Gertie Sews Vintage Casual – and so does Ann….
I have had the book for a couple of years, but never made anything from it, so these projects represented two opportunities: use the book patterns, and try, yet … Continue reading
Wide legged trousers
Summer sewing for me has started again with a pair of wide legged trousers. The idea was inspired by Sew Issue 79 where they featured in May Martin’s pattern … Continue reading
Linen Ultimate Trousers
Are THE Ultimate Trousers, by Sew Over It, also MY Ultimate Trousers? Here’s a couple of rare pictures of me wearing my trousers. I happened to have almost … Continue reading
Ultimate trousers v2
Or maybe it should be ultimate trousers v 5, as I have now made 3 trial versions and 2 ‘wearable’ versions. This is the re-sized version in the stretch denim. … Continue reading
Ultimate Trousers
This entry is dedicated to Caroline @allspiceabounds, and all others who toil to make trousers. Here’s her web link My post is going to be so remarkably similar that I wonder … Continue reading
More summer pyjamas
A quick pair of summer pyjamas in well under a weekend. The top incorporates the material from my winter pyjamas made late last year. I kept it deliberately. I debated … Continue reading
Chambray trousers (for my holidays)
And since I last posted, I have made these trousers this afternoon. There is a small element of urgency as I want them for my holidays, which, although some weeks … Continue reading
