Men or Women Sizes 30 - 42 (waist)
Our Sailor Pants originate from those worn by WWII Navy seamen. This style and design have been worn as part of the Navy uniform, or "Crackerjack" uniform, for many decades; and the nautical style influenced fashion for more than half a century. These iconic high-waisted bell bottom pants are loaded with all the elements and details of the original, such as the distinctive buttoned front flap closure, lace-up back eyelet gusset, back welt pocket, and inner leg godet. A small hidden coin pocket is tucked neatly in the front waistband seam. All the details of this pants design reflect the practical sensibilities of a uniform combined with a casual sophistication that remains timeless.
Suggested fabrics:Medium to heavy weight woven fabrics such as wool melton, denim, twill, cotton duck, linen, flannel, light to medium weight canvas. For lining, a lighter weight fabric can be used: poplin, broadcloth, silk habotai, muslin.
href=" target="_blank">Sizing andYardage chart (.pdf)
This is the PDF version of this pattern. href=" target="_blank">For the paper pattern, go here. After checkout, you will receive a linkto a zip file with the pattern. It is best to download the file on a computer (rather than a device). This PDF pattern has files for sewing instructions, print at home version (total of50 pages), and copyshop versions (for 36" and A0 paper).
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- NOTE: To clarify the instructions and cutting layouts, the Welt Pocket (Piece I) should be cut from the main fabric if you want the welts to match the main fabric. Piece I will show on the outside of the pants.
- Short href=" target="_blank">blog post on fit adjustments for these pants.
- For the 11-day sew along that will walk you through all the steps of making this pattern, href=" target="_blank">start here with Day 1.
- href=" a skirt from the 229 Sailor Pants pattern: Part 1
- href=" a skirt from the 229 Sailor Pants pattern: Part 2
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- Video on making the Front Dart Gusset Facing:
229 Sailor Pants - PDF