Matching Hiking pants

by Harri

The goal of this project was to create two complete outdoor outfits. For myself, I produced a jacket and a pair of pants. For my wife, I made an anorak and a pair of matching pants.

Fabrics

We really like the EtaProof/Ventile. EtaProof/Ventile is a tightly woven cotton fabric that is wind- and weatherproof.
Fabric Details:

Main Fabric: Mostly EtaProof 200 Bio/Ventile® L24 ORG (200gsm).
Thai Curry Pants Fabric: EtaProof 240 Bio/Ventile® L19 ORG (240gsm).

Hem Protection: Uncoated Cordura 330den (185gsm).
All these material choices have proven to be very effective.

We love to individualize our outfit with the Nordic look. We have found a small Finnish company in Muonio which is selling wonderful Lappish style ribbons in different styles and widths.

My Hiking pants

Form-waistband with fly

Two Cargo pockets

Hem design seams

My wife's Hiking pants

Form-waistband with fly

Hand pockets

Right-hand Cargo pocket

Left-hand Thigh zipper pocket

Hem design seams

Our pants fit really well.

Sewing the pants

I have been attending the local sewing course run by Birgit for many years already. And I appreciate the one-on-one guidance, so I do not need to read instructions. Sewing was straight forward, even though I sometimes have weeks in between due to work trips.

Somethings I like to mention here, Birgit is remarkable for remembering the details of all our diverse sewing course projects. If a problem arises, she always has a solution ready. Planning is also effortless, as great ideas constantly emerge during the course.

The Thigh pockets

As a fan of cargo pockets, the main challenge in sewing my wife's pants was the thigh zipper pocket. Surprisingly, it proved to be less difficult than anticipated.

My cargo pockets

My wife's pockets

Leggings in Action

by Fabienne

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