Coco trousers sewing pattern

Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate

Coco is a strong trouser project for makers who want to build confidence without starting with a fly front. The invisible side zip is simpler than a standard trouser placket, while the darts, waistband, pockets and pressed creases still give you proper construction to work through.

Press as you sew. The creases are part of the look, and they help the trousers feel sharper rather than loose.

Fabric requirements

• Fabric, 140 cm / 56 in wide: 162 cm / 64 in
• Fabric, 120 cm / 45 in wide: 253 cm / 100 in
• Fusible interfacing, 120 cm / 45 in wide: 22 cm / 9 in

Use a fabric with enough drape to sit comfortably through the hip, but enough stability to hold the waist, pockets and crease. Lightweight cotton linen works especially well. Lightweight cotton, linen blends and rayon are also good options.

Avoid anything too heavy if you want the tapered leg to stay clean. Avoid anything too slippery if this is your first trouser project.

Supplies

• 1 invisible zip, 30 cm / 12 in
• Main fabric
• Fusible interfacing
• Matching thread

Equipment

• Sewing machine
• Overlocker / serger
• Invisible zip foot, optional
• Pins
• Needles
• Fabric scissors
• Paper scissors

Coco is available in UK 4–16 / EUR 32–44 / US 0–12.

Choose your size by comparing your waist and hip measurements to the size chart. Because Coco is high-waisted with ease through the hip, check both the waist fit and the hip volume before cutting your final fabric.

If you fall between sizes, make a toile first and adjust the waist, darts or side seams before sewing the final pair.

Included in your download pack

• PDF sewing pattern in A4 and US Letter, tiled pages for home printing, all sizes nested
• PDF sewing pattern in A0, one sheet for a copy shop, all sizes nested
• Step by step sewing instructions PDF
• How to print guide PDF: print settings, scale check and how to piece the pages together

File structure

├── How to Print Documentation.pdf
├── Sewing Instructions.pdf
└── Sewing Patterns
    ├── A0 (one sheet)
    ├── A4 (tiled pages)
    └── US Letter (tiled pages)

The size chart is on this page and on the Size charts page. It is not a separate file in the pack.

This is a digital product. No paper pattern will be posted.

After checkout, you can download the sewing pattern pack from your order completion page, from your download email, or later through My Account → Downloads.

• PDF: Open the PDF files in Adobe Reader and print at 100% scale, not “scale to fit”.
• Downloads: Save the ZIP file to a laptop or computer rather than downloading it to a mobile device.

For personal use only.

You may not sell garments made from this pattern, and you may not resell, lend, share, or redistribute the original pattern files. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.

Coco is a trouser pattern with a high waist, a relaxed hip and a sharper leg.

The shape nods to 1920s ease without feeling like costume. The waist is clean. The hip has room. The taper and pressed crease pull everything back into line.

Make them in lightweight cotton linen for the easiest version. Use linen blends for a softer summer trouser, or rayon if you want more movement through the leg. Keep the fabric stable enough to handle the waistband and pockets cleanly.

This is a good pattern for makers who want trouser construction without the pressure of a full fly front.

High waist. Clean pockets. Better than basic trousers.