Waistcoats,jodhpurs and the Tweed Run

With the first days of autumn and the Beurre Bosc harvested,we sigh at the slowing pace of autumn and the satisfaction of the harvests. It is a time to contemplate picnics, cycling and horseriding, all enjoyed  in crisp days with low slung sun and no flies.

The great outfits worn by the British cycling group called 'Tweed Run' were inspiration this week at the sewing workshop. They are a cycling group who favour traditional attire over lycra.

Waistcoats and jodhpurs are great outdoor activity attire, as they add a  bit of style while being functional. The latest vest  I  made has a collar and four buttons. It is fully lined with two faux welt pockets. The vintage  McCalls pattern has an excellent cut.

Finding a classic jodhpur pattern was a challenge.

Again, a search including 'vintage' was successful. There were plenty of patterns of jodhpurs with fitted hips but very difficult to find the classic style pattern with exaggerated.

This week in the Sewing Emporium we are making pellazo pants. These pants from the twenties are indicative of days spent recovering from high living. They were also known as Beach pyjamas and were quite full. I am sure Phryne Fisher would have favoured them; the trick will be to have the generous dimensions but not look swamped by the fabric.  Tuesday and Thursday mornings will have workshops going; ring for details.