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.

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