This is the first post. Let us begin as if you and I have always been here. I will tell you about a fine pair of trousers I am making.

This is the first thing I have sewn for myself since my children were born, so I have a fair amount of hope and desire invested in these trousers.  I had intentions of drafting a pattern from my own measurements, but with only snippets of time available, I settled on a pattern.  And what a pattern it is.  Even the name is exciting: Smooth Sailing – Mid 1930s Sports Togs from Wearing History. Who wouldn’t want some sports togs! What I like about these trousers is that they are a classic high waisted wide leg trouser, based on a vintage style but redrafted for a modern tastes (a higher crotch for example).

I chose some fabric, a lovely light wool blend from the classically named Darn Cheap Fabrics in Heidelberg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Made a toile.  Fitted it and adjusted it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redrafted the paper pattern and pinned it out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Started sewing.

All finished bar the finishing! Just hems, belt and clasp to go.