Tilly and the Buttons - Thea Trousers Pattern (UK 6-34)

Difficulty: Improving Beginner

Sizes: UK 6 – 34

Description

Step out in style with your handmade Thea trousers! These wide-leg, high-waisted trousers feature a choice of full-length or cropped hems, a zip fly with button fastening, and a curved waistband with back darts for a flattering fit. Add practical details with rounded front pockets and your choice of welt or curved patch pockets at the back, plus optional belt loops. Clear photo instructions and a free video tutorial for the welt pockets make them easy to sew and wear every day.

Recommended Fabric

Medium-weight woven materials like linen, twill, denim, corduroy, triple crepe, or wool suiting.

Pocket lining: Light to medium-weight cotton, viscose (rayon), or cupro (Bemberg).

Fabric Requirements

140 cm (56″) wide fabric: Cropped trousers, 2.2 - 2.6 m (2 1/2 - 2 7/8 yd) // Full-length trousers, 2.5 - 2.9 m (2 3/4 - 3 1/4 yd).

115 cm (45″) wide fabric: Cropped trousers, 2.2 - 2.8 m (2 1/2 - 3 1/8 yd) // Full-length trousers, 2.6 - 3.1 m (2 7/8 - 3 3/8 yd).

Lining fabric for pockets: 140 cm (56″) wide fabric: 0.4 m (1/2 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 0.6 m (5/8 yd)

Notions

• Interfacing (similar weight to your fabric), 0.4 m (1/2 yd) for sizes 1-6 or 0.5 m (5/8 yd) for sizes 7-15
• 15 cm (6") closed end zip
• 15 mm (5/8") button with shank

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

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.

Returns

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.

Read our full returns policy