Part of our Rome Collection, the Pietra Pants & Shorts are the best of both worlds; a flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back. Featuring lengthening panels in the front with slanted hip pockets and a hidden waist stay, they are so comfortable you’ll never want to take them off.

Choose between four leg styles: a wide leg in floor-skimming or cropped length (View A), a slim and tapered leg (View B), or gently flared shorts (View C).

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What's included

Detailed instructions in English and French
Layered A0 PDF file
Sizes 0-20: View A - 2 pages, View B - 2 pages, View C - 1 page
Sizes 14-32: View A - 3 pages, View B - 2 pages, View C - 1.5 pages
Layered A4 PDF file
Sizes 0-20: View A - 35 pages, View B - 31 pages, View C - 20 pages
Sizes 14-32: View A - 42 pages, View B - 36 pages, View C - 24 pages

Sewing level: Beginner

Yardage

Sizes 0-20 - 45” / 1.14 m wide

VIEW A - FULL LENGTH PANTS ~ Sizes 0-14 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)

VIEW A -CROPPED PANTS ~ Sizes 0-14 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3.25 yd (3 m)

VIEW B - TAPERED PANTS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

VIEW C - SHORT ~ Sizes 0-8 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 10-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)

Sizes 0-20 - 58” / 1.5 m wide

VIEW A - FULL LENGTH PANTS ~ Sizes 0-14 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m)

VIEW A -CROPPED PANTS ~ Sizes 0-14 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)

VIEW B - TAPERED PANTS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2 yd (1.85 m), Sizes 10-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)

VIEW C - SHORT ~ Sizes 0-20 = 1.25 yd (1.15 m)

Sizes 14-32 - 45” / 1.14 m wide

VIEW A - FULL LENGTH PANTS ~ Sizes 14-22 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 24-32 = 4 yd (3.7 m)

VIEW A -CROPPED PANTS ~ Sizes 14-22 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3.75 yd (3.5 m)

VIEW B - TAPERED PANTS ~ Sizes 14-22 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)

VIEW C - SHORT ~ Sizes 14-22 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 24-32 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)

Sizes 14-32 - 58” / 1.5 m wide

VIEW A - FULL LENGTH PANTS ~ Sizes 14-22 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3.25 yd (3 m)

VIEW A -CROPPED PANTS ~ Sizes14-22 = 2.75 yd  (2.6 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

VIEW B - TAPERED PANTS ~ Sizes 14-22 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 24-32 = 2.75 yd (2.6 m)

VIEW C - SHORT ~ Sizes 14-22 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 24-32 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)

Suggested fabric type

This pattern can be made with a variety of fabrics depending on the desired effect. For a more defined shape, use structured wovens such as linen, chambray, or lightweight denim or twill (heavyweight wovens may create too much volume at the elastic waist). For a swishy, glamorous look, use rayon challis, tencel, or silk.

Supplies required

2” (50mm) wide elastic, knit or woven (1 yd / .9m)
Lightweight non-stretch fusible interfacing (.25 yd / .25m)
Polyester thread
Marking tool

Video tutorials

View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.