Closet Core: Mitchell Trousers Closet Core Patterns

Inspired by a genius songwriter with timeless style, Mitchell is a modern interpretation of a classic pleated trouser. Elegant and comfortable with very special details, they are destined to become your new favourite bottoms.

The Mitchell Trousers are high-waisted with a fly front zipper and a comfy hidden waistband facing for a sleek continuous silhouette through the rise–choose between a hidden pants hook and bar or classic button closure. Deep pleats in the front enclose a unique angled pocket. Darts shape the back, with optional back welt pockets. View A features a tapered leg ending at the ankle. View B features a full-length wide leg and adjustable waist straps secured with D-rings or sliders.

SUGGESTED FABRIC

• For a structured look, use sturdy woven fabrics like light to midweight denim, twill and canvas, and midweight linen, cotton, and wool suiting.
• For a softer effect, choose midweight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, wool crepe, or silk noil.

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (45″/1.14M FABRIC)

VIEW A – TAPERED LEG
Sizes 0-16 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 18-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

VIEW B – WIDE LEG
Sizes 0-6 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 8-20 = 3.5 yd (3.25 m)

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (58″/1.5M FABRIC)

VIEW A – TAPERED LEG

Sizes 0-6 = 2 yd (1.75 m), Sizes 8-16 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 18-20 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)

VIEW B – WIDE LEG

Sizes 0-12 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 14-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m) 

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• Fusible interfacing
• 58” wide interfacing: 1/2 yd (0.45 m)
• 20” wide interfacing: 1 yd (0.9 m)
• Pocket lining: 3/4 yd (0.7 m) for 45” or 58” wide fabric
• Pants zipper
• 0-20 Size Range: sizes 0-6 = 5″ long, sizes 8-16 = 6″ long, sizes 18-20 = 7″ long
• 14-32 Size Range: sizes 14-20 = 7″ long, sizes 22-28 = 8″ long, sizes 30-32 = 9″ long
• Sew-in hook & bar closure for pants: 1/2″ (13mm)
• Pants button to secure fly front: 5/8″ (16 mm)
• Button for inside waistband: 5/8” (16 mm)
• Thread in matching colour
• Optional: Slider buckles (one pair) or D-Rings (two pairs) for adjustable waist straps: 1 1/2” (38 mm) wide
• Optional: Small buttons to secure back pocket welts: 3/8 – 1/2″ (10-15 mm)
• Optional: Twill tape to reinforce front pocket openings: 1/2 yd (0.5 m)
• Optional: Double fold bias tape for finishing waistband (may be replaced with serged stitch): 2 yds (1.75 m)