Today’s my turn to share my contribution to Schnittchen Patterns’ Sewing Around the World campaign: a blog tour of 12 sewists in 12 cities making 12 Schnittchen patterns. You can see the other bloggers and their projects, along with my project and a short interview with me, on the Schnittchen blog.
I picked the Mary trousers, one of the new Summer 2016 patterns, a wide leg cropped pant with a gathered front, back darts and side and back pockets.
We were given a store and budget to pick fabric, and I chose Rough Cut Arrows double gauze from The Village Haberdashery. It’s the first double gauze I’ve used that’s not made by Nani Iro: this one feels a little more substantial and stable so I think it was a very good match for summer pants. They’ll certainly never be crisp and tailored, but I like the slightly rumpled look and it’s sooo comfortable.
I sewed the pattern exactly as designed, except for moving the invisible zip fastening to the side seam instead of centre back. It’s the first Schnittchen pattern I’ve made and I was impressed by the fit, pattern packaging and instructions.
I had to take a little wedge out of the straight waistband to fit my back but otherwise the fit was good right off. You can’t tell because the print camouflages them, but the back pocket shape is a bit more interesting than usual and the double darts give a good fit.
We’re going through a heatwave in London right now so it’s too muggy to wear any sort of trouser (I changed back into shorts after the photos), but that won’t last forever!
In the interest of whipping through sharing some other recent projects, here’s a closeup of the top too because I love it lots. It’s a modified (half-buttoned) vintage New Look 6250 in self-striped cotton voile from organiccotton.biz, one of my new favourite online stores. This is 100% heatwave-approved and has been seeing heavy rotation lately.
These do look very comfy. I’ve made a couple of Schnittchen patterns now, and agree, the drafting seems very good.
I have the overalls jumpsuit one, must try that next.
These trousers look great. I love it that you are making trousers and jumpsuits! I will be making more trousers as I wear them a lot.
I love making and wearing trousers and jumpsuits :D
Great fit indeed! Love the fabric you’ve chosen for these pants. The perfect match! What a cute top too!
Thanks!
Love your top! I checked out organic cotton shop – wow beautiful fabrics! I haven’t sewn with double gauze yet but it’s on my list for sure. I love the way it hangs and everyone is commenting on how comfortable it is to wear :) Nice outfit!
I love double gauze, it is so comfy and nice to sew!
love you summer trousers and top, not heard of organiccotton.biz off to have a look now!
Absolutely love them. They look very comfortable and great for the summer.
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Those trousers are really cute and I bet they feel really nice to wear too! I love that top as well.