Name: Arden Trousers Kit
Brand: Sewing Society
SKU: SS-Arden-Black-18
Price: 64.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

This kit is now archived, we have left it here for your reference and inspiration.

Super comfy trousers in timeless colours, this kit contains everything you need to make the Arden Trousers from Helen’s Closet!

£64.00

Quantity

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The Ardens are a versatile trouser that you’re sure to love wearing and will make you wonder why you haven’t sewn them before!

They’re a classic elastic-waist trouser with handy pockets; patch pockets on the back and sleek slant pockets on the front. It has lovely topstitching which adds definition to these areas and gives a professional look.

The legs have a gentle taper to them and can be finished with a simple hem, as in view A, or a cuff can be added to create a jogger-style finish. An optional drawstring can be added to either view and in her top tips video Lauren demonstrates how to add neat thread stops to these.

We’ve added extra comfort factor to this pattern by including fabric with a slight stretch in this kit. This also helps to keep the shape of the trouser and prevent it bagging out with wear.

The Ardens are a straightforward sew, with the excellent instructions you’d expect from Helen’s Closet, which makes them an ideal first trouser pattern for beginners. If you’re a more experienced maker though you can challenge yourself further by trying out options such as the topstitched cuffs and flat felled seams!

The elastic included in this kit is to make views A or C of the pattern. This kit includes free UK shipping!

For this kit we’ve chosen four colours of a gorgeous viscose linen: black, dark navy, denim blue and muted khaki

This viscose linen has the wonderful slubby texture of linen that we love, with the added drape from the viscose. This means that the fabric hangs really nicely and the gathers are soft and not bulky. It has a weight of 210 g/m² which is ideal for these trousers; weighty enough for bottoms, but also light enough for spring and summer wear.

The fabric is 88% viscose 10% linen and 2% elastane. The addition of the elastane in the fabric gives it a slight stretch, making the trousers even more comfortable to wear and also helps to avoid getting baggy knees!

To see the fabrics close up check out the video in the main gallery.

This pattern is available in US sizes 0 - 30.

There are two options for this kit:

Up to size US 18: Waist 24 - 36” and hip 33 - 46”

Up to size US 30: Waist 24 - 48” and hip 33 - 58”

All sizes are included on the pattern print out.

If you'd like to see how the Arden Trousers look on many different bodies, check out the Instagram hashtag, here.

The PDF digital files for the Helens Closet Arden Trousers/Pants. The link to the PDF instruction booklet and PDF files for all sizes are available to access when logged into the g&g website
A0 print out of the Arden Trousers. All sizes are included on the print out.
Main fabric: as described above. Select from option above: ‘Up to size US 18’ kits contain 2.3m of fabric and ‘Up to size US 30' kits contain 2.7m of fabric.
Elastic: 38mm wide black elastic. ‘Up to size US 18’ kits contain 1.6m and ‘Up to size US 30' kits contain 2m
Interfacing: 12 x 45cm piece of black woven interfacing
Drawstring: 2m drawstring cord to match fabric
Thread: 1 reel of Gutermann sew all thread, shades 000 (black), 387 (dark navy), 521 (denim blue) or 132 (muted khaki). If you don't have an overlocker and plan to use the same thread for finishing off seam allowances, we suggest you purchase an extra reel (see below) or use a similar shade left over from another project.
Sewing Machine Needles: Schmetz universal needles
Label: 'Me Made' Sew in woven label
Video: access to Lauren’s top tips video, as described below
Free UK shipping!

A physical print out of the instruction booklet will NOT be included. You can view the instruction booklet on your device at home, print it out at home, or add the 'printed pattern instructions' product (see link below) to your order and we will print it for you.

Alongside the purchase of this kit you will receive access to Lauren’s exclusive YouTube video to be used alongside the pattern instructions.

She shares her hints and tips on getting a really lovely finish on your garment including how to reinforce the pocket openings, how to sew flat felled seams, how to get neat topstitching, how to create a thread cord stop and much more!

The video has over 29 minutes of footage, sectioned out with time stamps/chapters for easy reference and navigation.

The link to the video will be contained in your order confirmation email along with the pdf files, please file this safely for future reference.

Helen’s Closet rate this pattern as suitable for an Advanced Beginner. Techniques include topstitching, attaching pockets and a waistband and inserting elastic.

To complete this project successfully you'll need a regular sewing machine along with Lauren's essential recommended sewing tools.

You can see some of the tools most used by Lauren in her top tips video in the Related Products section below.

If you would like a printed copy of the instructions sent out with your kit, in addition to the PDF copy that you will receive, please see the related products below and add it to your cart as a separate product.

Your kit will be wrapped in tissue and beautifully presented in recyclable packaging.

We will aim to dispatch all kits as soon as possible after orders are placed and aim to have all kits shipped out by Wednesday 16th April.

As Sewing Society kits are processed and shipped from a different location to the shop, we are unable to group together kit orders with past or subsequent orders or combine orders retrospectively. Please click here for the full g&g Sewing Society shipping terms.