Modern Sewing Co. Worker Trousers

Buy the Worker Trousers sewing pattern from the Modern Sewing Co. These are the ultimate everyday trousers and the perfect alternative to jeans all year round. The Worker Trousers fit snugly around the lower waist, with a slight balloon in the leg for volume and comfort, before tapering in at the ankle.

The construction features a concealed button or zip fly finished with binding, front pockets with facings, patch pockets, and a waistband with belt loops. The combination of fit and construction is tried and tested and designed to be worn into the ground, just like the very best vintage jeans.

A men's version is available here.

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

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Medium/heavy denims, medium/heavy twills, canvas, corduroy/needlecord, wool suiting, sturdy linen (note linen will crease).

Fabric requirements: 

150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.35 - 2.3 m (1 1/2 - 2 1/2 yd).

110 cm (44") wide fabric: 2.1 - 2.3 m (2 1/4 - 2 1/2 yd).

Sizing: UK 4 – 28 (approx. UK 4/6 – 26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is drafted for a height of 5'8".

Notions: A small piece of lightweight cotton for pocket bags; 40 cm of mid-weight iron-on fusing; binding (shop bought, or if you’d like to use the same fabric as for your pockets you’ll need a 70 cm x 150 cm strip of pocketing fabric) // Button fly: four buttons, roughly 2-3 cm diameter // Zip fly: 15 cm closed-end zip; one button, roughly 2-3 cm diameter.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (34 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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