digital hollywood trousers sewing pattern
These very fitted, moderately high-rise, wide-legged trousers will have you looking and feeling like a classic movie star. This pattern includes a traditional zipper fly with fly shield, back darts for shaping, and optional front pockets with menswear-style pocket stays for a smooth front without gaping or bulging. You can decide whether to sew the optional lining. The inseam on this pattern is moved forward for a better fit to give you truly professional, classically tailored trousers for every occasion.
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Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital layered PDF pattern that allows you to print only the size(s) that you need. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36"-wide or A0 sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.
Printing Information:
- Instructions: 15 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 41 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: 2 pages
Description
These very fitted, moderately high-rise, wide-legged trousers will have you looking and feeling like a classic movie star. This pattern includes a traditional zipper fly with fly shield, back darts for shaping, and optional front pockets with menswear-style pocket stays for a smooth front without gaping or bulging. You can decide whether to sew the optional lining. The inseam on this pattern is moved forward for a better fit to give you truly professional, classically tailored trousers for every occasion.
Suggested Fabrics
Trousers: Suitable for lightweight wools like wool suiting, tropical wool, and wool crepe. Also suitable for twills, fine-wale corduroy, and drapey canvas. Lining (optional): Cotton lawn, rayon lining (known as cupro or Bemberg), or China silk.
Notions
Coordinating thread, lightweight or featherweight fusible interfacing, coil zipper (9" or longer), one 5/8" button, one sew-in hook and bar closure, 1 1/4 yards of stabilizing tape or 1/4" twill tape, 1 1/2 yards of seam binding or hem tape.
Fabric Guide
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 Main Fabric, 44" 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards 3 3/4 yards 3 3/4 yards 3 3/4 yards 3 3/4 yards Main Fabric, 58" 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 1/2 yards Pocket Lining, All* 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard Lining Fabric, 44"** 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards Lining Fabric, 58"** 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards size 12 14 16 18 20 Main Fabric, 44" 4 yards 4 yards 4 yards 4 yards 4 yards Main Fabric, 58" 2 3/4 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards Pocket Lining, All* 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard Lining Fabric, 44"** 3 yards 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards Lining Fabric, 58"** 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards * Optional and only required if you are not lining the trousers. Pocket lining is included in the yardage for the lined version.
** Optional.Finished Measurements
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 Waist 26 1/2" 27 1/2" 28 1/2" 29 1/2" 30 1/2" 31 1/2" Hip 36 1/2" 37 1/2" 38 1/2" 39 1/2" 40 1/2" 41 1/2" Rise 9 1/2" 9 3/4" 10" 10 1/4" 10 1/2" 10 3/4" Outseam 42" 42 1/4" 42 1/2" 42 3/4" 43" 43 1/4" size 12 14 16 18 20 Waist 33" 34 1/2" 36 1/2" 38 1/2" 40 1/2" Hip 43" 44 1/2" 46 1/2" 48 1/2" 50 1/2" Rise 11" 11 1/4" 11 1/2" 11 3/4" 12" Outseam 43 1/2" 43 3/4" 44" 44 1/4" 44 1/2" -
English System Pattern
SizeBust
(in.)Waist
(in.)Hips
(in.)0 32 1/2" 25" 35" 2 33 1/2" 26" 36" 4 34 1/2" 27" 37" 6 35 1/2" 28" 38" 8 36 1/2" 29" 39" 10 37 1/2" 30" 40" 12 39" 31 1/2" 41 1/2" 14 40 1/2" 33" 43" 16 42" 34 1/2" 44 1/2" 18 44" 36 1/2" 46 1/2" 20 46" 38 1/2" 48 1/2" Metric System Pattern
SizeBust
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hips
(cm)0 83 64 89 2 85 66 92 4 88 69 94 6 90 71 97 8 93 74 99 10 95 76 102 12 99 80 106 14 103 84 109 16 107 88 113 18 112 93 118 20 117 98 123 -
Average rating: (5 of 5) based on 8 reviews
Hollywood pantsThis was my first pattern ever and it turned out great. I watched a lot of youtube tutorials and sewed a muslin first for practice. I was between sizes and first went up a size but for the actual pants I went down to the zero and that was a good choice. I still needed to take them in about an inch or two down the sides and I'm 5'1" so I shortened them 7 inches. I took them in a little at the back too to fit my curves better. The 9" zipper was way too long, I used an 8" and still needed to trim it, so I think a 7" would have worked. I got a bit confused with the waistband and ended up using youtube for guidance. The fabric I chose is a bit too thick but it's beautiful and good quality- good for a fall/winter suit. But I absolutely love them now that they are done! I made them to match a top so I now have a blue/green power suit and they go perfectly with my cowboy boots!1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?holywood pants etcI have some tartan wool fabric ready to go. I am sure the pattern will be a success as previous patterns are - easy, a good cut and although of today are classical. Love them.Was this helpful?Amazing pattern!I consider myself an advanced beginner, and I was thrilled with the results of these pants! The instructions were clear and I ended up with pants that look store bought. The only change was shortening the pants since I am quite short. I really love how the pocket lining creates a nice flat look and these pants actually hold my stomach in and give me a nice smooth shape. Can't wait to make more.7 of 7 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?jymegsonI have just made a copy from the original pdf, I like the look of the draft for the trousers. My previous experience with Lisette for Butterick and Liesl & Co. patterns gives me full confidence for the finished item.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Hollywood pantsVery good pattern easy to follow3 of 3 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Great fit for a first time trouserI don't often wear trousers because I have never found a pair that fitted nicely and flattered my (slightly odd) shape. Enter the Hollywood trouser pattern, I made a muslin to check the fit and after a few seam adjustments, lengthening the leg to allow for heels etc I can honestly say I will sew these again and again. I've planned a pair in a lovely grey linen for summer at work as well as a lovely wool blend pair for winter, totally a winner.7 of 8 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Great fitting patternsThis was first pair of pants with a fly and fitted waistband. My measurements match the size 0 but I needed a little more room in the upper hip so I made the darts and back seam smaller than the pattern required. I used a black tropical wool I bought on Etsy, of questionable quality, and the pants stretched when worn so I could have used the correct dart size and seam allowance. But, these were a wearable muslin so good for the first time. They are very verstile style and I will be making more pairs. Next time I may lengthen the rise but am not sure how to do that or if it is needed. One thing I think would really help the novice or intermediate sewist is more info on why the pattern may be adjusted and how to make the adjustments.2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Hollywood Trousers/Stretch DenimI made a "muslin" out of denim with a slight amount of stretch in the fabric. I went down a size due to the stretch. The only adjustment I made was to make the back darts slightly bigger to accommodate my waist/sway back. This is a beautifully drafted pattern and I can't wait to make it again. The only issue I had was with making the buttonhole due to excess bulk in the waistband. I don't believe I trimmed it down enough. I gave up and used a hook instead (which works fine).11 of 12 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful? -
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