There has to be an easier breeches pattern available. At first, I thought it would go smoothly, but the lack of balance marks on the paper pattern that are mentioned in the “directions” just about did me in! The illustrations are poor, and I’m still not clear on how to assemble the leg placket and leg band – I pitched the directions and winged it. I eliminated the back triangular gusset, as the breeches fit the gentleman better with the waistband sewn together. I’m not clear why the back pants pieces curve in at the waist side seam, as it causes a funny pulling in the seat of the pants at the waist. Don’t choose this pattern unless you are very familiar with the construction of breeches and can fix these problems. I ended up hand-sewing most of it, as I wouldn’t dare use the machine on anything so tricky.
Lisa Prindle –
There has to be an easier breeches pattern available. At first, I thought it would go smoothly, but the lack of balance marks on the paper pattern that are mentioned in the “directions” just about did me in! The illustrations are poor, and I’m still not clear on how to assemble the leg placket and leg band – I pitched the directions and winged it. I eliminated the back triangular gusset, as the breeches fit the gentleman better with the waistband sewn together. I’m not clear why the back pants pieces curve in at the waist side seam, as it causes a funny pulling in the seat of the pants at the waist. Don’t choose this pattern unless you are very familiar with the construction of breeches and can fix these problems. I ended up hand-sewing most of it, as I wouldn’t dare use the machine on anything so tricky.