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Best trouser patterns to learn Top Down Center Out

Sewing pattern list by thecrookedhem
Updated Apr 03, 25
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Want to learn how to fit pants with the Top Down Center Out fitting method? Start here! While Top Down Center Out can be used t...

12 patterns

#1
Classic trouser silhouette with high waist and straight waistband. Hip size 35.5 in/91cm to 56 in/139 cm.

High Waisted Trousers P303

The Assembly Line

Hip - up to 139 cm | 54.72 in

#2
Wide leg trouser in two views, one pleated front and one plain front. Curved waistband. Hip size range: 35 in/89 cm to 61 in/155 cm

Protea Pants

Paradise Patterns

Hip - up to 154.94 cm | 61 in

#3
Wide leg trousers with high waist and pleated front. Straight waistband. Hip size range: 40 in/101cm to 62in/157.5cm

ME2028 | Women's Crop Top, Shorts and Pants

Know Me Patterns and Aaronica B. Cole

Bust - up to 152.4 cm | 60 in

Hip - up to 157.48 cm | 62 in

#4
A simple trouser design with a straight waistband, side zipper, and no side pockets. A great option for folks who would rather just focus on the fitting, and leave the pocket and fly construction techniques for another project. Hip size range for lower range: 34 in / 86cm to 44 in / 114 cm. Upper range: 45 in / 114.25 cm to 57.5 in / 145.5 cm. Be aware that the larger size range has an elastic back.

Eve Trouser

Merchant & Mills

Bust - up to 140 cm | 55.12 in

Hip - up to 145.5 cm | 57.28 in

#5
Relaxed fit design loosely based on a carpenter pant. Curved waistband. Be aware that the fit on these is intentionally very roomy esp in the seat, and most folks will see some diagonal folds under the bum to emulate a classic carpenter pant style. The drafting is not intended to create a fit like a classic trouser, but more like an oversized jean. Hip size range: 35.5 in/90.2 cm to 66.5 in/169 cm.

Adams Pant

Daughter Judy

Bust - up to 152.4 cm | 60 in

Hip - up to 168.91 cm | 66.5 in

#6
A cropped, slightly carrot-shaped leg with a straight waistband and side zipper.

V1729 | Misses' Pants

Vogue and Rachel Comey

Unavailable

Bust - up to 117 cm | 46.06 in

Hip - up to 122 cm | 48.03 in

#7
Barrel leg trouser with a hybrid waistband (straight in front, curved in back). Hip size range: 34.5 in/88 cm to 69 in/171 cm

Shop Pants

Open Studio Patterns

Hip - up to 175.26 cm | 69 in

#8
High waisted trouser with a side seam that wraps to the front of the body. Slightly curved leg. Curved waistband. Hip size range: 35.5 in/90.2 cm to 66.5 in/169 cm.

Coe Trouser

Daughter Judy

Bust - up to 152.4 cm | 60 in

Hip - up to 168.91 cm | 66.5 in

#9
Classic trouser silhouette with high waist and front pleats. Straight waistband. Hip size range: 34 in/86 cm to 60 in/152 cm.

Tatjana Trousers

Just Patterns

Hip - up to 152 cm | 59.84 in

#10
Unisex design with a relaxed fit and tapered leg. Elastic waistband. Hip size range: 32.5 in/83 cm to 60.5 in/153 cm.

Fremantle Pants

Elbe Textiles

Hip - up to 153 cm | 60.24 in

#11
Free pattern! High waisted trouser with a curved waistband and relaxed fit. Hip size range: 33 in/84 cm to 54.5 in/139 cm.

Wide-Leg Pants

In the Folds and Peppermint Magazine

Hip - up to 139 cm | 54.72 in

#12
The Marett pants have a straight waistband that sits at the natural waist, with a loose fit through the hips. They close with a center-back invisible zip and have deep front pleats, ideal for a fabric with good drape. Hip size range: 35 in/89cm to 58 in/147cm

3104 | Marett Pants

Seamwork

Hip - up to 147.32 cm | 58 in