Sepia Pants & Shorts Pattern

The Sepia Pants + Shorts have a clever design that blends style and comfort. Functional double pockets in the front are sewn to create a floating effect, with additional topstitched pockets in the back. A traditional elastic waistband is elevated with a fluted paperbag edge and optional drawstring.

• View A features barrel leg pants ending at the ankle, shaped with darts at the knee and hem.
• View B features wide leg, full-length pants.
• View C features shorts ending at mid-thigh.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Sizes: 0-20

SUGGESTED FABRIC

To highlight the silhouette of the pants, we suggest crisp wovens with some degree of structure, such as:

• Light- to midweight linen, cotton ikat, chambray, and broadcloth
• Lightweight denim, twill, and canvas (under 10 oz)

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS

45" wide fabric:

VIEW A - BARREL LEG PANTS

• Sizes 0-8 = 2.75 yd (2.55 m)
• Sizes 10-14 = 3 yd (2.75 m)
• Sizes 16-20 = 3.25 yd (3 m)

VIEW B - WIDE LEG PANTS

• Sizes 0-8 = 3 yd (2.75 m)
• Sizes 10-20 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)

VIEW C - SHORTS

• Sizes 0-8 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m)
• Sizes 10-14 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)
• Sizes 16-20 = 2 yd (1.85 m)

ELASTIC LENGTH

• Size 0 = 25 in (63.5 cm)
• Size 2 = 26 in (66.5 cm)
• Size 4 = 27 in (69 cm)
• Size 6 = 28 in (71.5 cm)
• Size 8 = 29 in (74.25 cm)
• Size 10 = 30.5 in (78 cm)
• Size 12 = 32 in (81.75 cm)
• Size 14 = 34 in (86.75 cm)
• Size 16 = 36 in (92 cm)
• Size 18 = 38 in (97 cm)
• Size 20 = 40 in (102 cm)

58" wide fabric:

VIEW A - BARREL LEG PANTS

• Sizes 0-8 = 2 yd (1.85 m)
• Sizes 10-14 = 2.25 yd (2.05 m)
• Sizes 16-20 = 2.75 yd (2.55 m)

VIEW B - WIDE LEG PANTS

• Sizes 0-8 = 2.25 yd (2.05 m)
• Sizes 10-14 = 2.75 yd (2.55 m)
• Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

VIEW C - SHORTS

• Sizes 0-14 = 1.25 yd (1.15 m)
• Sizes 16-20 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m)

ELASTIC LENGTH

• Size 0 = 25 in (63.5 cm)
• Size 2 = 26 in (66.5 cm)
• Size 4 = 27 in (69 cm)
• Size 6 = 28 in (71.5 cm)
• Size 8 = 29 in (74.25 cm)
• Size 10 = 30.5 in (78 cm)
• Size 12 = 32 in (81.75 cm)
• Size 14 = 34 in (86.75 cm)
• Size 16 = 36 in (92 cm)
• Size 18 = 38 in (97 cm)
• Size 20 = 40 in (102 cm)

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• Elastic for waistband, 1.5" (38 mm) wide (see Fabric Requirements for amount)
• Lightweight fusible interfacing, 1/4 yd (0.25 m) for 58" (1.5 m) wide interfacing
• Optional: Drawstring, 1.5–2 yards (1.5–2m), can be replaced with drawstring sewn from self fabric
• Optional: Topstitching thread
• Thread in matching color
• Marking Tool