Making 1940's Trousers From a Vintage Pattern // Sewing Project Diary

That's right, I used a commercial pattern! McCall 5169 from 1943, Ladies' and Misses' Slacks Ensemble. I purchased this original 1940's vintage pattern on Etsy to try and make some forties style trousers for my retro wardrobe. Let's see how I get on with them... How to Add Shaped Pockets from American Duchess: http://blog.americanduchess.com/2015/10/how-to-add-shaped-pockets-to-pants-and.html Angela's Video on her 1940's Trousers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvK4rihNfLw Green Twill: https://www.moodfabrics.com/italian-olive-solid-cotton-twill-301824 Rayon Lining: https://www.moodfabrics.com/mustard-yellow-rayon-lining-fr25570 Beige Wool Suiting: https://www.moodfabrics.com/beige-solid-suiting-fw11387 Pattern wiki listing: https://vintagepatterns.fandom.com/wiki/McCall_5169 Want to help me continue making more videos? Peruse my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheClosetHistorian More from me? Blog: http://theclosethistorian.blogspot.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclosethistorian/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheClosetHistorian Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bmesposito/ Tumblr: http://theclosethistorian.tumblr.com/ Beauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehistoriansvanity/ Beauty Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thehistoriansvanity But wait there's more! A PO BOX finally wahoo! First, a disclaimer: So many of you have kindly offered to send me things, including vintage items you may have inherited, and I am so honored you w