We’ve been seeing wide-leg pants everywhere lately and this pattern from Daniela Paz Gutierrez-Diaz combines sporty chic style with comfortable loungewear. This yoga pants pattern features wide, palazzo-style legs and is made in soft, stretch knit fabric. We love the versatility of this pattern, which can easily be dressed up with ballet flats or paired with a long sleeve tee and sneakers for casual wear.
Skill Level: Confident beginner
Designer Note: Recommended fabric for this pattern is medium to heavyweight two way stretch knit fabric.
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS:
PATTERN FEATURES:
A loose fit palazzo pants with a full length. The pants feature front and back pleats to create ease and a comfortable double waistband.
Materials:
- 3 yards of knit fabric
- Coordinating polyester thread
- Twin needle and ballpoint needle
- PDF Pattern – This is located at the bottom of this page. Please see printing instructions below.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Note: To download this pattern, click on the pattern download button at the bottom of the page. We recommend opening your pattern download using Adobe Acrobat.
Before you begin, a few notes on printing this pattern from the designer:
- This printable PDF pattern is assembled BY OVERLAPPING THE PAGES 1/2 inch. This pattern is available in A4 and Letter options, which will make it easier to assemble and reduce fitting issues.
- To print this pattern, open the PDF document.
- Select FILE — PRINT.
- Choose the ACTUAL SIZE or SCALE 100%.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE PATTERN PIECES:
PRINTED PATTERN LAYOUT:
PATTERN SIZES AND COLOR-CODED LINES:
SIZES FOR SAMPLE PATTERNS:
Please, select your PANTS with this chart. The pattern has 3’’ ease at waist and hips for the pants.
CUTTING LAYOUT AND FABRIC REQUIREMENT:
1 1/2 yards for the pants.
PIECES YOU WILL NEED:
Please check the correct pieces you will need to start your project.
COLOR-CODED PIECES TO READ THIS TUTORIAL:
Through this tutorial, you will see TWO main colors to easily identify the side of the fabric OR piece you are working with.
PREPARING YOUR PATTERN PIECES:
- Wash your fabrics before cutting to prevent shrinking.
- It is recommended to make a muslin or use a cheap fabric to check that the fitting and style of the pattern is exactly what you are looking for.
- Read the instructions carefully before starting this pattern.
- Gather all supplies you will need for this project.
- It is recommended to practice on areas and techniques that you are not familiar with before doing them on the final project.
Sewing Instructions:
- Bring the pant pieces to the table.
- Fold one in half and stitch the inseam with a 3/8 inch seam allowance.
- Repeat with the other leg.
- Turn one of the legs into the right side of the fabric. Insert into the other leg.
- Stitch the crotch seam with a 3/8 inch seam allowance from the front waistline through crotch to back waistline.
- Turn both legs into the wrong side of the fabric.
- Fold the hemline with 1 inch seam allowance. Stitch with 1/8 inch from the edge.
- Close the pleats on the waistline to about your hipline and press them into an inverted box pleat.
- Bring the waistband. Place front and back pieces together, right sides facing.
- Stitch the side seams with a 3/8 inch seam allowance. Press flat.
- Then, fold the upper hem with 3/8 inch seam allowance. Press flat and stitch it with 1/8 inch seam allowance from the edge.
- Turn the waistband to the right side of the fabric. Inset into the pants and match the upper seam.
- Stitch the seam with a 3/8 inch seam around front and back. Press the seam flat.
- Turn the waistband upward to the wrong side of the fabric.
- Then, turn again to the right side of the fabric, making sure the seams are covered by the waistband.
