How to Create a Pleated Pant Size

double pleat trouser

Single Pleat Trousers

Pleated pants are constructed differently from non-pleated trousers and so they require an entirely new sewing pattern. The pleats are open when the garment measurements are taken, but they are closed when the trousers are cut and sewn, so we must account for this change in your size. You’ll need to create a special size in order to order pleated pants, and it only takes a minute to do—follow the instructions below.

How to Create a Pleated Pant Size from an Existing No-Pleat Size

  1. Log into your Proper Cloth Account and go to your Saved Pants Sizes. Choose the existing No Pleat pant size you’d like to start with as a base for your pleated pant size.
  2. Make the appropriate adjustment (increase) to the Hip Width (see recommendations below) based on the product type.
    • Tailored Dress Pants
      • +0.8″ Hip Width for Single Pleat
      • +1.3″ Hip Width for Double Pleat
    • Casual Pants/Chinos
      • +0.4″ Hip Width for Single Pleat
      • +0.8″ Hip Width for Double Pleat
  3. From the drop-down menu next to Front Style (at the bottom of the list of trouser dimensions) choose the number of pleats you’d like (Single Pleats or Double Pleats). The pleat options may not be available unless you’ve adjusted your Hip Width first (see below).
  4. Click the black SAVE AS button and give the size a name to save it as a new trouser size. We recommend including 1-pleat or 2-pleat in the name for clarity.

Compatibility Issues

When updating your saved size to accommodate pleats, be sure to note the ‘Size Compatibility’ displayed in the size profile. Certain dimensions may be out of range for certain styles of pant including no pleat, 1-pleat, or 2-pleat pant styles.

While the guidelines above for Hip Width adjustments generally provide optimal results for must customer sizes, consider making minor changes to Hip and Thigh Width as needed to ensure Size Compatibility with your desired trouser style.

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