1 Draw a 25.5cm x 40.6cm rectangle onto tracing paper. Then draw three vertical lines from the left – 7.6cm, 20.3cm, and 33cm. On both of the two short sides, mark 10cm from the bottom. On the bottom base of the rectangle, from the left side, mark 5cm and 35.5cm. On the 7.6cm vertical line, mark the top edge. On the 20.3cm vertical line, make a mark 2.5cm from the top, on the 33cm vertical line, mark 5cm from the top.

2 Connect the dots, as shown on the diagram. Don’t worry too much about the curves – you just want to make sure that the pointed ends (the 10cm marks on the sides) are at right angles so they match up nicely. Cut out the shape and label it ‘Bloomers – cut 2’. Fold your fabric in half, right sides facing, and cut out two bloomer pieces.

3 With right sides facing, pin one leg piece and sew the in-seam with a 9mm seam allowance. Finish the raw edges with a zigzag or overlock stitch, then repeat for the other leg piece. Press the seam allowance toward the sa