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15 MARCH 2024
HOW TO SEW WELT POCKETS
Welt pockets look neat, chic and impressive - as well as being functional, of
course! They have a reputation for being a bit tricky to sew, but take your time
and you will be amazed at the finished result.
Welt pockets are an optional feature on the Tilly and the Buttons Thea trousers
sewing pattern. The pattern instructions take you through each step with
annotated photos. As we know some of you prefer to see sewing in motion, we've
created a video to show you the process of making the welt pockets too.
WHAT ARE WELT POCKETS?
Welt pockets (sometimes known as "jetted pockets") are sleek internal pockets
created by cutting though the fabric of a garment. You often see them on
tailored trousers, skirts, jackets or coats.
HOW DO YOU SEW A WELT POCKET?
Watch our step-by-step video tutorial on how to sew a welt pocket.
Remember, we are demonstrating on the Thea trousers pattern - if you're using a
different pattern, the piece names and markings may be a bit different, but you
should be able to use the same technique.
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12 MARCH 2024
FITTING THE THEA TROUSERS
Are you planning on making the Thea trousers and want some extra help on how to
get a great fit? Then look no further as this post is for you.
Thea is a pair of high waisted, wide leg trousers with a choice of two lengths
and multiple pocket variations. As we're all different shapes and sizes, there
are various adjustments we can do to improve the fit of our me-mades. In this
blog post we're going to cover the most common adjustments you may want to
consider making to your Thea trousers, but bear in mind you probably won't need
to do all of them, or even any at all!
In this post we're going to cover:
* Making a toile
* Choosing your size
* Lengthening or shortening pattern pieces
* How to combine pattern sizes
* Other common trouser fitting adjustments
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8 MARCH 2024
HOW TO USE LAYERED PDF SEWING PATTERNS
We have recently started adding layered sizes to our PDF sewing patterns -
hooray! This has been a regularly requested feature from the PDF pattern
aficionados amongst you - thank you for your patience while we changed our
processes to allow this feature. The Thea trousers is our first sewing pattern
with layers, and future patterns - including those in our forthcoming book Mini
Makes - will also feature layered sizes.
If you're new to using layered PDF sewing patterns, this post will show you how
to use this snazzy feature. It's very simple, I promise!
WHAT IS A LAYERED PDF SEWING PATTERN?
Layered PDF sewing patterns are set up with each size placed on its own
individual layer, kind of like pieces of tracing paper all stacked one on top of
the other. This allows you to hide the sizes you don’t need and print just the
ones you do. There are two main benefits to printing patterns in this way:
1. You'll save ink by printing just the sizes you need
2. It makes it easier to see your size line more clearly, making cutting out
your pattern a smoother and more straightforward process.
HOW DO I USE LAYERED PDF SEWING PATTERNS?
The process of using layered PDF patterns is satisfyingly simple!
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7 MARCH 2024
COMMON TROUSER FITTING ADJUSTMENTS
Do you like the idea of making trousers or pants, but feel a little nervous
about the prospect of fitting them? Well, fear not, as help is here! This blog
post will cover the most common fitting adjustments you may need to make when
sewing trousers.
Now, before we go any further, please shake off any ideas you may have about
making a perfect, crease-free pair of trousers. They simply don’t exist.
Well-fitting trousers allow you room to sit down comfortably, breathe, eat, and
to live your best life. They will crease where you bend and move, and will allow
you space to do so. Basically, don’t get hung up on eliminating every crease and
line – it’s impossible!
With that in mind, we've covered a few different fitting adjustments here, but
don't feel like you have to try them all! You may not need to make any
alterations to your pattern, or perhaps you feel you need to do just one or two
tweaks.
DO I NEED TO MAKE A TOILE?
If you're not sure whether you'll need to make some alterations, or even what
adjustments you might need, it's a good idea to make a "toile" - a mock-up
garment in a similar weight fabric you don't mind using to test the fit - so you
can see how a particular pattern works on you. We have a comprehensive blog post
about toile making. Go check it out if you want to find out more!
Making a toile is more important if you're making something with a close-fitting
crotch and bum area, like the Thea trousers, but not always essential if you're
making a looser fitting garment, such as the Esti trousers or shorts or the
Safiya trousers - unless you know you usually need to make lots of adjustments.
For looser fitting trousers, you might want to make a "wearable toile", perhaps
in an inexpensive but pretty fabric that you won't mind wearing if it all works
out beautifully.
Ready to dive in and learn how to do some common trouser fitting adjustments?
Let's go...
HOW DO I ADD MORE ROOM TO THE STOMACH AREA? AKA A FULL TUMMY ADJUSTMENT
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6 MARCH 2024
NEW PATTERN! MEET THE THEA TROUSERS
There's a new sewing pattern on the block, and Team Buttons is obsessed!
The Thea trousers are a pair of wide leg pants that will be on regular rotation
in your wardrobe. With multiple pocket options, two hemline lengths, and a wide
range of suitable fabrics to choose from, this is a pattern to sew again and
again.
Read on to find more about Thea…
GET THE THEA PATTERN
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