Pukeko Pants

Pull on straight leg pant that are comfortable to wear & easy to sew. The deep waistband is flattering around the waist and hips with a classic straight leg that can either be worn as a 7/8 or full length trouser.

A good introduction to sewing with stretch. Whilst an overlocker (serger) makes sewing these pants a breeze, the stretch stitch on your sewing machine (and in the absence of that - a medium stitch length zig-zag) will do the trick. 

You will sew up this pattern more than once. The 7/8 length is perfect for shoulder seasons and looks great with heels, flats or sneakers. The full length Pukeko pant is ideal for work or evening wear. Because they are so super comfy - you might just find they are also great for simply relaxing at home too.

Refer the FABRIC tab for more help choosing your fabric

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FABRIC

Please refer to the FABRIC REQUIREMENT CHART as one of the last images on this product listing. You can magnify this image if viewing it on a mobile phone whilst in a fabric store.

Designed for STRETCH WOVEN fabrics*,  the pants look great in a woven stretch like bengaline, ponte or drill cotton (with 5% elastaine/lycra or spandex).

Mid weight stretch wovens (with approx 5% lycra/elastane/spandex)
*Ponte (rayon/spandex) - grey patterned fabric pictured
*Bengaline (viscose/nylon/spandex) - khaki pants pictured

Your fabric needs to have 30% stretch.
Video tutorial on how to measure fabric stretch here:

You need the fabric to stretch WIDTH WAY (so the stretch goes across your bottom) so that you can:
a) Pull them on (so they stretch over your hips) and:
b) You can sit down and move in them as designed.

2 way fabric will work as well - but 1 way stretch across is best.

You don't need to worry how the stretch is woven in to the fabric (up or down the roll), you just need to place your pattern piece on the fabric so the stretch runs across the leg and hips (there are markings on the pattern pieces to indicate the stretch direction).

So if the fabric on the roll stretches across the roll (vs down the length), you just need to make sure the width of the fabric is long enough (ie - measure just above your hips to the desired leg length).

DIFFICULTY

2/5 Confident Beginner

Suitable for Confident Beginners/Intermediate sewers. The Pukeko Pant is able to be sewn with or without an overlocker (serger) to neaten the raw edges of the seams. There are no zips or button holes. You will need to use the stretch stitch on your sewing machine (or medium zig-zag). Refer to our blog on sewing with stretch.

SIZE & FITTING

Each purchase comes with 4 sizes (please refer to the last image for size chart and international size comparisons):

Small - (NZ/AU/UK 6-8-10-12  | US 2-4-6-8)                   Pages =18  AO=1
Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 10-12-14-16  | US 6-8-10-12)      Pages = 21  AO=1
Large - (NZ/AU/UK 14-16-18-20  | US 10-12-14-16)       Pages =24  AO=2
X-Large - (NZ/AU/UK 16-18-20-22  | US 12-14-16-18)   Pages =24  AO=2

PATTERN UPDATES

This pattern was updated in July 2022 with the following changes:

* Sizing increased to full range NZ,AU,UK 6-24  (US2-20)

* The addition of the rear faux pocket flap

WHAT DO I GET WITH MY PURCHASE?

Please note you are purchasing a digital pattern that will be sent directly to your email inbox after payment. You can print this pattern at home on A4 or US letter-sized paper or take it to a print shop for large scale printing (AO size). *You will not receive a hard copy printed pattern.*

Instant download available immediately after checkout includes:

1. Instructions

2. PAH Pattern file (PAH=Print at home)
For printing in A4 or US Letter on a home printer. Printing at home is the most cost-effective, and sticking your pattern tiles together to make your full size pattern is easy. Further information for printing at home can be found in our Resources section here. 

3. AO Pattern file
AO is a large scale file designed to be printed at a Print Copy Shop. You cannot print this on your home printer as it is too big. If you choose to use this large file you will pay extra to have it printed but you do not have to stick anything together.

You can use the ADOBE LAYERS FEATURE to open the PAH pattern file and print only the size you need (and eliminate the "noise" of the unwanted sizes). You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support. Download Adobe Reader for free (for Windows and Mac) here.

Opening the file in ADOBE READER will maximize the pattern features (Layers feature will allow you to print only the size you need.  You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support).

Download Adobe Reader for free (for Windows and Mac) here.