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.>
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Fabric requirements
Yardage
Sizes 0-20 - 45” / 1.14 m wide
VIEW A - BARREL LEG PANTS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2.75 yd (2.55 m), Sizes10-14 = 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), Sizes10-20 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)
VIEW C - SHORTS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes10-14 = 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)
Sizes 0-20 - 58” / 1.5 m wide
VIEW A - BARREL LEG PANTS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2 yd (1.85 m), Sizes10-14 = 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), Sizes10-14 = 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), Sizes16-20 = 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)
Sizes 14-32 - 45” / 1.14 m wide
VIEW A - BARREL LEG PANTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 22-26 = 3.75 yd (3.45 m), Sizes 28-32 = 4 yd (3.65 m)
VIEW B - WIDE LEG PANTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 3.75 yd (3.45 m), Sizes 22-26 = 4.25 yd (3.9 m), Sizes 28-32 = 4.5 yd (4.1 m)
VIEW C - SHORTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 2.25 yd (2.05 m), Sizes 28-32 = 2.75 yd (2.55 m)
ELASTIC LENGTH ~ Size 14 = 36 in (91.5 cm), Size 16 = 38 in (97 cm), Size 18 = 40 in (102 cm), Size 20 = 42 in (107 cm), Size 22 = 44 in (112 cm), Size 24 = 46 in (117 cm), Size 26 = 48 in (122 cm), Size 28 = 50 in (127 cm), Size 30 = 52 in (132.5 cm), Size 32 = 54 in (137.5 cm)
Sizes 14-32 - 58” / 1.5 m wide
VIEW A - BARREL LEG PANTS ~ Sizes 14-26 = 2.75 yd (2.55 m), Sizes 28-32 = 3 yd (2.75 m)
VIEW B - WIDE LEG PANTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 22-32 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)
VIEW C - SHORTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 28-32 = 2.25 yd (2.05 m)
ELASTIC LENGTH ~ Size 14 = 36 in (91.5 cm), Size 16 = 38 in (97 cm), Size 18 = 40 in (102 cm), Size 20 = 42 in (107 cm), Size 22 = 44 in (112 cm), Size 24 = 46 in (117 cm), Size 26 = 48 in (122 cm), Size 28 = 50 in (127 cm), Size 30 = 52 in (132.5 cm), Size 32 = 54 in (137.5 cm)
Suggested fabric type
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)
Supplies required
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 colour
Marking Tool
Video tutorials
View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.
