Now, don't get me wrong, I love my skinny jeans
But Boyfriend jeans are so cute!
So I decided to give the Vado Boyfriend jeans a go.
Very similar to Lekala patterns, you pop in your measurements and a pattern is created for you!
You can create an account and store your measurements on the site. That said, take the time to check them, I have obviously gained a few kilo's and my beautiful practice run are just too firm when I sit down.
Luckily, I don't think I will need to purchase another pattern, just add a few cm's to the front (where it is firm) but I am so disappointed.
That aside, they are gorgeous!
I sewed then up in some denim/wool, from Spotlight, leftover from Hugo's jeans, beautiful to sew but absolutely no stretch.
The shorts have a lovely high waist with good ease around the thigh.
The pockets are slightly smaller than the skinny jeans, obviously a design choice.
I topstitched them with navy, heavy weight thread for a dressier look.
I am hoping they will work on Zara as over sized Boyfriend shorts, maybe something a little dressier, with a nice linen shirt, for work placements?
Oh well, you win some... and you eat too much cheese.
Thank you for reading.
xx Nicole
😂I am also guilty of eating too much cheese. Denim wool sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love cheese, sigh.
DeleteDenim/wool is lovely, I have skinny jeans made from the stretch version and it is so thick and warm. This is a rigid denim but it washes soft with a very elegant fade pattern.
Thank you.
xx N
Yeah wool denim sounds lush! I wish we could get hold of that for the shop! Love the look of these. But I also love cheese.... these will fit someone, some day :D xx
ReplyDeleteI hope you can get some Jane.
DeleteI wash it (rarely) in Wool wash and they soften up beautifully.
Hugo say's they have water repellency too.
I love cheese, sigh, you are right, someone will wear them but life is too short for tight trousers!
Thank you!
xx N
Mmmmmm.... Cheese....
ReplyDeletePity cause your finishing is always top notch.
I love cheese but it's plain to see, that cheese, doesn't love me...
Delete(Apologies to Tim Minchin)
Thank you, it sucked as they were fine when I fitted the side seams, just the old wobbly tum,
xx N
Oh no!! BUMMER! They are so beautifully made! I feel you on the wobbly tum, my clothes start out fitting in the morning and are too tight by night. Blech.
ReplyDeleteI was so upset Inder.
DeleteThey don't suit Zara and are way too big for Elsa. I have altered my jeans for Elsa but she said not to bother as she is not sure she would wear them.
I have put them away, who knows, when Trixie sleeps better I hopefully will get more active.
Thank you!
xx N