Thursday 25 January 2018

Winter Trews

Thanks for buoying me up this week, you are a lovely lot.
It is that time of the month where I share some fabric from Minerva Crafts.I made these a while ago but let me just say, it is pretty difficult to photograph a pair of conker brown trousers in the January light but I have done my best.


They are sailor trousers from the Simple Sew 4 in 1 pattern named The Shannon collection but you could use this pattern here or here for a similar flat front, side zip and high waisted trouser.


Even thought they are high waisted in style, I still took some out of the depth because I am short waisted. In fact, the whole pattern was a bit of a gamble for me to try in the first place but I have been so lucky that the body part fits really well without any adjustments. I cut a UK 14 to allow plenty of hip and thigh room but had to take the waist in.


I used the buttons on the pockets not only as decor but I stitched straight through the top ones to stop the pockets gaping when I sit down. It works well like this. I remembered to measure my hand to check I could still get in them!


The bottoms were far too wide and large for me so I took them in and hemmed them according to the shoes I will be wearing with them. The fabric is really good and looks very smart. 



The fit on the back is brilliant considering I didn't make any crotch seam mods. They are easy to move around in (as shown!)


They make great work trousers for Winter. I have worn them quite a few times since making them over the Christmas holidays.


Here are the details. The fabric pressed really well and has a fuss free mat finish. It comes in so many other colours. I cut the fabric with pinking shears because it does fray quite quickly but other than that, a great winter fabric.

Do you know, I didn't have high hopes for these half way through making them but now they are finished, I totally love them. 

Thanks for looking. Jo xxxx

11 comments:

  1. They look wonderful, you are one talented lady.

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  2. Ooh, I love these! They looks lovely, especially with just a simple white top.

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  3. Gorgeous! I love the colour, the design and the fit! Off to have a look at the fabric on the Minerva site.

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  4. They look very stylish. A great work wardrobe staple!

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  5. Very nice! I'm going to dip my toe back into the world of dress making, I haven't done any for over 25 years

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  6. Gorgeous pants Jo, they look wonderful on you.

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  7. You are a very good Model and the trousers are Great.x

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  8. These are lovely, the high waist looks great. Have missed reading your blog, Ive been so busy at uni and on placement that sewing has taken a back seat. Hoping to get a better work life balance and find more time for craft.

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  9. Jo they are lovely! I really like the brown too, and they're such a good fit.

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