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Alina Sewing and Design Co
Alina Sewing and Design Co Chi-Town Chinos
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(What is Copyshop?)
We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Chi-Town Chinos sewing pattern from Alina Sewing and Design Co. This shorts and skirt pattern is inspired by the classic relaxed pant silhouette commonly referred to today as chinos. The Chi-Town Chinos pattern is mid-rise, easy-fitting and straight through the hip and leg. The waistband is faced, maintaining a clean finish. With four different back pocket options, a shorts option, a skirt option, and options to lengthen or shorten both, this pattern is a handmade summer wardrobe staple.
Note: Two expansion packs (sold separately) are available for the Chi-Town Chinos. Use the Chi-Town Chinos pattern plus Expansion Pack No. 1 to make fitted, knee-length shorts with back welt pockets. Use the Chi-Town Chinos pattern plus Expansion Pack No. 2 to make semi-fitted, full-length pants with back welt pockets.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
- PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?
- PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?
Suggested fabrics: Medium weight woven fabrics, such as cotton twill, chambray, denim, linen, linen blends or wool blends.
Fabric requirements: Directional prints such as plaids or stripes may require additional fabric.
54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: View A, 1 - 1 1/4 yd (0.9 - 1.2 m) // View B, 1 1/8 - 1 1/2 yd (1 - 1.4 m).
45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: View A, 1 1/4 - 1 5/8 yd (1.2 - 1.5 m) // View B, 1 3/8 - 1 5/8 yd (1.3 - 1.5 m).
Sizing: 0 – 18 (approx. UK 6 – 18, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread; 6" plastic coil zipper; hook-and-bar closure or 3/4" button for waistband; two 5/8" buttons for back pocket flaps (optional); 1/8 yd of fusible interfacing; 3/8 yd of quilting cotton. If you choose to finish the waistband facing and fly shield with bias binding, you will need 1/4"-wide double fold bias tape equal to your hip measurement + 6".
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; printing guide; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (31 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets).
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This is my second pair of Chi-town Chinos. There are lots of great options for pockets, closures, length and even a skirt. The first version I made was a pair of shorts in stretch denim. For those, I used the classic, jeans style patch back pockets. This pair is made in a non-stretch cotton twill fabric, and I opted for welt pockets.
I really love both versions, and I thoroughly enjoyed the process of making them. The instructions are perfectly balanced between being clear but not overly explained. I particularly like the instructions for making the fly front. I usually find that to be a confusing part of the trouser making process, but the way it is constructed in this pattern is so easy to follow and produces a fantastic, neat result. The instructions for the welt pockets were similarly clear and well illustrated.
These trousers are fairly easy to fit and talk you through creating a simple basted version before spending too much time on the topstitching. They are designed with an optional back waist extension if you need more room for your tummy and have back darts to allow for better shaping over the bum.
I would highly recommend this as a first, fitted trouser pattern. Many of the people who make these seem to make many versions, and I absolutely see why. I've got more planned already! For more photos and details of my personal fit adjustments, check out the posts for the shorts/trousers on my Instagram page, @lostmythread .
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This is my second pair of Chi-town Chinos. There are lots of great options for pockets, closures, length and even a skirt. The first version I made was a pair of shorts in stretch denim. For those, I used the classic, jeans style patch back pockets. This pair is made in a non-stretch cotton twill fabric, and I opted for welt pockets.
I really love both versions, and I thoroughly enjoyed the process of making them. The instructions are perfectly balanced between being clear but not overly explained. I particularly like the instructions for making the fly front. I usually find that to be a confusing part of the trouser making process, but the way it is constructed in this pattern is so easy to follow and produces a fantastic, neat result. The instructions for the welt pockets were similarly clear and well illustrated.
These trousers are fairly easy to fit and talk you through creating a simple basted version before spending too much time on the topstitching. They are designed with an optional back waist extension if you need more room for your tummy and have back darts to allow for better shaping over the bum.
I would highly recommend this as a first, fitted trouser pattern. Many of the people who make these seem to make many versions, and I absolutely see why. I've got more planned already! For more photos and details of my personal fit adjustments, check out the posts for the shorts/trousers on my Instagram page, @lostmythread .
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