Adams Pant
The Adams is our take on a classic painter's pant. Generously fit through the hip and thigh with options to choose between a darted or elasticated back. We recommend sizing up or down for a more relaxed or fitted look.
Our patterns come in PDF format for use at home, copy shop or projecting with both size ranges included.
Features
- Higher rise, top of waistband should sit 1" to 1 1/2" below natural waist
- Five Pocket Styling
- Slight cropped hem
- Choice of button or zip fly closure
- Choice between darted or elasticated back finish
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Notions/Tools
Button Fly Option : x5, 3/4" (19mm/30L) buttons
Zipper Fly Option : x1, zipper DD SIZING sizes 0 - 12 = 6", sizes 14 - 20 = 7" / JJ SIZING sizes 16 - 24 = 7", sizes 26 - 34 = 8"
1 ½” Elastic (optional)
Thread in matching colors
Heavy thread for DECO stitch and button application
Mid weight interfacing 1/2 yd, Pocket lining 1/2 yd
Marking tool
Zipper foot
Fabric Usage & Measurements
See measurements Here.
FABRIC RECOMMENDATION
For best results choose a woven fabric; denim/twill/canvas for a more structured look or poplin/viscose/tencel/textured cotton for a more relaxed look. However, we believe you can make everything out of anything, feel free to contact us for advice if you're feeling adventurous.
SIZE & FIT
This pattern is available in 2 size ranges; DD 0-20 and JJ 16-34
Alexandra is wearing a size 16 from the DD size range in 9oz duck canvas, View A with zip fly. Her measurements are; 43"/34.5"/45.5" at 5'4"
Doriana is wearing a size 28 from the JJ size range in 10oz denim, View A with button fly and size 28 from the JJ size range in seersucker plaid, View B with zipper fly. Her measurements are; 55"/47"/60" at 5'8"
See our guide to printing PDF files here and our body measurement guide here.
Sold for individual use and not for commercial or manufacturing purposes.
Click on flats above to print and plan your project.
The Reviews are in
- CcatVerified Buyer1 month agoRated 5 out of 5 starsLove these pants!
I am so so happy with these pants. These are the first pair of structured pants I have made (previous makes have just been elastic waistband) but I found the construction of these totally doable (although I did get just slightly lost in the instructions sometimes, but nothing that a more experienced sewist couldn't figure out). I made the size 24 which was a little bit big for me and I will scale down to a size 22 next time -- I have already started my next pair. As a plus-size person a good-fitting pant is not easy to come by, and even on my first attempt these have to be the best fitting pants I have ever worn! Cannot recommend enough. I suspect I will be making and recommending these pants for years to come.
- RHRachel H.Verified Buyer1 month agoRated 5 out of 5 starsNew fave
These pants are so cool and fun to sew! I get so many compliments when I wear them!
- IMIris M.Verified Buyer2 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsWill make many more!
Muslined following my measurements.
No modifications were necessary.
Used a 12oz denim for the pants.
Front pockets are deep and generous and the back pockets are the most amazing!
The style is cool and super comfy!
- MMarjoVerified Buyer5 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsGreat instructions!
Yay, finally made these pants! Instructions were very good. Even though these were my third pair of pants ever and I've never made anything with the zipper before, I'm very happy with the results. Highly recommend!
- JJennVerified Buyer6 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsDelightful details and effortless fit
The Adams Pant is the first non-stretch pant pattern I've ever made, and I'm so glad I chose this pattern for my first foray into pant making. I reached out to Chelsea for help choosing my size based on my measurements, and she provided prompt support and valuable insight. I made a size 6 waistband, graded from a size 8 waist to a size 10 hip, and followed Chelsea's advice to take an extra 1" out of the back darts. Other than those modifications for my body and lengthening the legs by 4" for my preferred length, I didn't make any other adjustments. They fit like a dream — I feel so effortlessly cool when I wear them. I really enjoyed the process of making all of the cool design details like the darts on the back pockets. I'm already dreaming up all the future variations of this pattern I want to try making!