Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0-published)

This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: Threadline Open Design Studio (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Painter Pants Intermediate XS – 3XL

Relaxed Fit Painter Pants

Relaxed Fit Painter Pants. Sourced directly from verified open distributions with authentic rights. Includes complete size tables, ease notes, and illustrated construction steps.

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Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes

Size	Waist	Hip	Inseam	Thigh
XS	64 cm	90 cm	76 cm	52 cm
S	72 cm	98 cm	76 cm	57 cm
M	80 cm	106 cm	76 cm	61 cm
L	88 cm	114 cm	76 cm	66 cm
XL	96 cm	122 cm	76 cm	71 cm
2XL	104 cm	130 cm	76 cm	75 cm
3XL	112 cm	138 cm	76 cm	80 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Waist	Finished Hip	Inseam	Outseam	Front Rise	Back Rise	Leg Opening
XS	70 cm	100 cm	78 cm	104 cm	26 cm	38 cm	42 cm
S	76 cm	106 cm	78 cm	104.5 cm	26.8 cm	38.9 cm	43.2 cm
M	82 cm	112 cm	78 cm	105 cm	27.6 cm	39.8 cm	44.4 cm
L	88 cm	118 cm	78 cm	105.5 cm	28.4 cm	40.7 cm	45.6 cm
XL	98 cm	128 cm	78 cm	106.5 cm	29.5 cm	42 cm	47.2 cm
2XL	108 cm	138 cm	78 cm	107.5 cm	30.6 cm	43.3 cm	48.8 cm
3XL	118 cm	148 cm	78 cm	108.5 cm	31.7 cm	44.6 cm	50.4 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Select size corresponding to natural waist and full hip/seat measurements. If between sizes, choose the larger size and adjust side seams.

Wearing Ease Explanation

Structured trousers include +4 to +6 cm ease at waistband and +8 to +12 cm ease through hip/thigh for sitting comfort.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

Cotton twill, chino, denim, linen, or wool suiting

Cotton twill, chino, denim, linen, or wool suiting
Pocketing cotton for pocket bags

Stretch Requirement: None (0% stable woven)

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

Matching all-purpose polyester or cotton sewing thread
Universal sewing needle (size 80/12)
7 inch metal or nylon trouser zipper
Trouser hook and eye or 18mm button
Interfacing for waistband

Tools Required:

Sewing machine
Fabric shears
Pins or fabric clips
Steam iron and ironing board

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	2.3 m (2.5 yd)	1.8 m (1.95 yd)
L – XL	2.6 m (2.85 yd)	2.1 m (2.3 yd)
2XL – 3XL	3 m (3.3 yd)	2.5 m (2.75 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

15 mm (5/8 in) included on outseams, inseams, and crotch curve.

Hem Allowance

35 mm (1 3/8 in) hem allowance.

Neck & Armhole

N/A (Trouser garment).

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
Front Trouser Leg	Cut 1 Pair (1 Left, 1 Right)	Straight relaxed leg
Back Trouser Leg	Cut 1 Pair (1 Left, 1 Right)	Seat curve and dart
Contoured Waistband	Cut 2 in Fabric, 1 in Fusible Interfacing	Contoured waistband
Front Pocket Facing	Cut 1 Pair in Self Fabric	Slash pocket
Front Pocket Bag	Cut 1 Pair in Pocketing/Lining	Pocketing fabric
Fly Facing	Cut 1 in Self + 1 Interfacing	Zipper fly
Fly Shield	Cut 1 in Self	Protective fly shield
Back Welt Pocket Bands	Cut 2 in Self Fabric	Utility welt pockets

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Press fabric before cutting to remove packing folds and pre-shrink fibers.
Align piece grainlines strictly parallel to fabric selvages.
Transfer notch markings with small 3 mm snips into the seam allowance margin.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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Updated: 2026-03-09

Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

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A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (25 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (26 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

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Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.

100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

Staystitch & Mark

Staystitch waistline curves at 8 mm. Transfer pocket, fly topstitch, and rear welt pocket markings onto the fabric wrong side using tailor's chalk.

Construct Front Slant Pockets

Pin pocket facings to front trouser leg pocket slant edges right sides together. Stitch, trim seam allowance, understitch facing towards pocket bag, and press crisp.

Assemble Back Welt Pockets

Interface welt pocket locations on back legs. Position welt strips, stitch parallel welt lines, cut opening, turn welt through, and press rectangular welt lips. Topstitch pocket bags securely.

Install Zipper Fly

Attach interfaced fly facing to left center front edge. Stitch zipper tape to right extension, fold protective shield behind zipper, and topstitch classic curved J-stitch.

Join Inseams and Outseams

Pin front and back legs right sides together at outseams and inseams. Stitch from hem up to crotch. Press seams open or finish raw edges with a clean serged finish.

Stitch Crotch Curve

Insert one trouser leg inside the other right sides together. Align crotch seam and four-way intersection. Stitch from back waistline through fly base, reinforcing stress point with second pass.

Attach Contoured Waistband & Belt Loops

Attach belt loops to waist seam. Stitch interfaced outer waistband to trouser waistline. Press seam up, fold waistband over, stitch in the ditch from right side, and bar-tack belt loops.