Sewing pants: instructions and pattern (perfect for beginners)

Sewing Trousers: Magenta is a versatile pattern that you can sew into Marlene trousers, palazzo trousers, sports trousers, capris or bermuda shorts.

The most important things at a glance

• The trousers are quick and easy to sew, making them ideal for beginners
• Magenta is very versatile, so you can sew the trousers exactly to your individual preferences
• The pattern includes markings for ¾ length and bermuda shorts, as well as for long trousers
• Magenta can be sewn from stretch as well as non-stretch fabrics
• You can sew the trousers in sizes 32 to 60

After many beautiful tops, blouses, tunics, shirts and skirts in large sizes, there are now trousers from SewSimple too!

What makes the Magenta trouser pattern special?

• The Magenta pattern includes markings for ¾ length and bermuda shorts, as well as for long trousers
• The basic cut is suitable for many types of trousers. You can create wide Marlene trousers, casual palazzo trousers or comfortable sports trousers
• You can make the trousers with patch pockets. They are very easy to sew and do not add bulk.
• The pattern for the pockets is included in two sizes
• The waistband is folded over twice. Either inside or, for example if you are working with a double-face fabric, also outside and then topstitched
• You can insert a drawstring into the hem (eyelet markings are included in the pattern) or work the trousers with an elastic band in the hem. Both are comfortable and look casual
• The trousers are quick and easy to sew
• This also makes them ideal for beginners

Sewing straight-leg trousers for plus size

I wear Magenta in size 44 with an extra length of 38 from a cool linen fabric^*, from which I have also already made two FAYE blouses. I really love this mélange shade of linen! :)

What fabrics can the trousers be sewn from?

You can sew Magenta from both stretch and non-stretch fabrics.
Viscose jersey, cotton jersey, thin denim or fine stretch corduroy, for example, are very suitable.

But cotton woven fabric, linen or blended fabrics are also fantastic for this cut.
With stretch fabrics, you should choose the pattern one size smaller if necessary.

Sewing Marlene trousers for large sizes

Saskia wears Marlene trousers in length 38 from a summery linen-viscose fabric^*.

The fabric is nice and light and, thanks to a small blend, is also not very wrinkle-prone.

Can I also adapt the trousers for extra lengths?

Because of the straight-cut legs, you can extend the trousers to any length.
For extra lengths, you extend the legs as follows:

• Leg length 32: 2.5 cm
• Leg length 34: 5 cm
• Leg length 36: 7.5 cm
• Leg length 38: 10 cm

Sewing sports trousers for large sizes

Saskia's comfortable yoga pants made from cheerful organic French terry^* have a small ruffled cuff^* at the leg opening, which ensures that the trousers stay where they are even during the sun salutation. ;)

Body measurements & finished measurements

Use the tables as a guide to find out which size is right for you.
Please remember that patterns can fit slightly differently for each individual.
You can easily adapt the pattern to your body shape.

How is the waistband sewn?

You can choose to sew the waistband with elastic or with a casing and drawstring.

Both options are described in the instructions.

What is included?

• A0 pattern in sizes 32- 60
• A4 pattern in sizes 32 - 60
• Pockets in 2 sizes
• Pattern piece layout plans
• Fabric consumption table
• Finished measurements table
• Body measurements table

Sewing palazzo trousers for large sizes

Saskia wears Magenta as palazzo trousers in size 40 with a leg length of 36. The trousers are sewn from a soft, stretchy denim fabric that is very pleasant to work with and wear.

What you need for sewing

• Non-stretch cotton fabrics, linen, corduroy, denim, blended fabrics
• Stretch fabrics such as French terry, viscose jersey, stretch denim
• Sewing thread, scissors, iron, ruler, sewing pins
• 3 - 3.5 cm wide sturdy elastic band in the desired waist width + 3 cm seam allowance
• 2 eyelets (1.5 cm diameter) if necessary
• drawstring in the desired length if necessary
• Sewing machine, overlocker/coverstitch machine if necessary

Feel free to leave me a comment if you have any questions or suggestions!

Happy simple sewing,

your Sabine

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