Mitchell Trousers Sewing Pattern

Inspired by a genius songwriter with timeless style, Mitchell is a modern interpretation of a classic pleated trouser. Elegant and comfortable with very special details, they are destined to become your new favourite bottoms.

The Mitchell Trousers are high-waisted with a fly front zipper and a comfy hidden waistband facing for a sleek continuous silhouette through the rise–choose between a hidden pants hook and bar or classic button closure. Deep pleats in the front enclose a unique angled pocket. Darts shape the back, with optional back welt pockets. View A features a tapered leg ending at the ankle. View B features a full-length wide leg and adjustable waist straps secured with D-rings or sliders.

Sizes: US 0-20

Suggested Fabric
For a structured look, use sturdy woven fabrics like light to midweight denim, twill and canvas, and midweight linen, cotton, and wool suiting. For a softer effect, choose midweight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, wool crepe, or silk noil.

Yardage
45"/1.14m wide fabrics
View A - tapered leg: sizes 0-16 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 18-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)
View B - wide leg: sizes 0-6 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 8-20 = 3.5 yd (3.25 m)
58"/1.5m wide fabrics
View A - tapered leg: sizes 0-6 = 2 yd (1.75 m), Sizes 8-16 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 18-20 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)
View B - wide leg: sizes 0-12 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 14-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

Sewing level: Intermediate

Fusible interfacing 0.9m (1yd)
Pocket lining: 3/4 yd (0.7 m) for 45” or 58” wide fabric
Trouser zipper:  sizes 0-6 = 5" long, sizes 8-16 = 6" long, sizes 18-20 = 7" long
Sew-in hook & bar closure for pants: 1/2" (13mm)
Trouser button to secure fly front: 5/8" (16 mm)
Button for inside waistband: 5/8” (16 mm)
Thread in matching colour
Optional: Slider buckles (one pair) or D-Rings (two pairs) for adjustable waist straps: 1 1/2” (38 mm) wide
Optional: Small buttons to secure back pocket welts: 3/8 - 1/2" (10-15 mm)
Optional: Twill tape to reinforce front pocket openings: 1/2 yd (0.5 m)
Optional: Double fold bias tape for finishing waistband (may be replaced with serged stitch): 2 yds (1.75 m)