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Tuesday, August 26th, 2014

Well the chinos are finished and mightily pleased I am with them too! These are made with a pattern called Alpi which is from the company Named (you can make them as shorts too). Not the most straightforward of patterns, and the instructions were a little on the loose side too but, given the finished result I would definitely give patterns from these guys another go.

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The biggest obstacle I came across was the sizing. I measured myself pretty well, traced and cut out the appropriate size, but these still made up far too big – a lot was chopped off the side seams and I took the back seam in a little too. They are still a bit loose, but to be honest I’d much prefer that to something tight. I will of course remember to cut a smaller size next time!

Also, if you look closely, one back pocket is slightly higher than the other. But I’m sure no-one will notice!

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I used a bit of Liberty print on the front and back pockets and on the inside of the waistband too, which I think adds just a little bit of interest in what is otherwise a pretty plain (although very nice) fabric.

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What they cost:

1.5m of cotton drill = £6.50

0.5m of Liberty print = £11 (not really needed – I used it as I had it left over from something else)

Pattern = £14.50 (not a one off use)

Haberdashery (metal tooth zip, interfacing, button, cotton) = £5.10

Grand total: £37.10

So it might seem a lot but next time I won’t need to buy the pattern and I won’t use Liberty print so the cost will be nearer to £12 – bargain.

 

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