You haven’t dared to cut plaid fabrics yet? Then we have a great source of information for you!

Anja sewed our Marlene trousers from the high-quality checked flannel “Windowcheck” from Zuleeg-Stoffe and explained in detail in a post on the Bernina blog how she cuts and processes the checked fabric so that the pattern is even.

She also used a shock cord at the hem to protect the high-quality fabric. A rather classic and less common finish that protects the fabric with little effort.

Anja made the Marlene trousers to measure with the following configuration:

Fit: normal
Leg shape: slightly flared
Waistband height: medium
Inseam: normal
Trouser length: normal length
Front pockets: French
Back pockets: no
Waistband width: 40mm
Waistband type: shaped waistband
Trouser hem: blind hem
Specials: knee lining

If you prefer to use the pattern for the Marlene trousers as a multi-size pattern, you can buy it here in sizes 32-62. The pattern also has piped pockets at the back and we explain how to add creases – otherwise the configuration is identical.

We hope you enjoy the Bernina blog post and sewing!