tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post6168783583163009725..comments2024-03-10T09:23:59.360+00:00Comments on Handmade Jane: Ultimate TrousersJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-57076053979440293432014-10-13T15:38:36.863+01:002014-10-13T15:38:36.863+01:00Oh wow, they look amazing. The hard work seems to ...Oh wow, they look amazing. The hard work seems to have paid off as they look to be an amazing fit. Trousers scare me and I try never to have to wear them! charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424341312136077664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-54151231147410937342014-10-09T23:30:37.685+01:002014-10-09T23:30:37.685+01:00Cute cute cute! They fit beautifully! I'm cast...Cute cute cute! They fit beautifully! I'm casting my vote for a gingham pair. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-45344235338797195172014-10-08T10:53:46.388+01:002014-10-08T10:53:46.388+01:00Nice trousers. You are very clever:D Much better t...Nice trousers. You are very clever:D Much better than trousers from Prada. And I think also better quality:)Navodovohttp://www.navodovo.sknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-28100221473484447332014-10-05T18:29:46.398+01:002014-10-05T18:29:46.398+01:00These are just perfect. You must be thrilled with...These are just perfect. You must be thrilled with these. I can imagine you wearing them to death!Evie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838980250700215736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-53262506831331852162014-10-05T13:27:21.856+01:002014-10-05T13:27:21.856+01:00Fab trousers, they look fantastic on you. Very yo...Fab trousers, they look fantastic on you. Very you! This is a very timely post, I have this pattern and am going to start making a muslin this week so this is very useful, thank you!!JustSewJennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533629262526878188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-10018952479367636572014-10-04T10:17:52.761+01:002014-10-04T10:17:52.761+01:00Jane, these look gorgeous on you! I've just bo...Jane, these look gorgeous on you! I've just bought the same pattern and am awaiting a rainy day to piece it together. Thinking a cropped style to wear under dresses. And then wide leg pants.... Thinking the Holly jumpsuit might be the way to go. Pipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399299762568401724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-3494775181111706082014-10-04T06:36:32.200+01:002014-10-04T06:36:32.200+01:00They look great! I'll have to keep these in mi...They look great! I'll have to keep these in mind as a place to start with trousers. I guess once you've got the fit sorted they'd be easy to hack into wide legged trousers? Hmmm.... I wonder if these have the potential to become a block pattern?!Vicki Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11499699081356841775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-71634321967879188042014-10-03T07:55:35.115+01:002014-10-03T07:55:35.115+01:00It's worth persevering if you can bear it, whe...It's worth persevering if you can bear it, when you get a pair that fit it's so satisfying! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-33100678829967597792014-10-03T07:51:59.729+01:002014-10-03T07:51:59.729+01:00Yes, my sewing is moving more towards everyday, we...Yes, my sewing is moving more towards everyday, wearable items too. I'm sure. I'll make more of these. XJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-19946297963606618682014-10-03T07:50:44.486+01:002014-10-03T07:50:44.486+01:00It kills me to make muslins and I avoid them like ...It kills me to make muslins and I avoid them like the plague, but it was worth it in this case! I don't think I'll ever be disciplined around triple chocolate cookies though! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-58276702960302517102014-10-03T07:47:52.633+01:002014-10-03T07:47:52.633+01:00Oooh you lucky thing, hope you enjoy it! Yes, the ...Oooh you lucky thing, hope you enjoy it! Yes, the blouse is one I made a few years ago using a 1930's pattern, still love it! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-25096257856710667682014-10-03T07:45:39.481+01:002014-10-03T07:45:39.481+01:00As thank you for your lovely comment. XAs thank you for your lovely comment. XJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-9146410168903609332014-10-03T07:44:58.314+01:002014-10-03T07:44:58.314+01:00I think it's a really good pattern to cut your...I think it's a really good pattern to cut your trouser making teeth on, would definitely recommend it. And as you say, flattering with the right fit and a good FAA! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-48601521699790440022014-10-03T07:42:28.783+01:002014-10-03T07:42:28.783+01:00Haha, thanks! xHaha, thanks! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-88489099507142208632014-10-03T07:41:46.570+01:002014-10-03T07:41:46.570+01:00I feel like some of the pairs I've made were a...I feel like some of the pairs I've made were a fluke too! Maybe we both just happen to be trouser shaped?! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-81790819277583181582014-10-03T07:39:05.092+01:002014-10-03T07:39:05.092+01:00Thanks! Two muslins is my absolute MAXIMUM! xThanks! Two muslins is my absolute MAXIMUM! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-34296976178293129192014-10-03T01:22:11.743+01:002014-10-03T01:22:11.743+01:00LOL, fat arse adjustment! I SO hear you on that on...LOL, fat arse adjustment! I SO hear you on that one. I've made two pair of elastic waisted pants...but my butt/tum is too big for them to fit. I'm going to stick with it though! Your pants look lovely.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-5853194731762432022014-10-02T22:57:54.722+01:002014-10-02T22:57:54.722+01:00These look great! I'm trying to make more '...These look great! I'm trying to make more 'wearable' everyday items, so I'm looking for more trousers now! Thanks for the recommendation!<br /><br />http://whydidimakethat.blogspot.co.uk/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17672054277738688593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-60668844215483368632014-10-02T22:13:52.878+01:002014-10-02T22:13:52.878+01:00They look a great fit Jane! I totally agree - trou...They look a great fit Jane! I totally agree - trousers are easy to sew. It's all in the fitting. I personally hate doing a muslin first but for a pattern you are going to use over and over again, it's so worth it. Just gotta keep away from the triple chocolate cookies! Sally at miyDIYhttp://miydiy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-78938466957939813282014-10-02T22:03:46.781+01:002014-10-02T22:03:46.781+01:00They look great - I am doing the all day workshop ...They look great - I am doing the all day workshop for the Ultimate a Trousers at Sew Over It this Saturday and SO looking forward to it. Blouse is cute - presumably one of yours?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-3739469712098158602014-10-02T20:27:11.959+01:002014-10-02T20:27:11.959+01:00They look amazing Jane, very stylish and beautiful...They look amazing Jane, very stylish and beautifully fitted. You continue to be a wonderful inspiration.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228055607565871872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-54977338551131915852014-10-02T19:51:49.302+01:002014-10-02T19:51:49.302+01:00So glad you posted this. I looked at this pattern ...So glad you posted this. I looked at this pattern the other day as a possible first foray into trouser-making. Possibly no place to hide, but highly flattering when you get the right size and fabric like you have. Love the 'fat arse adjustment' option too ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-62965798979083261182014-10-02T19:45:14.303+01:002014-10-02T19:45:14.303+01:00Love them, may have another pattern on the list no...Love them, may have another pattern on the list now! Very definitely a FAA here too! mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02600095859452827519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-80424761523788969112014-10-02T19:29:17.697+01:002014-10-02T19:29:17.697+01:00Oh boy...trousers scare me. I have two pieces of s...Oh boy...trousers scare me. I have two pieces of stretch cotton in my stash to make some. I made some Burda pants that were a success but I kinda feel it was a fluke. Definitely a fluke! Yours look awesome though!! Navy is my favorite color too. Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071790369699996005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-81022029033707895352014-10-02T19:05:22.269+01:002014-10-02T19:05:22.269+01:00They look amazing and like my ideal trouser shape,...They look amazing and like my ideal trouser shape, I think your amazing for the 2 muslins!!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793086405768109295noreply@blogger.com