Tilly and the Buttons Winnie Trousers

Buy the Winnie Trousers sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Winnie is the trouser pattern your wardrobe's been waiting for. With a modern barrel leg shape, high waistline, and no-fuss elasticated waistband, Winnie is perfect for beginners and beyond looking for a simple, satisfying sewing project. Throw in handy pockets and you've got a wardrobe staple you'll wear on repeat.

– Soft, barrel leg trouser with forward side seam
– Comfy flat-fronted elasticated waistband (no fiddly fastenings!)
– Ankle-skimming hem
– Optional pockets in two styles (curved opening at the front and/or large rectangular patch pockets at the back)

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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

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

– 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-weight, soft woven fabrics such as cotton twill, chambray, washed linen and linen-viscose/rayon blends, double gauze, needlecord.

Fabric requirements: 

140 cm (56") wide fabric: 2.1 - 2.9 m (2 3/8 - 3 1/4 yd).

115 cm (45") wide fabric (sizes 1-12 only): 2.3 - 3.2 m (2 1/2 - 3 1/2 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 34. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 40 mm (1 1/2") wide elastic (see chart); 0.25 m (1/4 yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (46 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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