Intermediate $14 Core

Chinos

Flat-front chinos drafted from your waist, hip, rise, and inseam. Slash pockets and a tapered leg give a modern silhouette, all sized to your measurements.

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Drafted from 5 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Waistband, Fly Shield, Fly Facing, Slant Pocket Backing, Slant Pocket Bag, Back Welt Pocket, Belt Loop Strip
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Prepare back welt pockets / 2. Sew pocket backing to pocket bag / 3. Attach pocket to front panel...
Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

Fit: Slim (+2.5″) , stretch fabric only / Regular (+4″) / Relaxed (+6″)
Leg shape: Skinny / Slim / Straight / Bootcut / Wide
Front pockets: Slant (western) / Side seam / None
Back pockets: Welt with button ×2 / Welt no button ×2 / None
Rise style: Ultra low (2000s, −2.5″) / Low rise (−1.5″) / Mid rise (body rise) / High rise (+1.5″) / Ultra high (paperbag, +3″)
Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″
Hem allowance: 1″ / 1½″ / 2″ (cuff)

Style Variations

Slim Chinos

Drafted from 5 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draft	Source
Waist circumference	Drafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumference	Drafted directly from your hip measurement
Crotch rise	Drafted directly from your rise measurement
Thigh circumference	Drafted directly from your thigh measurement
Inseam length	Drafted directly from your inseam measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Cotton twill
Gabardine
Stretch denim (2% spandex)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric works best for chinos?

Cotton twill in a 7-10 oz weight is the classic choice. Stretch cotton twill (with 2-3% elastane) adds comfort.

How is the fit different from jeans?

Chinos have a slightly cleaner construction with flat-felled or serged seams instead of traditional jean topstitching, and a slimmer, tapered leg.

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