Closet Core Patterns Pietra Pants

I did my usual bum / thigh adjustment, and the general fit is pretty good. But it does need future adjustments – the side seam sits too far back at the top.  Not noticeable in the shorts, but I used contrast panels in the trousers so it can be seen.  I think for the next…

Simply Sewing Palazzo Pants

Now I have made a pair it makes me wonder why I waited so long. I didn’t trace the full trouser leg, just measured for my leg length. Made a big bum adjustment and they fit perfectly. Once toile completed they took about 2 hours to make.

Love Sewing Magazine, The Shannon Toursers

I tried the Shannon Trousers from Love Sewing Magazine straight from the packet hoping I’d be one of the lucky ones who could just get away with it – no such luck, my hips are huge.  I did go on a trouser block drafting course in 2015 and managed to figure out how to trace…