Do you ever wonder if you should reuse a pattern again that worked for you when you were a different size? That's what I did for this month's Minerva Crafts project with Burda 7746 in a poly/viscose/wool blend fabric.When I first made this pattern, I trialed it and then made it 2 more pairs of trousers. … Continue reading Revisiting Burda 7746 trousers
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At work
MMM13 days 14-16 were work days and it's cooler here so the jackets come out to play.Jeanne and Megan took these photos for me. Day 14: Me-made Jacket made a long time ago and was too long so I cut it shorter.Me-made Shirt: butterick 4985.Me-made Skirt Aline skirt not blogged. The bias trim was added … Continue reading At work
Weekend version
This is the final lined trousers for winter. This is a weekend version and I bought this fabric from Pitt Trading to play with plaid. Luckily this fabric is over painted (distressed) so these trousers are more for weekend wear.I love the Jalie scarf collar top.The fabric is extremely stiff so I've cut more out … Continue reading Weekend version
Lovin’ lined trousers – Burda 7746
So now I have a cotton navy trousers that are lined and will be better for general office wear. The fabric is from Pitt Trading and I've used sunsilky lining. Thanks to Sheila ctk for the hook and eye kits I've used on these trousers. I won these through a giveway she ran earlier this year. … Continue reading Lovin’ lined trousers – Burda 7746
Nature strip
20 metres down the block is a bit of nature, so that's where today's MMM12 pic was taken.Jacket: Simplicity 4698. I've reviewed this in pink.Top: McCalls 8777. I no longer use a neckline facing. I turn the neck edge over and finish it with a straight stitch.Pants: Burda 7746. I have to make 2 more … Continue reading Nature strip
Burda 7746 – workwear
Burda has edgier styles than BMV patterns; I like these pockets on this style; and I need work pants that fit well at the back. This pair will be part of my one pattern, one week challenge. I love the style and I have a couple of fabrics in my stash that will be great for work … Continue reading Burda 7746 – workwear
