THE ASTER PANTS - FREE SEWING PATTERN

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Lee Norris

Pleated pants, often remembered for their stint in (bad) '80s workplace fashion, are making a

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gorgeous stylistic comeback with their new and freshly redesigned details. Showcasing a high
waist, accentuated by two pleats, our Aster Pants are so adorably chic, they're wearable
for both business and pleasure! While we chose a nautical-inspired print from Mood's (New and
Exclusive!) St. Tropez Collection, the Aster Pants free sewing pattern can be rocked at full length in a
solid suiting fabric for your on-the-job look, or as a cropped pant in a precious printed voile for a
summertime-look that's shore to impress. Whether you style yours with a billowing chiffon blouse or
a crisp cotton button-up, sewing your own pair of Aster Pants ensures that putting together your
summer wardrobe is all smooth sailing.

Paired here with The Melia Blouse, also available for free download!

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 PURCHASE MATERIALS
USED BELOW:
Long:
5 yards Mood Exclusive Mosaic
Views Stretch Polyester Crepe
Navy Metal Closed Bottom
Zipper with Gold Teeth - 9"
Dritz Size 1/2 Gold Magnetic
Snap
Skirt Hook & Eyes
Cropped:
4 panels Mood Exclusive
Sailboat Treasures Stretch
Polyester Crepe
Navy Metal Closed Bottom
Zipper with Gold Teeth - 9"
Dritz Size 1/2 Gold Magnetic
Snap
Skirt Hook & Eyes
MDF144 – The Aster Pants Sewing
Pattern (free download below!)

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All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note,
this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.

The best part about this pattern is that both views go together the exact same way! Once you
choose whether you'd like full-length pants or cropped capris, cut your pattern at the desired cut
line, and then you're ready to start sewing.
Begin by following the guidelines on your pattern to create the two pleats in the front panels of your
pants. Pin them into place.

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Create 8 belt loops - my fabric pieces measured 1"x1.75", and pin two of them in between your front
pleats like you see below. Stay-stitch them into place along with the pleats, faces together. Split the
remaining 4 belt loops and tack them to the back panels of your pants similarly.

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Fabric faces together, place one layer of each of your pockets along the outer edges of your front
pants panels. Align the top of the pocket with the waistline of your pants, like you see below. Stitch
into place.

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Place your zipper face down on the right pant leg, aligning with the center front. The bottom of your
zipper should hit 1/2" above the bottom of the fly facing. Stitch into place along the right side of the
zipper, like you see in the top right image below. Fold the raw edge of the fly facing inward and
edge-stitch, like you see in the lower images.

Lay your other front pants layer on top, face down, and sew along the opposite side of the zipper.
Stitch your front pant legs together starting at the bottom of your zipper, down the remainder of the
front rise. Fold the right pant leg back to create the front fly, and stitch down, like you see in the two
lower images below.

Add the second layer of your pockets to your back pants panels, much like you did with the front.
Connect your rear panels at the back rise, and then sew the front and back of your pants together at
the inseam and outer seams. For the outer seam, be sure to go around the edge of your pocket, like
below, and then pin your pockets toward the front of your garment.

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Add your waistband along the top of your pants. Before edge-stitching your waistband closed (like I
stupidly did below!), add your magnet above your zipper. Edge-stitch the waistband closed, and add
your hook & eye for extra support.

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Hem the bottom of your pants and they're ready to wear! Which will you be making - full-length or
cropped?
Be sure to check out The Melia Blouse for the perfect free shirt pattern to pair with your new pants!

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