Friday 8 July 2016

Making Pink Trousers

I have used my favourite work trouser pattern, Simplicity K1699, to make another pair of trousers. This time from a remnant of pink chambray I bought for £5.

I have lots of things I can wear with them including my DM sandals.

I put in the best invisible zip ever by using this tutorial from Sew Over it followed by her one on how to finish the bottom of the zip - it is spot on without the little pimple I used to get.


I worked hard on the fit for the hip to waist ratio which I have so much trouble with in ready to wear clothes. 



They need one more press down the seams now that the fabric has relaxed a bit. I think these will be great for the not so summery days we are having this Summer here in the UK.

Thanks for looking. Jo x

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14 comments:

  1. Jackie8 July 2016 at 09:08

    Jo they look wonderful and fit you extremely well. Love the colour and it goes brilliantly with that top. Jackie

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  2. Una8 July 2016 at 09:17

    What a bargain. A very wearable pair of summer trews for £5. Well worth making.

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  3. piecefullane8 July 2016 at 11:07

    Fab!

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  4. FlashinScissors8 July 2016 at 11:23

    Lovely trousers Jo! Such a great fit, and a bargain too! Win, win!
    Barbara xx

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  5. Pam8 July 2016 at 12:18

    I have that pattern squirrelled away, I have never used the trouser part. Yours look ace so I better get it dug out, pressed and pinned to some fabric. New trousers have been on the list for far too long.

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  6. mamasmercantile8 July 2016 at 14:54

    They certainly are a fabulous fit and at such a bargain price for the fabric.

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  7. Jennifer Hays8 July 2016 at 16:39

    Very nice, Jo! I think they look great on you. I have trouble with hip to waist ratio because I carry my weight in my belly so the measurements are about the same. If it fits my waist, it's way too big through hips, seat and legs. I think your pants came out really well. Love your shoes too!

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  8. Gracie Saylor8 July 2016 at 19:40

    Another success from my viewpoint, Jo! I hope you enjoy wearing them. It is rainy and cool here today...good for growing things...maybe, but I am hoping for some more summer sun. :) xx

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  9. Unknown9 July 2016 at 09:52

    These are great, love the pink colour. I have that pattern too! Will dig it out and have a look.

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  10. Sum of their Stories9 July 2016 at 11:25

    These are beautiful, I love everything about them, especially the colour and the fit is perfect - nicely done!

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  11. Meredith9 July 2016 at 14:29

    They look wonderful Jo, perfect fit.
    Meredith

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  12. Amy at love made my home9 July 2016 at 19:25

    Great sewing Jo!

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  13. Carolyn11 July 2016 at 08:32

    They look great, such a pretty colour! :)

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  14. παντελόνια αγορές15 February 2018 at 18:37

    Great job on these trousers! I really want to learn how to sew now.

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