MITCHELL TROUSERS • Pattern

By Closet Core Patterns, Mitchell Trousers is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: Inspired by a genius songwriter with timeless style, Mitchell is a modern interpretation of a classic pleated trouser. Elegant and comfortable with very special details, they are destined to become your new favourite bottoms.

The Mitchell Trousers are high-waisted with a fly front zipper and a comfy hidden waistband facing for a sleek continuous silhouette through the rise–choose between a hidden pants hook and bar or classic button closure. Deep pleats in the front enclose a unique angled pocket. Darts shape the back, with optional back welt pockets. View A features a tapered leg ending at the ankle. View B features a full-length wide leg and adjustable waist straps secured with D-rings or sliders.

Sizing: This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 0–20, sizes 14-32 (PDF) is available directly from Closet Core Patterns. Sizing, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found here.

Fabric Suggestions: For a structured look, use sturdy woven fabrics like light to midweight denim, twill and canvas, and midweight linen, cotton, and wool suiting. For a softer effect, choose midweight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, wool crepe, or silk noil.

Trims required: 

• Fusible interfacing, 1/2 yd (0.45 m) for 58” wide interfacing, 1 yd (0.9 m) for 20” wide interfacing
• Pocket lining, 3/4 yd (0.7 m) for 45” or 58” wide fabric
• Pants zipper
  • 0-20 Size Range: sizes 0-6 = 5" long, sizes 8-16 = 6" long, sizes 18-20 = 7" long
  • 14-32 Size Range: sizes 14-20 = 7" long, sizes 22-28 = 8" long, sizes 30-32 = 9" long
• Sew-in hook & bar closure for pants, 1/2" (13mm) or
• Pants button to secure fly front, 5/8" (16 mm)
• Button for inside waistband, 5/8” (16 mm)
• Thread in matching colour
• Optional: Slider buckles (one pair) or D-Rings (two pairs) for adjustable waist straps, 1 1/2” (38 mm) wide 
• Optional: Small buttons to secure back pocket welts, 3/8 - 1/2" (10-15 mm)
• Optional: Twill tape to reinforce front pocket openings, 1/2 yd (0.5 m)
• Optional: Double fold bias tape for finishing waistband (may be replaced with serged stitch), 2 yds (1.75 m)

Skill Level: Suitable for an intermediate skill level.

All seam allowances are included and 5/8" unless otherwise stated.

Photo credits: Closet Core Patterns.