Pattern printed of the pack shorts and trousers Diane by Laeti and Léa from size 32 to 52

Diane is a shorts/pants model that was designed in collaboration with Marie-Sophie, known on social media as a seamstress under the pseudonym @marshamy and as a menstrual educator "Kiffe ton cycle" under the pseudonym @j_etincelle. Very attached to issues concerning female well-being, we designed Diane to be the pants in which you feel good in all circumstances, standing or sitting, without feeling compressed and whatever the variations in belly volume related to the female cycle (or other). For this, Diane is a model including:

• A high elasticated waistband at the back (between the darts)
• An Italian pleat on the front to allow ease at the lower belly.
• A front opening with a fly.
• A wide waistband (4 or 5 cm).

However, we have not neglected aesthetics and have added some details for a model full of curves and softness:

• A rounded waistband.
• Italian S-shaped pockets on the front.
• A zip or visible button fly.
• Asymmetrical patch pockets on the back.

And to wear it in all circumstances, you can choose between 3 lengths :

• Straight pants,
• Carrot pants (length above the ankle bone)
• Short scalloped hem

Sewing level

Advanced. The technical points are the making of the fly, the Italian pockets, and the assembly of the waistband. Precision is required when forming the pleats, assembling the pieces, and it is recommended to make a toile to validate the size and the drape of the pants. Adjustments (explained in the booklet) may be necessary.

We also advise you to take the time to carefully read the assembly guide.

Size guide

This pattern is designed for a height of 1.65 m. It is available from 34 to 52.

The most important measurements for this model are height, waist circumference, and hip circumference.  if you hesitate between 2 sizes, choose the larger one.

Contents

- Detailed assembly guide (with diagrams) in French.

- Full-size pattern sheets in 2 formats (A0 plotter format and A4 booklet). Files with layers: you can choose only the size(s) to print, with or without seam allowances. No cutting for A4 format: the sheets join edge to edge (you can select the control grid). Pieces without overlap.

- Patterns in projection format (white, yellow, magenta) + guide for using the projectable pattern

The PDF patterns are to be printed by yourself.

The patterns are in French but a paragraph is dedicated to translations in the booklet.

Required materials

Fabric

Choose a medium weight woven fabric (180 to 320 g/m2) with little or no stretch (max 2% elastane): light gabardine, chino, fine denim, fine wool, smooth or corduroy velvet, burlington, jacquard, heavy linen (for summer versions), linen/cotton, linen/viscose, viscose or cotton twill, cotton twill, tartan.

Attention! The values are given as an indication and may vary depending on the options you have chosen and your ability to arrange the pieces at the time of cutting the fabric. Allow extra yardage if your fabric has a nap and/or if you have matching to do.

Small haberdashery

·      Matching thread, needles suitable for your fabric.

·      Zipped version: A 20 cm fly zipper + 1 button for the waistband

·      Buttoned version: buttons diameter 15 mm maximum (5 to 7 for waistband + fly)

·      Some flat elastic: width 3 cm (waistband 4 cm) or 4 cm (waistband 5 cm) - see table, MC included

* Length to adjust according to the elasticity of the elastic.

·       Some interfacing suitable for your fabric for the waistband, pocket facings, and fly pieces. 

·      Some Stabilmanche (fusible straight grain) for pocket openings.

·      Possibly some fray-preventing glue for the buttonholes.