Linen trousers mean summer time to me. I have said it before, and I will definitely be saying it again! When everyone else is reaching for skirts and shorts, I’m swanning about in my long, wide linen trousers. So here’s to true love, & making yet another pair of linen trousers – another version of one of my favourite ever Burda patterns, 116 from March 2004. I cannot even begin to tell you how many times I’ve used this pattern, in both summer and winter weight fabrics. The last one I made was this indigo and white pair in herringbone linen blend from Fabric Godmother last year.
So I thought I’d make another. This time I’ve got the most beautiful natural linen herringbone from Ditto Fabrics. The second I saw the fabric on the website I added 2 m to my basket. I didn’t even need to think about it. I might have added some other colours to my basket while I was at it. But that’s for another day.
The pattern was cut and made in a day, for me this pattern is so quick to make, even when making sure details line up properly. I love the shape of the hip yoke pockets and the way they intersect with the shaped back yoke. There is no waistband on these trousers, but for that, they fit beautifully at the low waist/high hip. This is the second of my makes for my Sew Seasonal Wardrobe and will oh so definitely be packed in my suitcase for our holiday next month.
Mr Compulsive and I will be spending 3 weeks in South Africa next month and I cannot wait! It’s been 5 years since our last visit and I am very keen to see friends and family again. My suitcase will be a bit empty going out, I’ll need the extra space for the return! Hopefully I’ll be making a few fabric purchases & I will be looking for more vintage atterns to add to my collection. I also hope we can find some mid-century modern goodies to bring back. Top on the list are glass and ceramics, but we’ll look at anything! Considering the last time we returned with a 1m tall African drum, and the time before we had a 2x3m rug over our shoulder, nothing is beyond the realms of impossibilities.
Is anyone else firing ahead on sewing for a yet to come summer/winter?
THE COMPULSIVE SEAMSTRESS 
What a fabulous outfit! Have pinned those linen trousers.
Thanks Lucie 🙂
Great pattern, Anne, and wonderful fabric – can understand why you grabbed it! Sending you advance best wishes for a wonderful trip next month! (And thank you for braving that weather for us!
lol, thank you! I had to take advantage of daughter no2 being around. Worth noting that she was dressed as for an expedition to the north pole!
Thank you for suffering for your art!
I am also a lover of wide legged trousers; they are so flattering! These are gorgeous and the colour is so versatile. I also really like that jacket – a perfect pairing. Looking forward to seeing your holiday purchases.
*rubs hands together* I can’t wait to go, but need to sew more stuff first! I hope I find good stuff..
Oooh…swanning is good. Very good! While you’re swanning, I’ll be swooning. These linen trousers are gorgeous! And technically…you’ve done a brilliant job!
Thank you Sue 🙂
Love linen!!!!!!!and LOL on the “cold as ^*)(*@(*” comment. I laughed!
Absolutely cannot go wrong with linen in the summer! In 2 degrees C on a March morning though, not so much!! 🙂
Those look very comfortable. I love the blue jacket too. They look so nice together!
So chic!!
this is the perfect pair of trousers. I’m so impressed by the fit and the drape … again … perfect!
Love your linen trousers, always so well made and stylish, I want to steal the blue jacket!
They’re going to be perfect for South Africa, and the colour will go with everything. Lovely stylish outfit. I’m just trying to put a few outfits together for next months trip to Portugal 🌞🌞🌞🌞