Adult's Unisex Rainhaven Pants - Size Chart and Materials List

Size & Measurements Chart

Check your measurements against the measurements in the size chart to get the best fit.

To choose your size: 

1.  This unisex pattern is drafted with TWO heights.  REGULAR 5'5" (165cm) and TALL 5'10" (177cm).  Choose the set of pattern pieces with the closest height.

2.  Choose the size based on hip measurement.

3.  Waist size is determined by elastic length UNLESS the waist is more than 2 sizes larger than the hip.  If so, use the blend diagrams to adjust your pattern pieces.  

Size		32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Waist	inches cm	26 66	28 71.1	30 76.2	32 81.3	34 86.4	36 91.4	38 96.5	40.5 102.9	43 109.2	45.5 115.6	48 121.9	51 129.5	54 137.2	58 147.3	62 157.5
Hip	inches cm	32 81.3	34 86.4	36 91.4	38 96.5	40 101.6	42 106.7	44 111.8	46 116.8	48 121.9	50 127	52 132.1	54 137.2	56 142.2	58 147.3	60 152.4

Height: choose between 5'5"/165cm (REGULAR) or 5'10"/177cm (TALL)

Lengthen/shorten lines are included on pattern to tailor length. 

 

Suggested Fabrics

There are a vast array of waterproof fabrics available with many different properties.  These pants are versatile in terms of the fabric used, and can be made in a light to medium weight fabric with no stretch.  We don't recommend using upholstery fabrics.  Look for fabrics that are durable and if possible, breathable.  If the person who is to wear the pants has sensory issues, take the "sound" of the fabric into consideration.  Some fabrics are "crunchier" than others and make more noise when walking. 

Synthetic Fabrics: Nylon, ripstop nylon, parka nylon, aluminium-backed nylon, soft shell, light weight vinyl, PUL (we only recommend experienced sewers use PUL as it can be challenging to sew with).  If using a synthetic fabric, we recommend using 100% polyester thread.  

Natural Fabrics: Oil skin, dry oil skin, regular oil cloth, waxed canvas, waxed cotton, laminated cotton.  When using these types of fabrics, regular seam sealing tape may not stick effectively.  You would need to wax the seams instead for a complete waterproofing, if desired.  

 

Other Supplies & Notions

• Spool of coordinating thread
• Elastic - 1" (25mm) wide for waist, 3/4" (20mm) for ankle and stirrup
• Large safety pin for threading elastic through
• Optional - lightweight interfacing for front waistband (knitted or woven are best but non-woven would work)
• Needles: 80/12 needle for light-weight fabric, 90/14 for medium-weight fabric.  if your machine struggles to get through multiple layers, then use a microtex or denim needle.  

Optional:

• For sealing seams: seam sealing tape, baking paper (parchment paper), iron and scissors.  If using an oil cloth, then beeswax for sealing.
• Non-stick (teflon) sewing foot
• Snaps or hook + loop tape to seal the optional pockets

 

Fabric Requirement Chart

TALL (177cm / 5'10")
132cm / 52" fabric width

Fabric Width		32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
132cm / 52” Non-directional fabric	inches	66.9	86.6	86.6	98.4	98.4	102.4	102.4	102.4	102.4	102.4	106.3	110.2	110.2	110.2	110.2
	cm	170	220	220	250	250	260	260	260	260	260	270	280	280	280	280
ADD for Patches Non-directional fabric	inches	0	0	0	3.9	3.9	19.7	19.7	19.7	19.7	19.7	31.5	31.5	31.5	31.5	31.5
	cm	0	0	0	10	10	50	50	50	50	50	80	80	80	80	80

150cm / 59" fabric width

Fabric Width		32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
150cm / 59” Non-directional fabric	inches	51.2	63.0	63.0	70.9	70.9	82.7	82.7	94.5	94.5	102.4	106.3	106.3	106.3	106.3	106.3
	cm	130	160	160	180	180	210	210	240	240	260	270	270	270	270	270
ADD for Patches Non-directional fabric	inches	7.9	7.9	7.9	7.9	11.8	15.7	15.7	3.9	3.9	3.9	0	19.7	19.7	19.7	19.7
	cm	20	20	20	20	30	40	40	10	10	10	0	50	50	50	50

 

REGULAR (165cm / 5'5")
132cm / 52" fabric width

Fabric Width		32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
132cm / 52” Non-directional fabric	inches	63.0	82.7	82.7	94.5	94.5	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	106.3	106.3	106.3	110.2	110.2
	cm	160	210	210	240	240	250	250	250	250	250	270	270	270	280	280
ADD for Patches Non-directional fabric	inches	0	0	0	3.9	3.9	19.7	19.7	19.7	19.7	19.7	31.5	31.5	31.5	31.5	31.5
	cm	0	0	0	10	10	50	50	50	50	50	80	80	80	80	80

 150cm / 59" fabric width

Fabric Width		32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
150cm / 59” Non-directional fabric	inches	47.2	59.1	59.1	70.9	70.9	78.7	78.7	94.5	98.4	98.4	102.4	102.4	102.4	102.4	102.4
	cm	120	150	150	180	180	200	200	240	250	250	260	260	260	260	260
ADD for Patches Non-directional fabric	inches	7.9	7.9	7.9	7.9	11.8	15.7	15.7	3.9	3.9	3.9	0	19.7	19.7	19.7	19.7
	cm	20	20	20	20	30	40	40	10	10	10	0	50	50	50	50

Please note that the amount required for the patches is the additional amount required using the same fabric as the main garment.  The differing amounts are due to being able to use more of the leftover fabric from the main garment in certain sizes.

  

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