Welcome to your April 2025 Dream Wardrobe.
UK SIZES 6-30
You all guessed it was coming, but it’s time for the early reveal of the new Fabric Godmother Pattern, an exclusive first look for Dream Wardrobe subscribers!
The Calla Trousers!
We have been seeing similar trousers in the shops for a while now. They are easy to wear, comfortable, and stylish, smart-looking, like secret pyjamas. But none were quite right, so we had to make a pattern!
These trousers are super customisable, with the addition of trims, different-coloured side stripes, piping, and zips. They will elevate any look, whether you decide to dress them up or wear them more casually! We just know these will be a staple garment in your wardrobe.
About the fabric:
We have included our stunning Viscose Ponte Roma Jersey -Red. This mid-weight ponte roma jersey dress fabric in a beautiful, rich red is just the perfect addition to your wardrobe. It is the perfect weight to look stunning as trousers without being too heavy for Spring.
As with most fabrics, we recommend you prewash to remove any dressing and allow for pre-shrinking. A cool wash will be fine; just make sure the temperature you use to prewash is the temperature at which you plan to wash the final garment. You don’t want your final garment to shrink.
About the pattern:
The Calla trousers are a pull-on style with a relaxed fit. They have a full-length straight leg that finishes to the heel. The trousers have an elasticated waistband that sits at your natural waist.
This pattern is designed for a beginner dressmaker, with options to add details that use more intermediate skills.
The beginner version has back pockets and a simple elasticated waist. You can use a contrast fabric for the side panels but no added trims or piping.
The intermediate version has an option for side seam pockets, with or without a concealed zip, an added drawstring at the waist, plus options to add piping or trims to the side panels.
The Instructions can be found below. Make sure you read the Important Info file first, as this will help you decide which instructions are best for you.
Notions:
- Soft waistband elastic (38mm wide)
- Fusible interfacing
- Thread (we have included matching Maraflex thread)
Optional:
- Contrast fabric/piping/ribbon / / trim
- 2x Invisible zips (20cm)
- Drawstring cord (10mm wide) and end caps
You can purchase a Calla Habby kit here to make the exact same pair as Josie.
If you want to view the habby we have pulled together for the Calla Pattern, please check the Calla Habby section of our website:
The Calla Trousers would look great in:
Any of our Luxury Ponte Roma fabrics
Any of our organic sweatshirt fleece
About your gift:
What better gift than some Organ Jersey needles as you sew up the Calla Trousers? These top-quality Organ needles are made in Japan. They are suitable for most makes and models of sewing machines that take a flat-sided needle.
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Happy sewing, Josie xxx
Sewing Notes
If you want to head to our blog, you can find all the tutorials and help needed for the Calla pattern here.