Pattern
Reason for pattern choice
I was looking for a dungaree pattern that didn't look too juvenile and was a bit different. It also looked like the fit would be quite forgiving. I did baulk at the price - a hefty £19 (including P&P) for the paper pattern, bought from a UK retailer but the style wasn't like anything I had seen anywhere else. This is where indie companies can *sometimes* have the edge, when they make a pattern that's not a basic you can get anywhere.
Poly twill from Remnant Kings, lined with stash quilting cotton
Pattern alterations or any design changes
I added an inch to the length but this really wasn't enough and I had to squeak in a tiny hem using bias tape as a facing. I really need to remember to add several inches to trousers make sure that I don't cut it too fine. I added back pockets but put them on wonky first and decided I didn't really like the look of them anyway, so off they came.
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| Image from here - an article about fashion lessons from The Good Life! |
I have never used a Sew House Seven Pattern before and also haven't used a printed indie pattern for a long time. I thought the booklet was well written with a nice attention to getting a good finish - something that Big 4 patterns rarely take into account. Still though, £19!
Would you sew it again and do anything different next time?
I would sew it again and next time might try the cropped version which I also really like. It would look lovely in linen, one of the recommended fabrics. I like the fit of the version with the side zip and darts and would choose this option again as I'm really happy with the fit of these.
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Cost
Pattern - £19 (did I mention that?)
Fabric - £15
Zip & lining - Stash
Thread - £1.60
TOTAL - £35.60
Conclusion
I'm really pleased with these and feel like they fit well into my wardrobe. They're definitely not the cheapest thing I've made but worth it for a pattern I couldn't get elsewhere, which I think strikes a good balance between looks, fit and comfort.
K x
Bloody hell, that's a bit steep for a pattern. Saying that though these really are lovely and the fit is superb. Well worth it, especially if you make them again. Thanks to the link re: The Good Life. Margo is one of my ultimate style icons. Xx
ReplyDeleteI forgot to put in the post that despite the high price I cut straight into the pattern tissue at my size - I usually at least try and preserve the other sizes and fold them back. I think I felt that as I'd paid so much I'd just do whatever I wanted!
DeleteLoved the trip down memory lane via your The Good Life link.
ReplyDeleteI have this pattern {PDF} in my queue for spring sewing. Yours look really great!
Oh great, good luck with them, I would like to try the cropped length too
DeleteThese are so cute! I've noticed there are a lot of jumpers and dungarees coming out (even for men it's the "thing" on the runways this year :)) but I'm not convinced they would suit me to be honest. I'm often tempted because it was the first garment I made for myself in 1972 and loved them! I think those dungarees were the thing that led me to love sewing so much.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It took a while for me to choose a pattern as the more traditional ones with chunky straps felt a bit juvenile, but the right pattern could be out there for you :)
DeleteThese look amazing, worth £19 I think! I would love to make a pair of dungarees but I am not sure I could pull them off :)
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure if I could either but there are so many different styles of dungarees around I'm sure you'd get one to suit you
DeleteThese are gorgeous and their perfect balance between Felicity Kendall and a modern aesthetic. Which I consider to be a win win!
ReplyDeleteThank you MrsC!
DeleteThey look great Kerry, a really nice fit. Pleeeease wear them with a headscarf for the full Barbara look! x
ReplyDeleteYou're right, that would be the perfect way to style them!
DeleteVery nice! I especially like the way the straps do up at the back. But £19!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shivani x
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