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Sewing high-waisted trousers in smooth serge wool twill from 1970’s Vogue 1275 pattern
Dressmaking, Summer, Style Frances Lawrence 11/03/2024 Dressmaking, Summer, Style Frances Lawrence 11/03/2024

Sewing high-waisted trousers in smooth serge wool twill from 1970’s Vogue 1275 pattern

Working with a 1970’s Vogue Basic Design pattern, sewing a pair of single pleated trousers in serge wool twill. Details on total make time, adjustments, seam finishes, and lessons learnt.

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Sewing ultra wide leg flat-front trousers in black single wool crepe from Burda 6966
Dressmaking, Style, Winter Frances Lawrence 23/08/2023 Dressmaking, Style, Winter Frances Lawrence 23/08/2023

Sewing ultra wide leg flat-front trousers in black single wool crepe from Burda 6966

The simplicity, elegance and sophistication of sewing ultra-wide leg flat-front trousers in single wool crepe. Lessons learnt and pattern additions.

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Sewing a high-waisted trousers in sage green twill from a 1970’s  Vogue 1275 pattern
Dressmaking, Spring, Style Frances Lawrence 23/09/2021 Dressmaking, Spring, Style Frances Lawrence 23/09/2021

Sewing a high-waisted trousers in sage green twill from a 1970’s Vogue 1275 pattern

A high-waist wide-leg trouser made from sage green cotton twill from a 1970’s pattern. Journal of my total make time, lessons learnt and pattern adjustments.

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Sewing high-waisted trousers in linen-rayon blend from 1970’s Vogue 1275 pattern
Dressmaking, Summer, Style Frances Lawrence 01/04/2021 Dressmaking, Summer, Style Frances Lawrence 01/04/2021

Sewing high-waisted trousers in linen-rayon blend from 1970’s Vogue 1275 pattern

Working with a 1970’s Vogue Basic Design pattern, sewing a pair of single pleated trousers in rayon. Details on total make time, adjustments, seam finishes, and lessons learnt.

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