How to sew 1940's trousers | Easy

[@elizabethkizzar5489]

I saw a old newsreel and it was showing wives how to repurpose their husbands old clothes. It showed how to cut down the clothes. How to make a tailored ladies jacket from hubby's old jacket or reuse the clothes for your sons. One suit of a grown up male can make several outfits for the children depending on the size of the husband and child's age and size They even showed how to turn the scraps into slippers and a little clutch purse.

[@Threadsofhabit]

I’d love to see that!

[@DeathByFashion1]

I’m here because I’ve been looking for instructions on how to do this!! I watched another video that mentioned this and now I want to know everything about it

[@blufaerie]

Not going to lie, I never considered cutting out my fabric with pinking shears! That’s genius for quick finishing of seams.

[@Catsface99]

I am surprised that you do not have a vintage sewing machine. They work marvelously.

[@JehanineMelmoth]

Perfect! What a glorious silhouette they create!

[@misslyntheena]

Thanks to you I understood my vintage trousers pattern a bit more - I‘m a total beginner and chose cigarette pants, I dug my own grave lmao 😅

[@SageLilleyman]

Wishing you good luck, I hope your cigarette pants turn out!💕

[@misstweetypie1]

In case you haven’t started yet, try making a toile/mock-up first, so you can make your mistakes on something that isn’t your nice expensive fabric ;) it will also help you get the fit right.

[@janesmith1398]

My mom and her sisters grew up in the 40s in Vancouver. Not many women wore pants around here yet just dresses mainly. So cool to see you make them. Thank you!

[@mckennapatrick1368]

I can see a bright blue hair turban and thick sunglasses for a full grocery store fit I love this

[@dee4174]

Iron your pattern onto light interfacing and you have a pattern for life!

[@Ann.M79]

What a genius idea! Love it!

[@janetgies8698]

Super Cute Pants! You are such a perfect cutie for all the retro fashions! Isn’t it amazing how the sizing on patterns changed over the many years. I started sewing at age 12 with my mom who made a new outfit every day in the 1960s and 70s. Janet

[@JH-kw8zy]

Can you do videos for beginners? You are so soothing and describe so well!

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw, thanks so much! I might consider doing some beginner sewing videos! :) There is another great KZbinr called Evelyn Wood, she is a vintage Seamstress and she makes lots of great videos for beginner sewers!

[@carilynjurgeson6178]

So cute! Love your idea of turning the buttons over. Nice job.

[@juliettemcdonald8747]

Pressing seems always makes such a difference!! i have only started doing this recently but im never going back. great video!!

[@SageLilleyman]

I know, It's a game changer! Thank you so much! xx

[@xboxmoments2523]

You did a great job. The pants looked great. The tutorial explained how to make the pants very well

[@bluewren646]

Oh Sage, this brought back beautiful memories of my mum and her sewing late into the night. Thankyou 🌻

[@SageLilleyman]

Oh, you are welcome! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@kristinriberdy277]

I love those trousers. Polished yet casual. Lovely job.

[@JosieStev]

The buttons look great. I never though about folding over the pattern to my size, great tip 🤗

[@Teramis]

That pattern is so classic. Looks great!

[@dorothyelizabeth1559]

What a beautiful home made trousers. Love it! I have a couple of 1940 sewing patterns for evening dresses, I’ve yet to use them as I’m terrified of messing it up! But I’ve seen amazon having the same pattern so I guess I just need to buckle down and go for it!

[@misstweetypie1]

There seems to be semi-transparent pattern paper you can buy if you have any vintage patterns, you can trace your size onto the paper and cut it out, to preserve the OG pattern :)

[@francesbeck7780]

Gabardine may get shiny with ironing. Either iron on the back, or use a pressing cloth. These pants are gorgeous!

[@davidhutchison3343]

Pins become blunt over time, so use new pins for tough fabric such as gaaberdine.

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you for the tip!

[@sadielee7000]

Instead of cutting and folding patterns keep them in unused condition by tracing out your size onto wrapping paper and fold them to keep them neatly in folders.

[@glambycheryl212]

wow they looked amazing

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much! Xx

[@donnalayne2395]

You did just a great job on those pants and you are stunningly beautiful!!!

[@misstweetypie1]

If anyone is wanting to try sewing a vintage pattern but feel bad about cutting into it, you can buy translucent pattern paper that allows you to trace the original pattern onto the paper and cut that out instead.

[@Ann.M79]

Great tip, Thanks!

[@julithewizards1358]

I'm not a fan of that one pocket in the front, but that's not your fault. 😘 Nice result! 😊💖

[@TheCarlaparr]

could you do a sewing video perhaps on how to sew a skirt it dress please? i love learning you make it look so easy lol but seriously id love to learn how

[@lynneeie5226]

Oh Sage! I am sorry! I had requested sewing videos, and you had already made them. Saving this one for good tips and pattern. Thank you and best wishes with nursing school! 🥰

[@Ashley-gw7jb]

Love that pattern! Mostly cause I didn’t have to adjust the length for my short legs. I also decided to widen the leg cause I like a big hem lol.

[@doubloon4224]

So cute! They’re adorable!😊

[@claremiller9979]

You're adorable, just want you to know that. A skilled seamstress, you make it look easy! I haven't sewed since high school, not counting cross stitch (my comfort craft) but my partner got a sewing machine for Xmas so I might just have to commandeer it soon

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw hehe thanks so much!! 🥰💕 Yay you should definitely get back into it, it’s so enjoyable being able to make your own clothes! Xx

[@MrSoldierperson]

Absolutely beautiful pants and model.

[@thatbee3585]

Lovely!!! Very well Done. I would totally buy those.

[@vickiemarie5314]

Love these pants and your Chanel. Great job.

[@katiecousineau2412]

I just found your channel and I love it! My mom taught me basics of sewing as a young girl and I remember sewing an apron once. But I am now in my 30s and barely remember anything. I want to make a vintage Christmas tree skirt and got fabric, thread etc. but I feel paryalized. Any tips for a newbie?

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you very much! I can recommend watching some basic sewing videos on KZbin. And if you feel really confused, you can get some scrap fabric and just have a go at sewing a straight line and curved line on that first. Refresh your memory with how the machine works, loading the bobbin and threading the machine. There are tons of videos on YT to help with that! And for making the tree skirt, I would say measure the rough width around the trunk and then draw that circle out on your fabric and then make a bigger circle (to extend where you want the skirt to end). And don’t forget to leave one side of the circle open so you can actually put it around the base! I don’t know if this helped, but feel free to ask more questions if you are still stuck! Xx

[@Bbpierced]

Love your channel. Sewing is almost a lost art. ☹️ My mom sat me on her lap & sewed when I was teeninsey till I got too big. Started to sew on my own when I could reach the floor. Did the same with my kids & they all enjoy sewing.

[@katrinagillman8617]

i just found your channel and i am binge watching.

[@justlikehoney1859]

Omg they’re so adorable!! Just like YOU!!

[@mikybaum108]

You are fantastic I love your videos keep going They make me feel happy thank you so much 😍😍😍😍💖🌹

[@aussieauntynette6892]

Love these pants! I really want this pattern! Great to see another Aussie on here, especially love what you've been doing. Found you yesterday and subbed. Great job. Annette :-)

[@marie-christinaubock3964]

How did the lady find out so well what was popular in the 50s, true and fashion true? Can someone tell me

[@connycatlady7429]

Great job. It turned out to be a beautiful pants. I'll to get the pattern. Greetings from Germany 💓🌹

[@FabofazzO1994]

Señorita, quedó muy bien, continúe así, quedé fascinado! almenos yo que amo la moda de antaño, un saludo.

[@taniavoltios9167]

Sabía que te iba a encontrar por aquí hahahah

[@FabofazzO1994]

@@taniavoltios9167 sapbeeee

[@SageLilleyman]

Gracias!

[@lauragoff4704]

So cute! I saw this pattern in the Simplicity pattern book a sew weeks ago. I definitely want to make some trousers like these! And I have the exact same sewing machine in yellow. I love it!

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw hehe how cute!! They are super comfy, I would definitely recommend making them!! Xx

[@megancesarini567]

This is so impressive. I wanna be able to make my own clothes . I can’t even make a friendship bracelet

[@greata80]

I love those buttons with those fabrics! A perfect match (:

[@melonybyles6603]

I have really enjoyed watching your videos!!! I love them

[@Emmy_B7278]

This is incredible. I can’t even begin to understand this😆👏🏻👏🏻bravo to you

[@paulavieyra4821]

They look beautiful on you!

[@julithewizards1358]

A very good tutorial! 👌 Have you tried to use clips instead of pins? And i looove the look with the headband and the patterned cardigan! 😍

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much!! ❤️ what a good idea, I’ll have to try that!

[@dawho157]

wow the outcome was very nice. new subscriber here from the philippines.

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much for subscribing! ☺️

[@ruthmiller8919]

Those are beautiful Sage

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you! xx

[@lovekingdom5581]

Nicely done girl im very impressed

[@fernandasanches8191]

Sou sua fã do Brasil!! 🇧🇷 Você é Perfeita !!!

[@ddeaae]

Great video you make things seem so easy! I love the pants. I have been looking for a pair of pants & short jacket with shoulder pads to go with the pants style...now the open toe pumps.... The Katherine Hepburn Style.

[@6thgraderfriends]

I really like how those overalls on the same pattern look and wonder what they'd look like. I'll have to go over on simplicity's website and check!

[@ginger1549]

I've been sewing since I was a little girl, but I always thought pants would be difficult to get a good fit.You made it look so easy. Unfortunately, I have to do quite a bit of adjusting size on my pattern as I am in between sizes, and I don't know about doing this with pants.Maybe I'll get a pattern and some cheap fabric and try it out.

[@mybedtime1087]

Stick your pin in a white candle to help the pin glide through the thick fabrics.

[@laurenposcoliero8489]

Ooh ! Good tip about the button hole markings 🤩 they are so daunting! Ps. Congrats on getting lots of views and new subs!!

[@SageLilleyman]

I’m glad I could help! 😊 Oh, thank you so much!! 💕

[@AtHomewithSharaC]

Thanks for this tutorial! I have this pattern waiting but I’ve been hesitant to try making them.

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you! ❤️ I highly recommend making these and they were much simpler to make than I expected! X

[@AliciaBB1978]

Those are gorgeous!!!! XO

[@debrakimdk6143]

Gaberdine was not and still is not my favorite fabric. 🤗❤️✂️🌼🌸🌺🌸🌼Your pants 👖 turned out fabulously 🎀❤️☕️☕️I made my in a navy blue👑love this video. Lovely!! DO you DRINK COFFEE FOR A HOME CAFE BREAK OR JUST TEA TIME?☕️☕️🍪

[@SageLilleyman]

Thanks so much!! Ohh a navy blue would look stunning with this pattern! I love having tea breaks and occasionally have a coffee every now and then. 💕😊

[@capecod50s]

Nicely tailored.

[@fabioferreiragomes]

MARAVILHOSA.......ESPETACULAR...........INCRÍVEL........

[@teriadams7398]

Go to your local quilt shop get Wonder Clips you will love them, easy beats pinning in some cases.

[@miamilano1257]

One day I want to learn to make my own bottoms, Im all legs and slim so a perfect fits been near impossible to find. I’ve bought skirts and hand sewed the waistline since to get the length I needed I had to go up waist size

[@lovekingdom5581]

Can you do 1920's fashion...i loved that era

[@laurenromeo6954]

Just found you and loved the pants!

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw, thank you! 💕

[@allthelittledoxies]

Very pretty

[@thecreepycorner_]

You did such a good job! They’re gorgeous and super flattering! Girl, I wish my butt looked like that haha 😛 xx

[@mlongalo8]

I am sooooooo impressed

[@SageLilleyman]

Thanks! :)

[@amberparish90]

I just made and filmed a video for my channel using this pattern for the overalls! It was surprisingly easy and I super loved it!! I wished I would have found yo channel sooner! I was super confused reading the pattern how the crotch seam would flip out after it was sewn. Watching your video, with the fabric, have you tried using wonder clips?

[@tinaschneider4232]

Adorable

[@cozettebrown5194]

These are amazing!!! Shopping for fabric online is a pain... what brand of garbadine fabric did you use for these?

[@melbourn6655]

Hey great outfit ! Love it ! Please tell me what pattern you used for the peasant blouse.I have been looking for A good One for ages. Thanks

[@terriwerri723]

Love these

[@soniajensen3994]

Lovely daring

[@Mamaki1987]

Where can you buy those pattens from? I love those trousers!

[@Pureimagination200]

Good job

[@sbenjapong]

Great 👍 thank you 🎉

[@suzannahchirgwin-wade8751]

Fantastic it’s beautiful how long did it take you to create these 1950

[@lisajervis5792]

Beautiful

[@lailimade]

Hi! What was the exact fabric you used for this pattern? It looks so lovely! I'm looking to make a pattern like this but I cannot nail down exactly what fabric I want... :)

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you! I used Gaberdine material in the colour ‘Camel’, I highly recommend it for pants it’s super comfy and drapes very nicely! :)

[@lailimade]

@@SageLilleyman OMG!!! I was literally looking into Gaberdine, but online it seemed like a heavier fabric. Based on your creation, it looks more like a summer AND winter type of piece... Well done! I am totally sold on Gaberdine now. Really, your pants look awesome.

[@SageLilleyman]

laili boozary Thanks again! I’m so happy to have helped!!

[@CRRBennett]

What is the name of the stitch for the cuffs and how do you do it? Love the trousers they look awesome!!!

[@dianagallagher3891]

Wow you did a great job on the trousers!! I wish I could make myself a pair. I am a size 14 do patterns come in my size ? And would I need experience sewing or are they easy to sew by hand ?

[@RoseanneMEgan]

If you have trouble with pin’s going through your material run the pin through your hair the natural oils make it easier for it to go through your material

[@annasmith7397]

Hello! I love your style and am trying to get into sewing so I can sew my own vintage clothes. Where did you get your fabric torso from??

[@SageLilleyman]

Thanks so much! 💕 I bought my mannequin second hand online, so maybe have a look for one on Etsy or eBay? Xx

[@annasmith7397]

@@SageLilleyman Sounds like a plan! Thank you!

[@mimijacobs4655]

Sage, by chance did you sew the lovely blouse you are wearing with the trousers? If so could you share what pattern you utilized?

[@hilal7406]

Gerçekten bu evde mi yaşıyorsunuz 😮oldukça nostalji çok güzel 😍

[@vintagedoll4850]

What type of Gabardine fabric is this? Cotton, poly, rayon? I want to try to make these. You did an amazing job!

[@ruhanikajal4207]

I have a 40s trouser with me. That belonged to my grandmother.

[@zarapine4072]

nice!

[@addf5084]

Your project turned out so well!! I just bought this pattern and should have fabric delivering this week. I love the fit of these, they look so polished and comfy. (: This is a really awkward question but did you have to make any adjustments to the crotch of the trousers? I’ve noticed that some people have unwanted bagginess there but you seem to have avoided the issue (bravo by the way)! Thanks for any help you can give me! (:

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much! Oh yay I'm so glad to hear you decided to make a pair for yourself! 💕 Don't worry that's not an awkward question at all! I didn't have to do any adjusting to the crotch area, but if you are worried about that I would make a mock-up with a cheap fabric just incase you need to adjust the pattern before using your final material! I hope that helps xx

[@addf5084]

@@SageLilleyman Your answer helps, thank you for taking the time to respond. Have a lovely day! 🙂💕

[@michelle10261]

Hi I have the same Pattern. Thank you form Michelle in Queensland

[@SageLilleyman]

That’s okay, I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching! 💞😊

[@bimleshnilata9652]

Good job madam

[@paulavieyra4821]

Hi Can you please tell me what size trousers did you choose ?

[@suzannahchirgwin-wade8751]

How did you learn how too work a sewing machine . I have two one for home and the other is very small and mobile but my problem I am scared use them both as I have No idea how too put the cotton cotton on

[@jennytylka3958]

I just finished the overalls from this pattern and now I want to make some pants, too! Yours look so great! Would you mind sharing the info for the wonderful dress on your form during your dance break? I’m smitten!

[@girliechannel3282]

👍👍👍

[@dee-deelove9310]

Run the pin point through your hair to sharpen them they may be blunt

[@ylimecasnab2703]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gemmitagiron]

I have pants from the 1940s. Doesn't it look bad if it sits above the ankles?

[@Julia-kk7cr]

What kind of fabric did you choose?