Back pant piece
The pattern piece representing the back half of the trousers.
Where it is used
Pinning Back Darts
p. 1- Place the back pant pieces right sides together, matching up the center dart markings. Align along the marked lines and pin in place.

3. Marking waist darts
p. 10- Mark the placement of the waist darts on the back pant pieces, matching the markings on the back pattern piece.

Waist Seam Back View
p. 14- View from the back.

Waist Seam View (Back)
p. 14- View from the back.

Step 9
p. 5- Press the seam allowances toward the back of the pants.

Marking Welt Pocket Position
p. 9- Mark the position of the welt pocket on the back pieces of the pants from the right side, following the markings on the back piece template.

Marking Back Welt Pocket Placement
p. 8- Mark the placement of the welt pocket on the back pieces of the pants from the right side, following the markings on the back piece template.

Sewing the Center Back Seam
p. 4- Align the central edges of the pant legs. Baste and sew from the top edge of the back down to the zipper end marking, then secure with a backstitch. Press the seam allowances open along the straight part of the center back seam, stopping before the curve begins.

Related terms
← pressed towardsSide seam allowance
← pressed towardsInseam allowance