On my last fabric trip in London I bought some purple paid that I had been eyeing up for months, on previous trips I’d passed up buying some because I had nothing to make wit it. But all that changed when I discovered vintage patterns on eBay!
My wardrobe got a overhaul at the beginning of 2018 and I got rid of a lot of my older clothes because the colours were all very dark (not my thing anymore) and most of them no longer fit after loosing weight (two dress sizes) in 2017. So it was the perfect opportunity for new clothes and a new style!
My wardrobe since then has really taken an 80’s theme in style and after discovering eBay vintage patterns and its absolute treasure trove that style became a whole lot easier to source. Although I have got a few vintage (I know calling the 80’s vintage is weird, I’m a 90’s baby too) I though making some of my own pieces would be a fun little side challenge when I need a break from my historical dresses.
I came across Burda 6332 on eBay and instantly fell in love, I’ve wanted a pair of plaid trousers for a while and seeing just that on the front of the pack was awesome! 
This pattern conveniently (call it fate) came in my size so I was able to make it up as suggested. I made two stylistic alterations however which were, flat felling the outer leg seams and adding extra top stitching as decoration. Unfortunately I didn’t document making these, I had made most of the trousers before I remembered to take photos and by then it was too late. I do however plan to remake these at some point, I’d love to make them in another tartan (I saw a lovely light blue tartan in the same store) and I’d also like to make a pair up in a light denim. If and when I get around to making those I’ll be sure to document everything!
Here are the finished photos
They go wonderfully with my lilac Dr Martens. I’m really pleased with how these turned out, this is my first proper pair of trousers so I’m happy it was successful. Not to mention how obnoxiously stylish they are! I do hope I get the time to make another pair as they a really neat addition to my wardrobe and the fit its great.
I plan on using more 80’s patterns to build my wardrobe, I’ve since bought another trouser pattern and have my eye on a few more listings. Historical costume will always be the main focus of this blog but these were such fun to make and its nice to make something different every now and then.
What do you think of these trousers? Are there any particular fabrics you think that would be perfect for in this style? Let me know!
As always thank you for reading.
-Nivera
Nivera Gilbert 