Ruby Sailor Trousers!

Added Mar 11, 2010

by zozowahine

Brighton, United...

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I’m know I’m not the first to make the Ruby shorts pattern into full trousers, and if anyone is tempted Ito try, ’d recommend it. It was easy to do, I just traced the shorts pieces and drafted on longer legs. The shape of the shorts pattern kind of makes wide legged trousers the only option without a fair bit of re-drafting, but that was the look I was after as I had a sailor vibe in mind.

I made them as I didn’t have enough trousers options to see me through my Me-Made-March challenge in which I am only wearing clothing I have made myself (excluding bras, socks and tights). These trousers have more or less become my jeans replacement.

More on these trousers and other biz on my blog: http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/

Material Notes

Navy twill with a bit of stretch. Vintage pearl buttons from my stash.

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Pants
Material
Blends

8 Comments

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    Mar 24, 2010, 08.25 PMby threadsquare

    These are great! I am not into shorts, but I am so into sailor pants. My fav trousers ever were Navy-issue, complete with the sailor’s name written onto the tag. Totally wore them out and left them behind on a year abroad. I am definitely going to have to make these!

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    Mar 18, 2010, 11.54 PMby queenorivers

    so gorgeous! They’re amazing! I love them! Might do the same thing they’re soo nice

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    Mar 14, 2010, 12.02 PMby almatinka

    Great pants! Love the fabric!

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    Mar 12, 2010, 10.31 AMby janetheclerk

    i love the buttons at the side look, and yes, infinitely easier than messing around with a fly. i’m aiming to make some 1950s swing pants, which have a similar look to them.

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      Mar 12, 2010, 12.04 PMby zozowahine

      Oooh, please send me the link to your swing pants when you make them so that they don’t pass me by!

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    Mar 12, 2010, 08.56 AMby janul

    Love these!

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    Mar 12, 2010, 12.18 AMby mo-mo-sew-sew

    wow what an ambitious commitment to wear only self-made clothing!!! once again, i love what you’ve made. i’d live in these and your jeggings if i could only muster up the time and skill to make some for myself!!!

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    • Madmen_me_thumb

      Mar 12, 2010, 09.03 AMby zozowahine

      Thanks so much for your comment. Funnily enough, I more or less AM living in these and my jeggings! The Ruby shorts/trousers was a relatively quick project as you don’t have to mess around with a fly front, I recommend it a lot. All the best

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    Mar 12, 2010, 12.05 AMby wzrdreams

    Love it. I love everything nautical…. especially now that spring is around the corner. I think this is a fabulous twist on a darling BS pattern. Good job.

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    Mar 11, 2010, 10.37 PMby hyunjoo

    Very nice job! I will have to give this pattern a shot!

    I love the material and buttons!

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