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Sewing pattern for trousers

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Tanguango · 26/09/2023 16:35

I've been looking for new work clothing as I'm hoping to be back in the office a couple of times a week from January. I've been working from home since 2020 and I no longer have any smart clothing for the bottom half of my body. I've been Pintresting and it seems that my style could basically be described as a somewhat feminine version of the Peaky Blinders suits! I love tailored trousers, waistcoats etc. Obviously this is not an especially easy-to-find style, and I'm really fussy about the quality of materials and the ethics of production, so I've decided to make it myself. I am competent at sewing but it's been a few years (15 ish - now I feel old!) since I was sewing semi-professionally. I don't even know where to look for patterns anymore. Is there a sewing pattern equivalent of Ravelry? I want a pattern for trousers like these: https://femkit.de/collections/rocke-hosen/products/femkit-taillenhose-b-o-n-n-y-1 and ideally I'd like to avoid having to make the pattern myself. I also love the waistcoats so I'm going to have a go at making a matching set. Any suggestions for where I can buy ready-made patterns from?

FEMKIT Taillenhose B.O.N.N.Y

Details Taillierte Hose mit weitem Bein. Die Hose mit hohem Taillenbund wird mit Reißverschluss und stoffbezogenen Knöpfen geschlossen. Rückwärtige Paspeltaschen zaubern eine schlanke Silhouette. Hoher Taillenbund mit Bundhöhe: 11,5 cm Reißverschluss u...

https://femkit.de/collections/rocke-hosen/products/femkit-taillenhose-b-o-n-n-y-1

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botemp · 26/09/2023 17:04

You could adjust this pattern to resemble the ones you linked.

For a waistcoat I'd suggest drafting by instructions with your own measurements. Nicole Randolph has done some waistcoats on her YouTube channel in this way, you'll get a much nicer fit than with a commercial pattern.

#4004 1940s Empire Waist Trousers

Katharine Hepburn herself probably wore these very trousers. This 1940s pattern is for the quintessential wide leg trouser with a high waist. In 9 sizes.

https://www.decadesofstyle.com/products/4004-1940s-empire-waist-trousers

Slacktacular · 26/09/2023 17:19

Try The Foldline as a good place to see patterns from variety of ‘big 4’ and smaller independent designers. Off the top of my head Merchant and Mills have a lovely masculine tailored women’s trouser pattern. Not quite what you’ve linked to but a similar vibe

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