Aloha Wanderwell was the Amelia Earhart of the automobile.
This will come as no surprise, because I can't shut up about them, but I have started drafting a vintage style jodhpurs pattern! I have only ever made one pair of pants in my previous sewing adventures, and that was only because it was a requirement of one of my classes. Nevertheless, that one pair of pants did end up fitting me rather well, considering I didn't even make a mock up. I still had those pants, though had lost the paper pattern years ago, so I sacrificed the pants! I cut them up to make a pattern from them. I transferred the pattern onto some fresh paper, smoothed out any obvious imperfections, and made a few minor modifications that I hoped would improve the fit. With the small amount of muslin I had hanging around my sewing room, I cut out a mock-up to see how my new pants pattern would fit. Turns out, not half bad! I have already raised the waist of the pant to my natural waist, and I intend to have a 1" waistband too for the maximum hourglass look. I now need to add the characteristic jodhpurs width to the legs! If you are wondering, no I don't intend to add the saggy amounts of ease to the back of these (intended for allowing movement while riding). I sadly don't see myself actually riding anytime soon! I'd rather not look like a deflated balloon from behind if I can help it! So adventure chic! The tall lace up boots I ordered from Amazon (see them here) have already arrived and I was pleasantly surprised about how not-horribly-cheap looking they are! They don't even have that fake leather smell, so bonus! Now I am itching to wear them so I have to get going on these jodhpurs. I have to play with the rounded shape and figure out just how much width to add to the thighs to both have the pants look like jodhpurs, but also not make me look huge/ridiculous. I'll need to go buy more muslin and try out a few options before I narrow it down to my perfect jodhpurs! Is anyone else as enamored with these silly pants as I am?
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This will come as no surprise, because I can't shut up about them, but I have started drafting a vintage style jodhpurs pattern! I have only ever made one pair of pants in my previous sewing adventures, and that was only because it was a requirement of one of my classes. Nevertheless, that one pair of pants did end up fitting me rather well, considering I didn't even make a mock up. I still had those pants, though had lost the paper pattern years ago, so I sacrificed the pants! I cut them up to make a pattern from them. I transferred the pattern onto some fresh paper, smoothed out any obvious imperfections, and made a few minor modifications that I hoped would improve the fit. With the small amount of muslin I had hanging around my sewing room, I cut out a mock-up to see how my new pants pattern would fit. Turns out, not half bad! I have already raised the waist of the pant to my natural waist, and I intend to have a 1" waistband too for the maximum hourglass look. I now need to add the characteristic jodhpurs width to the legs! If you are wondering, no I don't intend to add the saggy amounts of ease to the back of these (intended for allowing movement while riding). I sadly don't see myself actually riding anytime soon! I'd rather not look like a deflated balloon from behind if I can help it! So adventure chic! The tall lace up boots I ordered from Amazon (see them here) have already arrived and I was pleasantly surprised about how not-horribly-cheap looking they are! They don't even have that fake leather smell, so bonus! Now I am itching to wear them so I have to get going on these jodhpurs. I have to play with the rounded shape and figure out just how much width to add to the thighs to both have the pants look like jodhpurs, but also not make me look huge/ridiculous. I'll need to go buy more muslin and try out a few options before I narrow it down to my perfect jodhpurs! Is anyone else as enamored with these silly pants as I am?
Background images to remember this month by.
In the summer of 1911, the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham arrived in Peru with a small team of explorers hoping to find Vilcabamba, the last Inca stronghold to fall to…
Hikers at Goat Rocks Wilderness, California National Geographic | June 1971
The fashion designer marks a half-century in the industry
A flat lay is gaining its popularity in the modern photography world at a speed of light. If you wish your Instagram to look stylish and up to date, the bunch of flat lays is a must. The best ideas are gathered here, though!
There is a need for “good guys” to man up and show the way for the next generation. Young men need a narrative that they can connect with. They need role models and exemplars that can portray a positi
Paper maps used to be a classic road trip necessity, but they can get a bit confusing, not to mention quickly outdated. You can still go road tripping, old school style, but save yourself some stress and frustration – mobile … Continue reading →
Ecola State Park, Oregon National Geographic | November 1963
allusioninq: “ vintage ”
Cover of 1894 Cunard Log Book for Campania & Lucania
Artist: Franklin Booth Source: eBay seller ThomasC at American Art Archives, which also has its own wonderful website about American illustrators
Jacket: Flynt Shirt: Frame Pants: Vintage 1946 Shoes: Cole Haan Belt: Ralph Lauren Glasses: Ray-Ban My look: Shirt: L.K. Bennett (old, similar) Skirt: Rachel Antonoff Shoes: Everlane (also love these) This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. If you’ve been following along these past few years you might have noticed that Kiel really loves fall.
