Still with me after that break? Sewing has been a little on the slow side, and most of it has been for the girls, which means that photos are few and far between! I haven’t anything earth shattering to show you, and still haven’t sorted that post for the Terra Pants. Why? Well – I’m not convinced that they were right for me. Looking back at the photos and knowing how I feel when wearing them, the shape just isn’t me. So instead I thought I’d play things safe, and reverted to a favourite pattern of mine, the Teddy Designer Pants from Style Arc.
This is version number 6! I had a length of viscose linen in the stash that I’d bought from Rainbow Fabrics Kilburn last summer, is was a beigey-ivory colour that I knew wasn’t going to stay that way! It was instantly dyed Pewter Grey, but then found itself back in the stash. I had bought another piece of the viscose linen in rust and made a Zadie Jumpsuit with it, only to discover that it was too heavy and had too much drape to be a jumpsuit. That garment is still waiting for me to take the top of and turn the whole thing into something more suitable. So I was concerned that the fabric was too drapey and needed to be sure I’d got the right pattern next time.
In the end I decided on the Teddy Pants because the drape would be fine and I could interface the waistband sufficiently to control any movement there. It was a good choice! I made the 12 with only a leg length adjustment that I’d made way back when I made the first pair. I have also already adjusted the inseam pockets to be caught into the waistband – otherwise they flap around and drive me nuts. I have fancy pockets in these, using up scraps of Liberty to reduce bulk and make it easier to iron!
There isn’t much to say about these, they’re so comfy to wear and I love the relaxed fit and big pleat. They will not be my last pair. Not something I can say about those poor Terra Pants…
THE COMPULSIVE SEAMSTRESS 
Yes am to still following and reading !! As always your makes are perfect and the colour is lovely. You are definitely someone I hope to aspire to !!
I do have a question what brand dye did you use ??
Thanks Lily! I used Dylon Pewter Grey, just threw it all into the washing machine!
Yes, also still here! And I’ve got another question about dyeing – is the tub of your washing machine all metal? Or some version of plastic? I’d love to do some of my things, but — being a renter — daren’t do anything to stain that tub! Delighted to see you again!
Hi Del! Yes, it’s metal. I yse machine dye often, and there’s no longlasting staining to the seals or anything.
Thank you, Anne! Good news indeed! 😉
What great trousers!
Pants look fabulous!