Closet Core: Mitchell Trousers

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. Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate 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)