Progress on the Able Seaman uniform for Gallifrey One

Last night I finished fitting the basic line of the trousers for my White Star Line seaman's uniform.

This afternoon (after spending the morning at PenWAG) I essayed an attempt at my first ever fall-front on said trousers.

Much to my delight, the geometry of the pattern pieces made complete sense and it went together properly the first time!

What's left: attaching the waistband (which has been assembled to the ready-to-attach point), inserting the rear inset, adding the fasteners (buttons, buttonholes in front and eyelets in back), and then hemming the legs (which are already pressed to the right length).

I have to thank Tamara Schirrmacher, who custom-graded the pattern for me from an old pair of US Navy 13-button sailor pants she deconstructed some time ago.

Pics once the waistband and fasteners are on, which should be complete tomorrow!

Progress on the Able Seaman uniform for Gallifrey One

Last night I finished fitting the basic line of the trousers for my White Star Line seaman's uniform.

This afternoon (after spending the morning at PenWAG) I essayed an attempt at my first ever fall-front on said trousers.

Much to my delight, the geometry of the pattern pieces made complete sense and it went together properly the first time!

What's left: attaching the waistband (which has been assembled to the ready-to-attach point), inserting the rear inset, adding the fasteners (buttons, buttonholes in front and eyelets in back), and then hemming the legs (which are already pressed to the right length).

I have to thank Tamara Schirrmacher, who custom-graded the pattern for me from an old pair of US Navy 13-button sailor pants she deconstructed some time ago.

Pics once the waistband and fasteners are on, which should be complete tomorrow!