How to Do Fashion No. 19 Chicago Trousers

Buy the No. 19 Chicago Trousers sewing pattern from How to Do Fashion. These 1930s style, wide leg, bias cut pyjama trousers have no side seams and close at the centre back with buttons. The waist is finished with a bias band, and there are two patch pockets on the front. The pattern includes two versions.

Version 1: Midi length trousers.

Version 2: 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 (PDF pattern is available to download immediately after purchase. The printed A0 copy shop pattern is dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: One of the pattern pieces has been split (to fit on the A0 sheet) and will need to be joined together.

NOTE: THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PDF PATTERN. YOU MUST PRINT THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE HOW TO DO FASHION WEBSITE. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabric. Cotton, silk, viscose, cupro or polyester. The final look of the garment will depend on the type of fabric you choose. Not suitable for jersey.

Fabric requirements:

Version 1: 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-40, 2.1 m // Sizes 42-50, 2.4 m.

Version 2: 110 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-40, 1.4 m / Sizes 42-50, 1.8 m // 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-40, 1.25 m / Sizes 42-50, 1.5 m.

Sizing: EU 34 – 50 (approx. UK 8/10 – 24, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 20 cm interfacing; 4 buttons, 1.5-2 cm diameter.

PDF pattern includes: An introductory guide (full sewing instructions are on the How to Do Fashion website); A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (29 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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