PATTERN AND INSTRUCTIONS: The Lucille Trousers
Yay! The Lucille Trousers have now been updated to our full size range (as of October 3, 2025). Get the pattern pieces and instructions below.
It's trouser time, Charm Scouts! These ’40s style trousers are so elegant, they’ll have you feeling like a Hollywood icon. With a beautiful pleated front, a generously cut cuffed leg, and roomy pockets, these trousers are both functional and flattering. Choose between a high shaped waistband (our special contouring side darts give you an extra-curvy look) or a simple straight waistband. For even more options, pair the Lucille Trousers with the Charm Patterns Stanywck Skirt bib and suspenders for a dunagree look or with the Stanwyck Bodice expansion (Patreon, October 2020) for a fabulous jumpsuit. Or use the included cutting line to make shorts. You can even omit the pleats for a flat front, if you prefer—just watch the video to see how! I also go over pant fitting alterations, length adjustments, and construction techniques, so make sure you give it a watch. And don't forget to scroll through all the photos at the top of this post to see how we styled the variations on this pattern.
Wondering about fabrics and supplies? Check out the written instructions at the bottom of this post for links and recommendations. You'll also 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 pdfplotting.com).
As I teased yesterday, these trousers were inspired by the ever-gorgeous Lucille Ball. The lady could wear a pair of wide-legged pants!
As you can see in the line art, there are many expansion opportunities:
I hope you love this pattern as much as I do!
xoxo,
Gertie
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Comments (168)
Has anyone here tried adding belt loops? If so, what was the result? Did it spoil the look? I am thinking of doing the belt loops on the curved waistband, like on the Ingrid skirt. I need a little more "pull in" sometimes on my pants.
Am I blind? I didn’t see the updated instructions on sizing
THANK YOU for the expanded size range! I'm so excited to make these!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This was one of my favorite patterns and I'm so glad it is now in my size range!
Thank you for expanding the size range!
Thank you so much for extending the sizes for this pattern. I have been so keen to make them but I didn't fit into the previous sizing. I know you don't make much (if any) extra money from size expansions of old Patreon patterns but just know that it's very much appreciated and we see your commitment to inclusivity.
This makes me SEW excited to SEW!!! I had a list of things that I wanted to make out of denim and these pants were on the top of my list! And then, I realized that I was sized out of the pattern. But now? I can’t freaking wait!!! I haven’t made anything but bras & panties since 2020… 🤣
THIS IS THE BEST. Thank y’all for extending the sizes—I know it’s almost certainly not cost effective to pull the old patterns into both size ranges, but its really wonderful to get access to patterns you previously couldn’t make without significant alterations.
Yay for extended sizing!! I’m thinking I might try to make my first (ever!!) pair of pants with this pattern
Yeah! I've been waiting for this. I am a happy Gertian <3
Thank you for the extended sizes. I have been waiting sinced these dropped! I'm terrible at pattern making.
Any update on when we might get these in the 18-34 size range please?
any news on these getting extended to the larger size block? i am desperate to make these!
Love me some 40s style trousers/ shorts. I can not wait to make these when I am finished my current project :)
Will these get expanded size wise too one day? I hope so, esp since my gut is telling me it will with a future expansion. Crossing my fingers!
PLEASE, let us have this in the 18-34 sizeblock
Are these not up to size 34?😪 Can you PLEASE revisit this, and make a bigger pattern?
I'd love to see these in the curvy sizes :)
I was wondering how to shorten the legs without them ending up really wide, I am only 4ft 11, with 26" legs!! I have made these shorter but they are super wide, almost culotte style. Not that this is an issue, but I would like to have that 40s/50s feel with the slight tapering that longger legged people achieve :)
Hi Corrina, Thanks for your question. The video goes over length adjustments :) Please let me know if you have any further questions. Happy sewing, Kris
I don't suppose these have the 18-32 expansion? I'm desperate to make them, but I'm bigger than the size 20:-(
May I ask which top pattern the gal in the purple is wearing? (I'm so sorry I know you've mentioned her name in multiple videos but I can't remember at the moment and don't want to get the name wrong! Sorry!)
It's a Hepburn option which is a Charm pattern, and that is the lovely Susie! :)
Making this as a bridal jumpsuit for my friend! Has anyone made this fully lined?
I love how everything you design can be made to mix and match. I love this with the bib! So cute on Brown Paper Dollie (I forgot her real name) lol.
I had to leave Patreon for a while because of my budget, but I came back SPECIFICALLY for these trousers!! Your commitment to size inclusivity is a deal-maker for me, and I especially love seeing a sample modeled on someone whose body looks like mine. REALLY excited to make these in some pinstripe twill I just got!
That sounds like a great fabric for these pants. Would love to see them when they're done!
Love the pattern! Super cute. Though for sizes 18 and 20 the waistbands needs to be altered so that they can be cut perpendicular to the selvages.
So lovely! I might make these for my wedding reception in some ivory stretch satin <3
oooo, that sounds heavenly!! Congrats!
I know that it was mentioned somewhere about not using the cuffs on the shorts but is there a specific reason why as I think the cuff would be a nice touch
I actually had the same thought, they'd look really cute with the cuff.
I'm super excited about this pattern, but is anyone else having issues with printing the tiled version? Every time I go to print it it comes up with a big red page numbers in the center of the page that I am unable to print without.
The page numbers are on a layer you can turn off. Open up the PDF in Acrobat and look for the layers icon on the left. (Looks like 3 rectangles on top of each other) Click that icon and you'll get a list of all the layers. Uncheck the one named "Page Numbers" and that will turn off the red page numbers.
Stanwyck Bodice expansion I cannot find it. Nothing is posted in October 2020 and I looked through all of the comments to see if someone else posted link. I am new to this group and I'm so excited. Please share!! Thank you, I want to make this jumpsuit sooo much!!!
Hi, if you click on the box Pattern Expansions at top right, it's the first one that appears. If you can't see it perhaps you need to be in a different tier. But I wouldnt have thought so if you have access to this one. I've had a look and it is there :)
I am SO excited to make these! I have the perfect piece of fabric I bought at Sew Expo last year to make a pair of high-waisted 40s inspired trousers, and this is the perfect pattern. One question - what makes them a trouser as opposed to a pant? I thought there was a stylistic difference, but can't seem to find the answer on the internet.
*Disclaimer, just my opinion here* I think trouser and pant are interchangeable, so there's not stylistic difference between the two. However the word trousers is more in use in the UK and the word pant is used more in the US.
And this is the reason I joined Patreon
Thank you Gertie! You are awesome :)
Im so happy every month! Trouseeeeeers! Yay!!!
Sooooo chic!!!! 😍😍😍
Do these form part of the “L” series?
She said no, you'd have to move some markings around to line them up. It does, however, go with the Stanwyck bodice lines. Also the bib.
The pants look amazing!!! I have been searching for pants. Most extra special thanks for the PDF printing link. I have been putting together the tiled patterns & it is not my fav part of the process. Office Max wants approx. 10/page https://pdfplotting.com/ looks to an amazing solution. Very much looking forward to my first sew of these LOVELY pants.
Lovely pants, thank you so much :)
Oooooo This is amazing! I've been hoping for some pants, so I can decide between those and skirts based on the day! Future idea to go with it: a vest? IDK if that'd be too much tailoring, but vests are very nice to have.
ooo, yes, a vest would be awesome.
Gorgeous Gertie!! You are amazing!!
YES!!!! I can live my powerful 40s woman best fantasy life! Role models like Barbara Stanwyck and Katherine Hepburn wore these and I neeeeeeeeed them!
Sorry, I got ahead of myself and hit send. As I was saying. I am really looking forward to trying some of the fitting techniques. I have long legs, a short waist and at the moment a little more tummy than I would like LOL. Thank you so much for all the content you bring to your pateron. It really is well worth the money!
I wear dresses and skirts 99% of the time but these are lovely!
I wait to make these! I love this style of pant and I'm really looking
Gertie, I’m thinking about making the trousers but I’m only 5 ft 2” so I would like to make them slightly narrower in the leg - would I take an equal amount from both sides of the legs?any advice? I adore the colours in the photo of you, Melisha and Susie. Especially the green❤️
Oh dear!! Stunning 🤩
Definitely going on the list to sew this year. Stunning as always...
Woohooo already printing!!!
These are fantastic! I was just telling my friend I need new pants. Love the colors! Can't wait to make these!! ❤️
Yes!!!!
Oh my Lawd!! These are perfection!! I had been lusting after some from a couple of repro brands. So glad I didn’t take the plunge!! These go straight to the top of my sewing list!!
Thank you Gertie for taking such good care of us. You continually blow me away with your generosity. X
This came just in the nick of time for me! I'm so excited! Thanks, Gertie and the Charm family!
Perfect! I'm a groomsmaid and I'm making my suit and these look perfect
OMG yesss!!!! I have been waiting for a beautiful trouser! Thank you Gertie ❤️🥰
Perfect, just in time for autumn down under. I recently made some simplicity 40s style trousers and I love them but... No Pockets! I can't wait to try these!
I just ordered hunter green and red fabric to make two of the Stanwyck bodiced jumpsuits. Melisha makes it look sooooo beautiful!
These are gorgeous! Now to determine if the are wearable at work for me....
Absolutely thrilled with this pattern, excited to sit and watch the video, thankyou!
I love these! The colors are stunning!
I just love the patterns released every month , I only ever seem to sew Gertie patterns 😂 this patreon is such amazing value for money , gerties patreon has the best content by far 👍
ooooooh the pockets. And turn ups. And the best wide legs!
Omg omg omg omg i love these!!! I just made some Flannel Highway, Stidd from a vintage simplicity pattern and they’re fine but I don’t love them I’ve been looking for something like this forever
LOVE LOVE LOVE the bib option!!! Gertie and Melisha knock it out of the park again!!!! Woo hoo!! 💕
Wow! What timing. I literally went to JoAnns yesterday and bought me fabric to sew me some high waisted pants. I guess I was subconsciously preparing myself haha.
UGH, I wish I could leave work right now and go home and sew!!!!! I am obsessed.
Omg, lovvvvveee! I’m so excited to make these.
I love them 😍
YES exactly what I hoped it would be <3
Omgggg I have a mighty need for a navy pantsuit now <3
SO excited about this. 🙌🏻
OMG! I love them - especially the all in one. Melisha you look amazing!
Wow!! These trousers are exactly what I was looking for!! A dream! 😍😍😍😍 Thank you!😘
These are gorgeous, got to get working on my waistline though. 😂😂
I cant wait to try the Stanwyck/ Lucille jumpsuit.
I LOVE Melisha's red overall, amazing! I am new to pants sewing (and any sewing, to be honest) ... would these work with linen? I would love a pair for (Northern German) summer, so wool is out ...
omg yasssssssssssss thank you gertie!!!!!
Hattie is SOOOOOOO photogenic ! I love it so much ! I cant wait to make this !!!
Thank you for noticing my baby :)
OMG - I love everything about these pants! Especially all the expansion options!!
The Lucky Lucilles is the hottest girl gang. 😍 The styling in this shoot is ace!
Ahhhhhhhhh!!! 😍😍🥰
Omg
Oh wow this are amazing 😍😍😍 thank you ❤️
I am so excited!!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ also thank you for the length adjustment line!! My short stack legs appreciate it
OMG, Gertie, I have been spending the last two weeks trying to pick which of these exact colors to sew pants in! You're obviously psychic and I'm going to need one of each color, plus yellow.
STAHP IT! I.AM.DEAD. And going to sewing a lot of pants. Lots and lots and lots and lots and lots 😂
😮 I cant believe this is stunning! And I've seen so many posts and comments about wanting a new trousers pattern... Aren't you amazing?!?
...and Melisha in that red jumpsuit?!? Slay!!!!
It's pants yay! These are going to look horrible on me but I'm still going to try them.
PAAANTS! Such a great idea and design! By the way, I really appreciate the grid for the pattern piece placement on page 7. Very complete! :)
The bib with the Rita - LOVE IT!!
Oh my god, my partner TOTALLY called this!! 😱 I just bought fabric for trousers, and now I am going to use it for this gorgeous pattern! ♥️♥️
This pattern is Amazing love the Red Jumpsuit
Oh my... that red jumpsuit 😍
Oh yes yes yes!!
Oh I love these!!
OH i LOVE LOVE LOVE the red jumpsuit
Gertie said we would lose our minds when we saw what was in store for March. Yup! Mind blown. I LOVE LOVE LOVE these trousers and can't wait to make, oh, a dozen pairs or so!
I’m screaming! I’ve been dying to duplicate my favorite trousers (vv similar to these) and haven’t had the heart to take them apart
These are dreamy! Definitely gonna feel the fantasy with these. Can't wait to make them.
Lord have mercy! Thank Goodness I have a week between finals and the next semester. Im gonna make me some pants!
Aaaw I can't wait to make a jump suit !! This is lovely
Fabulous pants pattern!!! I love the ability to make a jumpsuit too!! Thanks Gertie They will look great with a caplet also
OMG! A catsuit, dungarees and culottes pattern in one! I'm in love, this is great!
Feel the fantasy.........I'm gunna live the fantasy.....these look so good 💀🖤💀
I actually love this!!
I have been hoping for some wide legged trousers for awhile now. Thank you!!
Omg omg omg omg I've been YEARNING for this type of pants for months. I can't WAIT to make a pair of these!
Yes. This is what I was hoping for!!
Thank you I have loved her since I was a kid and I wish my grandma was still here to see me create these. 💜🦋
Dying over the Stanwyck jumpsuit in red⚡️😍⚡️
Exactly! The jumpsuit is so so so much glam! Bet it can work with Liz or Lamour bodice as well!
I love it! I am not sure I am ready, skills wise, but I love it.
Oh! These are the trousers of my dreams! 😭💖
So excited!! It’s getting harder to choose what to sew because I have so many options!! But I’m not complaining at all so excited!! 😻❤️
Thank you Gertie !! As always this pattern comes at the right time and those pants look fabulous !! 💝
Oh my god I’m so excited and it’s not even funny. And SHORTS!!! And PANTS. I CANT EVEN THINK! Thanks Gertie! I’ve been dying for a great vintage pant!
Yas!!!! These are the pants I have been looking for!!
These are WONDERFUL! I can't wait to make a pair!
Fantastic! Can make shorts to go with the cape!
Oh these are gorgeous!!!
Oh I'm excited! I've seen trousers like them sell in upwards of £60! I can't wait to make my own!
Omg yes! Exactly what I need ❤️
WoW, I love it 😍
I've wanted a pattern like this for years!!! I'm so excited to make these!
*screaming*
Oh. My. God. This photoshoot is KILLING me!! WOW you look amaaazing (daymn Melisha!!) <3 <3
Right?! That red pantsuit is all *gimme-gimme-grabby-hands*!
Omg... Absolutely love this!! Plus Lucille Ball is my all time favorite, I have many people tell me, when I dress up, that I remind them of her...due to the dresses and my comedy in trying to not fall in my heels 😅
Thank you Gertie! Exactly what I needed! ❤️
These are perfect! ❤️
Omg omg omg! I’ve been looking for a 40s trouser pattern with cuffs! I’m so excited to make these!
Yessssss!!!
LOVE IT!! 💜💜
Love it!
WOOOOOOOOO
OMG!!! This has got to be my favorite patreon pattern to date!!!!! I'm sending it off for printing right after I get the Cinch it dress pattern too!!! I'm super stoked!!!!!
Well I know what I’m doing today!
I need that lace Barbie top with the keyhole in the neck! Will u show us how u did it?
Yes! I'll do a separate tutorial. It's pretty easy. I tried to take photos of the process but nothing shows up well in black lace!
Ooooooh! 😍
😍😍😍
YES!!!!! Exactly what I needed!
LOVE!
Wow Melisha is amazing in that jumpsuit 💥🔥
I was wondering if the 40s picture of Lucille Ball was a clue that this would be 40s inspired!
Yaassss trousers!!!!
Yassssss! Exactly what I need for my capsule wardrobe 😍😍😍
Ahhhhh
Aaaaah I’m already in love
Yes! Yes! Yes! PANTS 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Eeekkk, I NEEDED THESE❣❣❣
Omgosh trousers! Yassss! Ty Gertie!
Yeeeesssss QUEEN!!
I am dying these are so pretty!!!
Wow!
Love!