Hi.

Welcome to my blog. I mainly post about my sewing projects, as Iā€™m building a colourful and comfortable everyday wardrobe suitable for a working mum of primary school children. I really love African wax fabric, so that features heavily. I also occassionally post about family life in Edinburgh and travel. Hope you have a nice stay!

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Cotton twill bob pants

Cotton twill bob pants

The Bobs are, in pretty sure, my most made pattern. I've got three pairs at the moment that are on the verge of having to go in recycling because they're worn through at the crotch and are behind patching. So I thought I'd make some more to replace them.

This fabric is the Minerva Exclusive cotton twill, it's an ideal fabric for trousers because it's sturdy but not too heavy. I generally prefer my trousers to be single colour rather than prints, but since this is monochrome and not too elaborate, I thought I'd give it a try. I think it works! A slight chef's trousers vibe, but in a cool way! 

close up of the fabric

I lengthened these slightly from the pattern to make them full length, and I made the waistband slightly narrower because that's the fabric I had. Also did my standard full seat adjustment. Didn't follow the instructions, I could do these in my sleep!

outfit picture eith the style arc bob pants
Dubrovnik holiday part 4: Lokrum island

Dubrovnik holiday part 4: Lokrum island

Dubrovnik Holiday Part 3: Food and drink

Dubrovnik Holiday Part 3: Food and drink