Cashmerette: Meriam Trousers in UK size 4-20 OR 16-36 – Catkin

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A paper sewing pattern.New from Cashmerette, this is a pretty special pattern, especially for those of us who struggle to find well-fitting trousers! The Meriam has the classic details you love in a trouser: a zip fly with a hidden closure, front slash pockets, straight legs, and optional back welt pockets. But best of
A paper sewing pattern.New from Cashmerette, this is a pretty special pattern, especially for those of us who struggle to find well-fitting trousers! The Meriam has the classic details you love in a trouser: a zip fly with a hidden closure, front slash pockets, straight legs, and optional back welt pockets. But best of all, you'll get a fabulously comfortable fit with an (optional) flex waistband that gently expands by 3-4 as you sit down, plus the option of a full bum adjustment piece, already done for you.This Cashmerette pattern includes:Standard and flex waistband that expands gently as you sitStandard and full bum fit optionsA guide to taking your measurements and selecting your sizeA beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet to guide you no matter your sewing levelSewing Level: Advanced Beginner (standard waistband) or Advanced (Flex waistband.)Suggested Fabrics: Main: Light- to mid-weight woven fabric such as wool suiting, linen, poly/cotton, or poly/wool blend.Lining: non-stretch cotton.Interfacing: Light- to mid-weight woven fusible interfacing.Notions: Universal needle, hand sewing needle, thread, 10” (25 cm) pants zipper, clear elastic, 15” (38 cm) of 1” (2.5 cm) wide woven (no-roll) elastic, one ½” (12 mm) skirt/pant hook and eye closure, 3 (View A) or 1 (View B) ½” (12 mm) buttons, 3.5 yards (3.2 m) of 1.5” (3.8 cm) wide unfolded bias tape.Choose between pattern sizes UK 16-36 (US 12-32, EUR 44-64) OR UK 4-20 (US 0-16)Please note that Cashmerette patterns are US-based and so the sizes printed on the pattern will be US sizes. Sizing notes: Drafted for a height of 5’6” (168.)