First project finished – basic pants

My new pants are finally ready. I am so excited! I drafted the pattern using Cal Patch’s Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified The overall drafting took me a few hours, but it was well worth it… So, if you are debating whether to try your own patternmaking, I would say… Do give it a try. If you own this book or simply look at the picture … Continue reading First project finished – basic pants

Pinstripe pants – pattern ideas

This morning I was reading the post on Developing trousers ideas where Lauriana was asking suggestions for her pinstripe fabric. What caught my attention was the issues to consider when choosing this type of fabric and the negative connotation that this type of fabric brings to her mind and . When I thought about her examples, I must say I totally agree with her. But … Continue reading Pinstripe pants – pattern ideas