Disa trousers

See the fabric requirements chart among the pictures.

YOU WILL NEED:

Knit fabric in medium to medium-heavy weight (approx. 200-340 gr/m2). Important: 30-40% stretch. More stretch than that can make the trousers too large (se size guide). I recommend ponte (also called ponte di roma, and courtelle jersey) which is a heavier knit fabric with steady stretch, perfect for trousers. But remember to double check the stretch since it varies among different ponte fabrics.

Other fabric types that are great if the stretch is 30-40% are french terry, sweatshirt and jersey (cotton, viscose etc). Use the recommended fabric for all pattern pieces, including the waistbands.

Elastic, for the regular waistband (not yoga waistband). See length and width in the requirements table (among the pictures).

Light-weight fusible interfacing, I recommend Vlieseline H609, to stabilize the front and back pockets, and the pocket openings of the slash pockets.

Optional, Framilon tape or other clear elastic, about 7 mm wide, to sew into the crotch seam for better durability.

Useful to have: Aqua glue marker, tape measure, fabric scissors, pins/clips, iron, and a sewing machine with coordinating thread, plus a suitable needle for the fabric. For knit fabrics it’s usually recommended to use stretch needles.

See the size guide among the pictures.

The Disa trousers have a close, but not tight, fit. The trousers are designed for fabrics with 30-40% stretch. If the fabric has more stretch than that, the trousers could become too large. So if your fabric has 60% stretch or more: size down 1 size on width. If your fabric has 100% stretch or more you might want to size down 2 sizes on width.

Choose size based on the child’s waist width and hip width. If the child’s inside leg measurement points to another size, I recommend to mix sizes with the method described on the next pages. So choose size based on the child’s current waist and hip width - and then adapt the pattern pieces in length based on the child’s inside leg measurement.

PDF PATTERN:

Delivered instantly upon purchase to your e-mail address. This PDF-pattern includes 4 files:

- The pattern in A4/letter size for home printing, 40 pages. Layered.
- The pattern in Projector format, layered.
- The pattern in A0 size for copy shop printing, 3 sheets. Layered.
- The Sewing instructions, 23 pages.

PRINTED PATTERN:
Printed and packaged in the new, updated format! The pattern sheet is printed in color on high-quality 70 g paper that is durable and can be used many times over. The sewing instructions are also color-printed, on 130 g paper. It's a booklet in A5-size, 32 pages. The pattern and booklet are packaged in a beautiful envelope you can save and store your pattern in.

PRINTED + PDF:
You'll receive both formats. The PDF pattern is delivered to your email, and the printed pattern shipped to your address.

With the included Sewing Instructions you receive help from start to finish.

It’s a solid and detailed description of each step in the making of this project. It includes clear pictures, explanatory text and tips that will give the garment a professional look.

If you are new to some of the sewing techniques this is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your sewing skills. Consider my patterns your sewing school.

The Instructions also include a size chart and a fabric requirements chart. Measurements are provided in both the metric and imperial system.