This popular sewing pattern features an elastic waistband with a top ruffle for a comfortable yet polished look. The design includes angled pockets, a slight balloon leg shape, and a front hem dart for added structure. Sitting naturally at the waist, it also incorporates a faux fly for a classic trouser detail. Perfect for creating a versatile and on trend wardrobe staple!
- Elastic waist band with top ruffle
- Angled pockets
- Slight balloon leg shape
- Front hem dart
- Sits on natural waist
- Faux fly
Fabric Suggestion
Washed linen, tencel, crepe, fine wool
Trims
Elastic width 4cm (1 1/2″) refer to finished garment measurement chart for your size cut length
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d******c (verified owner) – :
I’ve made this pattern once, and I have at least two more planned. I haven’t made this style before, and I thought it might be a little too baggy for me, but I love it. It’s cute and comfortable. I followed the pattern directions the first time, but I don’t really love the method used to insert the elastic. I’ll use another method on the next pair. I made the first pair with 100% linen. I’m really between two sizes, and I decided to size up to make sure everything fit over my hips. I think I could have sized down with good results, but these are fine. I’ll make some adjustments with the next pair. All in all, this is a great pattern. https://www.instagram.com/p/C7KA_GJrLPZ/?igsh=MTZ2OW90ZHo5bWQ4Yw==
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J*****e (verified owner) – :
I didn’t want to make a toile as time was of the essence. So, I forged ahead with a straight 12 and absolutely love, love, love this pant! It fit wonderfully! It was so quick and easy to assemble. So many complements on them as well! There are several more in my future without a doubt; may even length for a couple a winter pairs! I love Style Arc Patterns….sew almost exclusively with them! Thanks, SA for a great pair of pants!
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r************a (verified owner) – :
Tolle Lagenlookhose. Ich habe sie aus einem Cord genäht. Perfekter Sitz. Ich habe dazu das Hemd Archie genäht.
Diesen Schnitt habe ich noch abgeändert und trage das ‘Hemd’ als Kurzjacke.
Die Style Arc – Schnitte heben sich ab von den üblichen Mode-Schnitten. Sie haben eine eigene spezielle Linienführung.
Ich werde weiterhin Papier- Schnitte bei Euch bestellen, denn es klappt hervorragend auf postalischem Wege
in die Schweiz.
Danke für den tollen Service und macht weiter so
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M******t (verified owner) – :
This was the first pair of Style Arc pants I have made. The tops run really large on me, so I confidently ordered my usual size (10). However, I found the sizing very small. I had to enlarge the waistband just so that I could get it over my hips. I wasn’t really happy with the method for attaching the waistband either. Next time I would do it differently (join waistband centre back leaving room for elastic, attach right sides facing to pants, overlock the edge, press down and topstitch, then insert waist elastic afterwards).
I bought 38mm elastic because I couldn’t find 40mm elastic, and it was a really tight fit getting the elastic into the waistband. I actually had to reduce the width of the frill to get it to work.
Next time I would
– allow a little more seam allowance for the waistband so that the frill could be larger and the elastic could fit between the seams more easily.
– allow more seam allowance for the hem so I could sew a tidier hem.
in all truth, as a size 10, to get the baggy look that others have achieved, I think I would have needed to upsize to a size 14! However, I am happy with the final result.
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R***n (verified owner) – :
My new favourite pants. I wasn’t sure how these would look on a plus size sized person but I absolutely love them. Made some personal modifications started size 22 but graded up around hips and waist to avoid legs being too “balloony” and adding 5 cm to rise front and back for tummy allowance. I shortened them by 5cm to allow for my 163cm height. For more details see my Instagram post https://www.instagram.com/p/CwuC9Cex71C/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
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k**************s (verified owner) – :
I wanted a pair of light weight, interesting pants that I can dress up or down for a trip to Europe for this coming summer. I used Tencel for these pants and love the look and feel of them. I made a muslin with the Top Down Centre Out method and highly recommend this method as it finally helped me get a good fit in pants…even with the elastic waist. I added about 2″ to the CB length and 1 cm to the back crotch point and 1″ to the CF and they are perfect. I am 5’5″, 145 lbs with hips a little wider than bust and wondered about the style on me, but I like it so much. I took out the pockets as I felt they just drooped a little too much in this fabric but with a less drapey fabric I would keep them in. I did a casing for the waist instead of the suggested method. I will be making these again. Like so many others have said, Style Arc patterns are well drafted and the designs are interesting.
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G****a (verified owner) – :
Finally made these up in a cotton linen blend. Shortened them 9 cm (I’m 163cm) so they sit around 10 cm from my ankle.
Easy to put together and they fit really well ( after a bit of fiddling with back crotch seam). They are super comfy and am on the way to making more
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k****h (verified owner) – :
Absolutely love these pants! I haven’t sewn in 25+ years and reinvigorated my sewing with these pants. They are beginner friendly, easy, amazingly comfortable, and very quick to sew. A must for everyone!
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E*****h (verified owner) – :
Love the fit of these pants. Just finished—an easy sew, and even though the instructions re minimalist, they’re totally adequate for these simple pants. I’m sure I will make many more.
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a********n (verified owner) – :
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S**z (verified owner) – :
This weekend I did a Billie , Bob and Barry sew off.
Barry came in a close second to Billie.
Liked Barry’s shape, slanted pockets and elastic waist.
A linen pair is on my future sewing list.
I recommend this pattern. It is easy to sew and goes together quickly.
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c************0 (verified owner) – :
Fantastic!! Perfect fitting ~ true to finished measurements. Great drafting.
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E***e (verified owner) – :
I love this pattern so much! My favorite pair of pants I’ve ever made or worn. Easy to follow instructions and a unique fit.
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b************3 (verified owner) – :
Excellent pattern, have made several pairs of Bob’s in knits and wovens and liked the slight difference in style. Have used quite a few Stylarc pants patterns and as I am short know that any description that includes ankle grazer should be the perfect length.
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A****a (verified owner) – :
Great pattern – have made 3 pair so far. Very comfortable, quick and easy to make
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A****Y (verified owner) – :
Fabulous!!!
Every bit as wonderful as Bob pants. Great fit. Lovely pockets. I dislike paperbag waistband so just added plain one.
Plan to make many more.
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b******s (verified owner) – :
Nice pants! I bought the Archie and Barry bundle and I am happy I did. Those two garments go together very well. From before I have made the Bob pants several times and I love them. I find that Barry is a lot like Bob, but with less fullness over the hips and thighs. The other difference is that the waistband is not attached, but folded over to make a channel for the elastic. This creates a paperbag waist effect. Also Barry has slanted pockets and not side seam pockets. All in all I love the Barry pants and will make them again, I made it in linen and I made the size I always do. No surprises and no alterations needed.
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j*****1 (verified owner) – :
These are my new favourite summer pants! I’ve made them twice now from a mid-weight linen and I really enjoy everything about these pants. They’re easy to sew and easy to wear. My first pair I cut a straight size 12 based on my hip measurement and cut elastic for a size 10 based on my waist measurement. My second pair I did a slight flat seat adjustment and I think the back fits a little bit nicer now. On my next pair I might try to figure out how to reduce the excess fabric that forms a ‘V’ around the crotch area.
I’ve made quite a few pairs of elastic-waist pants so I knew what I was doing and I’m glad I did because the instructions weren’t super clear about how to attach the waistband, so I just did what I thought was best.
Other than that, I highly recommend this pattern.