"Pull-on trousers have moved from sports field to city streets—a real bonus for beginners as they are so simple to make. There are no fly fronts, zips and darts, but you still create a great fashion look."
The publishers of Make It Easy decided show the trousers and top made up as an exercise outfit (so useful for aerobics or jogging!) and accessorized with a sweatband on the cover of their magazine. However they also made it clear that the patterns could be adapted to different uses with different materials:
"Trousers are an essential part of any wardrobe and are so versatile. Make them in cotton or lightweight wool for city days; jersey towelling for sportswear, or silk for evening or leisurewear. Cropped length trousers and bermudas, cut and fit in exactly the same way as long trousers, are a new fashion plus. They can be made to look cool and efficient for working wear as well as for weekends and holidays.
The current look calls for a more generous fit, which is best made up in softer fabrics. These are easier to handle—another reason why these trousers are not difficult to sew."Besides giving step-by-step instructions—with photographs!—on how to make up this simple, two-piece pattern, Make It Easy also provided instructions on how to modify it to make laced trousers, bermuda shorts or tracksuit trousers.
"Slip into this super batwing top. The neck, cuff and hip bands can be made in a matching or contrasting colour, or you can use ready-made ribbing."
..."extending or shortening patterns, or altering the type of fabric used. Colour co-ordinate spearates for a total look."—A total eighties look, that is!
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