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Sewing: Lined trousers the Craftsy Way!
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Lined trousers the Craftsy Way!

On the hanger

My cats checking out my new trousers!
Button at the top
On the hanger

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Pant Construction Techniques »

Instructions

I had to use different lessons to get the info I needed, but that wasn't difficult, the menus for each lesson really helped. This course can be used for any trouser pattern as I have used a different one from the one supplied with this course (already had it all cut out before I enrolled)

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Classic


Materials

Wool and Cashmere mix with a washable lining

What was your inspiration?

I live in the UAE and surrounded by sand and that was the inspiration for the colour. The wool/cashmere mix is a cool wool blend specifically for hot climates. I wanted a loose trouser that could be casual as well as formal

What are you most proud of?

The lining! It was essential! The wool mix was so itchy during fittings that I was relieved I had already cut out lining!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Try the course...Sandra is an amazing teacher and writer. I have gone and bought nearly all of her designs from vogue and can't wait to try them out!

 

6 comments

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Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Feb 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Really nice. Would love to see the fit on your body.
sewsirius on craftsy.com
Feb 21, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I tried to take a picture, but it didn't look quite right...I need my daughter to take it for me. I'll get one posted once I've given the pants a wash.
Jill-1234 on craftsy.com
Feb 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice :)
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Feb 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Look good. How do the trousers fit? I like the color.
sewsirius on craftsy.com
Feb 21, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I took the trouser fitting class too and made adjustments to the patterns I had while I waited for the other included patterns to arrive.
sewsirius on craftsy.com
Feb 21, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Oh dear it seems like I can't just use the return key to start a new paragraph! What I was going to add was that using both classes meant that for the first time in my life I have a pair of pants the fit. I always have a problem with the back coming down whenever I sit down, and discovered that it was because I have a long back crotch depth. Making the adjustments make the back look big on the hanger, but fits my shape exactly. I love them! I'm about to wash them for the first time this morning so it'll be interesting to see who they cope in the wash!