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Nolan

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Intermediate

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  • Fabric & Supplies

    Medium to heavy weight fabrics such as denim, twill, linen, linen blends, and canvas.

    5/8 yard (.6 meters) of cotton.

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    All-purpose polyester sewing thread, Topstitching thread, Sewing machine needle, Topstitching needle, 1 coil/denim zipper (sizes 0 - 6: 5" (13 cm), sizes 8 - 26: 7" (18 cm)), 1 jeans button or 5/8" (15 mm) sized button, 5/8 yard (.6 meters) of lightweight fusible interfacing, Point turner

    0 – 26

  • Sizing & Fit

    Cora is wearing size 10 Nolan pants with 1 1/2” taken from the inseam. Her measurements are 35 1/2”, 30 1/4”, 41” and she is 5’9”.

    Our Misses patterns are drafted for a C cup and our Curvy patterns are drafted for DD. Both are drafted for a height of 5'8" (172 cm).

    0 – 26

    We want to help you achieve the best fit possible so you can sew garments you truly love. Our fit guides are designed to help you better understand the fit and details of each pattern. Use fit guides in conjunction with the finished measurement chart to better understand the ease and intended fit of each pattern.

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Pattern Extras

Nolan Bonus

The member bonus variation for Nolan swaps the zipper fly for an exposed button fly.

Cora is wearing size 10 Nolan pants with 1 1/2” taken from the inseam. Her measurements are 35 1/2”, 30 1/4”, 41” and she is 5’9”.

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You Can Sew Pants

In this class, you'll learn how to sew pants with confidence. Robin is our expert patternmaker, and she'll help you sew the Nolan pants step by step, from making a muslin to 7 important fitting adjustments and installing a zipper fly.

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