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Barrel Pants Sewing Pattern
The Barrel Pants is an intermediate sewing pattern in 7 sizes, XS to 3XL. It takes about 2 hours in 7 written steps. It is free in the Sewzy app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Intermediate
- Time
- About 2 h
- Sizes
- 7
- Steps
- 7
The Barrel Pants pattern comes in 7 sizes, XS to 3XL. It is an intermediate project that takes about 2 h, in 7 steps. Best fabrics: linen, linen-cotton, washed twill, tencel, viscose crepe. You will practice in-seam pockets, a curved crotch seam and an elastic casing. It is one of the 13 free patterns in the Sewzy app.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Measures | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| XS | hip 36 in / 91 cm, waist 27 in; finished hip 42 in | 2¾ yd (45 in) / 2½ yd (58 in) |
| S | hip 38½ in / 98 cm, waist 29½ in; finished hip 44 in | 2¾ yd / 2½ yd |
| M | hip 41 in / 104 cm, waist 32 in; finished hip 47 in | 2¾ yd / 2½ yd |
| L | hip 44 in / 112 cm, waist 35 in; finished hip 50 in | 2¾ yd / 2½ yd |
| XL | hip 48 in / 122 cm, waist 39 in; finished hip 54 in | 3 yd / 2¾ yd |
| 2XL | hip 52 in / 132 cm, waist 43 in; finished hip 58 in | 3 yd / 2¾ yd |
| 3XL | hip 56 in / 142 cm, waist 47 in; finished hip 62 in | 3¼ yd / 2¾ yd |
Medium-weight wovens with drape: linen, linen-cotton, washed twill, tencel, viscose crepe.
You also need
- 1½ in non-roll elastic, waist minus 2 in
- Matching thread, needle 80/12
- Safety pin or bodkin
Pattern pieces
Front, Back, Pocket bag
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included; hem 1¼ in; paperbag casing included
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 7 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Pockets
- Outseams
- Inseams
- Crotch seam
- Paperbag casing
- Hem
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Questions about the Barrel Pants
How much fabric does the Barrel Pants need?
Best fabrics: linen, linen-cotton, washed twill, tencel, viscose crepe. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Barrel Pants come in?
It comes in 7 sizes, XS to 3XL. Choose your size by your hip measurement. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Barrel Pants take to sew?
About 2 hours. It is rated intermediate, and the written guide in the app has 7 steps.
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