The Ethel Designer Pant sewing pattern is a relaxed cropped pant featuring two pleats on each front leg, a comfortable elastic waistband, slightly dropped crotch and generous fit. In-seam pockets add practicality, while the cropped length creates a modern, easy-to-wear silhouette.
Designed for medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics such as linen, cotton, silk, crepe and chambray, Ethel is a relaxed pant pattern combining easy construction with stylish pleat detail to create contemporary everyday trousers.
Features
- Two pleats on each front leg
- Elastic waistband
- Generous fit
- Slight dropped crotch
- Inseam pockets
- Cropped length
Fabric Suggestions
Any medium to heavy-weight fabric such as: linen, cotton, silk, crepe, chambray
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
r**********l (verified owner) – :
I like wearing these baggy trousers and the way they hang when standing, however, I am not as keen on the bagging effect in the front when I sit down. Maybe if the crotch seam wasn’t as low this wouldn’t happen.
I increased the seam allowances so that I could make run and fell seams at the side and french seams on inner leg as they look better. I appreciate that overlocked seams are faster but I have time.
I also redrafted the pattern so that it had slash front pockets as they sit flatter and offer more capacity. I am not keen on inserting pockets into a side seam as it doesn’t sit flat and as I always put my hands in my pockets the original pocket design is not as strong.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
c********s (verified owner) – :
While these are similar to the Bob pants in comfort and style, I found the crotch a bit low and will raise it in the next pair. I had a bolt end of crinkle cotton to use as a muslin and made only two changes worth noting, I redrafted the pocket so I could attach it to waistline in the seam with the waistband. This keeps it from flopping around. I’ll do this to my next pair of Bobs, too. The second change was to move the pleats in front about an inch toward the side seam. I do not have a full tummy and the fullness was not needed but they look terrific as a design feature. I purchased some black linen for another pair and a piece of off white for the Ethel top, pattern is printed but not cut out. Will be such a classy outfit! I have been happy with all my StyleArc patterns.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
A**e (verified owner) – :
I read a review of these pants where they were referred to as a cross between MC Hammer and clown pants. I couldn’t get that description out of my mind when I first tried them on. However, when paired with the Ethel top I fell in love with this outfit. I used a pure linen which added to the overall “chicness” of the look. I’m going to make a second combo outfit. No doubt they are roomy. I made them in my usual size but as others suggest it might be OK to go down a size.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
K***y (verified owner) – :
I hummed and haa’d over this pattern as I have made the Joan woven top and wanted cool pants to go.
Downloaded size 12 normally a size 14 in pants… they went together perfectly no alterations, made in linen and just love how they fit awesome pants will be definitely making more of these.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
C*****a (verified owner) – :
Easy and they look like the picture. Comfortable. Waistband a bit wide for me but easy to make smaller.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
s******r (verified owner) – :
These pants are fantastic, the pattern is a breeze to follow and they are the easiest pants I have ever made. I made two in about three hours and will be making more.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
M**g (verified owner) – :
I enjoyed making these awesome pants two days ago. Easy to follow pattern (size 14), but I probably could have used a size 12 as they are quite roomy. I made them in light weight rust color linen and very pleased with the result. Looking for some more fabric to make a pair for the cooler months. I have another three Style Arc patterns to make up soon… can’t wait! Thank you Style ARC.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
M*k (verified owner) – :
I loved this pattern. It was joy to sew and it looks so good. I made it in deco cotton that looks a bit like linen. I had to make a second pair (and that went even faster than the first) because the first was too big. And I got a feeling I could go even a size smaller – but I can’t because I don’t have a pattern smaller … That’s the only thing that bothers me. So I suggest going a size smaller, especially when in doubt or between sizes. I shortened both for two inches and it was just right – I”m on the short side.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
m*********y (verified owner) – :
Excellent pattern with good instructions. Quick and easy to make, so I’ve completed 2 pair so far. Being height challenged (5’3″) I had to shorten the length several inches, but no worries. Both pair were made in summer weight linen and will help me make it through a hot, humid southern US summer in style.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
f*******t (verified owner) – :
Fabulous pants . A really great shape . I’ve made several pairs in wool and linen and both fabrics work well . The instructions are easy to follow. The pattern is quite generous so if you were in between sizes and unsure I would go with the smaller size . They look good with the Ethel top and the Skye top .