Men 3XL (chest 116 cm)
Cycling breeches pattern, men's size 3XL (116 cm chest)
Knee-length breeches for classic cycling.
7pattern pieces
15pieces to cut
≈ 2.25 ydof main fabric (60" wide)
You will also need: lining.
Sewing instructions
General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.
Supplies
- Woven fabric (cotton, linen, poplin…)
- Buttons
- Matching thread and the right needle
- Prewash and press your fabric before cutting so it will not shrink after sewing.
- Print the pattern at 100%, check the test square and cut the pieces following the cutting list. Transfer notches, darts and button marks.
- Make the front pockets: facing and pocket bag, topstitch the opening and baste at the side.
- Install the zip fly: fly facing, fly shield and J-stitch.
- Sew the outseams, then the inseams of each leg.
- Put one leg inside the other, right sides together, and sew the crotch seam in one go, matching the inseams.
- Interface the waistband, sew it to the waist, fold it to the inside and finish by hand or by stitching in the ditch.
- Attach the leg bands below the knee with a button or buckle.
Cutting list
| Piece | Cut | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 2× | Main fabric |
| Back | 2× | Main fabric |
| Leg band | 4× | Main fabric |
| Waist band | 2× | Main fabric |
| Pocket facing | 2× | Main fabric |
| 2× | Lining | |
| Zipper guard | 1× | Main fabric |
Measurements used in this size
| Measurement | Value | How to measure |
|---|---|---|
| Waist circumference | 91.9 cm | Around your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso. |
| Hip circumference | 97.3 cm | Around the hips, at the level of the hip bones. |
| Inseam | 81.1 cm | From the crotch to the floor along the inside of the leg. |
| Seat circumference | 111.7 cm | Around the fullest part of the buttocks. |
| Waist to knee | 70.6 cm | Along the side, from the waist to the knee. |
| Waist to hips | 14.3 cm | Along the side, from the waist to the hip line. |
| Waist to floor | 123.3 cm | Along the side, from the waist to the floor, barefoot. |
| Knee circumference | 45.2 cm | Around the knee, with the leg straight. |
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