Intermediate

Pleated Trouser (M)

Pleated dress trousers with a single front pleat, high rise, and structured waistband.

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

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Waistband (Structured), 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

Rise style: Low rise (−1.5″) / Mid rise (body rise) / High rise (+1.5″)
Fit: Regular (+4″) / Wide (+7″) / Extra wide (+10″)
Pleats (front only): Flat front / Single pleat / Double pleat
Pleat direction: Forward (opens toward CF) / Reverse (opens toward side)
Waistband: Structured 1.5″ (button + hook-eye) / Elastic casing
Elastic width: ¾″ / 1″ / 1½″
Front pockets: Slant (western) / Side seam / None
Back pockets: Welt ×2 / None
Closure: Zip fly / None (elastic waistband)
Hem finish: 1½″ plain hem (blind stitch) / 1¾″ turn-up cuff (English) / 2″ turn-up cuff (Italian)
Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″

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

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What direction do pleats fold?

Toward the side seam — this opens toward the center front when seated, adding room.

What fabric is best for pleated trousers?

Wool suiting or wool crepe for dress trousers. Cotton twill and linen for casual versions.