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https://threadloop.app/patterns/leah-ballonhose-balloon-pants-by-initiative-handarbeit
I added length to the thigh and the barrel shape is kinda lost in that, especially in shoes. This may also be why they are so much baggier than the model pictures. That and perhaps printing the pdf incorrectly.
I modified the center front and basically copied a jeans pattern simplicity 7581 which had an almost identical waistband, just a little more curved, so i used the simplicity waistband too. I also added one welt pocket to the back. I used the jeans pattern for the center front because I prefer a different zipper method that uses a grown-on fly. the closet core ginger jeans tutorial is what I reference for all my fly zippers. This pattern originally had a curved center front and I couldn't figure that out.
The fabric is a thrifted cotton tablecloth with a checkerboard woven in the twill. It's kinda like a light denim weight. The orange topstitching will be less noticeable when I eventually dye these orange.
I'm not totally sure this pattern includes seam allowance because none was indicated outside the darts. The instructions are thorough but not illustrated and I didn't really use them. Next time I'll keep the length closer to the original design so the barrel-shaping darts are more visible
Hi! This is Queen Maud of Norway's 1906 dress, one of my dream dresses. I need help finding a pattern for it. I've been searching on Etsy for a while but haven't found anything.
Does anyone have a pattern for something like this, or something quite similar?
Thank you so much, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Word to the wise when sending out free patterns. I trusted someone in this community, shipped a box of patterns on the promise of payment would be sent. I’m still waiting. I should have known better.
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