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- Long:
- Cropped:
- MDF144 – The Aster Pants Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
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All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
The best part about this pattern is that both views go together the exact same way! Once you choose whether you’d like full-length pants or cropped capris, cut your pattern at the desired cut line, and then you’re ready to start sewing.
Step 1
Begin by following the guidelines on your pattern to create the two pleats in the front panels of your pants. Pin them into place.
Step 2
Create 8 belt loops – my fabric pieces measured 1″x1.75″, and pin two of them in between your front pleats like you see below. Stay-stitch them into place along with the pleats, faces together. Split the remaining 4 belt loops and tack them to the back panels of your pants similarly.
Step 3
Fabric faces together, place one layer of each of your pockets along the outer edges of your front pants panels. Align the top of the pocket with the waistline of your pants, like you see below. Stitch into place.
Step 4
Place your zipper face down on the right pant leg, aligning with the center front. The bottom of your zipper should hit 1/2″ above the bottom of the fly facing. Stitch into place along the right side of the zipper, like you see in the top right image below. Fold the raw edge of the fly facing inward and edge-stitch, like you see in the lower images.
Step 5
Lay your other front pants layer on top, face down, and sew along the opposite side of the zipper. Stitch your front pant legs together starting at the bottom of your zipper, down the remainder of the front rise. Fold the right pant leg back to create the front fly, and stitch down, like you see in the two lower images below.
Step 6
Add the second layer of your pockets to your back pants panels, much like you did with the front. Connect your rear panels at the back rise, and then sew the front and back of your pants together at the inseam and outer seams. For the outer seam, be sure to go around the edge of your pocket, like below, and then pin your pockets toward the front of your garment.
Step 7
Add your waistband along the top of your pants. Before edge-stitching your waistband closed (like I stupidly did below!), add your magnet above your zipper. Edge-stitch the waistband closed, and add your hook & eye for extra support.
Step 8
Hem the bottom of your pants and they’re ready to wear! Which will you be making – full-length or cropped?
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Gorgeous, love, love, love!!!!
I just found this pattern and I have to say that I LOVE that very thin models aren’t being used to promote the pattern.
Thank goodnes pleated pants are back! And up to the waist! Love the green ones and can’t wait to make! In Green!!
Courtney,
I love the pattern and especially how you used 2 different fabrics to create the pants on the previous page. Did you sew the different fabrics together first and then cut out the pattern?
I’m thinking of all sorts of things to make like this! I’ve been in a sewing rut lately and bored from making masks now
I would love any instructions on how to do this.
Thanks SO MUCH!
Hi Denise – for the two toned pair, I cut each pattern piece straight up along the grain in the middle of where the pleat would fall and then added seam allowance to the two new pieces along the cut edge. I hope that helps! 🙂
Hiya, before I start do the pattern pieces have the seam allowance included or should I add it, thank you!
Hi Pippa, a 1/2″ seam allowance is already included. 🙂
Hello, could you please confirm in what size of paper is this pattern? Thank you so much!
Our patterns are sized for US Letter paper (8.5″x11″). 🙂
Muchísimas gracias por todos sus patrones y tutoriales, han Sido de gran apoyo y demasiado aprendizaje …
Gracias…
love the pattern! but i have one small question before i start: would i have to go up a size if i’m working with a non-stretch cotton fabric?
Hi Trisha! Stretch isn’t actually required for this pattern, but if you’d like to test a size before cutting out all your pattern pieces, you can make the waistband first. The rest of the pants get gathered into that, so as long as that fits, you’re good to go! 🙂
You’re so smart! Love those time-saving tips!!!
I just made a different pair of pants that were similar and not only were they HELL to understand, the instructions didn’t have any photos. They ended up not fitting over my hips and I was so upset lol (seriously took me about a week of getting frustrated, then determined, then frustrated again before I completed them.) I wish I would have known about the waist band first, because honestly that’s genius lol thank you so much for that tip! I can’t wait to make these!
Hi is seam ollowence all the way around 1/2″ or not thank you
Yes, a 1/2″ seam allowance is included all around!
I have been searching high and low for a vintage pattern that is a v-yoke and split skirt/culottes from the 90s. There are several, but I can’t ever find them to actually buy the pattern. I realized, I could put the yoke from the Cunilla skirt with these pants and make the pants of my dreams! I’m obviously going to make a mock up, but I’m very excited to try this out! Thank you for the free patterns, these are so awesome!
That sounds amazing! Be sure to tag @moodfabrics if you have an Instagram, I’d love to see how they turn out!
The pants look great, I’m preparing my material to make these pants, but I have a feeling like the instructions are missing something. A video tutorial would be super helpful.
Hi Courtney, these pants are lovely, I’m making my pair at the moment! Earlier in the comments you mentioned a two toned pair that you made. I’ve been trying to track it down on the site and would love to see it. Could you point me in the right direction?
Hi, Tisha! It’s the pants shown in this post here. 🙂
Hi Courtney, I’m not very confortable to install the zipper in the front, so I’ll like to know if I there’s any problem do install the zipper on the sides and probably using a invisible one?
Thanks in advance.
Hi, Cátia! Certainly – I’ve done that with a few pairs that I’ve made as well. 🙂
I really love the color of fabric and the pattern. Stunning!!!!!!!! Thank you so much.
Wowww, I have just found your site and am in love! It has been around 25 years since I seriously sewed for my life; making everything for my kids and husband from tshirts, PJ’s, dresses, shorts and tailored pants. I’ve just set up my new overlocker and the first thing I want to sew is these pants. BUT am I biting off more than I can chew with this pattern? I’m pretty rusty and I noticed the instructions aren’t really for beginners… Thankyou for the beautiful (free) pattern. I’m stoked and can’t wait to get started 🙂
I’d pay to get a format from Mood that could be printed out at a copy shop to get an old fashioned pattern with pieces in one piece.
Hi Melissa! Thanks for the feedback. Your requests are being heard! 🙂
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Is it possible to make it side closure?
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love it…its realy help me as a newbie….
Is it possible to make these with an elastic back waistband and no zipper? If not could you recommend a pattern similar that doesn’t have a zipper?
Hello there!
Thanks for visiting the Mood Sewciety Blog! We’re proud to have released over 350 free sewing patterns, and we hope you’re enjoying them.
Behind the scenes we’re a dedicated team of three, and we want to be able to offer top notch support. We have exciting plans for our patterns on the horizon, and as we continue to grow, we’ve decided to focus our sewist support on patterns from the last 2 years. If this pattern hasn’t been recently reduxed or updated, we won’t be able to respond to pattern-related questions on these older posts.
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It’s quite difficult to stick the patterns together i can’t seem to do it, is there a tutorial ?
Hi there! Take a look at this handy video tutorial!
can i use this pattern for mens pants too?
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I can’t find anything listing the actual yardage needed for the cropped pattern (the instructions here just list 4 yards for the full length and “4 panels” of the sailboat treasures material for cropped). How many yards are needed for the cropped pattern?
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I can’t wait to make these, if I wanted to put in a side zip rather than the front, do I cut off the flap for the zip and just follow the usual front shape?
Absolutely! That would look great.
Are these pants. high waisted?
Hello! Yes, they are. 🙂
Hiya! Do you know what the ease of this pattern is? I am between sizes and decided which way to go.
Hi Erin, unfortunately our older sewing patterns don’t offer ease measurements. I suggest measuring the pattern pieces and subtracting the seam allowances to find your best fit. That’s what I do on these older patterns, too!
I don’t understand the zipper. There seems to be some instructions missing. Or I am just missing something.
1. What do you do with the Fly Extension Facing?
2. I am totally lost after sewing the zipper to the right pant leg. Can you explain better the next step? Mine doesn’t seem to line up like the pictures.
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Maybe it’s just that I’m a beginner but I have noo idea how to install the zipper/fly – where does the facing piece we cut out go? What magnet? Is that in place of the skirt fastener?
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Behind the scenes we’re a dedicated team of three, and we want to be able to offer top notch support. We have exciting plans for our patterns on the horizon, and as we continue to grow, we’ve decided to focus our sewist support on patterns from the last 2 years. If this pattern hasn’t been recently reduxed or updated, we won’t be able to respond to pattern-related questions on these older posts.
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I made the Aster Pants last night (started cutting at around 5pm and finished sewing at midnight) and really like them. I wasn’t sure what size I would be because I find the Mood patterns tend to be quite inconsistent, but they are free so it’s worth a little trial and error! I cut the pant legs at a 20 and then tried to measure the waist down to see what was closest. I settled on the 16/18 and added another pleat to the front to keep the volume but fit with the smaller band. It was my first time sewing a fly zipper and I know I didn’t do it right because I still had the fly shield leftover somehow. After all that I found the waistband was still too big, so rather than unpick and remake it I opened up the back section of the waistband and inserted a piece of elastic from hip to hip. Now they fit perfectly and are lovely and comfortable! My advice to anyone making these— check the waistband first, look up a video tutorial for the fly and remember to press as you go!
this pattern is beautiful but if im being honest the instructions could be a lot better. there is no mention of the fly extension facing anywhere in the pattern, and the images provided make it more confusing than helpful by being super zoomed in and not showing the full picture of where pieces are placed on a flat surface. i love mood and having a free pattern to start with and adjust is always easier than drafting, but this has been the most confusing pattern ive followed by FAR.
Hi Aiden,
Thank you for your feedback. Most of the instructions on our 350+ patterns, especially these older ones, do reflect their no-cost nature. But we understand your frustration!
Unfortunately we can’t update the instructions on every pattern in our archive, however, if there are errors we will correct them! We encourage you to take a look at the improved in newer patterns, offering more thorough guidance! We appreciate your engagement and invite you to explore these updated options for a better sewing experience!
Hello! A couple of questions on this lovely pattern: is it possible to skip the belt loops and the zipper? Thank you!
Hi Cristina, yes you can! We did so here in this redux.
I just tried this pattern and oh my my! It is easy and lovely. It’s just that I have some difficulty with the waistband part where I’m not sure how you got the belt loops to tuck in that way, but i did some changes. I love how it looks! Plus it is my first time sewing with zippers and hooks. LOVE ITTT
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Hello, I tried downloading a couple of times, but didn’t receive the link via email. Is this still available? (I checked spam, too). Thanks!
Hello, Please email info@moodfabrics.com for any issues with pattern downloads
Thanks so much for the free pattern. I made the size 16/18 and found I needed to put a dart in the back pieces and I made the pleats in the front bigger to fit me better as I was the smaller of the two sizes. I cut 2 of the fly facing piece and figured a way to add that by studying another pair of my pants. The front waistband was way too long but that was easy fix. Pants were also too long for me too (I’m 1.65cm tall) so cut them probably 15cm shorter. Really happy with the finished pants made in linen. Thanks again
Sounds like some great ways to work around and find the perfect fit, keep up the good work! Happy sewing 🙂
Are these unisex want to use denim fabric
Yes, this pattern can work as unisex. Make sure to choose the size accordingly with the size chart.