Closet Core Mitchell Trousers Paper Pattern

Inspired by a genius songwriter with timeless style, Mitchell is a modern twist on a classic pleated trouser.

Elegant and comfortable with very special details, they are destined to become your new favourite bottoms.

The Mitchell Trousers are high-waisted with a fly front zipper and a comfy hidden waistband facing for a sleek continuous silhouette through the rise; choose between a hidden pants hook and bar or classic button closure. Deep pleats in the front enclose a unique angled pocket. Darts shape the back, with optional back welt pockets. View A features a tapered leg ending at the ankle. View B features a full-length wide leg and adjustable waist straps secured with D-rings or sliders.

Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate

Suggested Fabric

• For a structured look, use sturdy woven fabrics like light to midweight denim, twill and canvas, and midweight linen, cotton, and wool suiting.

• For a softer effect, choose midweight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, wool crepe, or silk noil.

• VIEW A - TAPERED LEG

  Sizes 0-16 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 18-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

  VIEW B - WIDE LEG

  Sizes 0-6 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 8-20 = 3.5 yd (3.25 m)

VIEW A - TAPERED LEG

Sizes 0-6 = 2 yd (1.75 m), Sizes 8-16 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 18-20 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)

VIEW B - WIDE LEG

Sizes 0-12 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 14-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing

• 58” wide interfacing: 1/2 yd (0.45 m)

• 20” wide interfacing: 1 yd (0.9 m)

• Pocket lining: 3/4 yd (0.7 m) for 45” or 58” wide fabric

• Pants zipper

• 0-20 Size Range: sizes 0-6 = 5" long, sizes 8-16 = 6" long, sizes 18-20 = 7" long

• 14-32 Size Range: sizes 14-20 = 7" long, sizes 22-28 = 8" long, sizes 30-32 = 9" long

• Sew-in hook & bar closure for pants: 1/2" (13mm)

• Pants button to secure fly front: 5/8" (16 mm)

• Button for inside waistband: 5/8” (16 mm)

• Thread in matching colour

• Optional: Slider buckles (one pair) or D-Rings (two pairs) for adjustable waist straps, 1 1/2” (38 mm) wide

• Optional: Small buttons to secure back pocket welts, 3/8 - 1/2" (10-15 mm)

• Optional: Twill tape to reinforce front pocket openings, 1/2 yd (0.5 m)

• Optional: Double fold bias tape for finishing waistband (may be replaced with serged stitch), 2 yds (1.75 m)