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Independent pattern companies

Elnnina

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #60 on: September 12, 2019, 15:11:12 PM »
My apologies Wrenkins, it was the wrong word to use, however these seams can look good on younger lasses.  I agree with you your photo shows this seaming off well.  It is a pain having a well endowed bust, and I am sure that sooner or later we can all solve this for you.  Just don't go giving up.

wrenkins

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #61 on: September 12, 2019, 15:44:55 PM »
It's a blinkin' nightmare. I range between Nora Batty and a porn star if I'm not careful what I wear. I live in overshirts. 0_0
I once bought a tea dress when they were the whole go and my mum said I looked like Auntie Nellie. (Auntie Nellie died in 1968 and wore giant flowery pinnies.)  :o
Harbouring resentment is like swallowing poison and waiting for the other person to die!

Tamnymore

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #62 on: September 12, 2019, 16:17:49 PM »
@wrenkins I'm very impressed that you can do porn star or Nora Batty - I just channel Nora Batty.  :S
'One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.' Oscar Wilde

Sewot

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #63 on: August 07, 2020, 11:42:46 AM »
I have not had much luck with cutting my own patterns for pants/ trousers so came across this pattern by Elbe Textiles.
It is for a pair of " Freemantle Pants".
The pants are unisex.
The pattern is down loadable and comes with comprehensive instructions.
I had the copy shop print off the pattern in full size and the instructions on A4 bound in book form.
The size range is enormous.
It is easy to understand and work out your size.
The waist is elasticated with draw string.
The model on their website is a mature bearded male wearing a long black shirt outside the pants which are also black in shade.
I think he looks really cool and so pleased that this pattern making business has included the more mature person in their agenda.
It is hard to make a mistake.
If one could be made, then I'm the one to do it.
I have my fabric ( denim) laid out ready for cutting.
I hope you will be able to find what I am describing as these are for boys and girls!!!


BrendaP

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #64 on: August 07, 2020, 20:59:38 PM »
Hmmm!  I'm not sure that unisex trousers/pants will really work!  Men's hips are much straighter than ladies' hips.
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Though having said that over the last few months I've sewn a couple of dozen sets of unisex scrub trousers - which fit where they touch and rely on the drawstring to hold them up!  One thing I did wonder about though was the lack of a front fly opening.  OK for ladies, but I'm not so sure about the men.

I am also wary that all the photos show the trousers being worn with overshirts.  This sort of error is common amongst indi pattern designers.  There is one on a lady which just about shows the waistband, and there is one where the trousers are being held - and the two waistband finishes look quite different.
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Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Sewot

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #65 on: August 07, 2020, 22:13:20 PM »
Hmmm!  I'm not sure that unisex trousers/pants will really work!  Men's hips are much straighter than ladies' hips.
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Though having said that over the last few months I've sewn a couple of dozen sets of unisex scrub trousers - which fit where they touch and rely on the drawstring to hold them up!  One thing I did wonder about though was the lack of a front fly opening.  OK for ladies, but I'm not so sure about the men.

I am also wary that all the photos show the trousers being worn with overshirts.  This sort of error is common amongst indi pattern designers.  There is one on a lady which just about shows the waistband, and there is one where the trousers are being held - and the two waistband finishes look quite different.
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Do you have any suggestions for a pattern of this style that will work for a male?

BrendaP

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #66 on: August 09, 2020, 00:16:36 AM »
Nearly all of the drawstring trousers seem to be described as Unisex, so I guess it's down to how well the pattern fits you, and how loose or fitted you want them to be.

KwikSew 3663
is described as men's trousers.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Morgan

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #67 on: October 27, 2020, 15:32:02 PM »
Take a look at Ellie and Mac Patterns.
Download PDF patterns
Several for larger bodies
Bundle packs available for capsule wardrobes or me + mini me versions.
(End October half price sale just now). 


Treated myself to 4 patterns for less than £15  (would have been rude not to)
Looking forward to making the Transformer Hoodie and the Cuddle Tunic




Morgan


Ellabella

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #69 on: December 02, 2020, 10:19:02 AM »
Thanks @Morgan just downloaded several Ellie & Mack. 0_0

annieeg

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #70 on: March 04, 2021, 16:52:36 PM »

Ellabella

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #71 on: March 04, 2021, 20:44:03 PM »
Can I suggest https://sinclairpatterns.com/

They are mainly for knits and of the tee shirt/ sweatshirt variety but I have made several recently and have been very pleased with the drafting and the fit.

At the moment I'm living in jeans and knit pants and their various tops provide something a little more interesting than the normal sweatshirt.

The only pattern I haven't liked was the Kiki Briefs.

Tamnymore

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #72 on: March 04, 2021, 21:13:35 PM »
And if you do buy a pdf pattern from an indie company in A0 format I definitely recommend Patternsy for printing. £2.50 per page (a Stylearc pattern is usually 2 pages). They are good at interpreting my obscure instructions and the pattern arrives the next day on nice strong tissue paper. Patterns that are only on A4 work out more expensive to print (though they can reconstruct a set of A4s onto one big page I believe) but definitely worth it for large page pdfs.
'One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.' Oscar Wilde

sewmuchmore

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #73 on: March 06, 2021, 19:31:21 PM »
Some more indie patterns.
only one at moment but there is a list of website shops that sell ethical fabric.
one for the young and slim 
another one
anti trim pdf's
sew to grow
good selection of kids as well as adult patterns
It's not easy being this perfekt

Janet

UttaRetch

Re: Independent pattern companies
« Reply #74 on: March 07, 2021, 08:56:29 AM »
The Sew love jumpsuit is lovely.