Weekend Sewing: VERTEX Trousers

Join me as I sew the VERTEX trousers, designed by Alex Schaufele for our DENIM issue! With hip darts for a relaxed, effortlessly cool fit and multiple waistband options, this pattern lets you create anything from 1980s-inspired jeans to a polished office look.

I’m in love with my version—especially the topstitched back details! I hope you enjoy making your own VERTEX as much as I did.

— Mila Moisio, Editor-in-Chief, TAUKO Magazine

 

Learn how to make your VERTEX trousers in this 20 minute tutorial video:

My size:

I made my VERTEX in a size 3, although I would normally make a size 2, as I really like my trousers a bit looser on the waist. The legs are a bit long, but I really like folding them up, so I kept the length. NOTE: There is mistake in the measure chart of the first edition print copy of TAUKO Magazine issue No.14. Check the errata to choose the right size before you start.

My version:

I made the shaped back waistband, which allows you to channel 1980s jeans. For the front I used the plain waistband, while the buckle waistband option is also super cool! The different waistband options can be mixed and matched however you wish to fir your personal taste and skill.

Loving this shaped back waistband!

My hacks and modifications:

  • I made the inner waistband out of a different fabric, and created the front pocket facings by cutting the pocket bags out of batist lining.

  • I moved the back pocket placements slightly to the side.

  • I topstitched the lower edge of the inner waistband with a folder finish (the original pattern calls for a stitch in ditch and a serged waistband finish).

I used medium weight denim from my stash, so I had to make extra seams for the front and back legs.

I made the front pocket openings a little smaller with topstitching.

Meet the designer!

Alex Schaufele’s experiences growing up in a family that wore denim for work and play shaped her view of what makes a great pair of jeans. As an adult managing gallery spaces, she often searches for and struggles to find aesthetic utility garments. Designing VERTEX was an opportunity to combine her childhood observations with her current wardrobe needs. Inspired by vintage trousers and contemporary designer garments, the VERTEX jeans are a choose-your-ownadventure sewing opportunity. With distinctive hip darts supporting generous front pockets and four possible waistband combinations, VERTEX can be dressed up or made more casual. Channel the 80s with stonewashed denim and a shaped back waistband, or go for a dark wash and a belted waistband for the office.

 

You can get the pattern for making your VERTEX trousers pattern from the print magazine, TAUKO Magazine issue No.14 or as a PDF pattern.

Available as PDF pattern and included in the TAUKO Magazine issue No.14

 
 

To understand all you can do with this pattern, check out the community's creations and find the inspiration to make your version. We'd love to share your project, so please tag us @taukomagazine and #taukovertex and send us photos of your make to magazine@taukodesign.fi to be featured!

VERTEX by Emy _ @Miss_bortolot.jpg