Clovers

I feel like I'm the last to jump onto the Clover band wagon, but here I go *jump*

I first toiled this pattern quite some months ago, but didn't have any suitable stretch wovens in my stash to make a final version. My first toile was OK, considering. I removed from the front rise, added to the back rise and nipped them in all along the leg. The second toile was better, but still they were too big in the leg.

Fast forward two months and with some Sky Walking from Tessuti, I decided to give them a crack again.

I'm quite pleased with the end result, they aren't perfect, but will they ever be?? The quality fabric has certainly made a difference with the end result. They don't appear to bag out as much as other stretch fabrics, but I've only worn them once. It's been to hot recently to wear pants.

I also used a metal YYK invisible zipper that I found at the op-shop for just 20c. I'm always worried about zipper failure in tighter garments, so this was a handy find. The zipper is grey, not navy, but you can only see the pull under any top and I'm OK with that. I wonder if you can still buy these as they would be handy to have around...

Unfortunately though, it appears that as my second toile was tried on so many times that it may have stretched it out. These pants are snug on the legs and I have no seam allowance to let them out. I really must add an additional quarter inch to the sides next time. They calves are also a little snug, still wearable, but next time I'll straighten the pant leg from the calf down.

Still they are nice and comfortable. The fabric is lovely and good quality. I'm definitely going to try to use more higher quality fabrics this year and just be careful to test patterns first.

Apologies for the fuzzy photos. I've let my sis borrow my SLR so my 4 year old took these with my iPhone.

More pants to come - I'm on a roll right now!

Cost:
Pattern: Colette Clovers $16 from Sew Squirrel
Fabric: 1m Sky Walking from Tessuti $29
Zipper: Metal YYK invisible from Op Shop 20c
Thread: $2.70
Total: $47.90