Wide-Leg Pants with Side Slits | Burda Style 6199

I made some cute DIY wide-leg pants with side slits. These are so comfy to wear, plus I like the tie belt.

When I walk, they sway, and it almost feels like I’m wearing shorts. And they show a lot of leg and are fun on a breezy day. 

Burda Style 6199 Pants Pattern

While hunting for cute pants to make, I bought Burda 6199 sewing pattern. It’s labeled super easy to sew. 

There are different variations in the envelope. Besides making pants with long slits, you can make shorts and pants with a ruffle—so cute!

All are pull-on and have elastic waistbands. The tie belt is optional.

Materials

Here are the fabric and notions I used to make these pants. Luckily, I had a whole lot of this fabric.

Fabric: I made my pants in cotton chambray, which drapes okay. The color is a dark blue, or indigo.

I got it from Joann, and I’ve found chambray from other stores with a more flowy drape. Now I love the way it feels and how it’s so breathable, but I don’t like how it wrinkles so easily.

Suggested fabrics include viscose, rayon, crepe, lightweight cottons, and silk.

Notions: I used 1-1/4 inch (1.25-inch) wide knit elastic for the waistband.

Sewing the Wide Leg Pants

Making these pants was pretty straightforward. The directions were easy to follow.

I made a mockup, and for whatever reason, I couldn’t get it to fit right at first. I thought I had cut the wrong size.

Then I thought it was the muslin. But I went up some sizes, and they worked. 

This was strange because I thought they’d fit like other Big 4 patterns. I have some Burda patterns, but I don’t use them often.

When I finally got the right fit, I lengthened the crotch. This is my usual adjustment for pants, but these took me a while to get the fit right.

The slits took a little time but were not difficult. I also made a tie belt and carriers for my pants.

The pants have a mid-rise, as shown on the models. I didn’t make any adjustments except for fitting the crotch.

I like the wide-leg pants, so I won’t change that. But I might experiment with making them wider or bell out some on the bottom. It’s just an idea for a future make.

Also, I made a small ruffle-waist hack to keep the elastic in place and to add a little detail. I’m still trying to decide if I like it.

Simplicity S8337 Top Pattern

I made my knit top using Simplicity S8337. Cutouts were all the rage when I bought this sewing pattern.

They’re still in, but in different ways. Regardless, it’s fun to wear, plus I made it!

The top wasn’t as easy to make as the pants, though. I used a black cotton knit fabric.

I had to make bindings around the cutouts. That was time-consuming!

Notes

If you don’t like the long slits on the pants, you can always adjust the length. Just make them lower on the leg. 

I’d make a mockup and play around with it. Baste the side seams so you can easily adjust the slits and see what you prefer.

These pants are nice for summer. Using a silky or flowy fabric with a nice drape will give a nice flow when walking.

I’ll use a silkier fabric the next time I make these. Although I love chambray, I don’t like the wrinkles after sitting.

But I still like wearing my pants, and they make the day feel fun! 

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