Tyra & Todd loose fit pants

See the fabric and supplies requirements chart among the pictures.

YOU WILL NEED:

Knit fabric with 20-60% stretch and medium to medium-heavy weight (approx. 200-340 gr/m2). I recommend for example college, french terry, cotton jersey, ponte di roma, knit jacquard, and other pants fabrics with stretch. If you’re sewing the pants with pant cuffs, make sure to use ribb fabric for the cuffs since they require very good stretch and recovery. Prewash all fabrics before cutting, knit fabrics often shrink with the first wash.

Elastic for both waistbands. Approx. 3 cm (1 1/8”) shorter than the child’s waist width. Width depends on size: Sizes 74-98: 2,5 cm (1”). Sizes 104-122: 3 cm (1 1/8”). Sizes 128-140: 3,5 cm (1 3/8”). Size 146-152: 4 cm (1 5/8”). Optional: light weight fusible interfacing, with or without stretch. If you’re sewing the pants with paperbag waist and using a fabrics with lots of drape, the interfacing will help stabilize the paperbag ruffle (see step 23).

USEFUL TO HAVE:
Aqua glue marker
• Elastic threader (or safety pin)
• And of course: tape measure, fabric scissors, pins/clips iron, sewing machine with coordinating thread. Don’t forget a suitable needle in the sewing machine. For knit fabrics a stretch needle is usually recommended.

See the size guide among the pictures.

Choose size in width based on the child’s waist width and hip width. To make sure the pants will also be as perfect as
possible in length, measure the child’s inside leg and height. If these measurements point to a different size, I recommend to mix sizes (see sewing instructions). It’s not recommended to size up on width since the pants already have a loose fit. Inside leg is measured from the crotch down to the floor, on a standing child.

PDF PATTERN:
Delivered instantly upon purchase to your e-mail address. This PDF-pattern includes 4 files:

- A4/letter size for home printing, 24 pages. Layered.
- Projector format, layered.
- A0 size for copy shop printing, 1 sheet. Layered.
- The Sewing instructions, 25 pages.

PRINTED PATTERN:
Printed in color on high-quality paper that is durable and can be used many, many times over. The sewing instructions are also color-printed, a booklet in A4-size, 24 pages.

PRINTED + PDF:
You'll receive both formats. The PDF pattern is delivered to your email, and the printed pattern shipped to your address.

With the included Sewing Instructions you receive help from start to finish.

It’s a solid and detailed description of each step in the making of this project. It includes clear pictures, explanatory text and tips that will give the garment a professional look.

If you are new to some of the sewing techniques this is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your sewing skills. Consider my patterns your sewing school.

The Instructions also include a size chart and a fabric requirements chart. Measurements are provided in both the metric and imperial system.