Magda — Crisp Linen Pants Sewing Pattern (Free PDF)

OMG. I have wide hips and big butt (16/18 per the size chart - I have 44" hips), and made the 16/18 and they're pretty darn big, so I made the 12/14 instead and they fit perfectly. My butt is very round, so, very sorry to the flat-butted folks out there - probably easier to find the right size than with this bubble/shelf situation I have going on. Anyway, the fact that I traced and cut both sizes, and both waists fit PERFECTLY onto the pants, was a mathematical wonder to me. I always choose to just make the top of the pants taller instead of attaching a waist, because it's so tedious, but I went for it this time and they are PERFECTION. Super-fast pattern if you ignore the flat-felling (I did this until I got to the right size for me - they are both my favorite new PJ pants now). My linen pants are next in the 12/14 size and I will be flat-felling it all. FYI that these are CRAZY-long for a crop pant. I'm 5'9" and had to take almost a full inch off the bottom so they'd be an actual crop above the ankles. Can't wait to see them in linen!

These pants give me the physical versatility and comfort of wearing athletic pants while also looking very nice. I have worn these for long walks and stage combat and they show no signs of strain in the usual places. They fit loosely, allowing a range of movement, but the high and close-fit waist makes sure they don't fall down or move out of place even after a long day of action-heavy rehearsals, and the heavyweight linen I made these out of helps me stay cool. Make sure you account for the height of the waistband when placing the pockets (else you end up having to lean a bit to access them)! I will definitely be revisiting this pattern soon!

The only thing wrong is the description. I have two pairs of pants just like these in Moroccan Cotton (65% cotton, 35% rayon) that I paid $125.00 per pair about 10 years ago. They're called HAREM pants. Big and baggy, tapering down to almost snug at the ankle. If you are looking for a more traditional fitting pattern, try Alexandra, adding pockets if you like pockets. But if you're looking for comfy fit that looks perfect with big, blousy tunics or want to make a tiny waist look even tinier, this is the pants pattern for you.

Great pattern but too bad I being sent around the fabric world to find instructions. I get to the THE THREAD Blog and it is not there. Come on.....do a quick download of instructions and stop playing around to get more hits on pages. I have spent to much money on your fabric to be sent on this run around!

Hello, here is the link to the tutorial: blog.fabrics-store.com/2017/07/13/magda-crisp-linen-pants-tutorial/ If you ever cannot find one for the tutorial, simply search the pattern name in the search bar :) We are in the process of updating our free patterns to simply include a link to the blog and instructions to search for the pattern name in order to get the tutorials, This way we won't have any broken links to worry about :)

Having read through the reviews of this pattern (enticed by Morgann's initially), I decided to make a test version for sizing in the IL019 Signature Finish (I keep buying patterns with 3 yards included) before making "real" pairs in the heavy-weight linen 4C22 colors I have purchased. I am 5'4" and 165#, slightly long waisted. I went down 2 sizes from the suggested size for my measurement, shortened the legs by 4 inches, and, based on a few comments about the rise, decreased that by 3 inches, did not cut out pockets--this was intended to be a quick sew to understand the pattern and I intend to wear as lounging pants. My results--good call on mods EXCEPT the decrease of the rise. After constructing all but the waist, I slipped them on and they were too low. So, I added the 3 inches back by sewing a strip to the top(these are not leaving the house). I have a few modifications I plan to make for subsequent trousers. I may peg the lower leg slightly, they are almost that awkward middle ground between full and narrow, sort of meh (on me). I will keep the smaller size, normal rise and maybe google around for modifying the seat to be a little fuller. It feels as if the center is not quite there. Also, will cut waist band to fit the top pants without the need to pleat, daughter said that was not complimentary. Thank you AGAIN for another great pattern, easy to follow instructions, lovely material, and copious inspiration!