Plateau Joggers | Closet Core Patterns

Designer: Closet Core Patterns
Format: Paper Pattern
Size: US 0-20 (UK 2-22) 
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner

The Closet Core Plateau Joggers sewing pattern makes either classic comfortable jogging bottoms (view A) or shorts (view B). They have unique wrap-around pockets and an elastic waist.

View A, the joggers, have an optional drawstring waist and two choices of ankle finish: a fabric cuff or gathered elastic hem. View B, the shorts, have a gently scalloped hem. Optional back pockets can be added to either view.

SUGGESTED FABRIC
Choose thicker knit fabrics like cotton fleece, polar fleece, French terry, ponte, and double knits with at least 15% crosswise stretch. For a lighter pair of joggers, choose medium to heavy weight jersey knits.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
Stretch, ballpoint or jersey needle
Polyester thread in matching colour
Marking tool
2" (50mm) wide elastic for waistband (1.5yd/1.3m)
Optional: double needle for topstitching OR coverstitch machine
Optional: 1" (25mm) wide elastic for pant leg cuffs (1yd/0.9m)
Optional: 1.5yd/1.3m cord for drawstring
Optional: two grommets for drawstring opening on waistband (can be substituted with machine buttonholes)

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (SIZES 0-20)
View A (Pants)
58" / 1.5m = 0-14 = 1.75yd / 1.6m, 16-20 = 2.25yd / 2m

View B (Shorts)
58" / 1.5m = 0-14 = 1yd / 0.9m, 16-20 = 1.25yd / 1.15m