Beginner $9 Simple

Easy Pant (W)

An elastic-waist pant drafted to your waist and hip measurements. Simple pull-on construction makes this a perfect beginner project that still fits beautifully.

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

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Waistband (Elastic Casing), Side-Seam Pocket Bag
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 side-seam pockets / 2. Sew center front and back seams / 3. Sew side seams...
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

Leg shape: Wide leg / Straight leg / Tapered leg
Rise style: Ultra low (2000s, −2.5″) / Low rise (−1.5″) / Mid rise (body rise) / High rise (+1.5″) / Ultra high (paperbag, +3″)
Waistband: Elastic casing 1.5″ (fold-over) / Yoga fold-over knit band 3″
Elastic width: ¾″ (1½″ finished casing → 3″ cut) / 1″ (1¾″ finished casing → 3½″ cut) / 1½″ (2¼″ finished casing → 4½″ cut)
Pockets: Side-seam pockets / None
Front pockets: None / Slant (western) / Side seam
Hem: Straight (clean hem) / Elastic / jogger cuff / Rolled (lightweight only)
Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″
Hem allowance: ¾″ / 1″

Style Variations

Lounge Pant

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

Rayon challis
Lightweight linen
Cotton lawn
Ponte (double knit)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this an "easy" pant?

The elastic waistband eliminates the need for a fly, waistband facing, or buttonhole. Fewer pieces and simpler construction make it a great first pants project.

What fabrics work for easy pants?

Knits like ponte or French terry, or drapey wovens like rayon and linen. The elastic waist works with both stretch and non-stretch fabrics.

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