The Flaneur Pants - Friday Pattern Company Sewing Pattern

Sew yourself a pair of easygoing yet effortlessly stylish trousers with the Flâneur Pants. Designed for wandering, exploring, and everyday adventuring, these wide-leg, mid-rise pants strike the perfect balance between comfort and structure. With a flat-front zip fly and elasticated back, they’re practical to wear and surprisingly simple to sew - especially with no side seams for quicker construction and perfect pattern matching. Complete with roomy patch pockets for all your trinkets, Flâneur is ready to go wherever you do.

Features of the Flâneur Pants:
✔️ Wide-leg silhouette with a mid-rise waist
✔️ Flat-front zip fly with elasticated back for comfort
✔️ No side seams - ideal for cutting, sewing, and using prints
✔️ Practical patch pockets on the side and back
✔️ Flexible fit - size up for a relaxed look or down for a sleeker shape

📌 Suggested fabrics:
Mid- to heavy-weight woven fabrics such as cotton canvas, denim, or twill for a structured workwear feel. For a softer, floatier version, try 6–8 oz linen, suiting, or rayon twill.

✨ Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

✂️ Supplies Needed:

• One ¾" (1.9 cm) button

• One size #7/8 zipper (6–8" / 15–20 cm)

• ¾ yd (0.7 m) of 1.5" (3.8 cm) wide elastic

• Matching thread

• ⅛ yd (0.1 m) fusible interfacing

• Zipper foot for sewing machine

• Optional: Topstitching thread for extra detail