How To Cut And Sew Elastic Waist Palazzo Trouser With Pockets | Step By Step Tutorial., by Mif Stitches on YouTube. 28 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 28 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Measure your waist, hip and the length you want from waist to hem. Add seam allowance and a few centimetres of ease for a loose palazzo fit.
Fold your fabric in half and draft the front and back leg panels using those measurements. Make the back panel slightly wider at the crotch curve for comfort.
Cut two front and two back leg pieces, adding about 1.5 cm seam allowance and a 3 to 4 cm hem allowance. Mark the pocket openings on the side seams.
Sew the pocket bags to the front and back side edges, right sides together. Press the seams flat, then stitch the pocket bag pieces together.
Sew the side seams from the waist down through the pocket opening to the hem, going around the pocket bag. Finish the raw edges with a zigzag or overlock stitch.
Place the front and back legs right sides together and sew the inner leg seams. Then sew the front and back crotch curves to join the legs into one piece.
Try the trousers on inside out and pin any adjustments at the hip or crotch. Take them in gradually and stitch the new seam line.
Fold and press the waistband casing, leaving an opening at the back. Thread the elastic through with a safety pin, keeping it flat so it does not twist.
Overlap the elastic ends and stitch them securely. Close the casing opening, then hem the legs with a double fold and press.
Tips and common mistakes
Pin the elastic to the fabric at the centre front, centre back and both sides before stitching so it stays evenly gathered.
Always try the trousers on before sewing the final waistband to catch fit problems early.
Use a ballpoint or stretch needle only for knit fabrics; a regular needle suits woven palazzo fabric.
Press every seam as you go, because a good press makes the finished trousers look professional.
Questions
How much fabric do I need for palazzo trousers?
For most adult sizes, about 2 to 2.5 metres of 150 cm wide fabric is enough. Buy extra if your fabric has a large print or you need to match patterns.
Can I make these trousers without a pattern?
Yes. You can draft them directly on folded fabric using your waist, hip and length measurements. Keep the back leg slightly wider than the front for a better fit.
How do I stop the elastic from twisting?
Stitch through the casing at the side seams after threading the elastic. This anchors the elastic in place and keeps it flat when you pull the trousers on.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
