Yes. This model has 5 adjustable style options, listed above. Set them before generating, and regenerate later with different settings if you change your mind.
What files do I get?
Five PDFs in one download: A4 and Letter (US) tiles for home printing, A0 for a copy shop or plotter, and projector layouts in light and dark themes.
How do I print and assemble the pattern at home?
Print at 100% scale, check the test square, trim the page margins and tape the pages together using the match marks. The help section walks you through it step by step.
What if my measurements change?
Update your profile and generate a fresh version instead of altering the old pattern. Every saved version stays in your archive and can be downloaded again for free.