Constructed from reclaimed vintage denim, these high-waisted carpenter trousers are built through a process of reconstruction and patchwork. Multiple pairs of vintage Wrangler jeans have been cut, reworked, and composed into a new textile — each panel carrying its own tone, weight, and history. The result is a garment that feels both structured and irregular, shaped by the materials rather than imposed design. The silhouette is high-waisted with a wide, sculptural leg — referencing traditional workwear while exaggerating proportion. Utility pockets are placed intentionally, maintaining function while integrating into the patchwork composition. Subtle graphic elements run through the piece. Hand-applied lettering spells PATCH! down the leg — stitched rather than printed — acting as a quiet marker of process, repair, and transformation. Every panel, seam, and join remains visible — not hidden — allowing the process of construction to define the final piece. This is not a reproduction of workwear. It is a reconstruction of it.

• - Patchwork construction using vintage Wrangler denim
• - High-waisted fit with wide leg silhouette
• - Workwear-inspired carpenter pockets and utility placement
• - Visible zig-zag seam construction across patchwork panels
• - Hand-applied PATCH! lettering with visible stitching
• - Red stitch detail at the waistband — a small point of contrast
• - Unique metal button — gifted, coin-like form
• - Front fly closure with metal button fastening
• - Internal pocketing constructed from a reclaimed Ted Baker lion print shirt
• - Fully handmade, one-of-one

• Carpenter Trousers Pattern

  Version v1

  Built from the current trouser draft with final fit adjustments made during construction.