Difficulty: Intermediate
Size: US 0-20 (approx. UK 6-20 based on our size chart)
Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.
Description
The Mitchell trousers offer a contemporary twist to the classic pleated pants. Elegant yet comfortable, they come with distinctive features and are sure to become your favourite!
The Mitchell Trousers have a high-waisted design with a fly front zipper and a concealed waistband facing for a seamless silhouette through the rise. You can choose between a concealed pants hook and bar or a traditional button closure. The front has deep pleats enclosing an exclusive angled pocket, while the back has darts that shape the pants with the option of adding welt pockets. View A has a tapered leg that ends at the ankle, while View B has a full-length wide leg with adjustable waist straps secured by D-rings or sliders.
Suggested Fabrics
For a more structured look, use a sturdy woven such as lightweight denim to midweight denim, twill and canvas, and midweight linen, cotton, and wool suiting. For a softer look, use midweight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, wool crepe, or silk noil.
Notions
Fusible interfacing, 1/2 yd (0.45 m) for 58” wide interfacing, 1 yd (0.9 m) for 20” wide interfacing, 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, 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 or D-Rings for adjustable waist straps, 2 pairs x 1 1/2” (38 mm), 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)
Delivery & Returns
Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.
UK Delivery:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.
We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.
All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.
We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Closet Core Patterns - Mitchell Trousers Pattern is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Size: US 0-20 (approx. UK 6-20 based on our size chart)
Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.
Description
The Mitchell trousers offer a contemporary twist to the classic pleated pants. Elegant yet comfortable, they come with distinctive features and are sure to become your favourite!
The Mitchell Trousers have a high-waisted design with a fly front zipper and a concealed waistband facing for a seamless silhouette through the rise. You can choose between a concealed pants hook and bar or a traditional button closure. The front has deep pleats enclosing an exclusive angled pocket, while the back has darts that shape the pants with the option of adding welt pockets. View A has a tapered leg that ends at the ankle, while View B has a full-length wide leg with adjustable waist straps secured by D-rings or sliders.
Suggested Fabrics
For a more structured look, use a sturdy woven such as lightweight denim to midweight denim, twill and canvas, and midweight linen, cotton, and wool suiting. For a softer look, use midweight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, wool crepe, or silk noil.
Notions
Fusible interfacing, 1/2 yd (0.45 m) for 58” wide interfacing, 1 yd (0.9 m) for 20” wide interfacing, 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, 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 or D-Rings for adjustable waist straps, 2 pairs x 1 1/2” (38 mm), 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)
