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What I Made // Tweed Palazzo Pants

01/07/2015

What I Made // Tweed Palazzo Pants

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!

What I Made // Tweed Palazzo Pants

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!

What I Made // Tweed Palazzo Pants

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.

What I Made // Tweed Palazzo PantsWhat I Made // Tweed Palazzo Pants

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 I Made // Tweed Palazzo Pants

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

CREDITS // Author: Brigid Boyer; Photography: Charlotte Boyer; Photos edited by Charlotte w/ VSCO Presets

Creativity 18 Comments Tagged With: Sewing, Vintage, Vintage Style, What I Made

About Brigid

Brigid is the Copy Editor, and Advertising manager of the blog. She also happens to be the middle sister of the trio, a role which she thoroughly enjoys. When she is not blogging, she fills her time by sewing her own wardrobe of vintage inspired and historical garments; studying fashion, history, or some random fact about the world; and cooking up some new (or old) dish in the kitchen.

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  1. CGrace says

    01/07/2015 at 12:26 PM

    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*).

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  2. Mary says

    01/07/2015 at 12:48 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Brigid says

      01/09/2015 at 10:42 AM

      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.

      Reply
  3. Nuala says

    01/07/2015 at 1:49 PM

    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 🙂

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  4. Esther says

    01/07/2015 at 4:14 PM

    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!! 😉

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  5. Kira says

    01/07/2015 at 4:57 PM

    These are adorable! Great job!

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  6. Elizabeth says

    01/07/2015 at 5:03 PM

    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

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  7. Miss Michelle says

    01/07/2015 at 8:44 PM

    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!

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  8. Madison says

    01/07/2015 at 10:59 PM

    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!

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  9. Esther says

    01/08/2015 at 7:32 AM

    Duh me!! I was hurrying when I read the article the first time and missed the part about the fabric. :/

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  10. Emily says

    01/08/2015 at 8:42 AM

    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.

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  11. Erica says

    01/09/2015 at 10:09 AM

    Wow! Brigid, you are a talented seamstress!! 🙂

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  12. Shiloh says

    01/09/2015 at 12:15 PM

    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!

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  13. Natasha Atkerson says

    01/09/2015 at 10:25 PM

    Oh! These are stunning on you. Love! Wanna make me a pair? 😉
    Natasha
    A modest fashion blog: http://www.natashaatkerson.blogspot.com

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  14. Alison T. says

    01/12/2015 at 8:44 PM

    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

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  15. Melissa says

    03/11/2015 at 11:23 AM

    I’m in love with these pants! Where did you get the pattern to make them?

    Reply
    • Brigid says

      03/11/2015 at 4:53 PM

      Hi Melissa!
      I actually drafted the pattern myself, and am working on releasing it in the coming months.

      Reply
  16. Philo says

    05/03/2015 at 2:05 AM

    Wow this is nice! I love these Palazzo pants. Wishing to have your waist 🙂 Compliments!
    Bye, Philo
    http://houseofphilo.blogspot.de/

    Reply

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