Whenever I make anything, even a costume, I always try to think of ways that I can wear or use it again. When I made these jodhpurs, I tried not to rush or to think of them as being "just a costume". It is SO easy for me to fall into this trap, especially when I have a deadline. That's not to say that I wasn't rushed at the end of the project; I always seem to finish everything at the last minute, and there were a few things that I would have redone if I'd had the time.
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Here are some images from the '20s and '30s. The first two are of real women wearing breeches (for some great pictures of a few Hollywood starlets in action wearing jodhpurs, check out this post from Baroness Von Vintage), and below them, an image of a pattern envelope and an advertisement.
Here are some images from the '20s and '30s. The first two are of real women wearing breeches (for some great pictures of a few Hollywood starlets in action wearing jodhpurs, check out this post from Baroness Von Vintage), and below them, an image of a pattern envelope and an advertisement.
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The description on this pattern calls them knickers and says that they are "suitable for General Sports Wear, Motoring, Riding, Motoring, Hiking, etc".
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This ad is one of my favorites; she looks so glamorous in her riding clothes! And the men in their work clothes, with their shirts buttoned all the way up and tucked in; most men nowadays (mine included!) don't look half this nice when they go out to dinner!
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My jodhpurs were made using this pattern, which I have been dying to make up:
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I did put in the back pockets; I love doing these kinds of pockets, and I rarely get the chance to do them. My husband has let me make a few vests for him, but that's pretty much my only opportunity. I took a LOT of fabric out of the seat; as usual, I should have made a muslin, but, well, I didn't, and when I started putting it together, I realized that it pretty much looked like I was wearing a parachute behind me. I imagine that all that material is for ease of movement when riding, but as I will probably not have an opportunity to use them for that purpose, I was really going more for looks here. :)
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It was really nice to sew something completely unlike what I normally make. Here's a picture showing how the front flap works. It is supposed to be lined so that the buttons slide between a casing created between the lining and the fabric, I assume to prevent them from catching on anything. Again, though, as I most likely will not be riding a horse nor flying a plane in these, I wanted my vintage buttons to show.
I love these jodhpurs, and as much as I dislike camping, I am really hoping for another chance to wear them!
Up next: the coat!
My husband says as soon as he points a camera at me, I start pulling strange faces, love these jodhpurs, you look awesome but shouldn't think I would get chance to wear any if I made some!! X
ReplyDeleteThese are so awesome! I've always loved jodhpurs but not been sure I'd dare to wear them if I eventually make a pair since they are quite far from any kind of trousers worn today, but you make these look so good I most definitely want to try!
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely!!
ReplyDeleteI'm actually really tempted to try making/finding a pair to wear when riding my pony; I bet I'd get some strange looks from the other horse people, but it sure would be fun! :)
This is amazing, you're so talented! (and strangely rather suit vintage equestrian attire)
ReplyDeleteI love you and your awesome style. You pulled this off really great. Gosh! I really love that jacket and the boots.
ReplyDeleteDitto - where did you find the Butterick pattern?
ReplyDeletebeautiful...love the jodhpurs
ReplyDeleteAdorable costume. I'm a huge jodhpur fan and yours are fantastic! Whenever I have been able to find a vintage pair they are wayyy too baggy in the rear. Yours fit dandy. Looks like I have to try my hand sewing my own - thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteVery Amy Earhardt - you should book some flying lessons! And I love the contrasting laces.
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