Trousers & Shorts

Top & Pants designed for fabric with 50% stretch across the grain.

Fleece Pants. Pants are very easy to make and have special easy-to-follow sewing instructions.

FABRICS: Designed for medium weight woven fabrics. Suggested Fabrics: Twill, gabardine, denim, linen. Pattern includes 5/8" (1.5 cm) seam allowances. View A fitted shorts in two lengths, have high waist, flared legs, box pleats on front, center back zipper, and waist finished with facing. View B fitted sailor style shorts have pockets on front, wide waistband, and a drop front with three button closure on each side.

Pants have fly front zipper, front and back waist darts, waistband with hook and eye closure and pockets in side seams. View A is cropped and View B is full length. FABRICS: Designed for light to medium weight woven fabrics. Suggested Fabrics: Brocade, linen, broadcloth, gabardine, stretch wovens.

Misses' Shaped-Overlay Skort and Skirt kort A and fitted straight skirt B have front and back darts, front overlay and back zipper through self-faced shaped waistband. Designed for lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics. Suggested Fabrics: Cotton blends, linen, denim, crepe, twill.

Wrap around shorts and pants have an elasticized front that wraps to the back with hook and eye closure and back that wraps to the front with drawstring tie. Narrow hem finish on sides and bottom hem. FABRICS: Cotton Blends, Challis, Broadcloth, Batik. Also for B: Border Prints.

Misses' Knit Tops with Kangaroo Pocket, Shorts and Pants Loose-fitting pullover Tops A and B have front stitching, front appliqué and yokes, self-fabric neckbands, kangaroo pockets with pocket bands and hem bands. Top A: Short sleeves. Top B: Full-length sleeves, contrast pocket and sleeve bands. Pull-on Shorts C and Pants D have wide waistbands with inside elastic. FABRICS: Jersey, Interlock, and Matte Jersey. NOTIONS: C, D: 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Wide Elastic.

Semi-fitted pullover dress and top have gathered v-neck with band and facings and purchased lace trim detail. Semi-fitted pants have wide yoke and lapped side zipper. FABRICS: SUGGESTED FABRICS; Linen, Challis, Cotton Blends, Broadcloth, Gauze, Chambray. Designed for light to medium-weight woven fabrics

*Please note this is the same patterns as Butterick 6840 MISSES' AND WOMEN'S JEANS: Straight or boot legged, below waist jeans have side front pockets with inside pocket, front fly zipper closure, back yoke, back pockets, waistband with button and buttonhole closure and belt carriers, narrow hemmed finishing on jean legs; tips for how-to-fit a flat derriere and eliminate baggy pants are also included. NOTIONS: Thread; Jeans A, B - 7" Zipper and One 5/8" Button. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Denim • Poplin • Twill • Stretch Denim; Lining - Cotton • Cotton Blends

MISSES'/MISS PETITE PANTS AND LEGGINGS: Close fitting pants A has waistband, mock fly front zipper and exposed zippers at lower edge; leggings B, C have elastic waist; leggings C is longer than regular length, crushed; pants A, leggings B, C are below waist and have stitched hems; purchased skirt.

MISSES'/WOMEN'S LEGGINGS IN FOUR LENGTHS: Close-fitting, pull-on leggings have tapered legs and waistline elastic casing. Upper edge of leggings fall 1" below waist. D: Elastic at side seams. E: Side zipper. F: Side panel. SUGGESTED FABRICS: For Two-way Stretch Knits Only: Cotton Spandex.

MISSES' PANTS IN TWO LENGTHS, SHORTS AND SKIRT: Fitted pants A, B, shorts C, skirt D have self-faced contoured waistband with hook and eye closures. Top of waistband falls at waist. A, B: Tapered leg. C: Straight leg. D: Straight hem. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Cotton Twill, Gabardine, Chino, Lightweight Linen, Denim.

Loose-fitting, pullover tops have side front/side back seams, back applied casing with elastic and narrow hem. B: cut on crosswise grain of fabric. D: partial drawstring waist. Purchased bias tape finishes neckline, patch pockets and sleeves C. C and D: front neck bands. Semi-fitted,straight-legged pants have front band, partial casing with elastic, side/patch pockets and stitched hems. Misses - A/B, C, D and Women's - C/D, DD, DDD Cup Sizes.

Size 4-14 only MISSES' SHORTS AND PANTS: Shorts, tapered or straight-legged pants (below waist) have elastic waist. A, B and C: loose-fitting through hips, side pockets. D, E and F: semi-fitted through hips. Designed for medium weight woven fabrics. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Challis, Crepes, Gauze, Linen.

MISSES'/WOMEN'S PANTS: Semi-fitted, tapered pants have waistband, side front pockets and front mock fly zipper. Note: instructions are given for optional invisible back zipper and for eliminating pockets. Designed for medium-weight wovens. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Gabardine, Wool Blends, Cotton Blends, Corduroy. All sizes included in this pattern.

MISSES' SHORTS AND PANTS: Fitted shorts or tapered pants (below waist) have shaped waistband, side front pockets and back zipper. A and B: back pockets. C: carriers and stitched hems. Designed for Medium Weight Wovens. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Crepes, Cotton Blends, Sateen, Linen, Denim.

MISSES' ROMPERS AND JUMPSUITS: Rompers and jumpsuits have front button closing. A and B: semi-fitted, shoulder straps. B: tapered, elasticized lower edge. C and D: loose-fitting, collar. A, C and D: wide-legged. Purchased bias tape for elasticized waist casing B, C and armholes C and D. Designed for Medium-Weight Wovens. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Challis, Linen, Crepe de Chine, Chambray.

MISSES' TUNIC, DRESSES AND LEGGINGS: Pullover tunic and dresses (close-fitting through bust) have neck band and narrow hem. A: Side slits. D: Back slit. Close-fitting leggings have elasticized waist, no side seams, and stitched hem. Designed for medium-weight moderate stretch knits.

MISSES' SHORTS AND PANTS: Loose-fitting pants have front waistband and pleats, elasticized back casing, side-front pockets and stitched hems. D: Overlay, narrow hem. Designed for lightweight to medium-weight wovens. FABRICS: Gauze, Challis, Crepes, Crepe de Chine. Contrast D: Chiffon, Georgette.

Size 18W - 24W only MISSES'/WOMEN'S SHRUG, DRESS, JUMPSUIT AND BELT: Semi-fitted, unlined shrug has front extending into back collar and shaped hemline, wrong side shows. Pullover dress and pull-on, wide-legged jumpsuit have close-fitting, mock-wrap, blouson bodice, elasticized waist, side pockets and belt. B: Mock-wrap skirt. Designed for two-way lightweight stretch knits.

MISSES' SHORTS AND PANTS: Close-fitting, below-waist shorts and pants have elasticized waist and stitched hems. Designed for medium-weight moderate stretch knits. FABRICS: Jerseys, Cotton Knit, Interlock. *With Nap **Without Nap ***With or Without Nap NOTIONS: 11/4 yds. of 1" Elastic.

MISSES' JACKET, TOP, SKIRT AND PANTS: Loose-fitting, unlined jacket has self-lined front. Fitted, pullover top has stitched hem. Close-fitting skirt and tapered, cuffed pants have elasticized upper edge of self-lined yoke. D: Forward side seams. Neckline and sleeve hem A, B, hemline A (back), C: Narrow hem. Designed for medium-weight moderate stretch knits. FABRICS: Jerseys, Cotton Knits, Performance Knits, Interlock. RATING: AVERAGE DIFFICULTY NOTIONS: A: 2 yds. of Bias Fusible Tape. B: 3/4 yd. of Bias Fusible Tape and 1/2 yd. of Clear Elastic. C, D: 11/4 yds. of 1" Elastic.

Size 6 - 14 only Misses' Strapless, Pleated Tunic and Wide-Leg Pants Strapless tunic has front and back pleats, side seam slits, back elastic casing, and invisible side zipper. Pants have full leg and invisible side zipper FABRICS: Chambray, Crepes, Wool Blends, Gabardine, Washed Silks. NOTIONS: A: One 7" (18 cm) Zipper, 3/4 yd. (0.7 m) of 11/4" (3.2 cm) Elastic. B: One 7" (18 cm) Zipper and One Hook & Eye.

Size 14-22 only Misses' V-Neck Top and Cropped, Wide-Leg Pant Semi-fitted pullover top has V-neckline, flared long sleeves and stitched hem. Pants have wide leg and are cropped. B: Below waist with front exposed zipper. C: Mock-fly front zipper and waistband with hook & eye closures. FABRICS: A: Medium-Weight Moderate Stretch Knits: Sweater Knits, Ponte Knits. B, C: Denim, Corduroy, Crepes. NOTIONS: B, C: One 7" (18 cm) Zipper. C: Two Hook & Eye.

Misses' Flared Skirts, Shorts and Culottes Semi-fitted skirts, shorts and culottes have mock-fly front, back yoke and length variations. A, C, E: Waistband, carriers. A, B, E, F: Front patch pockets. A, C, D, E: Back patch pockets. FABRICS: Denim, Corduroy, Gabardine, Cotton Blends. NOTIONS: 7" (18 cm) Zipper and One 1/2" (1.3 cm) Button

Misses' Elastic-Waist Loose Pants Very loose-fitting pull-on pants have elastic waist and leg and length variations. FABRICS: Novelty Fabrics, Gauze, Rayon Blends, Knits. NOTIONS: A, B, C, D, E: 13/4 yds. (1.6 m) of 1" (2.5 cm) Elastic. Also for D: 1 yd. (1 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Elastic.

Misses' Pullover Tops with Back Variations and Pull-On Shorts and Pants with Elastic Waist Close-fitting pullover tops have back variations. B: Contrast back underlayer. D: Hood, contrast back underlayer. Fitted pull on shorts and pants have elastic at waist and purchased drawstring. FABRICS: Moderate Stretch Knits (35% Cross Grain): Cotton Knits, Interlock, Athletic Knits, Jersey. NOTIONS: E, F: 21/4 yds. (2.1 m) of Drawstring and 21/2 yds. (2.3 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Elastic.

Misses'/Women's Top, Dress, Pants, and Jacket Close fitting top and dress have sleeve variations. Semi fitted pull on pants have elastic waist. Very loose fitting jacket has draped front: wrong side of fabric will show. FABRICS: SUGGESTED A, B: For Moderate Stretch Knits (35% Cross Grain): Jerseys, Cotton Knit, Interlock. C, D: Crepes, Challis, Crepe Back Satin. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: A, B: Seam Binding. C: 31/2 yds. (3.2 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Elastic. D: Two 5/8" (1.5 cm) Button.

Misses' Pants With Flounce Variations and Sash Semi-fitted pants have waistband, mock-fly front, side pockets, and length and leg variations. A, B, D: Front and back flounces. C: Carriers and sash.

Misses' Yoke Tops and Pants Fitted tops have front and back yoke and sleeve variations. C: Front and back ruffle. Close-fitting pull on pants have elastic at waist, and tapered leg with cuff.