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Title: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 03, 2022, 14:31:22 PM
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.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Ploshkin on August 03, 2022, 14:46:20 PM
I always like to choose a nice fabric for the pocket bags and waistband facing even though no one else can see it  :)
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Diane on August 03, 2022, 18:27:37 PM
@Silver Rose You have great taste in fabric, can't wait to see the finished trousers
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 04, 2022, 16:52:56 PM
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.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on August 05, 2022, 09:35:19 AM
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. 
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: toileandtrouble on August 05, 2022, 09:57:11 AM
@Bodgeitandscarper Not a child of the sixties then?
After I posted, I realised it was more of the 50s. Oh dear.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 05, 2022, 10:41:53 AM
@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
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: LeilaMay on August 05, 2022, 14:02:16 PM
@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.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Puzzler on August 05, 2022, 14:34:03 PM
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.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 05, 2022, 15:43:05 PM
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:
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Surest1tch on August 05, 2022, 18:27:47 PM
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:
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Ouryve on August 05, 2022, 19:39:43 PM
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.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Greybird on August 06, 2022, 09:34:57 AM
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.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 06, 2022, 09:38:08 AM
I really ought to have a go at an invisible zip, I'll look out for some YouTube demos.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Greybird on August 06, 2022, 09:56:42 AM
@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.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 06, 2022, 10:31:47 AM
Many thanks @Greybird  a haemostat ? Intriguing, do I need to scrub up? :laughing:
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Ohsewsimple on August 06, 2022, 15:51:54 PM
Can’t be without a haemostat in my sewing room!   I’m greedy, I’ve got 3 in different sizes! :)
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 11, 2022, 15:46:37 PM
Made a little more progress.
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Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Ellabella on August 11, 2022, 16:26:10 PM
Nice bags!
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 12, 2022, 15:19:03 PM
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.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 14, 2022, 15:21:02 PM
Tacked the leg seams and tried the trousers on, a good fit so proper sewing tomorrow.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Nevis5 on August 15, 2022, 07:41:58 AM
Gosh, @Silver Rose  you are on a roll!  Look forward to seeing the photos when you are able xx
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 15, 2022, 17:00:47 PM
Sewed the leg seams,  checked for fit, I've tacked the waist facing ready to sew tomorrow.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on August 18, 2022, 11:25:04 AM
Getting towards the end now, finish off the waist facing and do the hems, hope to do that today.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Ouryve on August 18, 2022, 15:35:00 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished article. The fabrics you are using look beautiful together.
Title: Re: Grey needlecord trousers
Post by: Silver Rose on September 03, 2022, 07:09:06 AM
I forgot to post that I have finished them, I'll wear them for a photo when it is cooler.