Tilly and the Buttons
Tilly and the Buttons Sewing Pattern - Thea Trousers
Tilly and the Buttons Sewing Pattern - Thea Trousers
Sew Your Perfect Pair with Thea Wide-Leg Trousers Pattern!
Meet Thea, the wide-leg trousers pattern that’s about to become your go-to for both comfort and style! Whether you're dressing up for work or keeping it casual on the weekends, Thea’s versatile design offers two finished lengths, full-length or cropped, so you can create the perfect fit for any occasion. These high-waisted trousers are shaped with a curved waistband and back darts, ensuring a flattering silhouette every time. With Tilly and the Buttons' award-winning step-by-step instructions and a free video tutorial, you’ll even learn how to sew welt pockets, making these trousers as fun to make as they are to wear.
The zip fly and button fastening give Thea that classic tailored look, while the rounded front pockets add a practical touch. For the back, choose between welt pockets or curved patch pockets to suit your style. Plus, Thea includes optional belt loops to complete your look. These trousers are perfect for sewing enthusiasts of all levels and are designed to fit seamlessly into your everyday wardrobe, comfortable, stylish, and ready for anything!
Thea's Features:
• 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
SKILL LEVEL - Improver
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - 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).
SUPPLIES
• Fabric (see above + back of envelope)
• Lining fabric for pockets: 0.4m (½yd) x 140cm wide or 0.6m (⅝yd) x 115cm wide
• Matching thread
• Interfacing (similar weight to your fabric): sizes 1-6 0.4m (½yd), sizes 7-15 0.5m (⅝yd)
• 15cm (6in) closed end zip
• 15mm (⅝in) wide button with shank
• Sewing machine and basic tools, incl buttonhole foot and zip foot or adjustable zip foot
At Truro Fabrics we're a small, family-run business in the heart of Cornwall, UK. We love compiling our carefully chosen fabric collections and sharing beautiful products with our customers. All orders are lovingly wrapped in recycled tissue and re-purposed packaging, ready to arrive and be made into exciting creations.
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