I have wanted to make the sailor pants since last year…Do you like this sort
of pants? Do you think you could sew this
without sewing instruction?(I don’t have one but it quite similar to new Kasia skirt) I uploaded the pattern. With these pattern pieces, you can converse any shorts/pants that has no pleat in the front into sailor pants. I tried
the Nichola, and it went great!
very stretchy cotton mix lycra, perhaps the worst choice of all.
Pattern book that burdastyle sent me (
I will get the name later.
Mrs.Stylebook Magazine # 145
Project of the Week
Perfect for Autumn days we’ve created a cardigan with a flowing, extended lapel.
Project of the Week!
This week: The male counterpart to the Louisa vest
Member Project of the Week
A dress made from cotton batik with traditional Javanese pattern called ‘Kawung’
Technique of the week
Learn how to alter a basic bodice into a "leaf" pleated bodice
Blast From the Past
Nothing better than a handsome fellow in a well fitting suit.
Jan 20, 2009, 09.12 PMby staticfax
My husbands a sailor and though he hates his dress blues (there are quite a lot of buttons to undo to go to the bathroom) they sure do make his butt look so cute! also the number of buttons is actually significant (13 I think) but he mentioned it to me when I asked why so many buttons. I so don’t remember what he said.
May 6, 2008, 09.32 AMby VioletbyWil
These are adorable and you did a really great job. I’ve been looking for a good quasi authentic sailor pants pattern for a while because I’ve lacked the gumption to do one myself and I couldn’t quite wrap my head around the whole button front idea. So thanks so much. Love the lace up back too. You got skills girl !!!
May 4, 2008, 05.33 AMby Miss-G
You are so very clever. I love the details – the top stitching, the leather lacing, the contrasting trim.
May 3, 2008, 10.51 AMby tarynkay
yes, please! i would LOVE a how-to/pattern for this.
May 3, 2008, 04.37 AMby olar
Wow!! You amaze me.These pants would be also great made cropped pants in black or white.
May 3, 2008, 01.48 AMby lauriana
I’m not 100% sure I would like this sailor closure for myself, but I find myself once again in awe of your skills. It looks just perfect and I love the contrast trim on the inside.
May 2, 2008, 05.54 PMby kallers
Very cute. Another amazing creation, JJ. I love the leather lacing in the back. I’d love a pattern or how-to for this.