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McCalls 6901 Trousers

Silver Rose

McCalls 6901 Trousers
« on: August 09, 2019, 14:14:23 PM »
I cut out the trousers yesterday using the houndstooth check, today I have sewn the darts in the front and back also the seams,  now I must find a suitable zip. I've got enough light brown satin bias binding for the waist facing.
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Silver Rose

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2019, 08:13:57 AM »
I found a zip and that is now sewn into the centre back, the front pockets are almost fnished and I have to hand finish the satin bias binding on the waist facing, as it is a calmer day than yesterday I'll sit in the garden and do that.
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aprilla

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2019, 16:00:26 PM »
They sound fabulous, I love the thought of houndstooth check pants. What kind of leg are you doing?
I made a plaid pair once upon a time (also a faced waist, back zip) and gave them a little flare. I  loved them but no way fit in them anymore LOL ... I wonder what I did with that pattern???

Silver Rose

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2019, 16:44:11 PM »
I prefer slim straight-legged trousers and adjust the pattern. It is an easy make. I've made 4 pairs and am comfortable with this pattern now and I like the pockets. I haven't done any sewing today - more tomorrow.
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aprilla

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2019, 23:44:00 PM »
It's great to have a go to pattern for trousers. My makes no longer fit and I'm working up the courage to make the adjustments my waistline is demanding  :P

Silver Rose

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2019, 15:04:26 PM »
Made good progress today, just the waist facing and hems to do. Pleased with the fit.
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Silver Rose

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2019, 15:53:42 PM »
Finished! Just need to press the hems.
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aprilla

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2019, 21:22:41 PM »

wrenkins

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2019, 21:58:20 PM »
Let's have a look then.....  8)
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Nevis5

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2019, 04:52:51 AM »
They sound great, @Silver Rose  !  I like houndstooth too.  I have a gorgeous piece of fine Prince of Wales plaid which I periodically look at and wonder about making into trousers.  And then have a wobble and put it back in the cupboard  :S

Are you able/willing to take a photo?  It would be lovely to see them x

Silver Rose

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2019, 06:50:07 AM »
Thanks everyone, I'll wait for my friend to take a photo at the weekend, the pics I take of myself wearing clothes are not very successful, taking a photo of them hanging up is not quite so good - like this one I took before the waist facing was added.
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Silver Rose

Re: McCalls 6901 Trousers
« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2019, 07:34:19 AM »
 All done and wore them yesterday, it was a bit warm in the sunshine for them really but I put them on for the photoshoot ;) and then had a walk around East Bergholt which  was very busy with tourists. The trousers still need a good press, the fit is not as good as I thought.
           
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