Difficulty: Intermediate

Size: 18-34 (approx. UK 20/22 – 38) based on our size chart)

Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.

Description

Looking for a comfortable and timeless pair of high-waisted pants? Check out the Free Range Slacks! With your choice of a wide or tapered leg, both options feature an elastic high waist, side panels, topstitched front pockets, and optional back patch pocket(s). The instructions even include options for French and flat-fell leg seams.

Fabrics Recommendations

Bottom weight fabrics with drape such as linen, cotton/linen blends, cotton twill, linen/viscose blends, light to mid-weight denim, tencel twill, cotton poplin, wool gabardine.

Notions

• Thread
• 1 1/2/40mm wide elastic (length = waist measurement + 1/2"/13mm)
• Fabric scissors
• Iron & ironing board
• Straight pins
• Tailor's chalk
• Sturdy safety pin

Note: The size ranges have been drafted from different blocks. The 00-20 size range is fit on a base size 8 that is approximately 5’6″ – 5’7″ (168 – 170 cm) tall and grades very slightly in height with a B/C cup.

The 18-34 size range is fit on a base size 24 that is approximately 5’6″ – 5’7″ (168 – 170 cm) tall and does not grade in height. Cup sizes may be offered for C/D, E/F and G/H depending on the style.

There are differences between the curvy and smaller sizes 18 and 20. The shoulders on the curvy sizes are narrower, the cups are fuller, and the tummy and hips are rounder than for the smaller sizes.