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Thursday, 11 June 2026

Navy Wide Leg Trousers

Last summer I made a few pairs of wide legged trousers and culottes adapted from New Look 6438 Views C and D. The ones made in viscose (rayon) were particularly good for hot sticky days. So I bought some plain viscose fabric in navy and black from Pound Fabrics to make some more to expand my options.

(excuse the weird flash detail, they are a mid navy all over.)

These are the navy ones, which got worn on the hot days when I was away. In this version I did add a hidden side zipper pocket in the right side seam, hand for a key, card etc.


The changes I made to New Look 6438:

I wanted elasticated waist trousers, so I omitted the back darts and replaced the shaped waistband with an elasticated one.
I also wanted pockets so drafted up some simple inseam pockets, and an optional hidden zipped pocket.
I have a non standard crotch curve, so used another pattern I have altered a lot for fit to alter the crotch on these, I extended the front and back crotch depth slightly, and raised the back waist. The result is very comfortable for me.

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