Perfect Trousers

Pattern: Sewaholic Thurlow Trousers

Fabric: Stretch cotton from Fabricland

After I’d been sewing for a while I decided to tackle trousers in my sewing class.  I was quite nervous having read that the pattern often requires significant adjustment and since my bottom half doesn’t seem to fit RTW sizing (except Fat Face jeans) I was nervous.

I’d found Sewaholic as I saw the patterns were drafted for a pear shape so I thought it was a good starting point.  I also prefer my trousers to sit on my hip as I have a scar on my side that rubs if I wear anything high waisted.

My first attempt was too big so I had to size down.  I then had to increase the darts in the back to accommodate my shape.  I’m very glad I did it with a tutor.  I’m also happy it was a PDF pattern so I could reprint and start again if necessary.

I found the fly quite tricky the first time but I went through the LLadybird tutorial which was really helpful.  As always, they were too long so I had to cut the bottoms off, but I was happy with the result and they were smart enough for work.  I used stretch cotton from Fabricland so they were comfortable.  I find too many trousers in shops are made of synthetic fibres which I really don’t like.  The centerback seam is adjustable is also good in that if I each too much cake I can undo the waistband and let them out.

Once I was happy with my pattern I used it to make cropped trousers for the summer.  I like them to be just below the knee for hot weather in an office with no air conditioning.  I also made the shorts version.  Its my go to pattern now for all of these things.