Classic Sew Select Box - January 2025
This Month's Box
Pattern
Meriam Trousers from Cashmerette
Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced
What You Should Know
Basic pants fitting, inserting a zip fly, sewing darts and pleats, attaching a waistband or "flex" waistband (optional) , sewing welt pockets
Notions Included
Matching thread, pocketing, fusible interfacing, a zipper, three buttons, hook & eye, non-roll elastic, bias tape, and a sewing machine needle
Sizing
US Sizes 0-16 , 12-32
- Crimson Speckled Flannel - At first blush, this fabric looks just like a boiled wool or tweed. With a bright, crimson background, stippled with white, blue, pink, and green dots, this flannel has so much depth and interest! And all while being a touchably soft cotton that is medium weight and a wonder to wear. A tailored drape will show off the wide shape of the trousers without too much volume, and the soft hand will keep you in secret pajamas the whole time. Trick everyone into thinking you made a wool trousers with this easy to sew fabric option!
- Black Dobby Textured Tencel - A pair of black pants can be seen as a necessity in your closet, but no one said that they had to be boring. This tencel fabric livens up the look with a textured face, thanks to the dobby weave. With an almost braided look and feel, and truly lovely drape, these pants will be both a wardrobe staple and a treasured handmade!
