Trend Patterns TPC12 Utility Trousers
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Strange, cool, functional, stylish: a totally random leg flap and ankle vents I never knew I needed in my life or my trousers. Is the Trend Patterns TPC12 Utility Trouser a masterpiece? I think it just might be...
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Trend Patterns TPC12 |
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My Cloth House denim and stash corduroy |
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So lets look at the details...
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Leg flap |
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Leg vents |
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Closure details |
The pattern doesn't highlight the need to attach the fly together at the bottom so it lumped up a bit strange when sitting, but a few hand stitches sorted this out.
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Back view |
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The crotch is very deep and sits quite low, but as a certified member of the #longcrotchclub I'm all for it! The trousers sit really high on the waist, which balances the silhouette. They're even comfortable to sit in, unlike some high-waisters! The only thing they're missing is pockets - quite surprising for a 'utility' trouser to be lacking in this area don't you think? I'm sure they could be easily added into the side seams for future pairs.
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As you may already be able to tell, I love the finish garment, but even more so because of the process of making it. The pattern really pushed my boundaries and I learned some game changing stuff, both design and technique-wise - I so need to make a pair of Persephones now I've mastered that concealed button fly. Thanks Trend Patterns for continuing to stretch my style and creativity! I hope more people try out this pattern as it's just so good - plus the more inspiration the better!
I'm filled with confidence for a second pair in the Cloth House denim, and hoping to go all the way with contrast top stitching too! It took a bit of thinking to style this pair into an outfit as they are quite different, but I can see them falling into regular rotation.
I'm filled with confidence for a second pair in the Cloth House denim, and hoping to go all the way with contrast top stitching too! It took a bit of thinking to style this pair into an outfit as they are quite different, but I can see them falling into regular rotation.
How would you style them?
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9 comments
I love them! Think you've styled them perfectly. Love all the little details. Definitely got this pattern on my periphery.
ReplyDeleteAh thank you! I'm sure you'd love this pattern - would definitely fit right into your wardrobe :)
Deletethey are gorgeous-adore the details. Hard to know where to put a pocket as the line of them is so lovely - I know I 'sneaked' a coin pocket into the waistband of some trousers (it was really for my 'dumb phone' which is rather small)
ReplyDeleteThanks Eimear :) Ha, maybe I will have to sneak an in-waistband phone pocket into the next pair (though my phone is quite big...)
DeleteThese are just amazing! I love the color you chose, it's striking as a pair of trousers. Beautiful work, as always! (Seriously, your style is very inspiring--you just look cool and effortless all the time. I want to be you when I get dressed, LOL!)
ReplyDeleteI have had this pattern for a while but haven't gotten around to making it yet--I really must sew it ASAP after seeing your pair!! (And maybe I'll remember to make the flap into a real pocket...maybe.)
-Abbey
Ah Abbey thanks so much - that's really kind! They were only really meant to be a wearable muslin so I'm happy they turned out so well! I'd really recommend the pattern - it's such a good make. Hope you have fun with it :)
DeleteThey look great! Love the color, I really like the lower leg vent, and it looks like you did a fabulous job with the button fly. I think turning the flaps into real pockets would be amazing and really up the "utility" of these.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alyssa! I can't believe how much I love the leg vent - definitely want to include it in other trousers in future. I just read an article about utility trousers being 'in' so definitely need to work on the 'utility' of my next pair :)
DeleteHi Shauni,
ReplyDeleteYour makes are lovely and I'm finding the info you provide helpful. I appreciate that! Would I be too intrusive too ask your hip measurement to help me in sizing those lovely Trend Utility trousers you mad? Thank you kindly, Susan