#PinstripeTrousers
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elfkin.bsky.social
I’m about to turn into a pumpkin, but Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers are nearly done with the waistband now closed and the belt loops tacked down. Pinstripes + cut-on waistband = visual magic. #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring
March 10, 2026 at 5:50 AM
elfkin.bsky.social
“But what’s happening with Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers,” you wonder? These sweet little button tabs for the back pockets are what’s happening! #sewing #ElfkinCouture
Two triangle ended button tabs for back pockets made of bronze pinstripe wool.
March 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
elfkin.bsky.social
Today in the elfkin workroom: Nick's #PinstripeTrousers continue in the pocket phase. And I did a test stitch out of the turtle for the back pocket of Jeff's jeans. #sewing #ElfkinCouture
A top-down illustration of a sea turtle stitched in blue on plain muslin.
January 30, 2026 at 3:44 AM
elfkin.bsky.social
It’s a trip to Zippertown this afternoon as I put the fly into Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. Is the whole affair being hand sewn for maximum precision and softness? You betcha! #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring
A dark brown zipper being inserted into the fly of a pair of bronze pinstripe trousers.
March 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
elfkin.bsky.social
Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers are in the mail (pics to follow when I have the patience for all of the alt text), so you know what that means?! I have ~11 days to sew up some cute new clothes to wear in Japan. To wit, this first #5PanelDressShirt just needs a hem and snaps. #sewing
The front hem of a floral print shirt over a pressing ham.
March 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
elfkin.bsky.social
Moving along with Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers, slant pockets are going on the front legs. #sewing #fashion #ElfkinCouture
Front and back leg pieces of a pair of men’s trousers made of bronze/tan pinstripe wool. They lie flat on a table, one face up the other face down, to show the pocket pieces batted to the sides with black thread.
January 22, 2026 at 9:47 PM
elfkin.bsky.social
Front pockets, French seams and all, are attached on Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. The tops of the inner bags will become the waistband lining a little bit down the road. #sewing #ElfkinCouture
Front leg pieces of a pair of bronze pinstripe wool trousers. They lie flat on a gridded table. One piece is face up to show the finished side slant pocket. The other piece is faced down to show the inside of the pocket bag and the super slick French seam finish.
February 2, 2026 at 11:51 PM
elfkin.bsky.social
Swapping out the lightweight bobbin case for the medium weight on my Singer 201. You know he's going to be laying down some beautiful silk topstitches on Nick's #PinstripeTrousers.
Closeup of the rotating hook (where the bobbin goes) on a Singer 201. The crescent shaped hook has been removed and lies below the sliding cover over the hook. Two plastic cases are in the background, each containing one of the shiny metal bobbin cases.
January 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
elfkin.bsky.social
Both Lisa’s #NeoVictorianBlouse & Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers soon need hand #sewing. Time to wax and iron some thread.

This strengthens, protects from fraying, and stiffens so that it’s not so wiggly. The iron’s heat bonds the wax. Otherwise it would stain the garment when pressed or wash out.
A well worn and deeply grooved puck of tan beeswax sits atop a piece of edge tissue paper lined in grease marks. Flanking the puck are bundled strands of waxed tan threads.
February 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM
elfkin.bsky.social
Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers are getting love this afternoon. The back pockets are about to be stitched. For a fresh perspective, I’m following Antoine & Cabrera on this make. It’s definitely different from how my mentors taught me when it comes to welted pockets! #sewing #fashion #ElfkinCouture
Back trousers pieces made of bronze pinstripes wool suiting lie flat up on a cutting table next to the corner of a tailor’s textbook. One piece face up and the other down to show the attachment of welting and pocket bag pieces before turning.
February 4, 2026 at 11:33 PM
elfkin.bsky.social
Here are completion pix of Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. With a cut-on waistband and fly and oodles of hand stitching, they are a love letter to classic #tailoring. More details in the alts. #sewing #fashion #ElfkinCouture
Front view of bronze pinstripe (English Super 160 finest worsted) wool trousers flat on a table. They feature a cut-on waistband and fly for minimal bulk at those bulkiest of seams. The waistband is also curved to Nick’s hips for extra comfort. Hand sewn details include the fly and a plethora of bar tacks to secure fly, pockets, etc. The sweetest little piped back pockets you ever did see on the back of the same trousers. Pockets are finished with a multitude of invisible hand picked stitches in the ditch. Inside front of the same trousers showing the solid brown pockets with integrated waistband linings. Triangular fork stays are sewn into the crotch fork for extra strength. Side seams are pressed open along their entirety, including along the pocket area where the hip edge of the pocketing has been arranged to cover the butterflied seam at the hips. Eagle eyes will notice the little area of hand overcast raw edge of the bottom of the left bag where I made a wrong turn during attachment! Back inside view of same trousers showing back pocket bags with integrated waistband linings. The inner left cuff has been turned up to show the hand stitched inner hem.
March 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM