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March 18, 2010

My creative space



I am joining in with Thursday's My Creative Space at Kootoyoo.

Clockwise from left:

  • Reader's Digest Complete Guide To Sewing (a surprise gift from someone very generous)
  • Burda World of Fashion 8/2008
  • Bengaline suiting
Sitting on my sewing table this week is a Burda World of Fashion pattern for some trousers. I have no real experience of making ladies trousers, but am aware that I will need to make a few alterations to the pattern. I am currently reading about how to accommodate a sway back and the kind of derriere that would be best photographed using a panoramic lens.

The pattern is rated as being "Easy to sew, with simple features", so I am hoping that altering the pull-on style won't be too complicated. (Did you like the way I glossed over the fact that I am making trousers with an ... ahem ... elasticised waistband? A little bit wrong, but oh so right.)

Thank you very much Kirsty for hosting My Creative Space. Its great fun seeing what everyone is doing. To see who else is showing their creative space (or to join in), head over here.

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19 comments:

  1. Cath @ chunkychookyMarch 18, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Good luck!! Phew! yeah! Gosh! Good on you..

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  2. Jemma.March 18, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Well hey, at least you haven't gone this far...
    www.pajamajeans.com

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  3. KateMarch 18, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Whew, women's pants is a whole new ballgame. Sounds complicated. Have fun. X

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  4. SnoozeMarch 18, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    is an elasticated waist a sign of anything? i'm a great fan of the linen drawstring pants. so comfortable, beautifully classic and they conjure no images of middle age or (incontinence? products) ... i am getting way too old to be thinking about things like this.

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  5. teddybearswednesdayMarch 18, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    That sounds challenging but if anyone can do it, you can!

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  6. KirstyMarch 18, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    I love the sound of pajama jeans...must check that out.

    Sure that your pull ons will be gorgeous.

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  7. BeckyMarch 18, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    I have some pants here with an elastic waist I bought from a mail order mob. It was listed as a 'mechanical waist'...

    Whatever it is called, it is comfy!!

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  8. UnknownMarch 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Wow, those look impressive. Good Luck...I would be scared to even enteratin that thought. But you can do it no doubt!

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  9. WendyMarch 18, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    Golly, you're brave! And I'm looking forward to see the fruits of your labors...

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  10. crzyladyMarch 18, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    oh dear.. sewing pants. That just makes me want to faint

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  11. AngieMarch 18, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Sounds like the perfect challenge for you.

    The thing about elastic waists is as long as you aren't planning to tuck your tops in no one knows (except you because you're comfortable!)

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  12. posie blogs Jennie McClellandMarch 18, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    Oh trousers, that is a biggie. Good luck!! Love Posie

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  13. A Peppermint PenguinMarch 18, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Trousers with elasticated waist. Easy to sew? Yes. Easy to get a good fit? ehm, not so much. Do NOT cut into any fabric you will cry over. SERIOUSLY. Expect many versions before you get what you want. Wearable? It's quite easy to make ones that fit just as badly as the kind you can buy. So probably wearable.

    Good luck!!
    Cheers,
    AJ

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  14. michelleMarch 18, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    pull ons are ace. good luck. hope to see the big reveal soon

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  15. CindyMarch 19, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    good on you...sounds like they will be very comfy.

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  16. Karin van DamMarch 19, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    I am sure they will be wonderful. And they sound very comfy too. What else could you want? I'm looking forward to seeing them!

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  17. willywagtailMarch 20, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    That Readers Digest book is brilliant. I used to make my ex's trousers, all of them, and the book was very helpful especially with professional sewing of pockets and fly. I'm sure you will find it really helpful. Cherrie

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  18. B @ Sweet LimesMarch 20, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    There is nothing wrong with elastic wasted pants if you pull them off the right way. I'm sure they will turn out great.

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  19. muralimanoharMarch 21, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    I can do an elastic waist for sweatpants (trackies)...that's about it. I will do an elastic waist for a skirt, though.

    Looking forward to seeing how you pull it off. :p

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