Madrone Pants Sewing Pattern By Sew Liberated (Avail Nov)

The Madrone Pants from Sew Liberated are high-waisted, barrel leg trousers, now available as a printed multi-size sewing pattern. Curved seams shape the leg dramatically but softly, and there is generous ease throughout, so they are relaxed enough for everyday wear with a simple tee, a tank or a loose shirt.

The waistband combines elastic with a drawstring for a comfortable fit that copes with changes in size over time. The drawstring ties at centre front, shows at the top of the side panels and is enclosed across the back. The openings are formed as you sew the waistband, so you don't need any buttonholes, and you can leave the drawstring out completely if you prefer. Curved front pockets sit in the seams, and roomy back pockets are set at an angle.

Topstitched seams give the trousers a utility look, and an external facing finishes the hems. There are two inseam lengths, 66cm and 71cm, both ending at the ankle. The rise sits at the belly button and can be lowered if you prefer.

Designed for medium-weight woven fabrics with no stretch, from 155 to 268gsm. Suitable fabrics include sandwashed linen or cotton, cotton/linen blends such as Essex, light canvas, light twill, lightweight denim and chambray. Softer fabrics drape gently, and firmer fabrics emphasise the barrel shaping.

0.25m lightweight fusible interfacing.

5cm wide soft waistband elastic: 0.9m for sizes 0–16, 1.4m for sizes 18–34.

0.9m to 1.6m of 5–10mm drawstring cord.

An edgestitch foot for your machine.

Thread to match your fabric.

Confident Beginner to Intermediate – Suitable for sewists who are comfortable with curved seams, in-seam pockets, topstitching and elasticated waistbands.