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Winnie Trousers

Name: Winnie Trousers
Brand: Tilly and the Buttons
SKU: 1051
Price: 18.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern

£18.50

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Printed Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

PDF Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

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SEW UP, PULL ON, HEAD OUT!

Winnie is the trouser pattern your wardrobe’s been waiting for. With a modern barrel leg shape, high waistline, and no-fuss elasticated waistband, Winnie is perfect for beginners and beyond looking for a simple, satisfying sewing project. Throw in handy pockets and you’ve got a wardrobe staple you’ll wear on repeat.

Soft, barrel leg trouser with forward side seam
Comfy, flat-fronted elasticated waistband (no fiddly fastenings!)
Ankle-skimming hem
Optional pockets in two styles: Curved opening at the front and/or large rectangular patch pockets at the back

SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginner

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra help sewing Winnie? See our FREE tutorials including step-by-step videos on understitching and how to sew a bar tack.

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Jess (blue trousers) is wearing a size 5 (UK 14) waist, graded to a size 7 (UK 18) at the hips. Rita (pink trousers) is wearing a size 10 (UK 24).

We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

	BODY MEASUREMENTS
SIZE	BUST	WAIST	HIP
1 UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6	76cm (30in)	61cm (24in)	84cm (33in)
2 UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8	81cm (32in)	66cm (26in)	89cm (35in)
3 UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10	86.5cm (34in)	71cm (28in)	94cm (37in)
4 UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12	91.5cm (36in)	76cm (30in)	99cm (39in)
5 UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14	96.5cm (38in)	81cm (32in)	104cm (41in)
6 UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16	101.5cm (40in)	86.5cm (34in)	109cm (43in)
7 UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18	112cm (44in)	94cm (37in)	114cm (45in)
8 UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20	117cm (46in)	99cm (39in)	119.5cm (47in)
9 UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22	122cm (48in)	104cm (41in)	124.5cm (49in)
10 UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24	127cm (50in)	109cm (43in)	129.5cm (51in)
11 UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26	132cm (52in)	114cm (45in)	134.5cm (53in)
12 UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28	137cm (54in)	119.5cm (47in)	139.5cm (55in)
13 UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30	142cm (56in)	124.5cm (49in)	144.5cm (57in)
14 UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32	147cm (58in)	129.5cm (51in)	150cm (59in)
15 UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34	152.5cm (60in)	134.5cm (53in)	155cm (61in)

Supplies

Fabric (see below)
Matching thread
40mm (1 1/2in) wide elastic – see the image of the back cover for the length required for your size
0.25m (1/4yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
Sewing machine and basic tools

Fabric Suggestions

Medium-weight, soft woven fabrics such as cotton twill, chambray, washed linen and linen-viscose/rayon blends, double gauze, needlecord.

Fabric Requirements

140cm (56in) wide

Sizes 1-6:

All versions - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

Sizes 7-11

All versions - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)

Sizes 12-15

Without pockets - 2.6m (2 7/8yd)
With pockets - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)

115cm (45in) wide

Sizes 1-4:

All versions - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)

Sizes 5-9

Without pockets - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
With pockets - 3m (3 1/4yd)

Sizes 10-12

Without pockets - 2.8m (3 1/8yd)
With pockets - 3.2m (3 1/2yd)

Sizes 13-15

Wider fabric needed

Printed or PDF

Printed Sewing Pattern

You will receive a gorgeous printed package containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour booklet with step-by-step instructions.

PDF Sewing Pattern

You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download the PDF files. Find out more about digital pattern delivery.

Print at at home on either A4 or US Letter paper, or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing.

You will need Adobe Reader to print the pattern to the correct scale (free to download).

This PDF pattern includes layers. Learn how to use layered PDF sewing patterns.

This PDF pattern includes a projector file.

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Brilliant

My first ever trouser pattern. Simple to make but look lovely. As usual straightforward and precise instructions. Back pocket a bit big for me but easily changed . Highly recommended

Amazing! Thank you so much for recommending. May they be the first of many Winnie trousers for you! Abi x

Great construction

i do like this pattern BUT based on my measurements the finished trouser was far too big.
I have downsized by 3 sizes and will try again because the pattern itself is a lovely shape and i really liked the waistband construction - the written instructions are great

Thank you for your feedback Julia. We’re glad you enjoyed the construction details and instructions - hope the smaller size works out perfectly for you. Happy sewing! Abi x

Not the best fit for me

I’m a little disappointed with my first pair of Winnie trousers. I studied the sizing carefully, looking at the body measurements and finished size. My size ranged between size 5-7. (My waist was the 7) When I looked at the pattern pieces I decided to make size 6, cutting the elastic for size 7.
As with other Tilly and the Buttons patterns I’ve used, the instructions are very clear with helpful photos. Each step is easy to follow.

My Winnie trousers ended up much too large. For me there was too much fabric in the seat, thigh & crotch area. Also the waist was too large - shortening the elastic didn’t help. The front was a better fit.
I made the error of not making a toile. BIG mistake this time. If I’m honest, maybe the shape of trousers isn’t right for me. Although if there was less fabric in the bottom/thigh area it could have been ok.
I made the style with front & back pockets.

Hi Sue

I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed our signature instructions, but I'm sorry to hear the trousers turned out too big for you. Barrel legs are designed to be loose around the hips, rise and thighs, but you can taper them in if you prefer a slightly closer fit. As the waist is elasticated, you can shorten the elastic as much as you need to. The amount of stretch in elastic does vary, so if yours has a lot of stretch you can cut it down during the trying-on step.

I hope this helps :)
Tilly