{"product_id":"1940s-wide-leg-trousers-sewing-pattern","title":"Vintage Wide-Leg Trousers \u0026 Shorts PDF Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sewlore-pattern-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high fitted waist and a long, generous leg give these trousers the relaxed elegance of 1930s and 1940s daywear. The front is shaped with darts for a clean finish, and the fastening sits discreetly at the left side. Make a full-length pair, add separate cuff bands, or choose the shorter summer version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a digital PDF sewing pattern. No finished clothing, fabric or printed paper pattern is included. All 11 sizes are included in one download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree ways to sew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView A:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-length wide-leg trousers with a plain turned hem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView B:\u003c\/strong\u003e wide-leg trousers finished with separate, double-layer 4 cm cuff bands. Use the marked alternative cutting line; these are attached bands, not an integral turn-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView C:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-waisted shorts with a 10 cm inseam and a plain turned hem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll views share a 4 cm waistband, one front dart and two back darts on each side, a concealed left-side zipper and a waistband button. There are no pockets, front pleats, belt loops or fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the download?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33 full-size pattern PDFs:\u003c\/strong\u003e A4, US Letter and A0 for each of 11 waist sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e22-page English sewing handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e with illustrated construction, fitting guidance, fabric planning and printing instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1-page technical drawing PDF showing the front and back of all three views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 editable Seamly2D drafts with matching SVG pattern files.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and finished measurement tables, fabric planning estimates, print indexes and page selections for the pieces you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is \u003cstrong\u003e35 PDF files in total\u003c\/strong\u003e. You only need one size in one paper format, plus the handbook. Sizes are supplied as separate files, not as switchable layers within one PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included sizes are W25 to W45 in two-inch steps. They cover body waists of 25 to 45 inches (63.5 to 114.3 cm) and hips of 33 to 53 inches (83.82 to 134.62 cm). W refers to the body waist in inches. Use both measurements, rather than your usual clothing size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sewlore-table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eBody measurements\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWaist, in \/ cm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eHip, in \/ cm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 \/ 63.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 \/ 83.82\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 \/ 68.58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 \/ 88.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 \/ 73.66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 \/ 93.98\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 \/ 78.74\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 \/ 99.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 \/ 83.82\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 \/ 104.14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 \/ 88.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 \/ 109.22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW37\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 \/ 93.98\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 \/ 114.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 \/ 99.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 \/ 119.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 \/ 104.14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49 \/ 124.46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 \/ 109.22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 \/ 129.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 \/ 114.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 \/ 134.62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calculated finished waist includes 2 cm of ease and the hip includes 6 cm. The reference height is 168 cm. Full-length views measure 110 cm along the side including the waistband; adjust the leg length for your height and shoes. The shorts have a 10 cm inseam in every size, with the outside length graded for the different rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your waist and hip fall in different sizes, blend between the relevant sizes and check the resulting waistband fit. The guide explains which measurements to check in a fitting sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrinting and page counts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table gives the complete page count for each size and paper format. A4 and US Letter files include calibration, assembly maps and the tiles for all three views. The handbook and technical drawing are separate and are not included in these counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sewlore-table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eFull file page counts by size\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eA4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eUS Letter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eA0\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW37\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the supplied piece-selection table to print the pages needed for your chosen view. Print at 100% or Actual Size, then measure the 10 cm test square in both directions. Home-print tiles overlap by 10 mm. In W43 and W45, join the two paper sections of the waistband with their marked 20 mm overlap before cutting one continuous fabric piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric and notions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a non-stretch woven trouser fabric with a soft but stable drape, such as linen, a linen blend, cotton twill or lightweight wool suiting. Avoid very bulky cloth for the cuffed version. Fabric planning tables cover 115 cm and 150 cm widths; allow extra for shrinkage, one-way prints and a fitting sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need a 20 cm concealed zipper, one waistband button, matching thread and suitable interfacing for the waistband. Use an invisible-zipper foot and accurate marking tools. The blouse, shoes and other styling items shown in the images are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSewing level and pattern details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfident intermediate.\u003c\/strong\u003e You should be comfortable sewing darts, inserting a concealed zipper, applying a waistband and adjusting trouser fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are six pattern pieces: long front, long back, shorts front, shorts back, waistband and cuff band. Seam allowances are included: 1 cm construction seams, a 4 cm plain trouser hem and a 2 cm shorts hem. Follow the alternative cutting line when adding the cuff bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSew a fitting sample before cutting your final fabric. This first edition has not been physically fit-tested. Model images are design illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependently drafted by Sewlore and inspired by vintage daywear. 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