Description 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. Share on social with the hashtag #ClosetCoreMitchell Fabric requirements Yardage Sizes 0-20 - 45” / 1.14 m wide 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) Sizes 0-20 - 58” / 1.5 m wide 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) Sizes 14-32 - 45” / 1.14 m wide VIEW A - TAPERED LEG ~Sizes 14-22 = 3.5 yd (3.25 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3.75 yd (3.5 m) VIEW B - WIDE LEG ~Sizes 14-24 = 3.75 yd (3.5 m), Sizes 26-32 = 4 yd (3.75 m) Sizes 14-32 - 58” / 1.5 m wide VIEW A - TAPERED LEG ~Sizes 14-20 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 22-28 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 30-32 = 3.25 yd (3 m) VIEW B - WIDE LEG ~Sizes 14-24 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3.5 yd (3.25 m) Suggested fabric type 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. Supplies required Fusible interfacing 58” wide interfacing: 1/2 yd (0.45 m) 20” wide interfacing: 1 yd (0.9 m) Pocket lining: 3/4 yd (0.7 m) for 45” or 58” wide fabric Pants zipper: 0-20 Size Range: sizes 0-6 = 5" long sizes 8-16 = 6" long sizes 18-20 = 7" long 14-32 Size Range: sizes 14-20 = 7" long sizes 22-28 = 8" long sizes 30-32 = 9" long Sew-in hook & bar closure for pants: 1/2" (13mm) Pants 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) Video tutorials View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here. What's included Detailed instructions in English and French Layered A0 PDF file Sizes 0-20: 3 pages Sizes 14-32: 3 pages Layered A4 PDF file Sizes 0-20: 36-41 depending on view Sizes 14-32: 45-50 pages depending on view Projector file Sewing level Intermediate
