CONSTRUCTION
OPTIONAL INSEAM POCKETS:
Please see our website photo tutorial or YouTube video on constructing inseam pockets.
With RST and aligning notches, sew one set of Pockets (3) to the side front Skirt (8) or Front Pant (1) at the side seam (pocket opening marked ‘A’ on the pattern). Clip the seam at the notches and sew an understitch on the side of the pocket bag. Turn to the inside, press and sew a 6mm (1/4”) topstitch around each end and the length of the pocket opening. This is pocket bag 1.
With RST, lay pocket bag 2 on top of pocket bag 1, align and sew both pocket bags together. Note that the straight edge of the under pocket is left free to sew to the back skirt or leg side seam. Neaten around the pockets using an overlocker/serger. Secure stitch each end of the pocket opening.
PANTS:
With RST, pin the side Front (1) to Back (2) at the side seam. Sew along the side seam, through the straight edge of the back pocket (if using) and finishing at the hem. Take care to not catch the front pocket opening as you go. Neaten using an overlocker/serger and press toward the back.
With RST, sew the front to back at the inleg seams. Neaten using an overlocker/serger and press toward the back.
Turn one leg to the right side and slide it inside the other leg so you have RST and notches aligned. Start at the back waist, sew down to the base of the crotch then continue sewing up the front crotch, finishing at the front waist. Neaten using an overlocker/serger and press to one side.
With RST, sew the Front Facing Long (4) or Crop (6) to the Back Facing Long (5) or Crop (7) at the short ends. Press open.
Turn the un-notched edge 1cm (3/8”) to the inside and press.
With RST and notches aligned, sew the hem facings to the hem of the legs.
Sew an understitch to the seam on the side of the facing.
Turn the hem facing to the inside and carefully pin into place retaining the folded edge.
Top stitch the facing into place.
SKIRT:
With RST, pin the side Front to Back (8) at the side seam. Sew along the side seam, through the straight edge of the back pocket (if using) and finishing at the hem. Take care to not catch the front pocket opening as you sew. Neaten using an overlocker/serger and press toward the back.
With RST, sew the pair of Skirt Facings (9) together at the short ends. Press open. Turn the un-notched edge 1cm (3/8”) to the inside and press.
With RST and notches aligned, sew the hem facings to the hem of the skirt. Sew an understitch to the seam on the side of the facing. Turn the hem facing to the inside and carefully pin into place retaining the folded edge. Top stitch the facing into place.
COMPLETION OF PANTS AND SKIRT:
Cut the elastic to your preferred personal length or see measurement chart. Lay one end of the elastic on top of the opposite end and stitch together securely.
Turn the top edge of the waist 6mm (1/4”) to the inside and press.
With the elastic on the inside, fold the top of the waistband over the elastic and carefully pin into place, maintaining the fold.
Top stitch the waistband into place, taking care to not sew the elastic.
Trim any loose threads and press your new pants.
