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Sewaholic Patterns: 1203 (Thurlow) thumbsup - Type:Pants    printable version
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Reviewed by:fern1knits
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Posted on:1/27/13 12:00 PM
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Pattern Rating:Great Wardrobe Builder
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Fabric:Wool Woven  [See other projects in this fabric]
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With roughly six months of sewing experience under my belt, I took on the challenge of making for myself a well-fitting pair of trousers. Since Tasia of Sewaholic Patterns and I seem to have very similar body proportions, I felt that the Thurlow Trousers would be a good fit for me. As a beginner sewer, this pattern was quite a challenge (particularly with the front fly and welt pockets), but I persevered through several muslins and finally made a few pairs of well-fitting trousers for myself, and I couldn't be happier with them. Now that I've customized the fit of the trousers exactly to my liking, I plan on making many many more pairs of Thurlows.

I've written more in detail about my trousers (with additional photos on my blog here and here.)


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Karla Kizer said...
I'm so glad you had success with this pattern. Pants are tough to fit for anyone, but a beginning sewist has to be really brave to tackle a fitted pattern. You've done a great job! One complaint...I went to your blog, and now I want some broccoli-cheddar soup....
1/27/13 12:14 PM
Kayseri said...
What lovely results. Well worth all the effort to get them fitting perfectly.
1/27/13 3:20 PM
Amanda.Claire said...
Great job! I just finished my Thurlows and I am liking this pattern.
1/27/13 5:57 PM
margy.64 said...
Wow, this is a fantastic result and you have only been sewing for 6 months. Congratulations.
1/27/13 10:49 PM
ChristmasHills said...
Good job. Regarding fit I have spent a great deal of time observing other people's pants lately and you know what? None of them fit without creases or poofiness either. Unless they are super stretchy skinny pants. I think you have achieved a very good fit indeed. Great job.
1/28/13 0:49 AM
Cosmotis said...
Great Thurlows! And your post reminds me to perfect the fit on mine... I'm one muslin in. Two to go? ;-)
1/28/13 7:04 PM
Levone said...
Great looking pants! I'm trying my best not to buy this pattern, however seeing all of the great versions of it is making it really hard.
2/3/13 10:36 PM
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