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Wide-Leg Trouser (M)

Wide-leg trousers drafted to your waist, hip, rise, and inseam. Higher mid-rise with a full-width leg that drapes straight from hip to hem. Flat front default with optional single or double pleats.

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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, Belt Loop Strip
  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: 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″

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
  • Linen or linen-cotton
  • Tencel twill
  • Gabardine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the women's version?

The men's version uses different rise defaults (mid-rise), smaller crotch extensions, and flat front as the default. The leg width and drape math is the same.

What fabric works best?

Wool suiting or wool blends drape best. Cotton twill, linen, and tencel twill are good warm-weather options.

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