Block Pants/Skirt -Zero Waste - PDF Sewing Pattern

This Sewing Pattern was designed by Birgitta Helmersson

Please note: This PDF sewing pattern uses zero waste pattern cutting and comprises of instructions to draw shapes directly onto your fabric. With the exception of some small templates, there are no large pattern pieces to print out and tape together.

Size Chart

This pattern comes in 10 sizes, an XS-6XL (hip 86-152cm / 34"-60"), with all sizes included in the pattern. Each size has a separate cutting plan booklet with detailed measurements and templates.

View the Size Chart

The Method

Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. It is a method of pattern drafting where you utilise a length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that everything is used.

This pattern is ‘PAPERLESS’ meaning that no printing of large pattern pieces is required. Instead of using full scale paper patterns, you draw your pattern pieces directly onto your fabric with the aid of a cutting plan and small templates. We love working with this method for 3 reasons, Flexibility, Easy way to Learn to Self Draft and Less Paper & Fabric Waste. 

You only need to print the CUTTING PLAN booklet in your size, which is a 7-8 page document.

The Pattern

This is a zero waste pattern which comes in 10 sizes, XS-6XL. It has an attached waistband with inserted elastic and front pleats for a slightly tailored look. There is a feature seam line on the back legs, this placement is higher or lower on the leg depending on your chosen size. The side seams sit slightly into the front pant and there are concealed in-seam pockets at the front and patch pockets at the back. This pattern comes with one hack, a skirt with patch pockets and an elasticated waist.

Recommended Fabric Widths

140cm - 155cm / 55" - 61"

Fabric requirements depends on your chosen size, refer to size chart with fabric recommendations

Fabric Type

Woven fabrics. Medium-heavy weight woven cotton and linen. Light-mid weight wool.

Notions Required

-5cm / 2” wide elastic for the waistband. Refer to cutting plan by size for measurement.
-3cm / 1.2” wide contrast bias binding strip to finish the inside of the waistband. Refer to cutting plan by size for measurement.
-Sizes 3XL-6XL may require an additional contrast panel added to your pocket bag pieces for extra length. This will depend on the fabric width you have chosen.