Got little labels for fun!
My last proper post was about Climbing the sewing mountain and making a lovely (if I do say so myself) pair of Thurlow shorts. I then got obsessed with the idea to also make the long version in the same fabric, as currently my favourite pair of trousers is a RTW pair from Long Tall Sally out of a similar fabric and they are so comfy. (I also wanted to practice before using my precious denim 
) This is a little tale of ups and downs and not perfect trousers but as Sew Busy Lizzy put it: Celebrating little moments of joy while making these.
Being nearly 6 foot tall I had to first alter the pattern. Luckily there is a slash line indicated already and I simply added 3 inches (I like having a 36 inch inside leg seam) and taped the trouser leg pattern pieces back together. Phew first slash adjustment made! Check! – I am currently in the part where rollercoaster cart goes up slowly – smiling but a little nervous.
Then I continued to sew along slowly and took great care again with the welt, which kinda both turned out like the worse one on the shorts. – The rollercoaster has started a steep downhill ride and I am screaming.
stupid welts lol
I sighed and swore lots but continued. My next challenge was the fly. This went sooooo well on the Thurlow shorts that I had ounces of confidence, but I had a mental block and it went a little wonky. – The rollercoaster is doing those quick up and down bumps that make your tummy lurch and it makes me giggle hysterically.
Wonky fly
Next up is the waistband. It went sort of smooth, although a little bit of ripping was needed as my fabric ended up fraying in a random place. – The rollercaoster went round a sharp curve, which end up making you feel like you fall out but you don’t.
Fronts with waistband ruffle on the left
Trying on. After basting the back seam the welt pockets were really wonky. I sort of made this better with some seam ripping on the waistband again and realigned the pieces. But lots of swearing occurred. – Being so close to completion this was like a loop – you go forwards, upside, sort of backwards and then go again.
Back – the line across is the pocket from the welt pocket – has this happened to others?
With that fixed, only the hemming to do and tadaaa it was done! 
My bum is still a bit wonky but I cant wait to wear them! Maybe this is a perfect excuse to make something like Roxanne View B (no sleeve version) to cover up the wonky bum! But first for your viewing pleasure some more pictures below.
Ta daa!! Still love them though! Nobody is perfect!
Sideview
front view – I do love how slim they make my legs look!
Another back one
Masuka helped me pick some pictures!
These look great! I bet you will get quite a bit of wear from them.
I hope so! Especially once the UK summer disappears again. But wearing the shorts version right now while its hot! win win! And thank you!
I don’t think the welt pockets are like the worst of the first shorts, they are much, much better
The fly … it just takes some practice, and maybe trying out different methods to do it.
The trousers turned out great, methinks, and you should be proud of your accomplishment!
thank you!
yeah it is all practice and I remember doing a sewalong where different ways of inserting sleeves were represented and it was like a lightbulb moment! haha! But I think overall I am happy! I sewed some cake! Now going to cut out some icing as a treat! hehehe! 
Now I have stopped giggling, good on you! At least no barf bag was required on the rollercoaster LOL.
Did you really swear that much?
Love the fabric and I’m most jealous of your height. Can you send me three inches?
hehe! glad it provided some sunday giggles!
Yeah I swear quite easily. When I drive it is very bad! lol! Think I get that from my dad. lol. I would love to send 3 inches your way! Then I could finally wear those little heels out and not make my boyfriend feel super short! hahaha!
Wow, I can’t believe you made pants! they turned out great! Pants intimidate me, although one day I will make up the Colette Clover (I have the pattern in my stash! And fabric, lol).
and I love your sewing labels! A good reminder to me that I need to get my own printed sometime.
I was pointed to the label website by a friend and just couldnt resist! it was so simple and fast!
And it is a bit of fun! 
Yeah I was scared by making them but the instructions are great and the internet has so much advice too!
I would love to attempt the clover too! It looks really classy and there are loads of different pockets to download on the colette blog too!
Oh and yes! do get some printed! Makes you feel like a proper designer label! hehe!
These look really good! I think the silhouette is perfect on you and with pants that’s what is most important. And btw your crooked behind is much less noticeable than mine! crooked booties unite!
hehehe! crooked booties unite indeed!
I am not sure if some of it is my bum anyway as I always think one side is bigger than the other! lol!
I managed to fix the crookedness a little but raising one side. Then first it was the other way around and I undid the basting and adjusted and thats the best I can do! hehe! I just got some needles to make denim ones too! yay!
woooo awesome!!! Can’t wait to get my hands on something of the Punkmik collection! lol
hehehe!
who knows! maybe one day you can walk for my collection considering we are similar body types! 
And keep the samples of course 
wow they look great! I don’t think anybody would notice the problems you’ve pointed out with you pointing them out!
Aww thank you! I decided to wear them out already today!
Realised they are a bit too long now even after doing a generous hem! haha!
The fit is really nice! Congrats! Are you going to make more?
Thank you! I am thinking of making a denim version at some point. I have quite a bit of denim for some skirts and trousers would be good and useful to make out of them too!
I think you did really well. You should be proud of them.
aww Thank you!
That is really nice of you to say!
Wow, I think they turned out fabulously! And the more you practice these techniques the less you can attribute your successes to “luck” or “fluke”! ^___^ The best part is that they fit you REALLY well, and are so incredibly flattering – you should wear these with pride!
And I am jealous of your teeny tiny waist! LOL
Love your custom labels btw… I ordered some too and cannot WAIT to start plunking them in everything !! LOL
Oh thank you so much!
I am sure the waist is an illusion from the camera angle as I was shocked! haha!
Thanks I do feel good in them and wore them to work today over my favorite RTW jeans!
Custom labels are great fun! Cant wait for mine to run out to get different ones! Still got a few items to sew though! hehe!
At least you’re making progressing and you can wear them too! I think they look just fine! Wear them with pride my dear and think more to come…we all did at some point!
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