Frank Jeans Pattern - PDF DOWNLOAD

Meet Frank, the jeans pattern that adapts to you. Inspired by classic heritage denim with a close fit through the hips and a cheeky cut through the seat, Frank offers mix-and-match options for rise and leg shape so that you can create the jeans of your dreams.

With traditional details like a five-pocket design, fly-front zipper, angled yoke, contoured waistband, and belt loops, Frank will become the foundation of your denim wardrobe, a pattern you'll remix and repeat for years to come.

To build your perfect jeans, choose from the following rise and leg shape options:

• Mid-rise – sits just below your belly button for everyday comfort
• High rise – sits approximately one inch below your natural waist for a vintage-inspired fit that is still comfortable to wear
• Barrel leg – a contemporary shape with knee darts and a slightly cropped inseam
• Straight leg – a true classic, available in 30" and 32" inseams
• Wide leg – a sophisticated, timeless silhouette available in 30" and 32" inseams

Skill Level: Advanced

Sizes: 0-32 (0-20 and 14-32 ranges)

Suggested Fabrics:

Mid- to heavy-weight non-stretch denim, ideal in 10-13 oz weights.

Please note that heavier weight denims will require more “breaking in". It is also possible to use stretch denim for this pattern, but we recommend a maximum of 2% lycra content. Since stretch denim has more give, you may find you need to size down through the hips and legs.

Cotton lining for pockets and waistband (0.5 yd / 0.5 m).

Supplies Required:

• Jeans button, 1 x 17 mm
• Denim zipper:
• Sizes 0-20
  • 6" (15 cm) - Mid rise, 0-16
  • 7" (18 cm) - Mid rise, 18-20 + High rise, 0-10
  • 8" (20 cm) - High rise, 12-18
  • 9" (23 cm) - High rise, 20
    
• Sizes 14-32
  • 7" (18 cm) - Mid rise, 14-20
  • 8" (20 cm) - Mid rise, 22-28 + High rise, 14-18
  • 9" (23 cm) - Mid rise, 30-32 + High rise, 20-26
  • 10" (25 cm) - High rise, 28-32
    
• Optional: Denim rivets, 8 x 9 mm
• Topstitching thread
• Traditional polyester thread for sewing seams
• Denim needles
• Marking tool
• Optional: Knit interfacing for waistband, 0.25 yd (0.25 m)
• You'll need the following tools to install hardware:
  • Hammer
  • Hard metal surface (ie. a cast iron frying pan or anvil)
  • Awl for making holes for rivets + buttons

What's included in my PDF Pattern?

• Detailed instructions in English and French
• Layered A0 PDF file
  • Sizes 0-20: High Rise: 1 page, Mid Rise: 1 page, Barrel Leg: 1 page, Straight Leg: 1 page, Wide Leg: 1 page
  • Sizes 14-32: Barrel Leg: 3 pages, Straight Leg: 3 pages, Wide Leg: 3 pages
• Layered A4 PDF file
  • Sizes 0-20: High Rise: 16 pages, Mid Rise: 16 pages, Barrel Leg: 22 pages, Straight Leg: 22 pages, Wide Leg: 22 pages
  • Sizes 14-32: High Rise: 20 pages, Mid Rise: 20 pages, Barrel Leg: 25 pages, Straight Leg: 22 pages, Wide Leg: 25 pages
• Projector file

We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
There are many print options for the Closet Core Frank Jeans based on size range and view. Once you have downloaded your PDF files, please see the listing at this link and upload your chosen size(s) and view(s) to print on 36" wide paper!

Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Frank Jeans includes 43 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!