Cashmerette: Meriam Trousers in UK size 4-20 OR 16-36

A paper sewing pattern.

New from Cashmerette, this is a pretty special pattern, especially for those of us who struggle to find well-fitting trousers!

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 an (optional) flex waistband that gently expands by 3-4" as you sit down, plus the option of a full bum adjustment piece, already done for you.

This Cashmerette pattern includes:
Standard and flex waistband that expands gently as you sit
Standard and full bum fit options
A guide to taking your measurements and selecting your size
A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet to guide you no matter your sewing level

Sewing Level: Advanced Beginner (standard waistband) or Advanced (Flex waistband.)

Suggested Fabrics:
Main: Light- to mid-weight woven fabric such as wool suiting, linen, poly/cotton, or poly/wool blend.
Lining: non-stretch cotton.
Interfacing: Light- to mid-weight woven fusible interfacing.

Notions: Universal needle, hand sewing needle, thread, 10” (25 cm) pants zipper, clear elastic, 15” (38 cm) of 1” (2.5 cm) wide woven (no-roll) elastic, one ½” (12 mm) skirt/pant hook and eye closure, 3 (View A) or 1 (View B) ½” (12 mm) buttons, 3.5 yards (3.2 m) of 1.5” (3.8 cm) wide unfolded bias tape.

Choose between pattern sizes UK 16-36 (US 12-32, EUR 44-64) OR UK 4-20 (US 0-16)
Please note that Cashmerette patterns are US-based and so the sizes printed on the pattern will be US sizes.

Sizing notes: Drafted for a height of 5’6” (168.)