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Anna Allen
Anna Allen Persephone Pants and Shorts
Copyshop
(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 Persephone Pants and Shorts sewing pattern from Anna Allen. The Persephone Pants and Shorts pattern is based on photographs of men’s 1920s - 1940s US Navy sailor pants. These pants have a high waist and are unique in that they do not have side seams. The front and back pant legs are cut from one piece. They have a concealed button fly, front waist in-seam pockets, belt loops, and two back waist shaping darts. View A: Cropped length pants. View B: Cut-off shorts.
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: 10 oz cotton canvas or twill fabric, or a bottom weight fabric like cotton denim or drill, with no stretch. Intended to be made with woven non-stretch fabrics, however 3%-5% stretch woven fabrics can also be used.
Fabric requirements: Extra fabric needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way designs.
45" (114 cm) wide fabric: Pants, 3 - 3 1/4 yd (2.7 - 3 m) // Shorts, 1 5/8 yd (1.5 m).
60" (152 cm) wide fabric: Pants, 1 3/4 - 3 yd (1.6 - 2.7 m) // Shorts, 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 yd (1.2 - 1.6 m).
Pocket lining fabric (45" wide): 1/4 yd (0.2 m).
Sizing: 0 - 20 (approx. UK 8 – 20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Matching thread; denim sewing machine needle; heavy duty button thread for hand sewing buttons; button fly: 5/8" buttons (four for sizes 0-16 or five for sizes 18-20); waistband button: one 3/4" or 7/8" button; 1/4 yd of 45" wide interfacing.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (48 pages); US copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets).
A Zipper Expansion is also available for the Persephone Pants and Shorts pattern. The Zipper Expansion is a PDF download with instructions on how to install a zipper (instead of the included button fly). You will need to purchase the Persephone Pants and Shorts pattern to complete the zipper. There are no pattern pieces included in the expansion, as you will be using the pattern pieces included in the Persephone pattern. This expansion can also be used with Anna Allen's Philippa Pants.
PLEASE NOTE: The Zipper Expansion is a separate add-on priced at £4.10. You must buy the original Persephone Pants and Shorts pattern priced at £14.50 to use it.
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Customer Reviews
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A pair of high-waisted sailor-inspired pants with no side seams. You'd think it'll be hard to get a good fit, but miraculously, I made a size 2 with zero modifications, and they fit me beautifully. The cut of the pants is very flattering for me, and looks to be so on everybody else who have attempted this make.
Both fabrics used are cotton needlecord gifted to me by Minerva for a post on their website.
For more pics and details, go to Geri In Stitches.
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This was the first pants pattern I have ever tried. I found the instructions to be very clear and the fit true to size. I've made two pairs now and am very keen to make a third.
http://www.knotsewgranny.com/sewing/persephone-pants/
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I wanted white Persephone pants for a while now and I finally made them. I used this white stretch denim so they are extra comfortable. I cut out the smallest size of the pattern due to stretch in the fabric which meant sizing down 1 size in the waist and 2 sizes in the hips. I used a smaller seam allowance on the inner leg seam - o.5 cm.
I love them but I am afraid they will not be white for too long :) Let's see how that goes.
They were easy to construct and are a great pattern, I couldn't recommend it enough!
If you want to see other photos and read more on the pattern and my thoughts on white pants you can do so here: https://thesewingnomade.com/2020/01/14/white-persephone-pants-yes-or-no/
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This is a great pattern, surprisingly quick and easy. Once you get the fit right for differet fabrics (e.g. lightweight and heavyweight) you can win these beauties up in a couple of hours.
If you are a pants neophyte, this pattern is for you: Anna Allen really holds your hand every step of the way. The illustrations are also good.
I love the high waist and the lack of side seams. I dont like the pockets, tho. My waist is very small and no matter where I place the pockets, they always end up sitting on the curve of my waist, therefore being useless.
As for fabric, I made three versions over the years: one in cotton duck canvas, a shorts version in heavyweight linen chambray, and a last one (pictured here) in linen.
I made several pattern alterations: Swayback, graded the waist to a size 0 from a size 4, removed about 1 cm from the inner thigh.
Overall I really recommend this patter. It works well in a variety of fabrics, tho it really shines in a stiff, heavyweight one.
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