Pattern and Instructions: The Chess Club Trousers
You've been asking for a slim-cut woven pair of pants for ages, and here they are! The Chess Club Trousers are an elevated basic for your wardrobe, with a very vintage silhouette updated in a modern stretch woven fabric for everyday comfort.
These slim fit, ankle-length pants have a side zipper and pockets with a full pocket stay to maintain a smooth front. They’re classic in a solid stretch twill, but they show real personality in a plaid or print!
You'll find the tiled file (for printing at home on A4 or letter size sheets and taping together) and the A0 file (for printing at a copy shop like ThePlottedPattern.com). Please note that we have two size blocks, so make sure to download the correct files for the size you're making. If you have any questions about which size to sew, don't forget to read our blog post with all the details!
Don't forget to share your makes with the hashtags #chessclubtrousers and #charmpatterns!
xoxo,
Gertie
PS: I know everyone is going to be asking about that snake and floral print fabric! It's the Cobra Corsage print from Lady McElroy fabrics, and it comes in a ton of different colorways and fabrics.
Comments (76)
What is the difference between the chess club trousers and the audrey cigarette pants?
There is no A0 file added here?
I can see myself making these a touch too long so that I can peg them like I did in the 80s.
The pants I've been waiting for! I was going to make the ones in the Vintage Casual book but didn't fancy redrawing the shape of the legs. Now I will be able to make ones that fit perfectly. Already have some plaid fabric!
I really like this! Reminds me of the 60s and 80s! I love the slender fit, even though I've gained quite a few pounds in 40 years!
I definitely see my 80s HS pants in these!
Very Laura Petrie (dick vandyke show) I think I need these very much😍
I bet they would be adorbs shortened to capri length.
Total Annette Funicello vibes.
These are soooo CUTE!!! Can't wait to make a pair or dozen!!!
It would be amazing if we could get a fly front pattern adjustment for the various trousers!
Love this pattern 😍 Would this work in a medium weight scuba?
Great minds think alike!! I’m giving them a go in scuba… ♥️♥️♥️
Love Suzie’s blouse. It’s so cute. I wish there was a pattern for that. I would pay for it.
Could be wrong, but it looks like a Skipper top with the puff sleeves if I had to guess :)
How gorgeous xxx
Not for me! I am too 'curvy' and aged to wear slim trousers! Maybe I could cut the hips and legs wider but that could spoil the design.
These look absolutely lovely and this might be a me-issue but I cannot find the actual files anywhere. But I cannot find anyone else saying that in the comments so if I am just overlooking them, someone please help me find them. Thank you kindly
If you click on the "Gertie" icon on the left side bar, the patron site will reload and you should be able to see the files. Hope it helps ;)
Yes! Yes! Yes! 🙌🏻 Now I can replace all my pants and jeans. I am very happy about this 😁
Yes! Stretch denim version!
I need to make these immediately
I want to congratulate whoever matched the flower at CF 🏆🏆🏆
Perfect pattern, perfect timing! Now that it's cooling off I realize how desperate I am for *real* pants. Sadly, leggings don't cut it 4 seasons around here. I'm dreaming of sneaking a tiny ruffle into the pocket seams 🤔
oh, that would be cute!!
Love this!
Is that last green pair a velveteen or fine wale cords? Both sound like a good option for holiday parties 🎉
Cotton velveteen! https://fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/cotton-velveteen-fabric?variant=40893402546291
These are so cute! My Mom wore these all the time. She had a pair in every color!
I have just the right stretch sateen for this project!! Love!
I absolutely love them!
Constructive comment... I would like to know about the drag lines on the back of Suzie's pants. What could be done to fix it? Is that a crotch length issue? The pants look good but could use some adjustments.
It’s the way she’s standing. Because she’s twisting at the waist the pants are twisting with her body and that’s creating the drag lines.
Love how the name lines up to the theme for these!
The actual pattern files and instructions are missing from the post. I received them via email but they aren’t on the Patreon site.
Love them!! Thank You
I like the pattern, it will give me the opportunity to have a perfectly fitted look. It will be easy to make a straight leg version. I hope Gertie designs a blazer to go along with these style of pants.
Yeeees!!!
Now I HAVE to buy this fabric. What else am I supposed to do? :D https://www.moodfabrics.com/mood-exclusive-inhotim-blooms-stretch-cotton-sateen-md0605
Not expecting a pant but LOVE THEM!
Pockets!!! When I first saw the silhouette, I thought, yeah, but I wouldn’t wear pocketless pants. And then I saw they did have them! 🥰
That print, though......
Yes! Loooove that print!
Yes!!! I have been looking for a good option for these very pants - I'm thinking red for the holidays (maybe a plaid!) And cutting off the leg and doing capris for the summer. Can't wait to get started!
These are just what I’ve been looking for to start making…😍😍😍
Yesssss!!!!
omg THANK YOU! i needed these!
Love them!
I'm currently wearing my Audrey pants, but I might need a few pairs of these too
Love love love….. fell over with that fabric!
LOVE!!!!!!!!!
I am sorry to say that, but I don't feel it looks good for bigger sizes, like me. Suzzy is always so adorable, and I love almost all on her, but this looks not flattered 🥴🤢
I'm sure when Susie reads this she'll feel wonderful!
*implodes*
OMG YEEESSSSSSSS
Oh this is JUST what I need! Thank you so much!
So good. You're evil. The pants I was dreaming of
I'm also feeling a lovely Autumnal pair in a lush needlecord 😍🍂
Team Gertie, you are a bunch of Psychic geniuses! I have been hunting for this exact pattern in my size, that I didn't need to alter at all to fit*. They either pleated to the front (a no no for my shape), didn't go up to my size, were drafted for a woman of Amazonian proportions or from a company who's ethics don't fit with mine. *The reason I need a plug in & play pattern is that our Son marries next Spring - I'm sewing the wedding dress, our Son's waistcoat, my Husband's suit and my MOTG outfit so for my, I want minimal fitting & changes to make. Gertie's block pattern really works for me & rarely need to do much at all to get the perfect fit (lucky, huh?) Aaaaaand as a huge fan of Lady McElroy/Sherwoods fabric here in the UK I have a sizable amout of Cobra Corsage & other their other prints in my stash already inc. the exact fabric Gertie is wearing so can completely replicate her pair as a wearable toile for my wedding outfit pair - Happy Days! **grins**
Yes! I have been looking for a pattern like this FOREVER and it's in the Gertie size range! I'm so excited!
Oh yes. 💜
Love these!! So cute and practical 😍
Yay! I’ve been hoping for a pair of woven pants. 😍
Oh these are fabulous!!!!!!
Hurrah!! Thank you 🤩
Nice!!
Amazing!!!!!! Beautiful and practical
Finally ! 🩷🩷🩷
Yes! Form fitting, no wide legs and no high waist! Now these are my kind of pants. Wonderful! Thank you Gertie and team.
I love the snake print! I know it’s lady McElroy but it’s don’t think I’ve seen it in a stretch woven before!
GASP!!! POCKETSSSSSS 😍😍😍
Why do I now feel like I need some in stretch velvet like those green ones....
Yes!!!
Love these! I was hoping you’d release a new trouser pattern of some sort!
Awww those are so pretty!
Fantastic!!