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Straight Trouser (W)

Straight-leg trousers drafted to your waist, hip, rise, and inseam measurements. A flat front and clean lines make these a wardrobe workhorse that fits your body perfectly.

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

What You Get

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

Customizable Options

  • Rise style: Ultra low (2000s, −2.5″) / Low rise (−1.5″) / Mid rise (body rise) / High rise (+1.5″) / Ultra high (paperbag, +3″)
  • Fit: Slim (+2.5″) , stretch fabric only / Regular (+4″) / Relaxed (+6″)
  • Pleats (front only): No pleats / Single pleat / Double pleat
  • Front crease: No crease / Pressed center crease
  • Waistband: Structured 1.5″ (button + hook-eye) / Contoured / petersham / Elastic casing
  • Elastic width: ¾″ (1¾″ finished waistband → 3½″ cut) / 1″ (2″ finished waistband → 4″ cut) / 1½″ (2½″ finished waistband → 5″ cut) / 2″ (3″ finished waistband → 6″ cut)
  • Front pockets: Slant (western) / Side seam / None
  • Back pockets: Welt ×2 / None
  • Closure: Zip fly / None (elastic waistband)
  • Hem: Straight (blind hem) / Ankle crop (−2″ inseam)
  • Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″
  • Hem allowance: 1.5″ (blind hem) / 2″

Style Variations

Drafted from 5 of your measurements

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

What we draftSource
Waist circumferenceDrafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumferenceDrafted directly from your hip measurement
Crotch riseDrafted directly from your rise measurement
Thigh circumferenceDrafted directly from your thigh measurement
Inseam lengthDrafted directly from your inseam measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • Wool or poly suiting
  • Cotton twill
  • Ponte (double knit)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do straight trousers differ from wide-leg?

Straight trousers follow the line of the leg without flaring or tapering, creating a more structured and versatile silhouette.

What fabric is best for work trousers?

Wool suiting, ponte, or cotton twill with a small amount of stretch all work well for trousers that need to look polished and feel comfortable.

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