Sorrel Pant

Some pieces just settle into your everyday: easy to wear, comfortable, and quietly refined. The Sorrel Pants are one of those pieces. They’re designed as a modern trouser with a subtle barrel shape, relaxed through the leg, gently structured, and sitting naturally at the waist. It’s a silhouette that feels current without being loud, and easy to return to again and again.

You can choose between two waistband options: a version with side elastics or adjustable tabs for a cleaner, more tailored finish. Both offer the same fit, but create a slightly different look. Front pleats and back darts add shape without restricting movement, while slanted pockets and patch back pockets bring in both function and detail. The construction is thoughtful and well-guided, so even techniques like the zip fly feel manageable, even if it’s your first time.

Sorrel is the kind of piece that adapts to your wardrobe. It’s something you can make more than once, in different fabrics, and wear in different ways.

The Sorrel Pants are a high-rise trouser designed to sit securely at the waist while falling into a relaxed, wide leg. The softly sculpted barrel shape adds gentle structure without feeling restrictive, creating a silhouette that feels both refined and easy to wear.

• High-rise fit, anchored at the waist
• Relaxed, wide leg with a subtle barrel shape
• Two waistband options: side elastic or adjustable tabs
• Front pleats and back darts for shaping
• Zip fly with clean front finish
• Slanted front pockets and patch back pockets

Sorrel is suited for confident beginners and intermediate sewists who feel ready to explore more structured garment construction.

Testers rated this pattern at an average skill level of 4 out of 6. It introduces techniques such as pleats, darts, a zip fly, slanted pockets and waistband construction. While some steps may require a bit more attention, the illustrated instructions are designed to guide you through the process clearly.

For best results, choose a medium-weight, non-stretch woven fabric with enough structure to support the shape of the garment. The Sorrel Pants were originally designed with corduroy in mind, which works particularly well for this silhouette. Fine- to mid-wale corduroy offers the right balance of structure and softness.

Fabrics with more structure, such as denim or cotton twill, will emphasise the sculptural barrel shape. Lighter fabrics can also be used for a softer, more fluid result with added movement.

We recommend fabrics in the range of approx. 170–300 g/m² (5–9 oz).

Recommended fabrics include:

• Corduroy (top recommendation)
• Cotton twill or drill
• Denim (7–9 oz, non-stretch)
• Structured Tencel
• Lightweight to midweight canvas
• Structured wool suiting
• Linen blends with body
  

For the pocket bags, use a lightweight woven fabric that is smooth and comfortable to wear.

Suitable options include:

• Cotton lawn
• Cotton poplin
• Fine broadcloth

You’ll need:

• 1 Zipper
• 1 button, Ø 2 cm (3/4”)
• Matching thread
• View A: 4 cm (1 1/2”) wide elastic
• View B: 4 additional buttons, Ø 2 cm (3/4”)
  

Needles:

Use a Universal or Denim needle, depending on your fabric. 90/14 works well for most corduroys, while heavier fabrics may require a 100/16.

Your download includes a beautifully illustrated instruction booklet that guides you through each step, from assembling your pattern to the final stitches. Clear illustrations and thoughtful details make the process easy to follow, even for more involved techniques like the zip fly. 

Comprehensive pattern files are available in multiple PDF formats:

• A4 and US Letter Print-at-home files.
• A0 copy shop files for large-scale printing.
• Projector file for modern, paperless cutting.