Corduroy trousers: I sew Toffee by Lamericana

Elisabeth and her Lamericana brand specialize in pants and jeans.

She works as a pattern maker for many desirable brands among women 😁 You probably see her designs on the street without knowing it!

She also puts all her skills at the service of her "Lamericana" patterns brand!

I must say I am a fan of several of her patterns. I hesitated a long time between caramel, bubblegum, and toffee before deciding on Toffee!

I share my sewing adventure here!

The pattern

Toffee is a pants pattern that you can make as jeans or trousers! It can be sewn in 2 lengths: 7/8 or ankle length

What I liked about this model is that it offers interesting details like pretty original front pockets, rounded back pockets, belt loops to add a belt. The waist is classic and the waistband is designed to fit perfectly at the waist.

You can turn it into everyday pants, for all occasions, for work or for the evening.

Practical information for sewing this model

Toffee is available from size 32 to 56 in PDF version on our website. It is very easy to assemble for those who choose the A4.

6 files are available for download:

- an explanation on how to print and assemble your pattern
- a detailed assembly program that will guide you step by step in creating this model
- 4 PDF patterns: A4 format for your printer, A0 format for plotter printing, US Letter format for our friends across the Atlantic, video projection format.

The 1 cm seam allowances are included and the pieces do not overlap, so you can cut directly on the paper.

The Toffee pants are intended for intermediate/advanced sewists.

In the seamstress's basket

I chose this pants pattern because it is designed without negative ease; this means it can be used for stretch fabrics (but not too much) and non-stretch fabrics.

Elisabeth recommends fabrics like denim, gabardine, jacquard, linen (ideal in summer), thick cotton canvases, corduroys...

In the seamstress's basket you will need:
- fabric
- fusible interfacing suitable for your fabric
- bias tape for the waistband finish
- a 12cm zipper
- a button / a jeans button
- matching thread

My supplies

I chose a beautiful wide-wale corduroy from the shop. I had wanted to make myself corduroy pants for a long time. I find this look super nice and cozy for the autumn/winter season. I took a beautiful coupon in beige tones that will be easy to match with all my patterned t-shirts and blouses!

I really like corduroy and if you take all the usual precautions (to cut it in the right direction... yes, all the pieces...); sewing it is pure pleasure! By the way, if you want all my tips and tricks for sewing corduroy, the article is here.

I interfaced the waistband and the fly with H410 fusible interfacing.

I selected a YKK zipper, the best, and a thread the same color as my corduroy.

I wanted to put a jeans button on these pants.

Technical details and difficulty level

The sewing skill level is intermediate (level 3/5).

The technical details are:
- assembling a pants fly
- assembling a shaped waistband with inner bias finish
- attaching rounded pockets
- casing on the front pockets
- buttonhole
- stud button application
- rivet application (optional)

My sewing experience

I’m thrilled with Toffee; not only did I enjoy sewing it, but I think it fits me really well!

Elisabeth’s instructions guide you well throughout the sewing and make this project very enjoyable from start to finish.

I chose to sew a size 36 widened to 40 at the hips. I simply redrew the side line and modified the pockets so the new curve fits well.

If you use velvet like me, be careful when cutting to respect the nap direction or you risk having pieces against the nap 😂

I really liked the construction of the front pockets with the arc; it’s quite different from other pants patterns and adds a touch of originality.

The rounded back pockets are also quite fun to sew for those who like a challenge.

The much-feared fly step goes smoothly; the instructions will really help you complete it.

Finally, finishing the waistband with bias tape is an excellent idea to reduce its thickness, and I must say it was a good call given the thickness of my velvet. Plus, it gives a nice look to the inside of the pants.