Boys · PDF Pattern + Sewing Tutorial
Slim-fit school trousers for boys with slanted front pockets, a fly front, reinforced crotch seam and an elastic waistband. Clean, classic and comfortable for everyday wear.
The design
Slim-fit trousers designed for school wear. Slanted front pockets with pocket facings, a fly front with topstitching and bartacks, reinforced back crotch seam and an elastic waistband. The hem is folded and stitched for a neat finish.
Before you start
Choose a structured fabric that holds its shape through a long school day.
We recommend light to medium-weight suiting fabrics such as suiting wool or suiting cotton.
For the pocket bags, use a lightweight pocket lining fabric for comfort and durability.
How much to buy
Given for a fabric width of 1.50 m (59.1 in). Pick a size to see how much main fabric you need.
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Cutting list
Five pieces from main fabric, one pocket piece from lining, plus two support patterns.
Iron the interfacing to the pocket facing pieces (3 and 4).
A 1 cm (0.39 in) allowance is already included in every piece.
Reference
How the pieces sit on 1.5 m (59.1 in) wide fabric, shown for sizes 8 and 12 years. Tap to zoom.
8 years · 128 cm
12 years · 152 cm
Sew it
Twenty steps in four stages: front preparation, pocket assembly, joining the panels, then waistband and finishing. Tick each one off as you go.
You did it
Smart, comfortable and ready for the school day. Share your finished trousers and tag your photos so we can see them.
