I guess the title says it all really!
Well, a little more detail wouldn’t hurt I suppose 😉 This is the latest and 10th thing in my #use12 mini capsule wardrobe that I proposed for myself at the beginning of the year.
I used Vogue 1693, an old Issey Miyake pattern that I’ve had for many many years, and am very sorry it’s not available any more since it’s completely unique and I think a real beauty too. I’ve made the trousers once before too, a navy blue pair. Although a few commenters, particularly my husband, ahem, did not think they were as wonderful as I did (!) I really liked them and ended up wearing them a lot! I personally thought they were all of chic, “interesting”, comfortable and flattering, a combination that doesn’t pop up all that often. Maybe they’re a little “80’s” but I am an 80’s child at heart still, no point in denying that. Also, all things fashionable do come around again at some point and I’m a believer that if you like something then it’s perfectly ok for you to wear it. ps, he did come around to them in the end!
For these ones I bought the same fabric from Spotlight that I’d used for my first pair since it worked out so well… a medium weight cotton twill, this time in a rich tobacco-chocolate colour. I actually bought the fabric about two years ago but did nothing further, probably since I was still wearing the navy blue pair quite a lot at the time and didn’t feel that desperate need for a new pair yet. And now the Time has Come!
The chocolate dress zip was already in my stash, it was a trifle too long but that’s not really a bother if you’re truly committed to using up the stash like I am right now! and the buttons are recycled off of an old pair of jeans that I made about ten years ago, these ones here actually. Yes, I finally bid those adieu just recently too… it takes me a long time to say goodbye to things sometimes! Also, thank you so much to lockdown me who devoted an entire afternoon to sorting through and neatly stringing together all of my unholy button stash into batches. T’was worth it!
Oh, I also made the little white T-shirt I’m wearing too… it’s a modified Closet Core patterns Nettie, as usual. I have often joked to myself that the last thing I need is another white top… but I was recently forced to throw out my previous small, short-sleeved white T-shirt because it really was disgracefully shabby from over-wearing… and I’ve really missed it! White cotton jersey was thrown my way by Mum just recently; actually quite a massive length of it, like enough to keep me and the whole family in white T-shirts for the rest of our lives, I think. Thank you Mum!
Video? why yes! … currently up on my youtube channel here:
I’ve probably said this before? but anyway, I am truly grateful to everyone who does watch my videos and leave a like and maybe even a comment or something.
I’m so excited that my little #use12 capsule wardrobe is nearly finished, and EXTREMELY excited to really get into it and style them all together for a little photoshoot when it is completely finished! I can’t wait to see how/if they go together as a complete set as well as I’ve been hoping!
I loved your first pair and love these too!! Most excellent! Enjoy!
They are beautiful
Beautiful trousers! I love it in the chocolate color. So happy to read that you are successfully staying on your goal of 12 planned garments! Very inspiring!
Love these pants and can’t wait to see the capsule wardrobe photo shoot. Have to say I miss the easy-listening background music on your videos…
Love love love your chocolate version of these trews. I made the pants and vest/blouse in pale lilac linen in 1988, to wear to an outside event in June in central North Carolina (in what was essentially a drained swamp, so very hot and muggy). I think you’d enjoy that sleeveless top, as well.
Dragged this pattern out of the Favorites and Fancies drawer to make the jacket last January. Plan to try it again this year, and fiddle it to make the thing reversible. I can maybe even insert pockets between the layers at the side seams, if I do only one pocket for each side of the coat … or open slots into a patch pocket on the reverse … hmmm.
It’s a keeper.
I would like to purchase those pants right out of your closet. They’re just what I’ve been searching for, and you made the pattern up beautifully. Droolworthy.
Thank you for reminding us of forgotten gems like Miyake’s Vogue patterns. I wish this one were still in print.
Actually, he’s not forgotten; his patterns are selling at high prices on ebay and Etsy. Which speaks well of the public’s appreciation for these designs.
Love them they are very flattering on you : )
VERY CHIC! I like that shade of brown, versatile, a great base beneath a blouse or t-shirt.
Your dog has a great tail.
Can I hire you to make me a pair of these???? I LOVE THEM!
I have one of those Issey Miyake patterns for a long coat that I made so long ago. I might need to dig it out and remake it. Those patterns would be worth reprinting, solely due to great style!
And your pants are awesome!!!
Gorgeous pants and very chic.
I can’t imagine anyone where I live wearing these pants – not even someone extremely skinny. They definitely would be fun to sew.