Who doesn’t want a comfy pair of pants for the workplace? With Mood’s latest, The Linda Pants, you’ll find a tapered, breathable pair of trousers ideal for the transition from working from home to working at an office. I designed this pattern to specifically cater to the adaptive needs of those with endometriosis. The elasticized waist makes for a comfortable wear, and a much easier sew. Plus, it has a little extra room in the front to accommodate for endo belly. You can easily whip up this pattern on a good day, and rock them on a flare day! While this pattern is adaptive, anyone can rock these pants for an ultra-cozy, ultra-chic alternative to traditional trousers!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 2-3 yards Grasmere Bright Gold Medium Weight Linen Woven
- 1-2 yards White Knitted Elastic Trimming – 0.75″
- MDF294 – The Linda Pants Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Here are some ways you can change and adapt this pattern to your own needs:
- Open the side seams about 5″ and add snaps or Velcro.
- Adjust the rise, or seat, of the pants pattern so it is lower in the front and higher in the back. This adaptation is particularly useful for anyone in a wheelchair.
1. Print, tape, and cut out pattern.
2. Pin pattern pieces to fabric and cut out.
3. Notch all your notches that are indicated on your pattern pieces.
4. Pin center front together and stitch.
5. Pin and sew the center back seam.
6. Pin and sew pockets on the side seam.
7. Clip the top corner of the pocket and clip ½’’ at the bottom where the end of the pocket is.
8. Press pocket flat and pin in place. Top stitch around the opening, removing pins while you sew.
9. Pin the back of the pocket and sew the top and bottom shut.
10. Fold the waistband ½,’’ then 1 ½’’. Pin and stitch around the waistband, leaving an opening for the elastic to thread through.
11. Thread the elastic through, stitch elastic together, then stitch the waistband shut.
12. Fold the hem of the pants ¼’’, then 1’’ and topstitch.
13. Press pants and wear them out on the town!
76 comments
Endo belly pants ?? Ok that’s so cool!! Elastic at the waist give me sensory issues but I know this pattern will help a lot of non cis women endo sufferers cause having to wear big dresses on pain days can often lead to so much dysphoria for real. Really love what you’re doing and how you’re using your platform on moodfabrics
Hi Lula! Thank you so much, it means a lot. This pattern is all-gendered, meaning it’s versatile enough for any gender identity. 🙂
Ciao a tutti! Sito stupendo e modello super, ma sono italiana e non capisco purtroppo le misure, c’é qualcuno che può aiutarmi? Grazie in anticipo
Ciao Rita, questo modello si basa sulle taglie statunitensi ed è diverso da quelle europee. Se non riesci a trovare una conversione accurata, puoi inviarci le tue misure e saremo lieti di aiutarti a trovare la taglia giusta!
same here. Elastic waistbands make me uncomfortable but i would totally switch this for a fabric rope tie. That, i can control. I’m excited about this one.
These are really nice and a perfect pattern for me!
I love this! It will work perfect for me. I don’t have endometriosis but do have another issue that causes bloating and discomfort. I also have another issue that makes the quick on and off really important!
Soy una mujer de 55 años que vive en Bogotá. Solo quiero agradecerles inmensamente ya que necesito emprender y estos patrones e instrucciones son de gran ayuda. Dios los bendiga
Muchas gracias, espero que le valla bien y que siga adelante!
Just what I was looking for!! Thank you
I’m not sure what you mean in the instructions #7 about clip “1/2 at the bottom of the pocket. Am I just clipping the excess seam allowance or am I clipping it into the corner just like it shows at the top of the pocket?
Hi Lori! You will be clipping into the corner like at the top of the pocket. 🙂
Idea finish with a serger or would this one be better for a French seam?
Hi, Amanda! You can definitely do either – but I’d probably opt for serger with that fold-down waistband and pocket. 🙂
These are awesome. Made me a pair yesterday and love them. I need to reduce the belly room and shorten them, but I will definitely make them again. Thank you for this pattern!
These are awesome. Made them easily in one day – it’s quick once I figured out the pocket situation. For that I would have liked more pictures.
If you have the time, I would love to hear how you did the pockets because I am stuck on that as well.
Can someone please help me understand the pockets? all the tutorials for in seam pockets seem to not be folded pockets but rather 2 pieces of fabric
Hi Lauren! Here’s how to sew the pockets (all images referenced are in the original post):
1. Right sides together, lay the pockets down onto the front pants (as pictured below step 6). Sew together along the sides.
2. Trim seam allowance and clip the corner. Turn right side out and top stitch what you just sewed.
3. With the pants wrong side up, fold the pockets towards the side seams (as pictured below step 9). Press down to crease. Then sew along the top and bottom edge of each pocket (do not sew to the front pants yet).
4. After you sew your back pant legs together, pin them to the front pants, right sides together. The pocket should extend to the side seam, so when you sew the front pants to the back pants, you’ll actually be sewing the pocket to the back pants. (as pictured below step 8).
That’s it!
Hello! Which corner do we clip? I’m confused
Hi Sohayla! If you take a look at page A7 on the pattern, you’ll see an angled corner on the pocket. You’re going to clip into that corner, towards the dot (don’t go past the seam allowance though!). The clip can be seen in the image under step 7.
Hi Camille –
Thank you so much for this great pattern. I am having a hard time understanding how the pockets are constructed. I have never made pockets this way. In the picture, it looks like the pocket is sewn right sides together on the front pants potion, but I feel like that can’t be right because I don’t get how you would have a pocket opening. Again, thanks for accessible pants! Just need some help as a beginner sewist!
Hi, Ali! They’re mostly sewn like a typical inseam pocket – just with that extra inset detail on the front. This inseam tutorial may help you visualize it a bit better!
Lee, thank you so much!! Lol, I didn’t even know what type of pocket it was to look it up, so that link is super helpful.
PS – I made your Gambit dress in December and it is by far my favorite thing I’ve made since I started sewing. Really love and appreciate these resources from Mood!
Ahhh, I love that!! You’re so welcome – thanks for using our patterns! 🙂
Any recommendations on the best way to finish the seams if you dont have a serger? The fabric I am using for these pants frays even when pinked
Hi Grace! We have a handy guide to seam finishes here. You could try a bias bound/Hong Kong seam finish, or reinforce your pinked seam with a straight stitch on either seam allowance as an alternative. 😀
I just found your site and cant wait to try it out!
Made these, it took only a couple of hours. The pocket situation is confusing at first, but once I put the pattern pieces together, it just makes sense which way things go. Then the front and back of pants just sew together easily. I did have to significantly shorten the length by cutting through the thigh and calf of the pattern. Lovely smart casual comfy pants, I will definitely make again and experiment with different fabric.
Used these to make tie on pants just added fabric in the back to cover the butt. I may use them in a Halloween costume(morticia Addams) that I’m making of all mood patterns!
This is lovely, but could I make this in a light cotton?
Hi Setal! You could, but keep in mind that a lightweight cotton may have decreased opacity. 😀
Yes very true! Thanks so much! I’m actually thinking this is a great pattern to make as part of an indian trouser suit, so i’d wear them under a dress/long top
I have been suffering with endometriosis for 20 years (I am now 34). The disease has spread to my stomach, kidney, bowel and bladder and I have adenomyosis also. This disease is crippling and strengthening at the same time. I’d never imagined I’d ever be as strong as I am today, but I am left bedbound most of the time.
Keep up the awesome work! I have been researching and making my own line of endo/adeno clothing.
ENDO SISTERS
Hi Jayde! Thank you so much for sharing your story. It’s always inspiring to hear from another endo sister! I’m glad you enjoyed the pattern. 😀
At what point do we see the full length side seams? I don’t see it in the tutorial
I would sew the side seams after you finish the pockets! 🙂
Thank you! Sorry one more question-is the waistband on the front and back supposed to be a different height or do we line them up? In the pictures, it looks like the back is quite higher. Is there another pattern that explains how to sew the elastic in this style?
No worries! The back waist is going to come up a little higher to accommodate for the derriere ;). But you don’t have to make any adjustments to the pattern because of that. It’s all accounted for! Here’s how to sew the waistband and add elastic:
1. Fold & press the raw edge of the waistband down 1/2″ towards the inside of the pants, then fold & press again 1 1/2″. See the fold line on the pattern, if you need a visual.
2. Top stitch the folded edge down, leaving 2-3″ open for you to insert the elastic.
3. Cut the elastic to your desired length. Put a large safety pin into one end of the elastic, and guide it through the waistband. Once the elastic is in there, overlap the raw ends by 1/2″ and stitch together.
4. Close up the waistband by top stitching the opening from step 2.
I was looking for this question! I’m guessing between steps 9 and 10?
there are steps missing, no? I have reread while making these pants idk 20 times now and o where says to sew front and back together or how to it just skips to the waist band…. HELP!?
Hello Marie, to sew front and back, sew them together at the side seams first right sides together. Once both side seams are sewn, sew at the at the inseam starting up from one leg, up and across the crotch area, and then back down the other leg.
Yes, there are instructions missing. When to sew side seams and inseam. The pants are great but the instructions are lacking especially for a novice sewer..
Hi, does this pattern download have an A0 version? I want to send it to a pattern printing service but they don’t take the 8.5/11 format. Thanks!
Hi Grae! In order to keep our patterns free for everyone, we currently only offer them in US Letter & A4 format. 🙂
Am I losing my mind or do these steps leave out how you attach the back of the pants (and when) and like half the steps of pcokets?
I came here with the same question! I don’t see any replies yet though. Hmm….
Hi, I can’t find the measures for the elastic band , can someone please help me thank you 🙂
Has anyone made these without the pockets? I’m attempting to adapt these for a costume/cosplay look and don’t want the added fabric at the hips. Do all the other instructions still apply the same?
I think the only difference would be altering the front pant panel pattern so that there isn’t a notch for the pocket.
Hello! I’m fairly new to sewing. Do the circles on the front piece indicate where the pocket goes? Also, I’m unsure what the ‘T’ marks mean. Are they indicators for where to line the pieces up? (Sorry for the beginner questions)
Hello! No worries, we are happy to answer any questions you might have! Yes, the dots are used to match up pattern pieces, so the one on the front of the pant should match up with the dot on pocket piece. The little “T” marks are notches, which you’ll clip when you cut the fabric. The notches are also there to help you align the pattern pieces, as well as designate folds! 🙂
This was my first attempt at sewing with a pattern and second ever sewing project. Just FYI for other beginners, this leaves out several important steps/details, which I did not realize until around when I got to the pockets (that stumped me for quite a while!). I would not consider this a basic sewing pattern simply because it lacks many details/guidance in the steps to see the project to completion. Some additional visuals would have been enormously helpful too. All that to say that I still appreciate the free patterns as a launchpad for my new hobby.
same here. accidentally sewed along the full center seam on both the front and back before i realised i shouldnt. then realised itts never even shown how to attach the 2 parts to eachoteher
I was just wondering, should I be using a 1/2″ seam allowance on the entire thing?
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise noted. 🙂
OOo a 32.5 inch inseam! I may not even need to add length! Looking forward to trying these out! I think I’m going to make these instead of the ones for the Ericella Suit bc I hate side zippers!
I made these the other day in a swishy hawaiian print rayon and after some adjustments they are my new favorite warm weather pants. I went a size up to accommodate my full seat, to a 22, and I still had to add a gusset to make them fit my impressive derriere lol, but I always have to adjust the rear. I also had to increase the back rise which made the waistband hem awkward to sew because it wasn’t a straight line. Then they were too long, which is a surprise because I’m 5’8″ with fairly long legs. No biggie, I just rolled the ankle hem backwards and sewed it down as a cuff.
I also found that the larger size is too wide at the ankle. So in the future, I’m going to remove the top hem and replace it with a band, create more of a taper, drop the front rise (for me a full 3 inches lol) and give it a very full seat adjustment. Then I’m just going to make many pairs of pants.
It was my first time doing slant pockets and the instructions were confusing but once I figured it out it wasn’t too difficult. The pockets are perfect. I love that little corner detail.
I dont like the piece that stitcks out at the top front corner of the pants – can I cut this off? thank you 🙂
Of course! 🙂
Hello! Does the pattern includes seam allowance? If it does, what’s the measurement in cm? I’m not used to the imperial sistem, so it’s very confusing for me
Hello, this pattern has 1/2 an inch seam allowance already accounted for, which is 1.27cm.
Can someone please walk me through how to attach the back of the pants to the front? The tutorial seems to skip straight to the waistband with no instructions on sewing the inseam and side seams.. I’ve been stuck on this project since last year.
Hi Romea! After you finish the front of the pants, sew the back pants right sides together just at the rise. Place the front pants to the back, right sides together, and sew along the side seams and inseams. Fold the waistband to the wrong side by 1/2″ and press. Fold again, this time 1.5″, and press. Sew the waistband down, leaving a few inches to insert the elastic.
Thanks but I’m also stumped- do you do these steps you just outlined before or after the pockets are complete? I am guessing after, and before the waistband, is that correct?
Hi Rachel, yes do this after the pockets are complete. Inseam pockets get sewn before the front and back pants get attached! The waistband, especially if elasticated, is typically one of the final steps.
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Hola, Tamara! Email info@moodfabrics.com para el patrón 🙂
Hi! Do you think a soft demin fabric woks for this piece? I am a beginner and excited to begin these pants. Thanks!
Yes, a soft denim will work well for this pattern.
Thank you for sharing this pattern. I was really excited to find something I could make my daughter for a field trip that requires professional attire. However the instructions really confused me and made it difficult to finish in what I believe to be a timely manner due to having to figure a lot of things out on my own. I’m not sure if you have a yt channel with better detailed instructions, but I think that would help tremendously.
Hello!
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, especially if they are over 2 years old, 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!
How do you remove the excess belly from the pattern? Just made a muslin and they’re great but I do not need the excess room in the belly. Thank you.
Hello, this pattern is designed to be scrunched at the waist with elastic
Does anyone know how to decide the length of the elastic?
Hello Atlas, to find the length of the elastic, you will cut half the measurement of the waistband. The elastic will compress the waist to be smaller, but still allow the waistband to stretch back out to the original width.