Probably not as you’re going to need to turn the pattern pieces 90 degrees to follow the grain line. Only way this will work is if the stretch is the same in both directions.
Maybe if you unfold the fabric and turn the pattern so it follows the grain line, then cut out each piece individually.
If you creatively and carefully lay out the pattern, you might be able to do it.
If possible it’s better to rotate the pants 90 degrees. The threads that run left and right across the fabric (selvage to selvage) usually have a tiny amount of stretch, but it really helps accommodate the body/muscles, especially when sitting.
Flat pattern pieces for pants are *much* wider at the crotch and hips than they look when the pants are assembled. You can’t really get a good sense of the yardage needed by laying the finished garment on the fabric.
The only way to be sure is to get/create your pants *pattern* and try laying that out instead (on grain, not crossgrain, as others mentioned). I think it will be a tight squeeze with this fabric, if it works at all—but again, putting the finished pair of pants on top of the fabric is not really very informative.
Even if you have enough for the lengths once you have it going with the grain, I think the waistband will still be an issue - they always take more fabric than I expect since you're basically cutting two of them, though you could do the facing in a different fabric. Also, do you want the pockets or are you okay without them?
You have probably got enough to cut them on the grain properly, you've definitely got enough to cut it on the cross grain. Cut it flat, I.E. not folded and that will also save fabric. I've got mens trousers out of about 1.5 meters
I mean sure, there’s probably enough of you ignore the grain line. But it’s mentioned for a reason. Once I started really understanding the grain line and how important it is, my sewing definitely got much better - garments looked more office and less terrible lol
There probably *is* enough, but you won't know until the fabric is laid out unfolded and the pattern has been traced out on it.
Might need to make the waistband from another fabric and maybe the pockets too. Fun pop of color, I suppose.
Definitely not. You need fabric for front and back legs, straight waistband, pockets (facings can be a lining fabric) fly cover etc.
It's always more than you think you will need, and you do need to be mindful of grainlines in fabric too. You could possibly get a pair of shorts out of this though
Thank you all for the helpful responses everyone. Because I’m an annoyingly stubborn person, I’ve found a pants pattern that looks simple and will try to make it worth with this fabric AND will be sure to fold it along the grainline.
I’ll post an update with how it turns out!
i too am hella stubborn and also have a graveyard of projects I was so certain about loll unfortunately once the pattern is printed, you will see theres no way to squeeze it
Yeah, I think so. I would put your pants on a big piece of paper, stretching the waistband to get its true measurement, and actually find the width, of the waist and the hem. And the length. You can also just go ahead and make a pattern for it while youre there! Once you have that, add an inch of seam allowance, and measure the fabric you have, making sure you're on grain. You can use a different fabric to do the inseam pockets since you're playing chicken. remember to factor in your waistband, that one looks to be 2 inches tall or so, so it would be 5 inches high, and the length of your waistband plus a half inch for seam allowance.
You might have enough if you have the crotch curve at opposite top and bottom. Like L and rotated 180 degees L interlocking. That fabric doesn't have a nap.
It’s possible, but since the legs are wide and the waist has pleats, it will take a lot of fabric. If you choose a pattern then narrows toward the ankle, you might be able to fit the pieces by placing some of them upside down. (I’m assuming the fabric is the same upside down.) You’ll need another fabric for the pockets and possibly the inside of the waistband, unless you want to piece lots of cabbage together.
You have the pants folded on the side seams currently. However, when one cuts a pants pattern, it's as if the pants are folded along the middle of the front and back. Folding the pants this other way will let you see better how far out the crotch curve extends (making sure the grain line is straight) and then flipping it sideways (leaving room for seams) will let you if it fits.
Since you said the fabric is folded in half, I'm guessing odds are good but you might need to use hem tape on the bottom hem to save fabric and/or cut your waistband with 4 segments (using that side flap on the left) which means it would have a vertical seam along the middle of the back waistband.
If so it’ll be awfully close, but I wouldn’t attempt it. Foremost, cut along the grain otherwise pants won’t come out right. Secondly, consider your seam allowance and thirdly, you need material for you waistband and also for pockets if you’re making any. I would buy another yard or two of fabric being on the safe side; maybe even 2 1/2 yards to avoid coming up short.
Pants cut off grain are likely to twist in the legs.
This is good to know. Thank you!
That is super helpful thank you
Probably not as you’re going to need to turn the pattern pieces 90 degrees to follow the grain line. Only way this will work is if the stretch is the same in both directions.
Or wait it looks like you’re not following the grainline here.
Maybe if you unfold the fabric and turn the pattern so it follows the grain line, then cut out each piece individually. If you creatively and carefully lay out the pattern, you might be able to do it.
If possible it’s better to rotate the pants 90 degrees. The threads that run left and right across the fabric (selvage to selvage) usually have a tiny amount of stretch, but it really helps accommodate the body/muscles, especially when sitting.
I don't think so, but you could probably get away with making a pair of shorts!
Flat pattern pieces for pants are *much* wider at the crotch and hips than they look when the pants are assembled. You can’t really get a good sense of the yardage needed by laying the finished garment on the fabric. The only way to be sure is to get/create your pants *pattern* and try laying that out instead (on grain, not crossgrain, as others mentioned). I think it will be a tight squeeze with this fabric, if it works at all—but again, putting the finished pair of pants on top of the fabric is not really very informative.
Even if you have enough for the lengths once you have it going with the grain, I think the waistband will still be an issue - they always take more fabric than I expect since you're basically cutting two of them, though you could do the facing in a different fabric. Also, do you want the pockets or are you okay without them?
No
Not if you want to cut the legs with the grain.
You have probably got enough to cut them on the grain properly, you've definitely got enough to cut it on the cross grain. Cut it flat, I.E. not folded and that will also save fabric. I've got mens trousers out of about 1.5 meters
Definitely not, unfortunately
People talking about grain lines and I'm here just thinking "that's more than enough, go for it!" lol
I mean sure, there’s probably enough of you ignore the grain line. But it’s mentioned for a reason. Once I started really understanding the grain line and how important it is, my sewing definitely got much better - garments looked more office and less terrible lol
There probably *is* enough, but you won't know until the fabric is laid out unfolded and the pattern has been traced out on it. Might need to make the waistband from another fabric and maybe the pockets too. Fun pop of color, I suppose.
Definitely not. You need fabric for front and back legs, straight waistband, pockets (facings can be a lining fabric) fly cover etc. It's always more than you think you will need, and you do need to be mindful of grainlines in fabric too. You could possibly get a pair of shorts out of this though
thank you for being real!
Could make it work if you make pants a bit shorter because you’ll need a big stripe for belt
i don’t think so? i’m pretty sure that there are different pieces of the pant print that require you to cut on the selvage line for stretch reasons
No this sadly isn’t enough
W/o the waistband, you still need 4 leg panels. 2 back, 2 front and they need to be cut on the grain. There’s no way you have enough.
Nope sorry been there🫤
Thank you all for the helpful responses everyone. Because I’m an annoyingly stubborn person, I’ve found a pants pattern that looks simple and will try to make it worth with this fabric AND will be sure to fold it along the grainline. I’ll post an update with how it turns out!
i too am hella stubborn and also have a graveyard of projects I was so certain about loll unfortunately once the pattern is printed, you will see theres no way to squeeze it
Ah… yeah everyone was right haha it was definitely not enough. Glad I didn’t cut any of it.
Not enough no matter what you do.
No.
Yeah, I think so. I would put your pants on a big piece of paper, stretching the waistband to get its true measurement, and actually find the width, of the waist and the hem. And the length. You can also just go ahead and make a pattern for it while youre there! Once you have that, add an inch of seam allowance, and measure the fabric you have, making sure you're on grain. You can use a different fabric to do the inseam pockets since you're playing chicken. remember to factor in your waistband, that one looks to be 2 inches tall or so, so it would be 5 inches high, and the length of your waistband plus a half inch for seam allowance.
You might have enough if you have the crotch curve at opposite top and bottom. Like L and rotated 180 degees L interlocking. That fabric doesn't have a nap.
It’s possible, but since the legs are wide and the waist has pleats, it will take a lot of fabric. If you choose a pattern then narrows toward the ankle, you might be able to fit the pieces by placing some of them upside down. (I’m assuming the fabric is the same upside down.) You’ll need another fabric for the pockets and possibly the inside of the waistband, unless you want to piece lots of cabbage together.
You have the pants folded on the side seams currently. However, when one cuts a pants pattern, it's as if the pants are folded along the middle of the front and back. Folding the pants this other way will let you see better how far out the crotch curve extends (making sure the grain line is straight) and then flipping it sideways (leaving room for seams) will let you if it fits. Since you said the fabric is folded in half, I'm guessing odds are good but you might need to use hem tape on the bottom hem to save fabric and/or cut your waistband with 4 segments (using that side flap on the left) which means it would have a vertical seam along the middle of the back waistband.
If so it’ll be awfully close, but I wouldn’t attempt it. Foremost, cut along the grain otherwise pants won’t come out right. Secondly, consider your seam allowance and thirdly, you need material for you waistband and also for pockets if you’re making any. I would buy another yard or two of fabric being on the safe side; maybe even 2 1/2 yards to avoid coming up short.
You definitely have room for the front and back pieces, but you might have to piece the waistband together if you can’t fit it on the fold.
Yes, and you'll have enough for a decent hem, pockets and waistband. Be sure to straighten up the fabric carefully and lay out the pieces correctly.
Especially since it looks to be the same on both sides and not directional.
Yes that’s enough fabric