Carlisle Jean Multi-Size PDF

8 reviews for Carlisle Jean

1. 4 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size

   N****e (verified owner) – May 17, 2026:

   These presented quite a stretch at my sewing level; they’re definitely for people with a bit of experience. I recommend looking for examples of jeans assembly on YouTube if it’s your first time so the written instructions are clearer. The finished jeans are a lovely shape, sitting straight from the hip with quite a wide leg. Size down if your fabric has any stretch as the sizing is generous. In terms of alterations, my only change was to leg length. Next time I’ll flip the zip insertion and waistband as the button is on the opposite side to every other pair of jeans I own.

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     Style Arc – May 20, 2026:

     Hi Nicole,
     Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.So glad you love the finished shape of our Carlisle Jeans. A great tip to use some extra video support along side our construction steps.
     The finished garment measurements can also be a great reference point when considering sizing down.
     Most ready-to-wear jeans, including womenswear styles, are traditionally designed with a menswear-inspired fly front that overlaps left over right. We chose to make the fly front directionally accurate for womenswear, with a right-over-left overlap, so the pattern also works well for customers wanting to create a non-denim or non-jean style garment.  As you mentioned you can certainly flip the fly insertion to suit you. 

     Thanks again,
     Style Arc

2. 4 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size

   a*******2 (verified owner) – September 12, 2025:

   These jeans will definitely be a staple pattern I remake a lot. The instructions for this were not great, even following the online instructions with pictures attached, it was hard to follow. YouTube videos helped a lot for the zipper fly. Sizing is also very off. I measured myself to figure out what size I needed to make. Based on my hips I needed to make an 8, but they would barely pull over my butt and were nowhere close to zipping. I have remade 2 sizes bigger. So just be careful this pattern has zero ease and will probably require some pattern altering.

3. 5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size

   D***********h (verified owner) – May 27, 2025:

   I love this pattern and have made these excellent jeans 4 times in a range of fabrics. First pair in linen canvas, 2 pairs in blue denim, then ivory denim. Next on the cutting table is corduroy. I prefer the comfort of a small amount of stretch in the fabric, and a lighter weight fabric if no stretch. I made size 10, shortened the legs 4cm at the knee for my 160cm height. I found the instructions with diagrams quite adequate. I prefer Guterman Upholstery thread for topstitching, it’s easier to achieve a neat finish and the spools are larger. Thanks Style Arc

4. 5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size

   V***i (verified owner) – January 30, 2025:

   I made this up in an 11oz denim and it is starting to wear in as I wash it a few times. I am between sizes and I chose the bigger size, but I think it would be better to size down as I found that the end result was a little too big, that said, the denim has shrunk a little anyway, so all good. I also found that the legs were fairly wide in the larger size, so again it is worth looking at the finished measurements and thinking about the weight of the fabric.

   In the end I love my jeans, they are really comfortable and I am planning to make another pair, slightly smaller this time, and maybe in a lighter weight denim.

5. 5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size

   c*******l (verified owner) – July 23, 2024:

   This is an amazing pattern. Not great instructions but you always expect that with Style Arc patterns.
   I made these in corduroy. I removed the front pockets and added patch pockets instead. I also added a knee seam.
   I made a size 10 and the fit was absolutely perfect.
   I will definitely be making this pattern again.

6. 4 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size

   p************y (verified owner) – May 27, 2024:

   I made up the pattern in a lightweight silver-beige cotton drill and I am very pleased with my end result, the style is just what I was after. My main complaint would be the very sketchy instructions that come with the pattern. I have been making clothes for 50 years, and even I had to refer to another pattern to get proper instructions for the fly as it’s a while since I did one. And as usual the body measurements for the sizes bear no relation to the actual fit, I measured as a size 12 but could easily have got away with size 10. Oh, and I had hoped to get the pdf printed but not possible in the UK as it is wider than A0, so had to mess about with scissors and sellotape. Otherwise great 🙂

7. 5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size

   S**z (verified owner) – August 19, 2023:

   I love this pattern. Apart from grading down from waist to hip, and also shortening the leg length I made no other alterations to the pattern. The fit was great.
   I would definitely recommend this pattern if you are looking for a wide leg Jean .
   It was an easy sew.

8. 5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size

   g*****8 (verified owner) – April 24, 2023:

   Just made these and really like this pattern – they are wide but not too wide, nice classic pattern for a wide jean. I would recommend always interfacing the waistband, but otherwise I thought SA did a great job with this one. I did find I had to shift the back pockets a tad to the outside but more of a personal preference. Well done StyleArc!

Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.

Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").

Size Chart - CM

Size Chart - Inches

Size Conversion Table

How Do I Know What Size I Am?

Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.

1. When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
2. Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
3. When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
4. You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:

A. Shoulder Breadth

Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.

B. Upper Arm Girth

This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.

C. Bust

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.

D. Waist

This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.

E. Hip

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.