Hello dearies! Today I have a rather exciting garment to share with you all: Tweed palazzo pants! Ever since I created my first few pairs of Palazzo pants (blogged about here) I’ve dreamt of creating a wool tweed version. And this, my dears, is the result of that dream!
The pants are made from a Carolina Herrera Tweed that I picked up from Mood Fabrics when they were having one of their “2 Beautiful Fabrics 50% off” sale. Since I wanted a slightly more tailored look for these pants, I made a high-waistband pattern, and closed the waist with two wooden buttons and bound buttonholes. Even though this tweed is VERY soft, I didn’t want it right up next to my sensitive skin; I also wanted something to stabilize it so it wouldn’t stretch out so quickly. So I underlined it with the most silky, fabulously soft lining you have ever felt: J.Crew Blouse Lining. We picked up several yards of this stuff when Fabric Mart was having a $1 per yd lining sale, so I managed to have just barely enough of my portion to squeak out an underlining for these pants. Boy was it worth it! These pants are so soft and silky!
Fabric: Carolina Herrera Tweed from Mood Fabrics // Underlining: J. Crew Blouse Lining from Fabric Mart // Waistband lining: Vintage Grosgrain(?) material // Buttons: Stash // Zipper: Mood Fabrics
Hem is finished with a bias facing. All vertical seams are welt seams. Buttonholes are bound. Zipper is inserted in the Lapped method.
The waistband itself is lined with some vintage grosgrain(?) material I had on hand that I plan on lining a matching vest with. For some reason the zipper and waistband were buckling on me strangely on the day we took these photos. I don’t know what was up! The only issue with these pants is the fit. Unfortunately, though my better judgement told me I should, I didn’t add any extra ease to account for the bulk of the wool. Well, I payed for that mistake. Although the pants fit beautifully, they are the teensiest bit tight around the *ahem* derriere, so I can’t tuck anything thicker than a blouse or t-shirt into them. Botheration! But I learned from my mistake, and updated the pattern so that next time I won’t deal with the same problem again.
What have you sewn lately?
Have you ever sewn with wool tweed?
What have you done when a sewing project turned out ever so slightly too tight?
Blessings,
Brigid, the Middle Sister and Singer
Oh, what lovely pants! And your exquisite work has paid off-you look fabulous in that ensemble! Do you know, I have not dropped by Mood Fabrics before! Off to peruse their selection (like I need to be looking at fabric *ahem*).
I’m hoping to sew a 40’s jacket with tweed, I’m feeling a little overwhelmed with the pattern though. Hopefully I’ll figure it out. How was the tweed to work with?
And I love the way you styled them!
Hi Mary,
The Tweed was surprisingly easy to work with! I think it helped that I underlined it. I would definitely work with tweed again if I can get my hands on some more.
These are just adorable! I love the tweed. And yes, I have made things that have come out too tight; my most recent incident was before Christmas when I forgot to cut the seam allowance for a skirt and then couldn’t fit into it. I have definitely learned a lesson through it 🙂
I love tweed! Where did you get the fabric?
I made a 1940s red plaid wool dress, a 1930s style skirt with bias pleats and a black 1940s dress! I looove sewing!!
What have I done when something’s too tight? Cried, most likely!! 😉
These are adorable! Great job!
These are darling and oh-so-classy!! Adore the fabric choice, Brigid, and the fun pops of color with the accessories. Fabulous work, as always <3
Love, love, LOVE these! That high waist is terrific. Wooly goodness is one of my one weaknesses so I love your tweed fabric as well. Congrats on your new album! You should look into have vinyl records made – that would be awesome!
I am in love with these pants!! The high waisted style definitely makes them have a retro look and what a treat to have them with a super soft lining:) I totally understand your problem with them being slightly to tight in some areas, as I am currently making a pair of high waisted pants myself and have definitely tried to take that aspect into consideration. Fabulous post as always!
Duh me!! I was hurrying when I read the article the first time and missed the part about the fabric. :/
Oh Brigid! These trousers are amazing! I am having some serious envy over you sewing and pattern drafting skills. I really, really like your outfit.
Wow! Brigid, you are a talented seamstress!! 🙂
This is the snazziest, classiest outfit I’ve seen in a long time! I love the pops of red! And those pants look simply beautiful! If I could sew as well as you I would whip up a pair in no time! Thanks for sharing! You’re a truly talented seamstress (not to mention vintage fashionista :P)
God bless!
Oh! These are stunning on you. Love! Wanna make me a pair? 😉
Natasha
A modest fashion blog: http://www.natashaatkerson.blogspot.com
Oh, SO NEAT! I am not always a palazzo pant-liking girl, but these are so lovely and classy, my friend! Well done!
xo,
Alison
I’m in love with these pants! Where did you get the pattern to make them?
Hi Melissa!
I actually drafted the pattern myself, and am working on releasing it in the coming months.
Wow this is nice! I love these Palazzo pants. Wishing to have your waist 🙂 Compliments!
Bye, Philo
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