Pietra Pants + Shorts Pattern
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Part of our Rome Collection, the Pietra Pants & Shorts are the best of both worlds; a flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back. Featuring lengthening panels in the front with slanted hip pockets and a hidden waist stay, they are so comfortable you’ll never want to take them off.
Choose between four leg styles: a wide leg in floor-skimming or cropped length (View A), a slim and tapered leg (View B), or gently flared shorts (View C).
Pattern Difficulty: Confident Beginner
Learn more about how we rank pattern difficultySuggested Fabric
- This pattern can be made with a variety of fabrics depending on the desired effect. For a more defined shape, use structured wovens such as linen, chambray, or lightweight denim or twill (heavyweight wovens may create too much volume at the elastic waist). For a swishy, glamorous look, use rayon challis, tencel, or silk.
Yardage (sizes 0-20) - 45inch / 1.14 m wide
VIEW A - FULL LENGTH PANTS ~ Sizes 0-14 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)
VIEW A -CROPPED PANTS ~ Sizes 0-14 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3.25 yd (3 m)
VIEW B - TAPERED PANTS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)
VIEW C - SHORT ~ Sizes 0-8 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 10-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)
Yardage (sizes 0-20) - 58inch / 1.5 m wide
VIEW A - FULL LENGTH PANTS ~ Sizes 0-14 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m)
VIEW A -CROPPED PANTS ~ Sizes 0-14 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)
VIEW B - TAPERED PANTS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2 yd (1.85 m), Sizes 10-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)
VIEW C - SHORT ~ Sizes 0-20 = 1.25 yd (1.15 m)
Yardage (sizes 14-32) - 45inch / 1.14 m wide
VIEW A - FULL LENGTH PANTS ~ Sizes 14-22 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 24-32 = 4 yd (3.7 m)
VIEW A -CROPPED PANTS ~ Sizes 14-22 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3.75 yd (3.5 m)
VIEW B - TAPERED PANTS ~ Sizes 14-22 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)
VIEW C - SHORT ~ Sizes 14-22 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 24-32 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)
Yardage (sizes 14-32) - 58inch / 1.5 m wide
VIEW A - FULL LENGTH PANTS ~ Sizes 14-22 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3.25 yd (3 m)
VIEW A -CROPPED PANTS ~ Sizes14-22 = 2.75 yd (2.6 m), Sizes 24-32 = 3 yd (2.75 m)
VIEW B - TAPERED PANTS ~ Sizes 14-22 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 24-32 = 2.75 yd (2.6 m)
VIEW C - SHORT ~ Sizes 14-22 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 24-32 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)
Additional Supplies
- 2” (50mm) wide elastic, knit or woven (1 yd / .9m)
- Lightweight non-stretch fusible interfacing (.25 yd / .25m)
- Polyester thread
- Marking tool
When purchasing a PDF pattern, all size ranges available are included with your download.
At this time, only sizes 0-20 are available in print format.
PDF File Details
| Sizes 0-20 | Sizes 14-32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Letter / A4 | View A - 35 pages, View B - 31 pages, View C - 20 pages | View A - 42 pages, View B - 36 pages, View C - 24 pages |
| Copyshop / A0 | View A - 2 pages, View B - 2 pages, View C - 1 page | View A - 3 pages, View B - 2 pages, View C - 1.5 pages |
| Projector Files? | NO | |
| Layered Files? | YES |
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Customer Reviews
I loved the fit of these pants. Perfect for someone with a expanding waistline.
This is my second pair of pants and I wanted to post them to emphasize how much I love them!! I like adding belt loops to mine because I like wearing belts as an accessory, I also used bias tape on the pockets and hem which I think looks cute :)
The Pietra shorts are perfect for those of us with a rectangle body shape. I can’t believe I actually made a wearable muslin… that never happens! I chose to cut by my hip size only (size 14) and didn’t grade the waist out at all, but instead just used the elastic length given for my waist size (uh, not saying, but definitely bigger than size 14 😅). This strategy worked out perfectly, and omg is this pattern ever comfortable. The front contour waist facing gives a bit of tummy control without being restrictive in the slightest. The elastic in back means you can sit in these all day. And those deep pockets .
First pair (the muslin) was in a white broadcloth I had lying around… really a bit thin for shorts, but I wear it with untucked t-shirts and it’s fine. Second pair is in the 4oz. Lucky denim available at a certain big-box fabric store, accented with some Gutermann denim topstitch thread I just picked up. The perfect lightweight fabric for all those gathers. Now cutting out a pair in a nice red cotton twill, and I have my eye out for some olive-green cotton, maybe cutting them a tad longer and adding a cuff... I’m seriously in love with Pietra shorts.❤️
P.S. They’re right—nailing down the elastic with the rows of stitching is NOT optional. Makes such a difference!
P.P.S. This was my first time going to a copy shop for printing the pattern. Y’all, it was WELL worth it—about $12-13 at Kinko’s with a same-day turnaround. Taping together pattern pieces is not fun for me.
Can’t wait to make these stylish pants. Love these patterns.
For a beginner like me, this is the best pattern! I had made a few things before I jumped into making these pants and with this pattern I was able to build new skills. The instructions are EXTREMELY CLEAR, which was so incredibly helpful! I’ve found that of my limited sewing experience and experience with patterns, Closet Core really takes time to make sure the instructions are well done. I did struggle when it came to sewing the back flap over the elastic. This was the hardest part for me, however if you go slow it works! I made these pants out of thrifted curtains and they are my favorite and COMFIEST pants I own!
I love the pockets on these pants, so after reading lots of positive reviews I decided that these were the perfect pants for me. I made the tapered pants and the pattern instuctions were easy to follow. The result was fabulous. I love this pattern so much that I am now making another pair using Closet Core’s tutorial for inserting a side zip!