Buy the Pencil Pants sewing pattern from The Sewing Workshop. These slim, ankle-length, pull-on knit trousers have back darts and a flat elastic waistband.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight stable knits.

Fabric requirements: 

45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: XS-M, 2 3/8 yd (2.2 m) // L-XXL, 2 1/2 yd (2.3 m).

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: XS-M, 2 1/8 yd (2 m) // L-XXL, 2 1/2 yd (2.3 m).

60" (152 cm) wide fabric: XS-M, 1 1/2 yd (1.4 m) // L-XXL, 2 1/4 yd (2.1 m).

Sizing: XS – XXL (approx. UK 6 – 18/20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Polyester thread; 3/4"-wide knit elastic.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern; 36" wide copy shop file; A0 copy shop file.

Note: The measurements in the instructions are in yards and inches only.

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