Tilly and the Buttons Thea Trousers

Buy the Thea Trousers sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Show the world you mean business by rocking your me-made Thea Trousers! With multiple pocket options and two finished lengths to choose from, you’ll want to wear them day in, day out. Learn to sew welt pockets with Tilly and the Buttons' step-by-step instructions and free video tutorial.

– Wide leg trousers with choice of full-length or cropped hem
– High waisted, shaped with a curved waistband and back darts
– Zip fly and button fastening
– Front pockets with rounded openings
– Choice of welt pockets or curved patch pockets at the back
– Optional belt loops

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

– 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: 

Main: Medium-weight woven fabrics, such as linen, twill, denim, corduroy, triple crêpe, wool suiting.

Lining fabric for pockets: Light- to medium-weight cotton, viscose (rayon), or lining fabric such as cupro (Bemberg).

Fabric requirements:

140 cm (56″) wide fabric: Cropped trousers, 2.2 - 2.6 m (2 1/2 - 2 7/8 yd) // Full-length trousers, 2.5 - 2.9 m (2 3/4 - 3 1/4 yd).

115 cm (45″) wide fabric: Cropped trousers, 2.2 - 2.8 m (2 1/2 - 3 1/8 yd) // Full-length trousers, 2.6 - 3.1 m (2 7/8 - 3 3/8 yd).

Lining fabric for pockets: 140 cm (56″) wide fabric: 0.4 m (1/2 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 0.6 m (5/8 yd)

Sizing: UK 6 – 34. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Interfacing (similar weight to your fabric), 0.4 m (1/2 yd) for sizes 1-6 or 0.5 m (5/8 yd) for sizes 7-15; 15 cm (6") closed end zip; 15 mm (5/8") button with shank.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (43 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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