Sunday, May 21, 2017

Jedediah Shorts

With the leftover fabricfrom the Loveralls, Trixie's vintage popover, Zara's Lekala skirt and Hugo's Kwiksew jeans ...
(Not bad for a $20 end of roll from eBay)
I made Hugo another pair of Jedediah shorts.
To go with his navy shorts, navy trousers and brown chinos
I sewed Hugo the smallest size, with out fitting them.
Next time I will fit them as he prefers a firmer fit in the waist.
These are my go-to shorts, trouser and jeans pattern for Hugo and Jed.
The pocket construction is brilliant with a lovely facing over the pocket bag.
Make sure you use a heaving shirting for the pocket bags. I used Liberty in the earlier pairs and have had to replace them as they wore thin.
The rise is perfect on Hugo (and Jed) and has a decent fly with a good size guard.
I really like the groovy stitching on the back pockets too.
~Hugo's Verdict~
I was very excited when mum made me a pair of these shorts as I already have a pair of jeans from the same denim and they are really comfortable and make me look quite smart. The same can be said for these shorts and they work really well as part of a casual summer look.

~My Verdict~
I am a big fan of Thread Theory patterns.
I will admit, the first pair I made I got slightly confused with the pockets and the facings but once I read the instructions carefully it all became clear.
Like their other patterns, I feel I am getting 'trade secrets' as there are tips such as stretching the legs in places to give wearing ease that I have never heard of before.
I don't even look at mens trouser patterns anymore, I just reach for this one.
I have bought the Jutland, for Jed as work trousers but have not sewn them as yet.

 Thanks for reading...
xx N
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12 comments:

  1. DebMay 21, 2017 at 3:22 AM

    Really like the groovy stitching on the back pockets too. Nice fitting shorts. Professionally crafted.

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    1. motherof5May 23, 2017 at 2:18 AM

      Thank you Deb, I always feel so proud when you say things like that, I adore your sewing greatly.
      xx N

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  2. MashaMay 21, 2017 at 5:42 AM

    They look great! I have had this pattern for some time but have yet to use it.

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    1. motherof5May 23, 2017 at 2:19 AM

      I think they would suit your husband very well Masha as they have a slim fit.
      Thank you
      xx N

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  3. colesworthMay 21, 2017 at 3:54 PM

    These are great, very practical but also smart looking.

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    1. motherof5May 23, 2017 at 2:20 AM

      Thank you!
      Denim shorts are a good piece, I think
      xx N

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  4. Lightning McStitchMay 21, 2017 at 6:19 PM

    Nice! I have both these and Jutland but confess to not having seen either. I think I'm collecting Thread Theory in the same way I collected Oliver + S - and it's because I know they're good!
    Great bargain hunting on that fabric

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    1. motherof5May 23, 2017 at 2:22 AM

      Thread Theory are great. The peacoat remains one of my proudest sews and the fact I made it with a newborn is testament to the pattern instructions.
      I am looking for ward to sewing the Jutland, just not putting the PDF together.
      Thank you!
      xx N

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  5. fabric epiphaniesMay 23, 2017 at 12:51 AM

    I have this pattern but have yet to make it. I do intend to but finding suitable fabric can be a challenge.

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    1. motherof5May 23, 2017 at 2:23 AM

      Any medium to heavy weight cotton would work. If you are worried about the slim fit and stretch drill would give breathing space.
      They would look very snappy with that awesome shirt you made your husband.
      Thank you
      xx N

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  6. Inder-ificMay 23, 2017 at 2:59 PM

    Yes, extremely smart!!! I made the Jutlands for Steve, but I didn't feel like the back fit his curves (ahem) well. Hugo appears to be of a similar build. Did you find that back yoke helpful for a snug fit across the back waistband? Steve's Jutlands gape across the back.

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    1. motherof5May 23, 2017 at 3:29 PM

      Good to know re the Jutlands. Hugo likes a very firm fitting pair of trousers so I will keep an eye on that.
      These have almost a 'skinny' fit, which he likes a lot. Hugo won't mind work pants gapping but I don't think he would care for his good ones doing that.
      Thank you, very helpful.
      xx N

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