Today: the supply list, so you can get started acquiring what we need! We will be constructing these slacks through the month of June. I’ll describe the different items we need below, after the break.
From left to right: paper (to trace the pattern), the Banyan pattern (see comments below for pants/shorts-only pattern) (size 18 months to 8/9 years, slim fit), fabric (I chose an oyster-color 100% linen), a metal-toothed zipper at least 7″ long (longer is better), matching thread (cotton-wrapped poly is nice), 1/8 yard fusible interfacing (I am using Pro-Weft Supreme Light from Fashion Sewing Supply), 1/4 yard interest fabric for cuff and pocket lining detail, needles in the correct size (I prefer Sharp/Microtex over Universal), and 12″ of 1″ elastic.
You will also need the items you always need to sew: scissors, measuring tape, pen and pencil, a ruler, a sewing machine, and a steam iron and ironing board. You will need a sewing machine with a zipper foot and buttonhole capability (or, to know how to make a manual buttonhole). Bonus – and used in this sew-a-long: rotary cutting equipment, beeswax, a bone folder, a sleeve board, wax-paper and wheel tracing supplies and acumen, and a flexible tape measure.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have about supplies, in the comments of this post.
And much like my previous sew-a-long, I will not be following the pattern instructions but rather my own methods.
A few words about what size to sew, and how to adjust for a recipient. in a word: pick a size, and don’t worry about adjustments yet (the pants themselves have a cool adjustable back waistband anyway). Here is my logic: you are going to learn how to make a great pair of slacks with some meticulous detail. If you don’t have an intended recipient, select the smallest size in the pattern. You will have a nice little gift for some toddler, and you’ll learn a lot about making slacks in general. It’s better to make a good sample garment than mess around too much with fitting an individual, unless you know what you’re doing.
We’d like everyone ready to sew on June 1st. Here’s how you can help.
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Thank you for hosting and posting about this Sew Along. I can’t wait. And I have until June to get ready, not a bad deal at all. TFS! Annette
PS – I saw this on PR and came on over!
I linked this up here! http://swoodsonsays.com/sew-a-long-calendar/
Thank you, ladies! I’m going to link this up to the Elsie Marley sew-a-long directory. Hopefully we will get a handful (or LOTS) of people involved!
Your link goes to the banyan shirt.
@Kelly
Thanks, and thank you for checking. I know it looks like that – but if you see in the drop-down menu to order the pattern, that is where you can order the tee and pants, which come together, for $16.95. This is the pattern I own.
But if you only want just the shorts and trousers ($10), this link works:
[link: Banyan shorts/pants only ]