{"id":30108,"date":"2026-05-24T10:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T09:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpattern.de\/easy-wideleg-trousers-he01\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:16:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:16:03","slug":"easy-wideleg-trousers-he01","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartpattern.de\/en\/easy-wideleg-trousers-he01\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy-Wideleg Trousers HE01"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Instructions for the pattern “Easy-Wideleg-Trousers HE01”<\/span><\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”30111″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]We are delighted that you are interested in the pattern for our Easy Wideleg Trousers HE01<\/a> or that you have perhaps already purchased it as a paper or PDF pattern!<\/p>\n

These easy wide-leg trousers are the result of an idea from Annika @frau.a.w.<\/a> for lightweight, comfortable summer trousers.<\/p>\n

She wanted an easy pull-on style with extra-long, wide legs, inseam pockets at the front, and a patch pocket at the back.<\/p>\n

A 2.5 cm wide elastic is inserted into the waistband. You can also add a drawstring made from your trouser fabric or use a ready-made cord. Besides providing extra support, it also adds a lovely decorative detail.<\/p>\n

In these instructions you will find all the information and explanations you need to sew the Easy-Wideleg-Trousers just the way you like them.<\/p>\n

Take a look at our FAQ<\/a> – there you will find answers to many questions, tips on buying fabrics and haberdashery, etc.<\/p>\n

If your questions are not answered there or you have feedback for us, please send us an e-mail to hallo@smartpattern.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Why the instructions are only available online<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We have deliberately decided to make our instructions available online only. This saves a lot of paper, because not everyone wants to use printed instructions. You can also zoom in if you can’t see something straight away or the font is too small. Of course, you can also print out the individual instructions if you wish. To do this, use the corresponding print options in your internet browser. In many browsers, it is also possible to save the respective page so that it is available offline. This means you don’t always need an internet connection while you’re sewing and you can still save yourself the trouble of printing out on paper.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Sizes and measurements<\/h2>\n

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Size selection<\/h3>\n

Choose your size based on the hip measurement. The pattern provides an extra width for the hips, i.e. a difference of 6 – 8 cm between the body and finished measurements.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Body and finished measurements table<\/h3>\n

You will find a body measurement table here which you can compare with your own measurements. All measurements are given in cm<\/strong>! If you want to convert to inches, divide the values by 2.54.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Inch Size (width\/length)<\/th>26\/31<\/th>27\/31<\/th>28\/31<\/th>29\/31<\/th>31\/31<\/th>32\/31<\/th>34\/31<\/th>36\/31<\/th>39\/31<\/th>42\/31<\/th>44\/31<\/th>47\/31<\/th>50\/31<\/th>53\/31<\/th>57\/31<\/th>60\/31<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
US Size<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td>4<\/td>6<\/td>8<\/td>10<\/td>12<\/td>14<\/td>16<\/td>18<\/td>20<\/td>22<\/td>24<\/td>26<\/td>28<\/td>30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UK Size<\/td>4<\/td>6<\/td>8<\/td>10<\/td>12<\/td>14<\/td>16<\/td>18<\/td>20<\/td>22<\/td>24<\/td>26<\/td>28<\/td>30<\/td>32<\/td>34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EU Size<\/td>32<\/td>34<\/td>36<\/td>38<\/td>40<\/td>42<\/td>44<\/td>46<\/td>48<\/td>50<\/td>52<\/td>54<\/td>56<\/td>58<\/td>60<\/td>62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waistband circumference<\/td>72<\/td>75<\/td>78<\/td>81<\/td>85<\/td>89<\/td>93<\/td>99<\/td>105<\/td>111<\/td>117<\/td>123<\/td>131<\/td>138<\/td>146<\/td>153<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hip circumference<\/td>88<\/td>91<\/td>94<\/td>97<\/td>101<\/td>105<\/td>109<\/td>115<\/td>120<\/td>126<\/td>131<\/td>137<\/td>144<\/td>151<\/td>158<\/td>165<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thigh circumference<\/td>53<\/td>55<\/td>56<\/td>58<\/td>60<\/td>62<\/td>64<\/td>67<\/td>69<\/td>72<\/td>74<\/td>77<\/td>80<\/td>84<\/td>87<\/td>91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Side length to waistband topedge<\/td>100<\/td>100<\/td>101<\/td>101<\/td>101<\/td>102<\/td>102<\/td>103<\/td>103<\/td>103<\/td>104<\/td>104<\/td>105<\/td>105<\/td>106<\/td>106<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inner leg length<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Click on the button for instructions on how to take the correct measurements.[\/vc_column_text][lab_button title=”To the measuring instructions” type=”standard” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsmartpattern.de%2Fen%2Finstructions%2Ftake-measurements-for-womens-trousers%2F|target:_blank|”][vc_column_text css=””]You can take the finished measurements of the Easy-Wideleg trousers from the next table and decide how loose they should fit. Please note that the stretched waistband must be wide enough to fit over your strongest point, i.e. usually over your hips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
inch Gr\u00f6\u00dfe (Weite\/L\u00e4nge)<\/th>26\/31<\/th>27\/31<\/th>28\/31<\/th>29\/31<\/th>31\/31<\/th>32\/31<\/th>34\/31<\/th>36\/31<\/th>39\/31<\/th>42\/31<\/th>44\/31<\/th>47\/31<\/th>50\/31<\/th>53\/31<\/th>57\/31<\/th>60\/31<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
US Gr\u00f6\u00dfe<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td>4<\/td>6<\/td>8<\/td>10<\/td>12<\/td>14<\/td>16<\/td>18<\/td>20<\/td>22<\/td>24<\/td>26<\/td>28<\/td>30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UK Gr\u00f6\u00dfe<\/td>4<\/td>6<\/td>8<\/td>10<\/td>12<\/td>14<\/td>16<\/td>18<\/td>20<\/td>22<\/td>24<\/td>26<\/td>28<\/td>30<\/td>32<\/td>34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EU Gr\u00f6\u00dfe<\/td>32<\/td>34<\/td>36<\/td>38<\/td>40<\/td>42<\/td>44<\/td>46<\/td>48<\/td>50<\/td>52<\/td>54<\/td>56<\/td>58<\/td>60<\/td>62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1\/2 Waistband circumference, flat, without elastic band<\/td>45<\/td>46<\/td>48<\/td>49<\/td>51<\/td>53<\/td>55<\/td>58<\/td>61<\/td>63<\/td>66<\/td>69<\/td>72<\/td>76<\/td>79<\/td>83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1\/2 Hip circumference*<\/td>48<\/td>49<\/td>51<\/td>52<\/td>54<\/td>56<\/td>58<\/td>61<\/td>64<\/td>66<\/td>69<\/td>72<\/td>75<\/td>79<\/td>82<\/td>86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1\/2 Thigh circumference<\/td>30<\/td>31<\/td>32<\/td>33<\/td>34<\/td>36<\/td>37<\/td>38<\/td>40<\/td>41<\/td>43<\/td>44<\/td>46<\/td>48<\/td>50<\/td>52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Side length to waistband topedge<\/td>103<\/td>104<\/td>104<\/td>105<\/td>105<\/td>106<\/td>106<\/td>107<\/td>108<\/td>108<\/td>109<\/td>109<\/td>110<\/td>110<\/td>111<\/td>111<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inner leg length<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>75<\/td>75<\/td>75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*Hip hight to waistband topedge<\/td>18<\/td>19<\/td>19<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td>21<\/td>21<\/td>21<\/td>22<\/td>22<\/td>23<\/td>23<\/td>24<\/td>24<\/td>25<\/td>25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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Product description<\/h2>\n

The Easy-WideLeg-Trousers are relaxed, comfortable trousers featuring a narrow elasticated waistband with a drawstring, a medium rise, and a dropped crotch. The wide, straight legs fall all the way to the floor in an extra-long length – if you prefer a shorter version, you can simply shorten the hem to your desired length.<\/p>\n

Inseam pockets at the sides and a patch pocket on the right back leg give the trousers a relaxed, everyday look. Best of all, they are quick and easy to sew \u2014 a great project for anyone looking to make a new favourite piece without too much fuss.<\/p>\n

The pattern and instructions are designed for lightweight fabrics with a soft drape, such as wool, linen, cotton, or twill.<\/p>\n

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General information<\/h2>\n

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Seam allowances<\/h3>\n

Please take a close look at the seam allowances in the pattern – they may vary. We sometimes work with wider seam allowances than 1 cm so that adjustments can still be made if necessary.<\/p>\n

Serging the cut edges<\/h3>\n

I use an overlock machine to finish the raw edges. However, you can also use a zigzag stitch or another suitable method.<\/p>\n

Tip for narrow edge stitching<\/h3>\n

If you have a zipper foot for your sewing machine, you can use this as it rests well and provides a good guide to the edge. Of course, you can also use various other presser feet.<\/p>\n

Tip to prevent slanted stitching<\/h3>\n

A small strip of fine sandpaper placed underneath the presser foot can help prevent uneven or slanted stitching \u2014 especially if the fabric grain is slightly off. It can also serve as an additional guide for straight topstitching.<\/p>\n

If you are working with a very fine or delicate fabric, test this technique on a fabric scrap first to make sure the sandpaper does not damage the material.<\/p>\n

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Fabrics and materials<\/h2>\n

You will need the following materials to sew the Easy-Wideleg-Trousers HE01. You can see approximately how much fabric you need for your size in the table below. Bear in mind that the fabric requirement may be less if it is wider than indicated in the table.<\/p>\n

If you want to make sure you don’t buy too much fabric, it’s best to lay out the pattern with all the pieces you need on a table or the floor, mark the width of the fabric you want and measure how much fabric you need.<\/p>\n

With patterned fabrics, you may need more to be able to use the pattern evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Inch Size (width\/length)<\/th>26\/31<\/th>27\/31<\/th>28\/31<\/th>29\/31<\/th>31\/31<\/th>32\/31<\/th>34\/31<\/th>36\/31<\/th>39\/31<\/th>42\/31<\/th>44\/31<\/th>47\/31<\/th>50\/31<\/th>53\/31<\/th>57\/31<\/th>60\/31<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
US Size<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td>4<\/td>6<\/td>8<\/td>10<\/td>12<\/td>14<\/td>16<\/td>18<\/td>20<\/td>22<\/td>24<\/td>26<\/td>28<\/td>30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UK Size<\/td>4<\/td>6<\/td>8<\/td>10<\/td>12<\/td>14<\/td>16<\/td>18<\/td>20<\/td>22<\/td>24<\/td>26<\/td>28<\/td>30<\/td>32<\/td>34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EU Size<\/td>32<\/td>34<\/td>36<\/td>38<\/td>40<\/td>42<\/td>44<\/td>46<\/td>48<\/td>50<\/td>52<\/td>54<\/td>56<\/td>58<\/td>60<\/td>62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main fabric, 140 cm width<\/td>137<\/td>151<\/td>165<\/td>197<\/td>198<\/td>200<\/td>205<\/td>231<\/td>236<\/td>238<\/td>239<\/td>240<\/td>242<\/td>243<\/td>244<\/td>246<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interfacing, 90 cm width<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elastic band cut length<\/td>69<\/td>72<\/td>75<\/td>77<\/td>81<\/td>85<\/td>89<\/td>94<\/td>100<\/td>105<\/td>111<\/td>116<\/td>123<\/td>130<\/td>137<\/td>144<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n