ELSA bottoms | Needle $ Thread patterns - PDF Sewing pattern

This pattern are for pants in 3 lengths, with a high waist and wide leg. It features a paper waist design, inseam pockets and a fly. It is suitable for medium weight woven fabrics.

Sewing level: experienced maker.

It´s availble in 16 sizes, size 32-62. The body measurement for the waist for size 32 is 61 cm and for size 62 it is 137 cm. You will receive all sizes when purchasing this pattern.

The pattern is unisex and fits all shapes and sizes perfectly.

The digital PDF pattern includes files for:

- A4 (37 tiles)

- US letter (43 tiles)

- A0 (2 tiles)ready to be printed.

the pattern also include an instructional booklet with all the information needed for a successful project, including a step-by-step sewing manual.

MEASUREMENT AND SIZING

Please use our size guide when choosing your size. (Please see included photo)

The fit is loose. Bare that in mind when choosing size.

Are you in between sizes? Use your waist measurement as your most important guide. It's also usually best to choose a bigger size than a smaller one when in doubt.

MATERIAL CONSUMPTION

For this design you will need:

- Main fabric.

- Fusing.

- Thread.

- a zipper suitable for pants.

You will also need these tools:

- A pair of scissors.

- A measuring tape.

- Pin needles.

- Needle and thread.

- Chalk.

- A sewing machine and a overlock machine (optional)

- An iron with steam feature.

Amount of fabric needed:

Full length main fabric:

Width 130 cm

32 225 cm

34-36 225 cm

38-46 230 cm

48-56 255 cm

58-62 260 cm

Width 140 cm

32 150 cm

34-36 225 cm

38-46 230 cm

48-56 255 cm

58-62 260 cm

Width 150 cm

32 150 cm

34-36 150 cm

38-46 230 cm

48-56 245 cm

58-62 260 cm

Shorts main fabric:

Width 130 cm

32 100 cm

34-36 105 cm

38-46 115 cm

48-56 125 cm

58-62 145 cm

Width 140 cm

32 100 cm

34-36 105 cm

38-46 115 cm

48-56 125 cm

58-62 145 cm

Width 150 cm

32 85 cm

34-36 105 cm

38-46 115 cm

48-56 135 cm

58-62 145 cm

Fusing:

Width 90 cm

32-40 21 cm

42-46 23 cm

48-50 26 cm

52-60 31 cm

62 36 cm

Zipper:

32-40 20 cm

42-46 22 cm

48-50 25 cm

52-60 30 cm

62 35 cm

ADJUSTMENTS AND HACKS

This design has a paper waist, pockets at side seam, a fly and three lengths, full length, ankle length and shorts. The silhouette is loose fit with a high waist.

If you prefer, you can easily:

- Remove  the pockets.

- Adjust the fit by making it narrower and/or adjusting the length.

SKILL LEVEL

The skill set needed for this design is: EXPERIENCED MAKER

BEGINNER: You have little to no experience in making clothes. You are a beginner in every sense of the word.

CONFIDENT BEGINNER: You have completed a few simple projects involving fabric, patterns, and a sewing machine. However, you have not yet developed complete confidence in sewing. You have seen patterns and understand the basics.

INTERMEDIATE: You have made some sewing projects and are starting to feel confident when making simple items. You are eager to learn how to sew moderately difficult details, such as collars and collar stands, darts, and in-seam pockets. You have used patterns a few times and feel confident using basic patterns.

EXPERIENCED: You have made several sewing projects and feel confident making most garments. You possess the skill set for creating various details, such as welted back pockets and tailored front pockets for pants, as well as vents and cuffs for shirts. You feel confident using most patterns and can make simple adjustments.

EXPERT: You have made a lot of clothes and know you can create the most elaborate garments with excellent results. You have a skill set comparable to that of a tailor and are accustomed to making garments with a lot of detail, linings, and intricate finishes. You are confident using most patterns and usually make adjustments to your patterns, both in design and for personal body shape.