Birch Block Pants Digital Sewing Pattern

Description The Birch Block Pants blend the comfort of sweatpants with the look of jeans, featuring quilted and pieced side panels that can be customized with mini blocks or scrap fabric patches. A relaxed barrel-leg silhouette and elastic waistband create an easy everyday fit, while optional jean-style topstitching adds a classic touch. Cozy, creative, and endlessly customizable, these quilted “jeans” bring a fun twist to a wardrobe staple.  No matter your quilting skill level, you can truly make this side panel your own. Piece the entire panel for a bold look, or keep it simple with one long strip of contrasting fabric. We love the bitty blocks featured in this sample because their 4″ size is the perfect little accent. You can even use this quilted panel technique to upcycle a pair of pants that’s too snug by adding this creative detail along the side seam.  This sewing pattern, designed by Meg Healy, is offered in sizes 0–34 and comes in both printable PDF and projector-friendly formats. Supplies: 2 3/4 – 3 yds of cotton or denim fabric as a main fabric Fat quarter bundle, or various small scraps for side panel and pocket piecing (optional) Waist circumference length of 1 1/2″ wide elastic Safety pin Thread: All-purpose (matching to main pant fabric) and contrasting (use topstitching weight thread if using denim) Needle: size 90 / 14 universal (use denim needle if necessary) Small piece of batting (optional) Basic sewing and cutting supplies   This pattern is one of the standout projects featured in The Quilted Runway, a series that brings quilts to life through fashion. Each design transforms classic quilting techniques into wearable art, paired with inspiring patterns and step-by-step garment-making videos. Watch our tutorial to sew this project together here.