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Sew Fancy Pants Week 2: Fabric Inspiration (Intermediate/Advanced Trouser Edition)

I’m back with another round of #sewfancypants fabric picks. Honestly, it’s taking every ounce of self-control to not buy fabric for all the pants right now because the harder I look, the more patterns I want to make and fabric I want to sew. My last post focused on fabric and patterns for the beginner (here) and today we’ll be amping up the difficulty. Today’s round of fabric inspiration is all about stretch and non-stretch trousers for the intermediate to advanced sewist. (just FYI: None of these links are affiliate links, I just genuinely like all of these fabrics and want them to become fancy pants.)

Non-stretch Trousers

Chi-Town Chinos, Lander Pant, Persephone Pants, Robinson Trousers
Jenny Overalls, Ronja Dungarees, Colibri Overalls, Kendrick Overalls

I have a total crush on all of these patterns and wish I could make them all. The ones I have made are the Lander Pant, Persephone Pants and Ronja Dungarees. Hopefully before the month is over I’ll also have a pair of Jenny Overalls to add to the mix. If I had unlimited fabric money and sewing time, I’d make a few of each with the fabrics I’ve selected. I decided to separate my fabric selections into two categories: natural earth tones and bold brights. This way, you have options no matter what vibe you’re looking to create with your fancy pants.

  1. 10 oz Cotton Denim in True Black from Blackbird Fabrics
  2. Bull Denim Twill in Sable  from Sewing Studio
  3. Cotton Twill Solid in Honey from StyleMaker Fabrics Navy and White Rail Stripe Denim from D & H Fabrics
  4. Cone Mills Dark Olive Denim from Sewing Studio
  5. Tropical Floral Cotton Sateen from StyleMaker Fabrics
  6. Natural Organic Cotton Twill from Merritt Makes

  1. Bull Denim Twill in Royal from Sewing Studio
  2. Chino Twill in Lilac from La Mercerie
  3. Plum Organic Cotton Twill from Merritt Makes
  4. Reversible Printed Denim in Military Blue from StyleMaker Fabrics
  5. Mauve Ventana Twill from Raspberry Creek Fabrics
  6. Ventana Twill in Fox  from Imagine Gnats
  7. Cotton Chino Twill in Emerald from D & H Fabrics

Stretch Trousers

I have yet to make a good pair of stretch trousers, but when I do, the Sasha Trousers and North Point Trousers will be at the top of my list. Below I’ve included just a few favorites. Whether you’re looking for a classic solid trouser or something a little funky, the shops below have got you covered.

Sasha Trousers, North Point Trousers
  1. Stretch Twill in Fir from Harts Fabric
  2. Pixel Floral Stretch Sateen from StyleMaker Fabrics
  3. Gingham Stretch Twill in Black/White from StyleMaker Fabrics
  4. Stretch Cotton Twill in Denim from Blackbird Fabrics

That’s all for today. Be sure to check back tomorrow for a post with all my favorite denim sources so you can get to work on those fancy jeans. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram with Jennifer, Loni, Katie, and me because we’ve got fabric giveaways coming your way all week! Can’t wait to see your fancy pants!