These square trousers are so easy to make, all you need is your choice of fabric, some elastic and thread. They are simply 2 squares or rectangles of fabric, seamed together to make a pair of wide leg trousers.

If you know the recipient of the trousers I would recommend having a pair of their existing trousers to hand for reference, this makes it easier to ensure that you are making the correct size.

The measurements given below made a pair of wide legged, cropped trousers for a 4 year old. You can easily alter the size to fit your child by making them longer / shorter, wider / narrower. They are so quick and easy to make you can afford to experiment a little!

Directions.

Cut 2 rectangles of fabric measuring approx 12.5 inches wide (this will give you a trouser leg which is approx 6 inches wide after seaming) and 20.5 inches long (allowing for 1/2 inch hem at the bottom and 1 inch for waistband)

Hem 1/2 inch seam along the bottom of each trouser leg.

Fold each leg piece in half, right sides facing, with the hemmed seam at the bottom. Join the side seams together from the bottom for 11 inches. Stop. Repeat with other leg piece.

Fold down 1 inch at the top of each leg piece to make a waistband for the elastic to go through. Sew in place. Repeat with other leg piece.

If you lay the pieces next to each other, seams on the inside, you will have what is beginning to look like a pair of trousers. Woo Hoo!

Take hold of the top layer of both trouser legs and again with right sides facing, seam from just below the waistband down to where you meet the leg seams. This makes the seam that goes either in the front or the back of the trousers. You should have just over 1 inch of unseamed fabric around the waistband at the top. This is so that you can thread the elastic through later.

Turn the trousers over and repeat wth the other side. You may need to take extra care around the crotch area, I handstitched the first couple of pairs I made until I got the knack of the machine.

Thread the elastic through the waistband at the top and tie securely when you are sure it is the correct size. Measure against existing trousers if you are not sure. Turn the elastic around slightly so that the knot isn't directly in front of the hole in the waistband and then seam the 2 holes in the waistband (front and back) sewing through the elastic. This allows it to hold securely in place.

Turn right side out and voila - simple, square trousers in only a few minutes!