République du Chiffon Danielle Dungarees deuxième partie

Continuing the Danielle dungaree journey
 

I was so happy with my denim versions I wanted to try some other fabric variations. First up, a black cotton drill pair, from my endless roll of black drill fabric

Black is super hard to photograph.

These are definitely not as comfortable as my denim versions and I find I need to undo the waist buttons on a long car trip.

I don't mind, totally worth it as they are so cute.

Those that have been reading for a few years would know we have a dear little one room beach cottage near Robe. To make life easier, I leave a compact Bosuns capsule in situ. Of course it needed a pair of dungarees.

My Bosuns capsule colours are navy, pink and white so this pretty stretch denim I purchased from Lincraft, was just the job.

These are so adorable!

(One of those situations when you WISH you had purchased more fabric)

They are warm, stretchy, comfortable and snappy.

I kept the stitching details plain and used a matching pink for topstitching.

I love these so much.

Please excuse my grumpy face.

Holiday mode...

Finally, for now, I wanted a pair for work (mainly painting) so I didn't spoil my denim ones.

I have a HUGE roll of purple, mercerised cotton I picked up for $35 dollars. I have no idea how many metres are on it, 50+ I think. It is extremely hard wearing and I have been making Jerry's work trousers from it for years.

Proof I wasn't exaggerating...

Before and after. Isn't it funny I never seem to find mending MY sewing nearly as tiresome as RTW....

I didn't spare the topstitching on these as I wanted them to be sturdy.

I lined the pockets with scrap poplin.

It is very important to use a sturdy fabric for your pocket bags or it will wear thin too quickly.

As I will be wearing these for work, I wanted a firm fit across the back so hay and gardening detritus wouldn't fall down my legs BUT I still need ease to move.

A simple fix was to add elastic to the back waistband.

Not the most flattering fit but very safety conscious as they are firmer.

Loose clothing is not a good idea around farm equipment.

~In Conclusion~

I love my Danielle dungarees.

A bit of effort in the drafting and fitting and you have a go-to garment you will sew over and over.

I know I will!

Thank you for reading.... xx Nicole