Pattern
Easy to sew, quick to slip on and incredibly comfortable to wear, the MELLOW Trousers are the perfect introduction to trouser-making – without compromising on style.
Designed with a relaxed, slightly cropped leg, MELLOW features a distinctive side panel that can be highlighted with topstitching, piping or a contrasting fabric for a truly personalised finish. Italian side pockets add practicality to the front, while oversized patch pockets at the back complete the design.
One of MELLOW's most refined details is its cleverly constructed waistband: elasticated at the back, with a faux button fastening at the front for the polished look of tailored trousers.
The choice of fabric is almost endless. Sew them in a classic suiting wool for an elegant look, dupion for effortless sophistication, jacquard for a statement finish, or gabardine and denim for a more structured everyday style. The hardest part will be deciding which version to make first.
The Mellow Trousers is sized from 34 to 52. The finished garment measurement chart is available in the product photos.
Sewing Level: BEGINNER The key techniques are constructing the Italian-style pockets and attaching the elasticated waistband with its tailored front waistband panel.
Seam allowances are included and are 1 cm
Supplies
fabric for a width of 140cm :
- 34-36: 160 cm
- 40-42: 170 cm
- 44 : 180cm
- 46-52: 200 cm
- 10 cm of fusible interfacing as Vlieseline G710
- 48 to 74 cm of elastic
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4m50 of pipping
If you wish to make the side panel in a different fabric from the main fabric, you will need a piece measuring 1 metre in length.
Fabrics
Soft, comfortable fabrics with beautiful drape, such as dupion, suiting wool, a supple jacquard, lightweight denim, or a heavier crepe. MELLOW also works beautifully in gabardine or medium-weight denim made from viscose, cotton, linen, wool or Tencel. For the best results, opt for fabrics weighing between 120 and 300 g/m, depending on the look you'd like to achieve.
Tutorial
How to sew the Mellow Trousers? Find the tutorial here.
PDF guide
All our PDF patterns (both old and new) are available in A3, A4, A0, and US Letter, with assembly frames, size layers, and a videoprojection mode (two background colors to match your fabric)! Learn more
