Stitch and bitch #7. Hanging by a thread

This book

Feeling a bit grumpy. Ordered some trousers online which I won't be receiving as they are apparently out of stock even though they were showing as in stock when I ordered them..... So now I'm hunting for a pattern for a pair of 'pull on' (definitely no zip) trousers with either a straight or tapered leg. (Being a lot bit round and quite short the wide leg patterns I have seen are a no no!) I will not be defeated......

Sewing Bee was tense this evening but I enjoyed it immensely, the right person won and my goodness the final transforming dress was amazing.....

I've been after that book but it's ££ (and not a tenner!)

I'd slash and spread to add the flare evenly so you don't get sticky out bits.

Yes I think the slash and spread is how that page in the book is saying.I can’t remember how much it was - I bought it a few years ago from eBay I think, it’s a new one - presumably someone else bought it with enthusiasm like me…..
Its very complicated - think it’s for students doing pattern cutting degrees! I’ve looked around for courses but none anywhere in the south, I’d have to go to London. I’m determined to have a go at teaching myself though.
Book may end up back on eBay!

Can you post a pic of the trousers wot you would have won. I've a few ideas in my head but want to check I'm thinking of the right kind of style.

Pietra pants and Acajou pants are both pull on and tapered (my kind of pattern!)

@pastabest something along these lines - I've seen them on a 'curve' model and the shape still looks good. (I'm very good at hiding my round bits so the leg shape is the most important part.

@PickAChew - thank you! Checking them out now (I'm meant to be sleeping....)

@SleepingisanArt

Have a look at Sinclair’s Poppy Pants. They come in different height variations so fitting is a bit easier and they are a straightforward sew.
It’s my go to trouser pattern - I’ve made 4 pairs in the long style, one cropped and a wearable toile pair of shorts

@NutellaEllaElla if the fabric is already fraying l wonder whether you need to overlock the edges without trimming and then bind. Canvas fabrics seem to be determined to return to individual thread state!

@SleepingisanArt have a look at Love Notions, I’m sure they do what you’re looking for. Allegros maybe? I can’t remember the name!

SleepingisanArt - I have made these for my daughter a couple of times , look nice on , and you use stretch , which is also forgiving :)

I think I get it, if you overlock it without trimming off any excess, you can then cover up the fugly overlocked bit of the seam with binding. A bit like this https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2010/09/bound-seams.html

Thank you everyone for your suggestions! I'm a Libran so off to spend ages trying to make a decision (or I'll just get them all!!)

It must be my lucky day. I gambled on the bobbin thread lasting and it did.

Quick, buy a lottery ticket.

@NutellaEllaElla wot @kittykarate said!

I find it helps with fabrics which are determined to fray and return to their component threads.

2 new indie patterns released this week that both look great.

Waves & Wild Jupiter leggings. Yes, we’ve probably all got leggings patterns, but this one looks better than the freebie I had, lots of options with more measuring points to give a better fit. No affliction, just love W&W, they got me sewing! Bought this morning, printed already, about to tape and then trace!

Sinclair Patterns Whisper boy shorts - they also look great and am very tempted!

Those Waves and Wild leggings look good - I have a similar pattern from Jalie, but I can be a sucker for a pattern with a lot of fitting help.

Though I have a confession - I have played away and bought some clothing. Tikiboo had an outlet sale the other day, so I bought 2 pairs of leggings for £10 each. You can barely buy the decent lycra for that. Admittedly one pair has easter eggs on them, but you know, I have no shame.

I love Waves and Wild Patterns ( started buying them when it was MBJM ) . My grandson used to be clothed head to foot in them , and as a family we all have a lot of hoodies , t shirts , tunics , baby clothes etc . And I have made more of their sunhats for every age than I care to think about The instructions are excellent

@bookbook I’m very pro W&W as they got me sewing when they were MBJM with the Beachcomber.

Well the dress is finished apart from the hem. I’m not loving it 😥

The first one I made was lovely and swishy and drapey and this one, although much better made, just hangs and makes me look fat.

The fit across shoulders and high bust is spot on though so yay for that. I think I’m going to wash it first in case it softens any more and after that who knows? It looks truly awful with a belt.

@NutellaEllaElla as this is a bag I think you will be safe. I guess you won't be planning on washing it too often which is when the unravelling fairies really get to work.