Easy-Barrel-Leg-Trousers Individual

Description

Configurator and variants

Select the options in the configurator one by one, working from top to bottom. If you go back to a previous option, check the settings you’ve already selected. Finally, enter your body measurements or choose a standard size.

We’ll explain how to take your measurements correctly when you reach the measurement section. You can also take a look at our measuring instructions beforehand. Measure carefully, as your measurements are the basis for a well-fitting pattern.

Overview of the Variants

You’ll also find the following descriptions directly in the configurator.

Fabric type: You can choose whether to use a non-stretch fabric or a stretch fabric with up to 10% stretch.

Leg Shape: Here you can decide how pronounced the barrel shape should be: slight, medium, strong, or extra strong. Each style is also available with a wider hem, so the trouser leg tapers less towards the bottom.

Trouser length: You can choose between regular length, ankle-length, and 7/8 length.

Leg Design: The leg design determines how the barrel shape is created. You can choose a curved side seam, a curved side seam with darts at the hem, a side strip insert, or a side gusset insert.

Knee darts: Darts in the knee area help accentuate the leg’s rounded shape. You can choose to leave them out entirely or opt for one or two darts.

Waistband Height: For our made-to-measure patterns, the waistband height (high, medium or low) is only a preliminary selection. The actual height is determined when you enter your measurements. For example, if you select a low waistband but enter a side length to the top edge of the waistband that corresponds to a medium waistband height, your pattern will have a medium waistband height.

Crotch depth: Here you specify how low the crotch seam sits. In the regular option, it sits relatively high, about 2 to 3 cm away from the body, depending on your measurements and leg shape. If you prefer a more relaxed fit around the crotch, select “deep”: This gives approximately 3 cm more clearance at the crotch intersection than the regular option. If you like a distinctly dropped crotch in a baggy style, choose “extra deep”, which gives approximately 6 cm more clearance.

Front pockets: Choose between rounded or soft-curved jeans pockets, a straight or banana-shaped pocket opening, or an inseam pocket discreetly positioned in the side seam. You can also leave out the front pockets entirely.

Yoke: The yoke shapes the back of the trousers. You can choose between the classic V-shape and the O-shape, which curves lower toward the side seam. If you don’t want a yoke, you can opt for darts instead or leave out both.

Back pockets: You can choose between angular or rounded patch pockets, or leave out the back pockets entirely. The pattern includes templates for optional decorative topstitching.

Waistband width: Choose a waistband width of 25, 35, 45, 55, or 65 mm. Your elastic should be about 5 mm narrower than the waistband – for example, 30 mm for a 35-mm waistband – to allow enough room.

Waistband style: The waistband is attached separatelx, optionally with a faux fly. It looks like a real fly at the front, but you can still slip into the trousers comfortably without a zip.

How it works with the PDF pattern | e-book

Once you’ve completed your payment, we’ll create your individual made-to-measure pattern. This usually takes 0.5 to 10 hours. We’ll then send you your pattern e-book by email. It includes:

1. A4 PDF pattern file
2. A0-W format file
3. PDF instructions for the pattern

Both pattern files contain the same pattern. You can decide for yourself which one to use.

The A4 file consists of several pages that you can print at home and tape together. We explain how to do this in the instructions for preparing the pattern.

The A0-W format file is a large-format pattern sheet. It has the width of a A0 paper but is usually longer, depending on how much space the pattern pieces require. You can have it printed at al local copy shop or through an online printing service. Please note that additional printing and shipping costs may apply.

You can open the PDF files with the free Adobe Reader.

Materials and tools

The materials you’ll need depend on your chosen configuration. That’s why we can’t provide an exact list at this stage. You’ll find a complete list of materials, including quantities and fabric requirements, in the instructions for your pattern. Here’s a general overview:

• Main fabric: Woven fabrics such as linen, cotton, denim, or wool; depending on the type of fabric chosen, either non-stretch or with up to 10% stretch
• Pocket lining, e.g. lightweight, stable cotton fabric (depending on the pocket style)
• Fusible interfacing: for the back pocket openings, if required, e.g. Vlieseline G405 (depending on the pocket style)
• Stay tape: for the front pocket openings, if required, e.g. Vlieseline T12 or T20
• Elastic: 5 mm narrower than your chosen waistband width
• Matching sewing thread: decorative topstitching thread, if required

Tools:

• Sewing machine
• Serger, if available
• Iron
• Pins and/or clips
• Scissors
• Tape measure or ruler
• Tailor’s chalk or marking pen (tracing pen)
• Printer, paper, and tape for printing and assembling the A4 file (if required)