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Meet the Meriam Trousers: woven pants you'll actually enjoy wearing! Classic trousers can be pretty uncomfortable if your waist spreads when you sit down—and whose doesn't? But thanks to an innovative flex waistband, the Meriam Trousers keep you comfortable while standing or sitting, without compromising on style and sophistication!

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 a flex waistband that gently expands by 3-4"/8-10cm as you sit down, plus the option of a full bum adjustment piece, already done for you.

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Overview

Sewing level	Advanced (flex waistband), advanced beginner (standard waistband)
Sizing	0-32
Pelvis options	Standard, full bum
Fabric type	Woven
Pattern hashtag	#MeriamTrousers

PDF Info

Delivery method	Instant download ZIP file
Layers available	Yes
Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter)	Sizes 0-16: 47 Sizes 12-32: 61
Number of pages: copyshop file (A0)	3
PDF pattern help	How to use PDF sewing patterns

Pattern Options

Waistband	Standard, flex waistband
Back welt pockets	With, without

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Models: Jenny (purple), Michelle (gray), Jan Marie (grayish purple), Dhara (teal)

Jenny

Size	20
Waist	41" / 104 cm
Hip	47" / 119 cm
Height	5' 6"

Michelle

Size	24 graded to 22 hip
Waist	46" / 117 cm
Hip	54" / 137 cm
Height	5' 6"

Jan Marie

Size	6 graded to 8 hip
Waist	28" / 71 cm
Hip	40" / 102 cm
Height	5' 4"

Dhara

Size	4 graded to 0 hip
Waist	28.5" / 72 cm
Hip	35" / 89 cm
Height	5' 2"

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Meriam Trousers

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Trouser sewing pattern made for curves with classic tailored features, and our innovative flex waistband which invisibly expands as you move. Includes a full bum option.

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Woman wearing a purple suit with a beige background. These pants are the Meriam Trousers sewing pattern from Cashmerette.

Meriam Trousers

$18.00

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Flex waistband

Standard & full bum options

Welt pockets

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Meriam Trousers

Pattern Description

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Meet the Meriam Trousers: woven pants you'll actually enjoy wearing! Classic trousers can be pretty uncomfortable if your waist spreads when you sit down—and whose doesn't? But thanks to an innovative flex waistband, the Meriam Trousers keep you comfortable while standing or sitting, without compromising on style and sophistication!

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 a flex waistband that gently expands by 3-4"/8-10cm as you sit down, plus the option of a full bum adjustment piece, already done for you.

Pattern Details

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Overview

Sewing level	Advanced (flex waistband), advanced beginner (standard waistband)
Sizing	0-32
Pelvis options	Standard, full bum
Fabric type	Woven
Pattern hashtag	#MeriamTrousers

PDF Info

Delivery method	Instant download ZIP file
Layers available	Yes
Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter)	Sizes 0-16: 47 Sizes 12-32: 61
Number of pages: copyshop file (A0)	3
PDF pattern help	How to use PDF sewing patterns

Pattern Options

Waistband	Standard, flex waistband
Back welt pockets	With, without

Fabric & Supplies

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Sizing

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Models: Jenny (purple), Michelle (gray), Jan Marie (grayish purple), Dhara (teal)

Jenny

Size	20
Waist	41" / 104 cm
Hip	47" / 119 cm
Height	5' 6"

Michelle

Size	24 graded to 22 hip
Waist	46" / 117 cm
Hip	54" / 137 cm
Height	5' 6"

Jan Marie

Size	6 graded to 8 hip
Waist	28" / 71 cm
Hip	40" / 102 cm
Height	5' 4"

Dhara

Size	4 graded to 0 hip
Waist	28.5" / 72 cm
Hip	35" / 89 cm
Height	5' 2"

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Body Measurements (in)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Waist - Natural	25	26	27	28	29	30 1/2	32	34	36
Waist - At waistband	27	28	29	30	31	32 1/2	34	36	38
Hip	35	36	37	38	39	40 1/2	42	44	46

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Waist	27 1/2	28 1/2	29 1/2	30 1/2	31 1/2	33	34 1/2	36 1/2	38 1/2
Hip, Standard	37 1/8	38 1/8	39 1/8	40 1/8	41 1/8	42 5/8	44 1/8	46 1/8	48 1/8
Hip, Full Bum	38 1/8	39 1/8	40 1/8	41 1/8	42 1/8	43 5/8	45 1/8	47 1/8	49 1/8
Thigh*	20	20 3/4	21 3/8	22	22 5/8	23 1/2	24 1/4	25 1/4	26 1/4
Calf	16 3/4	17 1/8	17 1/2	17 7/8	18 3/8	18 7/8	19 3/8	20	20 1/2
Crotch Length, Standard	24 5/8	25 3/8	26 1/8	26 7/8	27 1/2	28 2/8	29	29 3/4	30 1/2
Crotch Length, Full Bum	25 3/8	26 1/8	26 7/8	27 5/8	28 1/4	29	29 3/4	30 1/2	31 1/4
Inseam	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31

*Measured 4 ¼" down from crotch seam.

Fabric Requirements (yd)

MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45" wide, View A	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4
45" wide, View B	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	3	3	3
55" wide, View A	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8
55" wide, View B	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8

LINING	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45" wide, View A	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8
45" wide, View B	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2
55" wide, View A	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8
55" wide, View B	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2

INTERFACING	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45" wide, View A	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2
45" wide, View B	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8

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Body Measurements (in)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Waist, Natural	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Waist, At Waistband	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54
Hip	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Waist	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54
Hip, Standard	44 3/8	46 3/8	48 3/8	50 3/8	52 3/8	54 3/8	56 3/8	58 3/8	60 3/8	62 3/8	64 3/8
Hip, Full Bum	45 3/8	47 3/8	49 3/8	51 3/8	53 3/8	55 3/8	57 3/8	59 3/8	61 3/8	63 3/8	65 3/8
Thigh*	24 7/8	26	27	28 1/8	29 1/4	30 1/4	31 3/8	32 3/8	33 1/2	34 1/2	35 5/8
Calf	18 3/4	19 1/2	20 1/4	21	21 7/8	22 5/8	23 3/8	24 1/8	25	25 3/4	26 1/2
Crotch Length, Standard	29 5/8	30 3/8	31 1/8	31 7/8	32 1/2	33 1/4	34	34 3/4	35 1/2	36 1/4	37
Crotch Length, Full Bum	30 5/8	31 3/8	32 1/8	32 7/8	33 1/2	34 1/4	35	35 3/4	36 1/2	37 1/4	38
Inseam	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31

*Measured 4 1/4" down from crotch seam.

Fabric Requirements (yd)

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45" wide, View A	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/2	3 1/2	3 1/2	3 1/2	4	4	4	4
45" wide, View B	3	3	3	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 3/4	3 3/4	3 3/4	3 3/4
55" wide, View A	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4
55" wide, View B	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4

LINING	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45" wide, View A	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8
45" wide, View B	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8
55" wide, View A	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8
55" wide, View B	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2

INTERFACING	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45" wide, View A	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8	5/8
45" wide, View B	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8

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Body Measurements (cm)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Waist - Natural	64	66	69	71	74	77	81	86	91
Waist - at waistband	69	71	74	76	79	83	86	91	97
Hip	89	91	94	97	99	103	107	112	117

Finished Garment Measurements (cm)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Waist	70	72	75	77	80	84	88	93	98
Hip, Standard	94	97	99	102	104	108	112	117	122
Hip, Full Bum	97	99	102	104	107	111	115	120	125
Thigh*	51	53	54	56	58	60	62	64	67
Calf	43	43	44	45	47	48	49	51	52
Crotch Length, Standard	63	64	66	68	70	72	74	76	77
Crotch Length, Full Bum	64	66	68	70	72	74	76	77	79
Inseam	79	79	79	79	79	79	79	79	79

*Measured 10.8 cm down from crotch seam.

Fabric Requirements (m)

MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide, View A	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	3	3	3
115 cm wide, View B	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.8	2.8	2.8
140 cm wide, View A	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.5	2.5	2.5
140 cm wide, View B	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.5	2.5	2.5

LINING	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide, View A	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
115 cm wide, View B	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
140 cm wide, View A	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
140 cm wide, View B	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4

INTERFACING	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide, View A	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
115 cm wide, View B	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3

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Body Measurements (cm)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Waist, Natural	81	86	91	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132
Waist, At Waistband	86	91	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137
Hip	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152	157

Finished Garment Measurements (cm)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Waist	86	91	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137
Hip, Standard	113	118	123	128	133	138	143	148	153	158	164
Hip, Full Bum	115	120	125	130	136	141	146	151	156	161	166
Thigh*	63	66	69	71	74	77	80	82	85	88	90
Calf	48	50	52	53	55	57	59	61	63	65	67
Crotch Length, Standard	75	77	79	81	83	85	86	88	90	92	94
Crotch Length, Full Bum	78	80	82	84	85	87	89	91	93	94	97
Inseam	79	79	79	79	79	79	79	79	79	79	79

*Measured 10.8 cm down from crotch seam.

Fabric Requirements (m)

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide, View A	2.9	2.9	2.9	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6
115 cm wide, View B	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4
140 cm wide, View A	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9
140 cm wide, View B	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9

LINING	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide, View A	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
115 cm wide, View B	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
140 cm wide, View A	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
140 cm wide, View B	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4

INTERFACING	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide, View A	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
115 cm wide, View B	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3

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Great Pattern with lots of fit options...

This is a great pattern that allows you a lot of freedom for fit but you need to watch the instructions as view A and view B are buried together .... given that I got the PDF version - would have loved to have the option to print instructions for view A separate from view B ... wouldn't cost Cashmerette anything more as it's digital but would have made the experience soooooo much better. That is the only reason I am giving a 4 instead of a 5 star

Great pattern

I love the flex waistband. The instructions were easy to follow.

I also made these in ponte with the standard waistband. After fitting the pants in a stable woven I made the ponte version one size down and they worked out perfectly.

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This is a great pattern!
The optional 'full-bum' piece has just completely solved my trouser-fitting problems. And the stretchy waistband that doesn't show is very clever. Quite a few steps to it, but just follow the excellent instructions and you'll be fine. Or you can sew a regular waistband.

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Cashmerette patterns are very beautifully crafted, with notches and seams that match perfectly. The trousers came together easily. This is the best fitting waistband I have ever had, (and it wasn't even the flex version!). I am a Cashmerette fan!

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Wanted a nice pair of pants with pockets and ordered this pattern because as a person with large behind and this pattern had a big but adjustment option, and back welt pockets. Instructions for the pockets were clear as were the directions for the flex waistband. The big draw back for me was the length of the crotch seam. Way to long, I ended up needing to take two inches off, and this from someone who usually ends up adding length. Were they supposed to be that long in the crotch?

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