tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post1396902669733596262..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Wool Suiting Jackie TrousersFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-57415132337925664242021-01-07T19:55:15.841+00:002021-01-07T19:55:15.841+00:00O haha! That style sounds very familiar to me!
No ...O haha! That style sounds very familiar to me!<br />No the crotch on these feels just about right, I think it would be low if I hadn't lifted them up to my natural waist. I think it is just the fabric choice for the pocket bags making the wool sort of dimple and move in a strange wayFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-13709139629521651662021-01-05T18:17:15.731+00:002021-01-05T18:17:15.731+00:00These are not really to my taste, probably as it r...These are not really to my taste, probably as it reminds me of a very similar pants I loved and hated, lol: I loved the high waist, pleats and the long legs, but the crotch was to low and to wide, and it kept bugging me, visually I mean. :( <br /><br />So I am curious: is the crotch still low on you? Could that be a factor, besides the pocket stays? MultiVroonhttp://multivroon.blogpost.nlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-13161613271177056902021-01-04T11:13:53.341+00:002021-01-04T11:13:53.341+00:00Absolutely! I think I might start writing my posts...Absolutely! I think I might start writing my posts when I have just made something and can remember the construction detail and then revisit the post with some further thoughts after a few wears. My mind definitely changes once things have been worn out of the house!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-80143133911553301092021-01-04T07:54:18.598+00:002021-01-04T07:54:18.598+00:00Thank you! Good to know!Thank you! Good to know!Liz Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41803211611364936412021-01-03T13:34:16.975+00:002021-01-03T13:34:16.975+00:00Agree with a previous commenter, a review after th...Agree with a previous commenter, a review after the item has been worn a few times is great. I so often feel differently about a make after a few wears, either more positive about the reality of it or how it fits in to my wardrobe, or more clear-sighted after the "new clothes" novelty has worn off.<br /><br />Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422301715395415908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-51824857786123231262021-01-02T10:53:44.366+00:002021-01-02T10:53:44.366+00:00Thanks Liz! It does say on the Fabworks website th...Thanks Liz! It does say on the Fabworks website that this can be washed and I wash all my wools to be honest! Can't be doing with dry cleaning! I prewashed this in the machine on a 30 degree gentle cycle and it came out lovely. I haven;'t yet washed it since they've been made up but I'm hoping there won't be any bobbling or anything. I'll be washing them the same way as I pre-washedFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-61423844306872661502021-01-01T15:37:51.690+00:002021-01-01T15:37:51.690+00:00I would agree! Very Hepburn! They look great on yo...I would agree! Very Hepburn! They look great on you. Can I ask, is this a washable wool suiting? I find it so hard to find nice trouser fabrics that hang well, are washable and don’t bobble.... trying to avoid polyester unless it’s recycled but so difficult! Liz Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-47751184474156671432020-12-31T10:04:59.337+00:002020-12-31T10:04:59.337+00:00I agree! It is such a lovely patternI agree! It is such a lovely patternFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-5313559252148808252020-12-31T10:04:37.713+00:002020-12-31T10:04:37.713+00:00O I'm so glad they are in the world of Kathari...O I'm so glad they are in the world of Katharine Hepburn! <br />Great to know about your old trousers and the slippery lining, I think if those pocket stays were slippery it might do the jobFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-76202434326499138022020-12-31T10:03:31.363+00:002020-12-31T10:03:31.363+00:00Thanks very much! I think I got a little lucky wit...Thanks very much! I think I got a little lucky with the fit of these as I didn't have to make any adjustments other than the length! They are beautifully cut.<br />One thing that I have found to help with trouser fit is if you have a trouser pattern that you really like the fit of you can compare those pattern pieces with any other pattern. It is particularly helpful when looking at the shape and depth of the crotch curve which can solve a lot of issues!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-28989586697774093912020-12-31T10:01:42.536+00:002020-12-31T10:01:42.536+00:00O thanks very much for the info! I've used sta...O thanks very much for the info! I've used stays before on flat fronted trousers but not on pleated styles...sounds like it is definitely my fabric choice causing my problems! Good to know! <br />I wasn't sure that these would work on me proportionally but raising them to the natural waist and shortening seemed to do the trick!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-57026823103398187402020-12-31T10:00:13.306+00:002020-12-31T10:00:13.306+00:00Yes the wide legs aren't so great for snow! I&...Yes the wide legs aren't so great for snow! I've been thinking about making some leggings/walking trousers in stretchy alpine fleece for dog walks...<br />Thanks for the lovely comment, I'm so pleased you've found my blog posts helpful! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-89244366420806785402020-12-31T09:59:08.904+00:002020-12-31T09:59:08.904+00:00O thanks very much for the tip! I'll definitel...O thanks very much for the tip! I'll definitely take a look at Burda!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-5045425478752490372020-12-31T09:58:46.075+00:002020-12-31T09:58:46.075+00:00Thank you! Yes online shopping for fabric is diffi...Thank you! Yes online shopping for fabric is difficult and I'm reluctant to pay for samples when quite often there are a few choices I want to look at!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-57279743366604910392020-12-31T09:58:05.125+00:002020-12-31T09:58:05.125+00:00Ah thank you. I hope the pandemic hasn't been ...Ah thank you. I hope the pandemic hasn't been too hard on your work. <br />I think you might have hit on something there...maybe its not the trousers I need to change, I just need to find the perfect boots!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-7186717205947000222020-12-31T09:57:06.021+00:002020-12-31T09:57:06.021+00:00Thanks very much! I am definitely proud of them......Thanks very much! I am definitely proud of them...although I feel like I just got quite lucky with the fit! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-67264623316204183892020-12-31T09:09:48.925+00:002020-12-31T09:09:48.925+00:00I love the pocket facings, such a great detail.I love the pocket facings, such a great detail.Let's Get Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09306583251242636530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-29126679578360308892020-12-30T20:49:08.997+00:002020-12-30T20:49:08.997+00:00These trousers are definitely giving off a Katheri...These trousers are definitely giving off a Katherine Hepburn vibe – I love the combination of this style in the wool fabric, and they'll make great winter workwear, whether that's from home or out and about. I think you're right about the pocketing fabric – thinking back, I had a pair of wool RTW trousers like these years ago, and they were half-lined with a slippery acetate/rayon lining, which made them super-comfy to wear and helped the outer fabric stay smooth and keep its shape. I can't begin to think how to slot a lining around a fly front though! Janethttp://diywardrobe.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-18036627028232519082020-12-30T02:11:45.002+00:002020-12-30T02:11:45.002+00:00These look great on you and love the fabric. I'...These look great on you and love the fabric. I'm still working on trouser fit, looks like you nailed it!Colo Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09256031569494804993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-33960975145560818512020-12-29T13:38:06.143+00:002020-12-29T13:38:06.143+00:00Nice to know that the pattern has a pocket stay! I...Nice to know that the pattern has a pocket stay! I think you are right, a silky fabric would have worked better. A pocket stay - if you haven't run across one before - is for pleat front trousers, to take the strain so that the pleats hang nicely. My book is at the other end of the house, but I'm sure that David Coffin's trouser book has some info on them. They're more of a couture/quality menswear feature. <br /><br />My daughter is your height (I'm about six inches taller), so it's always good to see what works on you proportionally./anne...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05064942549599731629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75674246717017872662020-12-29T13:34:32.066+00:002020-12-29T13:34:32.066+00:00Burda magazine has great trouser options. This sty...Burda magazine has great trouser options. This style looks great on you.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548636282453475891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-63515137555542872452020-12-29T11:38:46.954+00:002020-12-29T11:38:46.954+00:00Lovely trousers, they're a great look on you! ...Lovely trousers, they're a great look on you! I'm also on the lookout for longer (snow fighting) winter ones, so I can't wait to see what people suggest. <br />I do love your idea of critiquing your makes after a few wears, for the "wearability" factor, but I've always appreciated your sewing details. (You have taught me so much.) Great compromise here!Lodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777295136016723298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-85605008727739197112020-12-29T09:24:40.673+00:002020-12-29T09:24:40.673+00:00fabulous trousers! Like you I find shopping for f...fabulous trousers! Like you I find shopping for fabrics online tricky, made an expensive disasterious buy - learnt to purchase or ask for samples now. Roo@clothscissorsthreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17835193885851418482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-38995435361092016002020-12-29T02:45:45.931+00:002020-12-29T02:45:45.931+00:00From a fellow costumer in Canada, I'm glad to ...From a fellow costumer in Canada, I'm glad to hear you were busy with work! I too struggle with trouser styles, and just resort to skinny jeans, or ankle length slim styles with boots. Sorry I don't have any style suggestions for you! I used to have a couple of pairs of cropped trousers with a cuff, worn with high boots. This was in the early 2000's but maybe we could bring it back. I really loved that look!Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473035267351382451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-48299092803359047432020-12-28T22:28:54.906+00:002020-12-28T22:28:54.906+00:00I don't wear pants very much, but it's sim...I don't wear pants very much, but it's simply because of the reasons you have listed here, bad fit, etc. But these trousers look incredible to me! I love the high waisted silhouette and the fabric you went with, I feel like you should be very proud of yourself!Kaileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com