Closet Core Patterns Sepia Pants and Shorts

Buy the Sepia Pants and Shorts sewing pattern from Closet Core Patterns. Sepia has a clever design that blends style and comfort. Functional double pockets in the front are sewn to create a floating effect, with additional topstitched pockets in the back. A traditional elastic waistband is elevated with a fluted paperbag edge and optional drawstring. View A is a barrel leg pant ending at the ankle, shaped with darts at the knee and hem. View B is a wide leg, full length pant. View C is a short ending at mid-thigh.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: To highlight the silhouette of the pants, the designer suggests crisp wovens with some degree of structure, such as light to midweight linen, cotton ikat, chambray, and broadcloth. Also lightweight denim, twill, and canvas (under 10 oz.).

Fabric requirements:

View A: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 2.75 - 3.25 yd (2.55 - 3 m) // 58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2 - 2.75 yd (1.85 - 2.55 m).

View B: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 3 - 3.5 yd (2.75 - 3.2 m) // 58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2.25 - 3 yd (2 - 2.75 m).

View C: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 1.5 - 2 yd (1.4 - 1.85 m) // 58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 1.25 - 1.5 yd (1.15 - 1.4 m).

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.25 yd (0.25 m) of lightweight fusible interfacing; 1.25 yd (1.25 m) of 1.5" (38 mm) wide waistband elastic // Optional: 1.5-2 yd (1.5-2 m) drawstring (can be replaced with drawstring sewn from self fabric); topstitching thread.

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