TSM-727 Button-fly Civilian Trousers Sewing Pattern, 19th Century

Pattern is for civilian style button fly trousers that could have been worn after about 1840. It was around this time that the use of a drop front was discontinued in favor of a button fly. The pattern includes three styles of pocket opening: Side (Slash) Pocket, Mule-ear Pocket, Modified Slash Pocket.

These trousers can be used for formal or casual wear depending on the fabric chosen. Everyday or work trousers would have been looser fitting with a straight hem. Formal or dress trousers were slightly more tailored with a curved hem and the tailored style slash or side pockets.

The pattern includes a choice of hemlines for the front of the trouser; the curved line being designed to curve over the front of the boot and being more tailored than the straight line. Tips for handling wool are also included.
 
Fabric Requirements:
2 yds of 60” fabric for 34 – 42 waists
2 ½ to 3 yds 60“ fabric for 44 – 52 waists
3 ½ yds for X-Large sizes
¾ yd of duck, twill or heavy muslin for pockets and lining.
5 buttons for the fly front
 
Sizing: Use your largest circumference of stomach to choose the size desired,
by comparing the waist measurements. Pattern is available in two size groups:
(34-42)
(44-52)
 
 This listing is for a new, hard copy pattern and not a finished garment.