Home made 'Ike' style jacket

[Bugbear]

I really like the trousers. This weekend I was watching a couple of Gene Kelly movies (Anchors Aweigh, On the Town), and made note that he wore his trousers at the place where we wear our traditional kilts, and thought what a flattering look that was. The straight leg gives such a nice drape, too, and as you move, reveals and hides the leg underneath. It was a great look. 25 years ago, I had a pair of gray flannel trousers cut very much like that - long since outgrown - and I miss them still.

Nice job on both.

Regards,
Rex.

Thinking back, I always liked the way the high waist trousers looked too. I love the way they fit on me.

[Nick]

Did you find the pattern to be a bit too small for the sizes indicated?

Thanks, all Kiltman, the pattern is a little small, but it wasn't a problem for me. I'm a 42 chest, and one of the size options is 42-44, so it fit me fine. However, if I were a 44, I think it would be too tight. I can't cinch the side straps now, but they'll keep the waist fitted as I lose a couple more inches off my middle. I've e-mailed Alexandra at EvaDress about it and she says she'll edit the description.