I found a pair of M&S linen cropped trousers in a charity shop last weekend for just £3. Unfortunately they were a size too big. So while the TV is occupied with some football match, I’ve taken each leg in by 4” and the waist in by 2”.
I unpicked the waistband, took 2” off the centre back yoke seam and resized the waistband by adding a centre back seam, which the belt carrier hides.
Now to find some more sewing for the second half.