Homemade Ventile Trousers

[Dr. Strangelove]

So, having a bit of time on my hands over the last week and access to a few sewing machines, I thought I’d try my hand at sewing myself a pair of Ventile trousers. After lots of effing and blinding they’re finished. Not perfect but I’m happy with them!

Photos below, with the double layer Ventile jacket in the last pic!









Slippers included for @takbok ‘s viewing pleasure!

 

[takbok]

Looking amazing! Top job! Been waiting expectantly to see the pics.

 

[User00040]

Wow, very fashionable and well done!

Deer stalking at 7am and High Street Brunch at 11am?

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Wow, very fashionable and well done!

Deer stalking at 7am and High Street Brunch at 11am?

It’s a date

 

[Foxyboy43]

It’s a date

Has SD morphed into a dating site now?

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Has SD morphed into a dating site now?

What do you mean, now....?

 

[Pedro]

Has SD morphed into a dating site now?

Swipe left....

 

[User00040]

@Dr. Strangelove is that an inner knife compartment on the back of the front pocket? Nice idea for a discreet carry.

 

[gixer1]

Is that a knife in your pocket....or are you just please to see us...

great job!

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

@Dr. Strangelove is that an inner knife compartment on the back of the front pocket? Nice idea for a discreet carry.

Yep! Was going to do it on the right hand pocket as I’m right handed but forgot

Is that a knife in your pocket....or are you just please to see us...

great job!

Yes....!

 

[Yeoman]

They look very smart, is the jacket hand made as well?

 

[Foxyboy43]

Yep! Was going to do it on the right hand pocket as I’m right handed but forgot



Yes....!

Suits you sir!

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

They look very smart, is the jacket hand made as well?

Thanks! It is, completed that one during the first lockdown.

 

[mereside]

Nice one they look good, I will attempt a pair in Loden when I finish my smock, regards Wayne

 

[Yeoman]

I have never had anything Venitle before but thinking of getting something from Hilltrex, how hard wearing is it?

 

[Limpet]

Top job there , are you actually Joe Lycett by any chance?

 

[Klenchblaize]

Nice job. What did you use for the pattern?

K

 

[Woodsmoke]

Cracking job. They look the business!

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

I have never had anything Venitle before but thinking of getting something from Hilltrex, how hard wearing is it?

It’ll depend what weight of fabric you go for. The bulk of those trousers are 400gsm and it’s fairly thick fabric. The second layer on the knees and arse is 200gsm ripstop and feels a lot thinner to the hand but should still be fairly hard wearing.

I’ve got quite a few scraps so will patch them up as and when the time comes!

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Top job there , are you actually Joe Lycett by any chance?

No, and I’m not sure I’ll make it onto the Sewing Bee anytime soon!

Nice job. What did you use for the pattern?

K

These, with all the bells and whistles: Men's Hiking Pants

Cracking job. They look the business!

Cheers! Not sure I’d make another pair out of the dual layer 400gsm stuff - it was a bugger to work with at times!