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The Emporia => In the wardrobe => Topic started by: Silver Rose on August 03, 2022, 14:31:22 PM
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I cut out the trousers this morning and have used a contrast cotton lawn for the pocket and the waist facing. I used good old favourite McCalls 6901 but I prefer a centre back zip to a fly front and waist facing rather than a waistband.
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I need to get some grey thread but I have probably got a suitable zip somewhere.
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I always like to choose a nice fabric for the pocket bags and waistband facing even though no one else can see it :)
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@Silver Rose You have great taste in fabric, can't wait to see the finished trousers
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Did a little bit before Jo came to pamper my feet. I have tailor tacked the darts and pined them and the front and back seams now I need some suitable thread and grey bias binding to finish off the facings so a trip to Franklins in town. Franklins in Ipswich are moving to larger premises a bit further down the main shopping street, they could really do with more space, this move should happen at the end of September, the Colchester shop is much bigger, I used to spend ages looking in there.
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The fabric looks lovely, is it stretchy?
Thinking about your zip, I've never had a pair of trousers with a back zip, I never even knew it was a thing.
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@Bodgeitandscarper Not a child of the sixties then?
After I posted, I realised it was more of the 50s. Oh dear.
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@Bodgeitandscarper the needlecord has 1% elastane so a little bit of stretch, I prefer a centre back zip in skirts or trousers because I like a smooth front. You are right @toileandtrouble I can remember being given a pair of red 'pedal pushers' trousers with a back zip when I was a teenager in the late 1950s, just like a teenaged film star, pony tail hair do as well. After watching an early GBSB programme I'd probably make a mess of a zip fly as some of the contestants did :D
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@Bodgeitandscarper Not a child of the sixties then?
After I posted, I realised it was more of the 50s. Oh dear.
Don't worry, I made back zip trousers fro myself in the 70s :)
I like them much better and was thinking of doing them like that now.
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Do you use an invisible zip? I was watching a YouTube video last night and the vlogger mentioned she didn’t use them in trousers as they weren’t strong enough. I personally prefer a side zip but my waist isn’t that much smaller than my hips so a fairly straight run.
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I use a ordinary zip, i have never put in an invisible zip :scream:, my jumpers cover up any zips ;) if the they should be less than perfect :laughing:
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I prefer back zips too, well most of the time anyhow. I think for me they look much nicer when you've got a bit of a tummy, however they are a pain if I've been hanging on and hanging on for the loo :scream:, you can't see the zip lock and have to feel for it :laughing:
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My issue is that I have enough of a bit of a tummy, particularly when bloated, and not enough of a bum for trousers to not stay up without some sort of a belt, which doesn't work with either a side or rear zip. Then again, my bit of a tummy includes a fair bit of loose skin, which shows through anything smooth at the front. Bulky clutter like zips and pockets covers it all up, nicely.
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The trousers are going to be lovely @Silver Rose .
I always do a back zip - always invisible and I haven't broken one yet - so that the front is smooth and, because I have short arms, I have a problem reaching far enough round to do up a side zip.
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I really ought to have a go at an invisible zip, I'll look out for some YouTube demos.
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@Silver Rose - have a look at the Kenneth D King one. You will need a haemostat which you can get on Ebay for £2-3. This is the method I always use and I have found it foolproof.
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Many thanks @Greybird a haemostat ? Intriguing, do I need to scrub up? :laughing:
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Can’t be without a haemostat in my sewing room! I’m greedy, I’ve got 3 in different sizes! :)
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Made a little more progress.
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Nice bags!
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The pockets are in, pressed and top stitched, the zip is done, I was sewing with the patio doors open for the paltry breeze, while the iron was out I finished ironing some T shirts so now I have finished for the day.
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Tacked the leg seams and tried the trousers on, a good fit so proper sewing tomorrow.
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Gosh, @Silver Rose you are on a roll! Look forward to seeing the photos when you are able xx
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Sewed the leg seams, checked for fit, I've tacked the waist facing ready to sew tomorrow.
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Getting towards the end now, finish off the waist facing and do the hems, hope to do that today.
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I'm looking forward to seeing the finished article. The fabrics you are using look beautiful together.
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I forgot to post that I have finished them, I'll wear them for a photo when it is cooler.