The Philippa pants sewing pattern was created out of a need for simple but sturdy tapered-leg trousers, slim fitting and high waisted. The side seams are completely straight, just as jeans and pants were typically made in the 1930s and ’40s. The straight side seams make this pattern perfect for selvedge denim, which is a type of denim woven on narrow looms.
The Philippa pants include waist shaping at the front and back, two back darts, and feature a classic button fly, back pockets, and belt loops. The pant length ends at the ankle but can be lengthened or shortened as desired.
This pattern is drafted for woven, non-stretch fabrics.
Sizing:
US 00–22
Waist: 61 – 104.1 cm (24″ – 41″)
Hip: 86.4 – 129.5 cm (34″ – 51″)
View images for size tables and more information on sizing.
Sewing level:
Advanced
Notions:
Fabric marker/chalk, tailor’s awl (optional), or carbon paper + tracing wheel
Heavy-duty button thread (for hand-sewn buttons)
Button fly:
sizes 00–16 — four ½” or ⅝” buttons
sizes 18–22 — five ½” or ⅝” buttons
Waistband button: one ¾” or ⅞” button
Interfacing — 20″ wide (all sizes)
Fabric recommendations:
Cotton canvas, cotton rigid denim (including selvedge denim), twill, corduroy, drill, bottom-weight woven fabrics.
Designed for non-stretch woven fabrics. Using fabrics with small stretch may affect fit.
Fabric Requirements:
150 cm / 60″ wide fabric:
160 cm (1 ¾ yd) — 206 cm (2 ¼ yd)
115 cm / 45″ wide fabric:
229 cm (2 ½ yd) — 274 cm (3 yd)
75 cm / 30″ wide fabric:
320 cm (3 ½ yd) — 411 cm (4 ½ yd)
See other Anna Allen patterns here
Pattern includes:
Sewing instructions with clear illustrations
Print-at-home pattern
Map + Key for print-at-home layout and page lists
Copy-shop pattern (US and A0 sizes)
Pants Alteration Guide: common alterations, measurement guide, muslin instructions, grading between sizes, and notes on fabric effects
Notes:
Your digital (pdf) sewing pattern and instructions will be available for download immediately after purchase. If you have any problem accessing the files, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
This pattern is for your personal use only.
We can’t wait to see what you make! @indybindyfabrics #philippapants
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