Finally—woven tailored pants that are actually comfortable! Introducing the Meriam Trousers, a curvy and plus-size trouser sewing pattern with a flex waistband and optional full bum back piece.

Meet the Meriam Trousers: woven pants you’ll actually enjoy wearing. The Meriam has the classic details you love in a trouser: a zip fly with a hidden closure, front slash pockets, straight legs, and optional back welt pockets. But best of all, you’ll get a fabulously comfortable fit with a flex waistband that gently expands as you sit down, plus the option of a full bum adjustment piece, already done for you.

The Meriam comes in sizes 0-32 and includes standard and full bum back pelvis options. We’re celebrating the release of this new pattern with two special offers:

*Offer available until the Meriam Trousers printed pattern is in stock. The printed pattern is expected to ship in November. If you purchase other physical items with this printed pattern, your entire order will ship once the Meriam Trousers are in stock.

**If you choose the printed Meriam pattern, shipping is charged separately and you will also receive the PDF pattern.

Comfort like never before, thanks to waistband magic!

What makes the Meriam Trousers so comfortable? A magical flex waistband that gives you 3-4 inches of extra room when you sit down!

Classic woven trousers can be pretty uncomfortable if your waist spreads when you sit down—and whose doesn’t? Often your only options are to either make the trousers in a bigger size (and then they slip when you’re standing up!) or to use an elastic waistband. And while we love a good elastic waistband, it isn’t always the look you want.

So we’ve devised a flexible waistband that allows the waist of the Meriam Trousers to expand as you sit down. And it’s totally hidden for a clean finish that doesn’t take away from the sophistication of these trousers.

Okay okay, so it’s not actually magical, but it is a bit tricky so sew, which is why View A of this pattern is rated advanced. But with our detailed illustrated instructions and our new Pants Making for Curves online workshop, you can sew your Meriam with confidence!

Or if you’re not feeling ready for an advanced project, the Meriam also comes with a standard waistband in View B.

This trouser sewing pattern is available to all to purchase—there’s no need to be a Cashmerette Club member. (Although if you’re a Club member at the Plus or All Access levels, you can get 10-15% off the Meriam and Pants Making for Curves with your special code. Want in on that discount? Join today.)

Jenny is wearing a size 20 waist graded to 16 in the hips with the standard bum option paired with the Auburn Blazer. Her measurements are 41″ waist and 46″ hips, and she is 5′ 6″.

Dhara is wearing a size 4 waist graded to 0 in the hips with the standard bum option. Her measurements are 28.5″ waist and 35″ hips, and she is 5′ 2″.

Michelle is wearing a size 24 with the standard bum option. Her measurements are 46.5″ waist and 54″ hips, and she is 5′ 6″.

Jan Marie is wearing a size 4 waist graded to 8 in the hips with the full bum option. Her measurements are 29″ waist and 40″ hips, and she is 5′ 4″.

Meet the Meriam Trousers, woven pants that are actually comfortable

The Meriam Trousers are sure to keep you effortlessly chic and comfortable from the office to the home office and everywhere in between. This pattern features:

• Innovative flex waistband that expands gently as you sit, or a standard waistband
• Standard back piece and full bum back piece with a 1″ full bum adjustment already done for you
• Front and back darts and curved side seams for beautiful shaping for curves
• Classic straight legs
• Zip fly with hidden closure
• Pockets! Roomy front slash pockets and optional back welt pockets
• Belt loops

The Meriam Trouser comes in sizes 0-16 and 12-32 (size ranges are sold separately). Check out guide to taking your measurements for the Meriam, and if you need to grade between sizes, we have a tutorial for that here.

This pattern comes with a standard back piece and a full bum back piece. Use the full bum adjustment piece if you typically have an issue with waistbands gaping at the back. (If you need additional room in the bum, here’s how to do a full bum adjustment.)

The Meriam has two views. View A is rated advanced and includes a flex waistband and back welt pockets. View B is rated advanced beginner and includes a standard waistband and no back pockets.

New workshop! Pants Making for Curves

Learn to sew the Meriam Trousers with Jenny as your guide! In our newest workshop, Pants Making for Curves, curvy fitting expert Jenny Rushmore takes you through the process of sewing a pair of Meriam Trousers, from choosing your size and fabric all the way to the final hem. With step-by-step video lessons and loads of bonus tutorials and tips throughout, you’ll create your perfectly tailored trousers with confidence.

Our online workshops can be viewed as many times as you’d like—they never expire! You can even ask questions right in the lessons and get answers from our knowledgeable team.

Get the Meriam Trousers pattern free when you sign up for Pants Making for Curves!

Skills you’ll learn in this course include:

• How to take your measurements for pants
• How to select your Meriam size, and how to grade between sizes
• How to construct the standard waistband and flex waistband
• How to sew a fly front
• How to bind pockets for a clean inner finish
• How to sew welt pockets
• How to do common pants adjustments like full tummy adjustment and full bum adjustment
• And more!

Sew your dream Meriam Trousers with 15% off Emma One Sock!

Michelle, Dhara, and Jan Marie are wearing Meriam Trousers in fabric generously gifted by our friends at Emma One Sock. When it comes to high quality designer fabrics, there’s no better place to source your Meriam fabric than Emma One Sock! Create your dream tailored trousers with 15% off most fabrics in Emma One Sock’s pant and skirt fabric collection using code EOS-MERIAM, this week only!

(Offer ends Friday, October 21 at 11:59 PM EDT. Discount cannot be combined with any other offer. Exceptions are noted on individual fabric pages.)

The Meriam Trousers are designed for light- to mid-weight non-stretch woven fabric such as wool suiting, linen, poly/cotton, or poly/wool blend. The pockets and waistband are lined with a non-stretch lightweight cotton.

Michelle’s trousers are made out of a designer wool tweed in charcoal. Dhara is wearing wool crepe in teal, and Jan Marie is wearing designer basketweave suiting in plum.

Make it a suit!

If you’ve been dreaming about a luxe tailored suit that actually fits your curves, we’re here to help make it happen! You can sew a beautiful Auburn Blazer in a matching fabric to create a one-of-a-kind, well-fitting pant suit.

The Auburn Blazer is available as a printed or PDF pattern in sizes 12-32 and features sleek princess seams, a sophisticated notched collar, and a single button closure. Complete the look with angled welt pockets and two-piece vented sleeves, or go for a cropped length and a clean sleeve finish.

Jenny sewed her Meriam Trousers in purple Harris tweed to match her glorious purple Auburn Blazer, and even lined it in the same Liberty print.

Let’s start sewing!

Are you ready to start sewing your first pair of Meriam Trousers? Then let’s get going! Be sure to share your makes on social media with hashtags #MeriamTrousers and #Cashmerette so that we can applaud your effortlessly chic pants!

*Offer available until the Meriam Trousers printed pattern is in stock. The printed pattern is expected to ship in November. If you purchase other physical items with this printed pattern, your entire order will ship once the Meriam Trousers are in stock.

**If you choose the printed Meriam pattern, shipping is charged separately and you will also receive the PDF pattern.